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Joined: Sep 22, 2016
God bless sa December batch. Umuusad na ulit.
221214 Internal Auditor : 189 - 75pts / 190 - 80pts (Age:30/Educ:15/Exp:10/English:20/SS:5)
20/12/2016 - Submitted docs to Vetassess
16/02/2017 - Positive assessment (4.1 yrs) - 5pts
08/08/2017 - Live in anniversary
04/09/2017 - PTE Take 1 : L81/R75/S45/W89
25/09/2017 - PTE Take 2 : L83/R89/S58/W90
04/10/2017 - PTE Take 3 : L90/R90/S90/W90 - 20pts Yay! ^_^
06/10/2017 - Lodged EOI for 189 and 190 NSW
20/10/2017 - ITA from NSW received (75 pts)
21/10/2017 - Submitted application to NSW
08/11/2017 - Updated skilled work experience - 10pts
21/11/2017 - ITA from DIBP received 190 NSW
07/12/2017 - Visa Lodged
09/12/2017 - Medicals at Nationwide Manila
14/12/2017 - Cleared medicals - de facto partner
21/12/2017 - Cleared medicals - mine
16/02/2018 - VISA GRANT
Posts: 773Member
Joined: Jun 12, 2017
261312 Developer Programmer - (English - 20pts | Age - 30pts. | Qualification - 10 | Experience - 0 ) = 60pts.
Subclass 189 - 60pts.
Subclass 190 - (60 + 5 spouse points + 5 SN) = 70pts.
08/04/2016 - Took IELTS - L/R/W/S - 6.5/7/6.5/7 - Competent
05/17/2017 - PTE Mock A - L/R/W/S - 74/62/66/76
05/19/2017 - PTE Mock B - L/R/W/S - 76/70/72/89
05/30/2017 - PTE Take 1 - L/R/W/S - 79/75/78/78 - Proficient
06/06/2017 - PTE Take 2 - L/R/W/S - 82/87/90/88- Superior - Thank you, Lord!
PTE Tips: http://pinoyau.info/discussion/4233/pte-academic/p465#Comment_245887
06/14/2017 - Collection of docs for ACS Assessment
06/21/2017 - Submitted ACS Assessment
08/14/2017 - ACS Result Positive. Equivalent to AQF Associate Degree. 5 years experience deducted.
08/15/2017 - Gathering docs for spouse points (VETASSESS)
08/22/2017 - Lodged spouse's VETASSESS
10/05/2017 - VETASSESS results positive - aquired 5pts. for 190
10/07/2017 - Submitted EOI - 189, 190-NSW, 190-VIC
10/20/2017 - ITA NSW Received!
10/22/2017 - Submitted NSW Application
11/28/2017 - NSW SS Approved! Received ITA for visa 190
---------------Gathering docs for visa lodge---------------
-------------------- Christmas Break --------------------
01-19-2018 - Visa lodge, SG eAppeal
01-23-2018 - SG eAppeal Approved
01-25-2018 - Wife's SG eAppeal Approved
02-03-2018 - Medical - wife and me
02-05-2018 - Medical - kids
02-08-2018 - Medical - Daughter - IGRA
02-14-2018 - Form 815 Health Undertaking for daughter
04-27-2018 - 1st CO Contact: Parental Consent/Form 1229
05-22-2018 - 2nd CO Contact: Wife's Statutory Declaration
08-21-2018 - 3rd CO Contact: Repeat Medical - Daughter
09-21-2018 - VISA GRANT! Thank you Lord!
11-11-2018 - IE (Medicare, Centrelink, NSW DL)
April 2019 - Target BM with wife
January 2020 - Target BM - 3 kids
Posts: 773Member
Joined: Jun 12, 2017
261312 Developer Programmer - (English - 20pts | Age - 30pts. | Qualification - 10 | Experience - 0 ) = 60pts.
Subclass 189 - 60pts.
Subclass 190 - (60 + 5 spouse points + 5 SN) = 70pts.
08/04/2016 - Took IELTS - L/R/W/S - 6.5/7/6.5/7 - Competent
05/17/2017 - PTE Mock A - L/R/W/S - 74/62/66/76
05/19/2017 - PTE Mock B - L/R/W/S - 76/70/72/89
05/30/2017 - PTE Take 1 - L/R/W/S - 79/75/78/78 - Proficient
06/06/2017 - PTE Take 2 - L/R/W/S - 82/87/90/88- Superior - Thank you, Lord!
PTE Tips: http://pinoyau.info/discussion/4233/pte-academic/p465#Comment_245887
06/14/2017 - Collection of docs for ACS Assessment
06/21/2017 - Submitted ACS Assessment
08/14/2017 - ACS Result Positive. Equivalent to AQF Associate Degree. 5 years experience deducted.
08/15/2017 - Gathering docs for spouse points (VETASSESS)
08/22/2017 - Lodged spouse's VETASSESS
10/05/2017 - VETASSESS results positive - aquired 5pts. for 190
10/07/2017 - Submitted EOI - 189, 190-NSW, 190-VIC
10/20/2017 - ITA NSW Received!
10/22/2017 - Submitted NSW Application
11/28/2017 - NSW SS Approved! Received ITA for visa 190
---------------Gathering docs for visa lodge---------------
-------------------- Christmas Break --------------------
01-19-2018 - Visa lodge, SG eAppeal
01-23-2018 - SG eAppeal Approved
01-25-2018 - Wife's SG eAppeal Approved
02-03-2018 - Medical - wife and me
02-05-2018 - Medical - kids
02-08-2018 - Medical - Daughter - IGRA
02-14-2018 - Form 815 Health Undertaking for daughter
04-27-2018 - 1st CO Contact: Parental Consent/Form 1229
05-22-2018 - 2nd CO Contact: Wife's Statutory Declaration
08-21-2018 - 3rd CO Contact: Repeat Medical - Daughter
09-21-2018 - VISA GRANT! Thank you Lord!
11-11-2018 - IE (Medicare, Centrelink, NSW DL)
April 2019 - Target BM with wife
January 2020 - Target BM - 3 kids
Posts: 169Member
Joined: Feb 28, 2017
paki Update nlng or comment if meron kailangan ma update... Salamats...
Added ko na den pla c @l0ki Gratz!!
********GRANTS********
Username | Visa type | Lodge Date | GSM Office | Date Granted | Target State/City | IED
1. @dyanisabelle | 190 NSW | 7 Dec 2017 | Adelaide - Sarah | 16 Feb 2018 | Sydney | 27 Oct 2018
2. @katpaz | 190 Vic | 4 Dec 2017 | Adelaide - Sarah | 15 Feb | Melbourne | 21 November 2018
3. @audreamer05 | 190NSW | 8 Dec 2017 | Adelaide | 20 Feb 2018 | Sydney | 08 June 2018
4. @l0ki |190 (onshore) | Dec 8 | GSM Office | March 13 2018 |
******VISA LODGE******
Username | Visa type | Lodge Date | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
2. @vincechaos| 190 | 05 Dec 2017 | 21 Feb 2018 / employment reference | Adelaide
3. @caienri | 189 | December 3 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
4. @mickeymynes14 | 190| | 22 Dec 2017 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM
5. @l0ki | 190 | 8 Dec 2017 | Date CO Contacted/Requested Documents | GSM
6. @waderwander |190 | 12 Feb | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
7. @ssendood | 189 | December 7 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
8. @clj2012 | 189 | December 21 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
***Invitation Received***
Username | Visa type | Points | ANZSCO code | ITA Date Received
*******EOI LODGE*******
Username | Visa type | Points | ANZSCO code | EOI Lodge Date
1. @jon1101a | 189, 190 NSW-VIC | 70, 75 | 233914 | 17 February 2017
2. @chyrstheen | 190 NSW | 65+5 | 233311 | 6 December 2017
3. @shylock|189/190VIC/190NSW|65+5 |233311 | 5 Dec 2017
4. @lecia 189/190 NSW/234611 01Dec 2017
5. @quantum |189| 75 |221111 | 14 Dec 2017
"Patience is not about waiting, But the Ability to keep a Good attitude while waiting"
"Just Remember, Eventually the waiting will pay off"
Posts: 288Member
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Posts: 584Member
Joined: Nov 19, 2017
2014 -- start of Au dream
06.07.14 -- IELTS LRWS 7.5/7.5/7.0/7.0
07.18.14 -- positive skills assessment
08.01.14 -- waiting for occupation in ACT to open
08.01.15 -- still waiting for occupation in ACT to open
08.01.16 -- still waiting for occupation in ACT to open
06.07.17 -- expired IELTS
07.18.17 -- expired skills assessment
08.2017 -- learned high points via SA 489
11.22.17 -- PTE Academic exam LRWS 90/79/90/90
11.22.17 -- result of Vetassess assessment renewal
11.30.17 -- EOI lodge SA 489 80 pts
12.22.17 -- received SA invitation
01.04.18 -- Visa Lodge SA 489
01.19.18 -- Medicals
04.10.18 -- Visa Grant (DG) Praise God!!!
PTE Writing Tips
For writing essay I used E2 language format and applying what I learned from Ielts. Sa intro, sa 1st sentence ni restate ko lang yung question using my own words. Then sa 2nd sentence if one sided lang yung question, I give summary of the reasons ( 2 reasons only). Example, if ang essay is about importance of computers (one sided), eto 2nd sentence ko. Computers are valuable resources as they (1st reason) aid in learning and are (2nd reason) used to communicate with others. Then sa 3rd sentence sasabihin ko para pampahaba-- In this essay, I shall discuss my point of view by giving points and examples about the topic.
Then sa 2nd paragraph, elaborate ko na ang 1St reason. Mga 2 sentences na magsupport sa 1st reason, like if yung 1st reason ko is aid in learning, expand ko ang topic by answering how computers aid in learning,etc. Usually yung reason mo convert mo by asking how, what, when, or who. Tapos sa 3rd sentence, I state examples. Pwede ka din mag add pa ng 4th sentence parang isummarize mo lang ang 2nd paragraph.
Sa 3rd paragraph discuss naman ang 3rd reason same sa ginawa sa 2nd par.
4Th paragraph 1st sentence conclusion, then 2nd sentence recommendation.
If 2 sided naman yung intro pwede mo gamitin yung nasa template like kina Heprex na samples. Then yung 2nd par yung kabilang side, then yung 3rd paragraph yung other side. Tapos same last paragraph.
If medyo nahihirapan ka sa mga ideas, research ka dito sa forum ng mga recent topics. Tapos based dun sa topic reasearch ka anong pwedeng maging points and reasons para may idea ka na ano ilalagay mo sa essay.
Ang key talaga sa writing is dapat marami ka ideas. If nahihirapan ka mag construct ng idea try to research as much as possible. Google mo yung mga common or recent topics on pte writing tapos may mga sample questions dun,, then research mo ano possible answers para sa actual exam may idea kana ano isasagot. Tapos dpat familiarize mo mga connectors (like moreover, therefore, for instance, etc) kasi mas mataas ang grade kapag medyo complex ang sentence na ginagamit mo kesa simple sentences lang.
For summarize written text strategy ko is to first get ano main topic. Then analyze what important points were given, may nangyari ba? If meron ano ang nangyari, kelan nangyari? ano at para kanino ang purpose? Usually kasi sa mga paragraphs naka detail lang pero yung point lang naman dun is parang dinedescribe lang yung main topic. If you can answer who/what, when, how and why about the topic pwede mo na pagdugtungin yung ideas mo thru connectors and form a sentence. If you will have multiple paragraphs, summarize mo muna per paragraph then summarize mo ulit lahat in one sentence
Another tip also in writing as much as possible do not repeat the same words. If you dont have much stored knowledge about synonyms okay lang. Practice and Research is the key. Kaya malaki ang help sa akin yung pag research sa mga common or recent topics kasi while practicing pwede akong mghanap ng synonyms then mas madali ko syang ma recall sa actual exam kasi nagawa ko na sya before. Tapos if meron kayong word na ma encounter na parang hirap kayo mag elaborate, google nyo din anong synonym or phrases na pwedeng same meaning ng word. Share ko yung nilista kong mga synonyms na possible na magagamit sa mga essay kasi minsan these are the topics commonly asked.
