<blockquote rel="cchamyl">@Pinoy_vegemite
i totally agree with you... in order to move on, one must acknowledge the pain...
i've had the this experience while i was taking the IELTS exam... it was a humbling experience.. i've always considered my English communication skills as above average.. but when I took the exam, you will have your own difficulties.. my enemy then was time... sobra ako na-disheartened when I walked out of the exam room... I knew in my heart that I did not get the score that I need for writing... i have to get 7 for me to claim points... but I knew na bump lang to achieve my dreams... right after the exam... without second thoughts... i went to IDP to schedule my next exam immediately.. d na ako nag.wait pa... i acknowledged my weakness and planned my action... i know that self pity won't get me anywhere near my dreams...kahit masakit ang loob ko at bulsa.. 🙂 hehehe.. i addressed the problem and registered for the earliest exam date available... this time alam ko na... i walked out happy on the second exam and now waiting for my results..
i was like you... i wanted the change... i have a good job here and great pay... a promising one even... and my family and friends don't exactly get me why i need this... pero it's the adventure and being successful in a new country that drives me... sana we get to be successful in all our endeavors... 🙂 just like you...
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I am not good in writing/ composing or anything but managed to get 7 in writing. i just follow this format/structure. (part 2 of the exam). Its easier to think and still a lot of time left
Introduction:
Generally.... (generic introduction)
It is commonly seen that....
In my essay, i will prove that....(your overall argument/ stand/ agree or disagree)
First paragraph
Firstly... or For one...(first argument to support the thesis or your stand)
For example...(any example, real life, etc to support your thesis)
This make it clear that....(showing why your example support the #4)
Thus.....(relate to back to thesis..#3)
Second paragraph
Secondly... or In addition to that...(second argument)
For instance (like #5)
It is obvious from this that ...(like #6)
As this shows (like #7)
Conclusion
In conclusion...
In my essay i was able to proved that....
I recommend that...
If possible, insert one idiom inside (anything), basta maipasok mo (i.e. bend over backwards, blessing in disguise, three times a charm, bakers dozen, etc)
My essay is not that good, and i cant think better during the exam but i knew i will get atleast 7 because of the above structure.
Kahit di kamagaling sa English, basta mapaghandaan mo mabuti, you can passed it the first time. Strategy is very important. Hope it helps =)