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A student asks: "I'm at IELTS 4.0. How long will it take me to reach 5.0?"

The honest answer: if you study the right way, enough, and consistently, it takes about 9 months to 1 year. Faster learners may get there sooner.

What matters is building a solid three-legged stool: Grammar · Vocabulary · Pronunciation.

Around 4.0? Start with these free lessons:

Common vocabulary (2.0–4.0+) – part 1

Q&A: How long from IELTS 4.0 to 5.0?