Essay synonyms
Discuss- cite, mention, illustrate, narrate, elucidate, talk about
Finally.. Concluded, In Summary
Democracy- representative govt; elective govt; republic; commonwealth
Vote- suffrage, ballot, poll, elect officials, select leaders, appoint, designate
Leaders- officials, officer, commander, chief, head, principal of nations, pioneer, front runner
Nature- mother earth, environment, wildlife, universe, cosmos, countryside, natural resources, natural world
Environment- habitat, territory, domain, surroundings
Teachers- educator, tutor, coach,guide, mentor, guru, professor, trainer, lecturer
Computer- PC, laptop, netbook,desktop, terminal, mainframe
Robot- automated individual, android, automaton, golem, bot, droid,
Invention- creation, innovation, development, design
Creative ability- inventive mind, originality, imagination, inspiration
Airplane- plane, airliner, jet, plane
Drugs- medicine, medication, remedy, cure, antidote
Issue- matter, affairs, problem, difficulty, obstacle, predicament
Information- details, particulars, facts, data, computing /computer
Revolution- insurgence, transformation, innovation, revolt, uprising, restructuring
Packaging- case, wrap
Region, province, rural area, district, territory, district, area
Boon- blessing, benefit, advantage
Tourist- traveler, vacationer, visitor
Tourism- visits to places of interest; commercial organization and operation of vacations; traveling to places; services provided to people for holidays
Technology- invention, engineering, applied science, method, technical knowledge, undustrial science, mechanization
Xenophobic- anti nationalist
Joined: Oct 21, 2017
Subclass 190 NSW 312111
Visa Lodge - Dec 5, 2017
CO Contact -Feb 27, 2018
Grant - May 30, 2018
Posts: 169Member
Joined: Feb 28, 2017
"Patience is not about waiting, But the Ability to keep a Good attitude while waiting"
"Just Remember, Eventually the waiting will pay off"
Joined: Oct 21, 2017
Subclass 190 NSW 312111
Visa Lodge - Dec 5, 2017
CO Contact -Feb 27, 2018
Grant - May 30, 2018
Posts: 54Member
Joined: Oct 10, 2016
********GRANTS********
Username | Visa type | Lodge Date | GSM Office | Date Granted | Target State/City | IED
1. @dyanisabelle | 190 NSW | 7 Dec 2017 | Adelaide - Sarah | 16 Feb 2018 | Sydney | 27 Oct 2018
2. @katpaz | 190 Vic | 4 Dec 2017 | Adelaide - Sarah | 15 Feb | Melbourne | 21 November 2018
3. @audreamer05 | 190NSW | 8 Dec 2017 | Adelaide | 20 Feb 2018 | Sydney | 08 June 2018
4. @l0ki |190 (onshore) | Dec 8 | GSM Office | March 13 2018 |
******VISA LODGE******
Username | Visa type | Lodge Date | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
1. @vincechaos| 190 | 05 Dec 2017 | 21 Feb 2018 / employment reference | Adelaide
2. @caienri | 189 | December 3 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
3. @mickeymynes14 | 190| | 22 Dec 2017 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM
4. @l0ki | 190 | 8 Dec 2017 | Date CO Contacted/Requested Documents | GSM
5. @waderwander |190 | 12 Feb | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
6. @ssendood | 189 | December 7 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
7. @clj2012 | 189 | December 21 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
8. @jengmhyumi | 190 | 06 Dec 2017 | 27 Feb 2018 / partner's skill assessment |
9. @nayabrayaj | 189 | 28 December 2017 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
***Invitation Received***
Username | Visa type | Points | ANZSCO code | ITA Date Received
*******EOI LODGE*******
Username | Visa type | Points | ANZSCO code | EOI Lodge Date
1. @jon1101a | 189, 190 NSW-VIC | 70, 75 | 233914 | 17 February 2017
2. @chyrstheen | 190 NSW | 65+5 | 233311 | 6 December 2017
3. @shylock|189/190VIC/190NSW|65+5 |233311 | 5 Dec 2017
4. @lecia 189/190 NSW/234611 01Dec 2017
5. @quantum |189| 75 |221111 | 14 Dec 2017
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Joined: Oct 21, 2017
Subclass 190 NSW 312111
Visa Lodge - Dec 5, 2017
CO Contact -Feb 27, 2018
Grant - May 30, 2018
Joined: Aug 07, 2017
Posts: 169Member
Joined: Feb 28, 2017
@jengmhyumi same tayu ng ANZSCO code..
