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  • wishawisha Sydney
    Posts: 40Member
    Joined: Jun 24, 2011
    @katlin924 yeah, walang pass or fail talaga. but kung way higher yung grades sa reading and listening, internally ire-check ng IDP yun. Yes, meron din sa BC but for EOR (Enquiry on Result)/paid recheck na yun. Pero syempre wag ng umasa sa ganun, dapat galingan talaga :D

    10 Dec 2011 - Submitted ACS Online Application and sent docs via Fedex
    3 Dec 2011 - IELTS 1st take (L7.5 R8.5 S7 W 6)
    14 Dec 2011 - ACS received my documents
    10 Jan 2012 - ACS Positive result
    18 Feb 2012 - IELTS 2nd take (L8 R9 S6.5 W7.5)
    3 Mar 2012 - applied for IELTS Remarking (no changes)
    5 Oct 2012 - submitted EOI (65 points, subclass 189)
    15 Oct 2012 - invite received

  • skylineskyline Sydney
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    Joined: Oct 07, 2011
    Regarding speaking,di ba may tape recorder sa tabi?Pero yung magbibigay ng grade sayo ay kung sino yung facilitator mo that day or i che-check pa yun ng iba?Thanks=p

    "If you have a dream, protect it. Love it. Chase it. And one day you will live it"

  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
    Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 13, 2011
    the guy who talks to you is the same guy grading you and I think another one too.

    Kasi kung tama pagka-alala ko yung written exam, may dalawang signatories
  • aoleeaolee Singapore
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    sent na :D i hope bumalik ung mga naka receive ng reviewer. parang ung iba kasi hit and run :P wala man lang balita kung na receive nila. some replied and i really appreciate it :) anyway good luck to all ielts takers. hingi kayo ng advise kay IELTS master loki sure ball mataas makukuha nyo :D

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  • BryannBryann Sydney
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    Thanks sa reviewer aolee, Hahaha. Just to be sure, baka hindi pa ako nakapagpasalamat. :D Pero I received it months ago. Plan ko na magtake on or before December, after I submit my ACS application.

    Occupation: ICT Software Engineer (ANZSCO 261313)
    Dec 13 2011 - ACS: Suitable (AQF Diploma)
    Feb 03 2012 - IELTS #1 Failed (W-6.5)
    Mar 02 2012 - IELTS #2 Passed
    Apr 21 2012 - 175 Visa Lodged Online
    May 29 2012 - CO Assigned
    Jun 25 2012 - Visa Grant (IED: Dec 14 2012)
    Aug 19 2012 - Arrived in Sydney
    Sept 10 2012 - Start @ 1st Job (Web Developer)

  • tootzkietootzkie Sydney
    Posts: 200Member
    Joined: Jan 15, 2011
    Remember na wala pang bumabagsak sa IELTS.

    why?

    Because you only FAIL when you STOP trying. cheers!
  • AdminAdmin Singapore
    Posts: 1,770Administrator
    Joined: Dec 29, 2010
    edited November 2011
    @Bryann :)) ayos lang noh hehehe :) basta marami makapasa mas mabuti :D good luck bry! - