Level B2 (approx. band 5.5-6.5) · General Training only What exactly separates a band 6 letter from a band 8 letter on the same task? Here we look at one original task at three levels, criterion by criterion. Please note: these letters were written for this course to show typical features of each level, based on our paraphrase of the public band descriptions. In this episode: • The task • Task achievement: what changes • Coherence and cohesion: what changes • Vocabulary and grammar: what changes • Model • Language bridge • Practice • Self-check questions with answers Key points: • The relationship decides the tone: a neighbour you want to stay friendly with means semi-formal. • Band 6 covers the bullets; band 7 covers them clearly in one tone; band 8 develops them fully with a perfectly judged tone. • Move from numbered lists to natural links and reference. • Precise detail, accurate complex sentences, and softened requests. IELTS Complete Course: a self-study podcast from A1 to C2 for Academic and General Training. Listen, pause and answer, then take the 52-question quiz. Audio voiced with AI from an original script by Dr. Rashmi R Nair. Independent course, not affiliated with the IELTS test owners.