here's the link sa mga na CO Contact...tumambay ka na den... dami ko na den natutunan sa mga na share nila dun.. See you..
http://pinoyau.info/discussion/10084/case-officer-co-contact-thread/p90
@mickeymynes14 TOMO!!! nakuha na full payment...Bahala na si Batman...haha
"Patience is not about waiting, But the Ability to keep a Good attitude while waiting"
"Just Remember, Eventually the waiting will pay off"
Joined: Oct 21, 2017
Subclass 190 NSW 312111
Visa Lodge - Dec 5, 2017
CO Contact -Feb 27, 2018
Grant - May 30, 2018
Joined: Aug 10, 2017
ANZSCO Code: 221214 – Internal Auditor
- IED: 02 August 2018
(Age:25 / Education:15 / Experience:15 / English Test:20 = 75pts)
02 Mar 2017 - Submitted documents for skill assessment
02 May 2017 - Received result of assessment : Positive
13 May 2017 - Took IELTS result withheld / results received Jul 10
10 Jul 2017 - IELTS General Exam Result: L8.5/R9.0/S7.5/W7.0
26 Jul 2017 - Lodged EOI : PR189 - 65pts
08 Aug 2017 - PTE A Exam : L90/R90/S86/W89
10 Aug 2017 - Updated EOI : PR189 - 75pts
06 Dec 2017 - ITA - PR189
21 Dec 2017 - Lodged Visa 189 - Frontloaded docs
28 Dec 2017 - Medical exam completed (myself / husband / daughter)
24 May 2018 - Direct Grant yey!
23 Jun 2018 - IED (1 week)
13 Dec 2018 - BM!
Joined: Apr 26, 2017
221111 - Accountant (General) | Age: 30pts | English: 20pts | Experience: 10pts | Education: 15pts |Total: 75pts
00.09.2016 - Start collating documents needed for CPAA assessment
16.11.2016 - Requested curriculum syllabus from university
18.11.2016 - Renewed PRC license
19.11.2016 - Attended free seminar by Respall
23.11.2016 - Received TOR and Certification - English as medium of instruction
21.12.2016 - taken 20.12 booked 14.12 LRSW/77,81,67,90 (there's always a first time yey passed minimum)
17.01.2017 - Received scanned copy of signed syllabus via email
20.01.2017 - Requested previous employer's COE
24.01.2017 - Received previous employer's COE (softcopy)
26.01.2017 - Received previous employer's COE (hardcopy)
15.03.2017 - Submitted CPAA assessment
00.04.2017 - Joined pinoyau forum
05.04.2017 - Received CPAA assessment - Suitable
24.04.2017 - Submitted EOI 189 (65pts)
26.04.2017 - taken 24.04 booked 15.04 LRSW/90,84,78,88 (short by 1pt!!!)
19.06.2017 - missed 19.06 booked 09.05 (didn't make it to the grace period due to the elevator ppfftt still my bad)
27.06.2017 - taken 26.06 booked 21.06 LRSW/88,79,58,90 (no voice and was coughing a lot)
04.07.2017 - taken 03.07 booked 29.06 LRSW/74,90,83,67 (technical issues with the computer)
08.08.2017 - taken 01.08 booked 16.07 LRSW/90,89,90,90 (finally!!!)
08.08.2017 - Updated EOI 189 (75pts)
16.10.2017 - INVITED!
20.10.2017 - Medical @ St. Lukes BGC
24.10.2017 - Renewed NBI clearance
25.10.2017 - Medical Cleared
07.12.2017 - Lodged Visa 189 Application - ALL except Form80 and Form1221
24.12.2018 - Tourist for 3 weeks
28.02.2018 - Attached Form80 and Form1221, updated CV, new ITR
08.03.2018 - Notification of change in circumstances (resigned)
08.05.2018 - Attached old passports and stamps, (since resigned) new ITR payslips COE, also COE of unclaimed points on employment
21.05.2018 - GRANTED! YAAAY!!! 24 Oct 2018 IED
*****AFTER GRANT*****
04.07.2018 - CFO/PDOS
24.08.2018 - BIG MOVE (Sydney)
Waiting Game from Lodgement to Visa Grant: 165 days i.e. 5 months 14 days
THE SUPERIOR CHALLENGE
08.08.2017 - taken 01.08 booked 16.07 LRSW/90,89,90,90 (finally!!!)
