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IELTS Review Materials

plumbum91plumbum91 SingaporePosts: 28Member

Hello. I plan to retake IELTS to increase my points and the chance of getting invited. Any recommended review materials, websites or apps that I can use?

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  • whimpeewhimpee Posts: 419Member
    Joined: Nov 04, 2022

    @plumbum91 said:
    Hello. I plan to retake IELTS to increase my points and the chance of getting invited. Any recommended review materials, websites or apps that I can use?

    When I registered to take IELTS under British Council, they provided reviewers and exercises online. No sure if other providers do the same.

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  • plumbum91plumbum91 Singapore
    Posts: 28Member
    Joined: Apr 04, 2022

    @whimpee said:

    @plumbum91 said:
    Hello. I plan to retake IELTS to increase my points and the chance of getting invited. Any recommended review materials, websites or apps that I can use?

    When I registered to take IELTS under British Council, they provided reviewers and exercises online. No sure if other providers do the same.

    You didn't use other review material aside from the one provided by the British Council?

    I took IELTS last year and only used the materials provided by the British Council too. I did not get the score I needed but I was able to use it for my skills assessment.

  • whimpeewhimpee Posts: 419Member
    Joined: Nov 04, 2022

    @plumbum91 said:

    @whimpee said:

    @plumbum91 said:
    Hello. I plan to retake IELTS to increase my points and the chance of getting invited. Any recommended review materials, websites or apps that I can use?

    When I registered to take IELTS under British Council, they provided reviewers and exercises online. No sure if other providers do the same.

    You didn't use other review material aside from the one provided by the British Council?

    I took IELTS last year and only used the materials provided by the British Council too. I did not get the score I needed but I was able to use it for my skills assessment.

    Have you considered taking PTE instead? Nauna ako mag take ng PTE but got Competent only. Nung nag try ako IELTS was able to get Proficient.

    491 Visa: Human Resource Adviser - 223111 (80 points) | Age: 15 | English: 10 | Work: 15 | Education : 15 | Partner : 10 | Nomination: 15
    09 Aug 2016 - VETASSESS Initial, Positive
    03 Jan 2020 - VETASSESS Reassessment, Positive
    29 Jan 2020 - EOI submitted for 491 (NSW) - 65 pts
    10 Feb 2020 - IELTS, Proficient
    15 Feb 2020 - EOI updated - 75 pts
    18 Jan 2022 - VETASSESS Renewal
    14 Oct 2022 - EOI submitted for 491 (NSW) - 80 pts
    10 Nov 2022 - Pre-invite received from NSW, applied on the same day
    18 Nov 2022 - NSW Nomination approved
    21 Nov 2022 - 491 Visa Lodged
    22 Nov 2022 - Submitted Forms 80 and 1221
    25 Nov 2022 - Medical exam and Biometrics
    6 Dec 2022 - Additional medical check requested for 1 dependent
    3 Jan 2023 - Complete health clearance
    5 Jun 2023 - Immi Assessment Commenced email received
    20 Jul 2023 - Visa Grant

  • plumbum91plumbum91 Singapore
    Posts: 28Member
    Joined: Apr 04, 2022

    @whimpee said:

    @plumbum91 said:

    @whimpee said:

    @plumbum91 said:
    Hello. I plan to retake IELTS to increase my points and the chance of getting invited. Any recommended review materials, websites or apps that I can use?

    When I registered to take IELTS under British Council, they provided reviewers and exercises online. No sure if other providers do the same.

    You didn't use other review material aside from the one provided by the British Council?

    I took IELTS last year and only used the materials provided by the British Council too. I did not get the score I needed but I was able to use it for my skills assessment.

    Have you considered taking PTE instead? Nauna ako mag take ng PTE but got Competent only. Nung nag try ako IELTS was able to get Proficient.

    Actually, I consider taking PTE but ung schedule ng exam dito sa SG is not aligned with my off day. They only have test dates available during weekdays. Will try to weigh things din siguro muna. Thank you :)

  • MLBSMLBS Manila
    Posts: 946Member
    Joined: Sep 11, 2016

    @plumbum91 said:

    @whimpee said:

    @plumbum91 said:

    @whimpee said:

    @plumbum91 said:
    Hello. I plan to retake IELTS to increase my points and the chance of getting invited. Any recommended review materials, websites or apps that I can use?

    When I registered to take IELTS under British Council, they provided reviewers and exercises online. No sure if other providers do the same.

    You didn't use other review material aside from the one provided by the British Council?

    I took IELTS last year and only used the materials provided by the British Council too. I did not get the score I needed but I was able to use it for my skills assessment.

    Have you considered taking PTE instead? Nauna ako mag take ng PTE but got Competent only. Nung nag try ako IELTS was able to get Proficient.

    Actually, I consider taking PTE but ung schedule ng exam dito sa SG is not aligned with my off day. They only have test dates available during weekdays. Will try to weigh things din siguro muna. Thank you :)

    Highly recommended to do PTE instead of IELTS. Maraming exploits and tips para maka superior dyan. Almost everyone in the forum would say the same.

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  • Francis_Padua_21Francis_Padua_21 Singapore
    Posts: 17Member
    Joined: Feb 13, 2023

    Hello guys!

    For visa 190 acceptable ang IELTS for 3 years validity. Is it the same for visa 189? Or only 2 years validity?

    Thanks a lot!

  • _sebodemacho_sebodemacho Melbourne, VIC
    Posts: 943Member
    Joined: Sep 13, 2019

    @Francis_Padua_21 said:
    Hello guys!

    For visa 190 acceptable ang IELTS for 3 years validity. Is it the same for visa 189? Or only 2 years validity?

    Thanks a lot!

    Yes, 3yrs. https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/english-language/competent-english#:~:text=When to provide-,Validity,-Employer Nomination Scheme

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