04.07.2017 - taken 03.07 booked 29.06 LRSW/74,90,83,67 (technical issues with the computer)
27.06.2017 - taken 26.06 booked 21.06 LRSW/88,79,58,90 (no voice and was coughing a lot)
19.06.2017 - missed 19.06 booked 09.05 (didn't make it to the grace period due to the elevator ppfftt still my bad)
26.04.2017 - taken 24.04 booked 15.04 LRSW/90,84,78,88 (short by 1pt!!!)
break
21.12.2016 - taken 20.12 booked 14.12 LRSW/77,81,67,90 (there's always a first time yey passed minimum)
Joined: Oct 25, 2017
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Posts: 916Member
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312111 Architectural Draftsperson 80pts 190 NSW
04/Apr/2017 VETASSES
11/Jul/2017 VETASSES+
Waiting for States to open.......
26/Sep/2017 NSW open for 312111
29/Sep/2017 PTE exam
01/Oct/2017 PTE Result L85, R83, S79, W80
02/Oct/2017 EOI 190 NSW
20/Oct/2017 Pre Invite 190 NSW
30/Oct/2017 SS Application 190 NSW
21/Dec/2017 SS Approved/ITA 190 NSW
20/Jan/2018 health exam, me and eldest son
22/Jan/2018 eldest son mantoux TB test
(no stock at SATA AMK on 20/Jan!)
23/Jan/2018 health clearance (me)
25/Jan/2018 health clearance (5 yr old son)
29/Jan/2018 Singapore Police Force COC (me)
03/Feb/2018 health clearance (youngest son)
06/Feb/2018 Singapore Police Force COC (wife)
06/Feb/2018 health clearance (wife)
08/Feb/2018 Visa lodge! So help me God :-)
29/May/2018 CO contact (PH PCC)
05/Sep/2018 Golden Email! Thank you Lord!
Romans 12:12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.
James 5:7-8 Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains. You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand.
Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
Onward to the next chapter!
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"Patience is not about waiting, But the Ability to keep a Good attitude while waiting"
"Just Remember, Eventually the waiting will pay off"
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Registered Nurse Nec
06/15 - touchdown Oz
07/15 - start of classes (Bachelor in Nursing)
05/16 - passed OET (after 4 failed attempts with IELTS and PTE)
07/16 - finished uni
07/16 - received AHPRA Australian Registered Nurse rego
08/16 - student visa 500 (Diploma)
10/16 - started working as an RN
07/09/17 - Submitted EOI for State Nom Vic with 60points
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me
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Joined: Nov 19, 2017
2014 -- start of Au dream
06.07.14 -- IELTS LRWS 7.5/7.5/7.0/7.0
07.18.14 -- positive skills assessment
08.01.14 -- waiting for occupation in ACT to open
08.01.15 -- still waiting for occupation in ACT to open
08.01.16 -- still waiting for occupation in ACT to open
06.07.17 -- expired IELTS
07.18.17 -- expired skills assessment
08.2017 -- learned high points via SA 489
11.22.17 -- PTE Academic exam LRWS 90/79/90/90
11.22.17 -- result of Vetassess assessment renewal
11.30.17 -- EOI lodge SA 489 80 pts
12.22.17 -- received SA invitation
01.04.18 -- Visa Lodge SA 489
01.19.18 -- Medicals
04.10.18 -- Visa Grant (DG) Praise God!!!
PTE Writing Tips
For writing essay I used E2 language format and applying what I learned from Ielts. Sa intro, sa 1st sentence ni restate ko lang yung question using my own words. Then sa 2nd sentence if one sided lang yung question, I give summary of the reasons ( 2 reasons only). Example, if ang essay is about importance of computers (one sided), eto 2nd sentence ko. Computers are valuable resources as they (1st reason) aid in learning and are (2nd reason) used to communicate with others. Then sa 3rd sentence sasabihin ko para pampahaba-- In this essay, I shall discuss my point of view by giving points and examples about the topic.
Then sa 2nd paragraph, elaborate ko na ang 1St reason. Mga 2 sentences na magsupport sa 1st reason, like if yung 1st reason ko is aid in learning, expand ko ang topic by answering how computers aid in learning,etc. Usually yung reason mo convert mo by asking how, what, when, or who. Tapos sa 3rd sentence, I state examples. Pwede ka din mag add pa ng 4th sentence parang isummarize mo lang ang 2nd paragraph.
Sa 3rd paragraph discuss naman ang 3rd reason same sa ginawa sa 2nd par.
4Th paragraph 1st sentence conclusion, then 2nd sentence recommendation.
If 2 sided naman yung intro pwede mo gamitin yung nasa template like kina Heprex na samples. Then yung 2nd par yung kabilang side, then yung 3rd paragraph yung other side. Tapos same last paragraph.
If medyo nahihirapan ka sa mga ideas, research ka dito sa forum ng mga recent topics. Tapos based dun sa topic reasearch ka anong pwedeng maging points and reasons para may idea ka na ano ilalagay mo sa essay.
Ang key talaga sa writing is dapat marami ka ideas. If nahihirapan ka mag construct ng idea try to research as much as possible. Google mo yung mga common or recent topics on pte writing tapos may mga sample questions dun,, then research mo ano possible answers para sa actual exam may idea kana ano isasagot. Tapos dpat familiarize mo mga connectors (like moreover, therefore, for instance, etc) kasi mas mataas ang grade kapag medyo complex ang sentence na ginagamit mo kesa simple sentences lang.
For summarize written text strategy ko is to first get ano main topic. Then analyze what important points were given, may nangyari ba? If meron ano ang nangyari, kelan nangyari? ano at para kanino ang purpose? Usually kasi sa mga paragraphs naka detail lang pero yung point lang naman dun is parang dinedescribe lang yung main topic. If you can answer who/what, when, how and why about the topic pwede mo na pagdugtungin yung ideas mo thru connectors and form a sentence. If you will have multiple paragraphs, summarize mo muna per paragraph then summarize mo ulit lahat in one sentence
Another tip also in writing as much as possible do not repeat the same words. If you dont have much stored knowledge about synonyms okay lang. Practice and Research is the key. Kaya malaki ang help sa akin yung pag research sa mga common or recent topics kasi while practicing pwede akong mghanap ng synonyms then mas madali ko syang ma recall sa actual exam kasi nagawa ko na sya before. Tapos if meron kayong word na ma encounter na parang hirap kayo mag elaborate, google nyo din anong synonym or phrases na pwedeng same meaning ng word. Share ko yung nilista kong mga synonyms na possible na magagamit sa mga essay kasi minsan these are the topics commonly asked.
Essay synonyms
Discuss- cite, mention, illustrate, narrate, elucidate, talk about
Finally.. Concluded, In Summary
Democracy- representative govt; elective govt; republic; commonwealth
Vote- suffrage, ballot, poll, elect officials, select leaders, appoint, designate
Leaders- officials, officer, commander, chief, head, principal of nations, pioneer, front runner
Nature- mother earth, environment, wildlife, universe, cosmos, countryside, natural resources, natural world
Environment- habitat, territory, domain, surroundings
Teachers- educator, tutor, coach,guide, mentor, guru, professor, trainer, lecturer
Computer- PC, laptop, netbook,desktop, terminal, mainframe
Robot- automated individual, android, automaton, golem, bot, droid,
Invention- creation, innovation, development, design
Creative ability- inventive mind, originality, imagination, inspiration
Airplane- plane, airliner, jet, plane
Drugs- medicine, medication, remedy, cure, antidote
Issue- matter, affairs, problem, difficulty, obstacle, predicament
Information- details, particulars, facts, data, computing /computer
Revolution- insurgence, transformation, innovation, revolt, uprising, restructuring
Packaging- case, wrap
Region, province, rural area, district, territory, district, area
Boon- blessing, benefit, advantage
Tourist- traveler, vacationer, visitor
Tourism- visits to places of interest; commercial organization and operation of vacations; traveling to places; services provided to people for holidays
Technology- invention, engineering, applied science, method, technical knowledge, undustrial science, mechanization
Xenophobic- anti nationalist
Joined: Aug 07, 2017
Joined: Aug 07, 2017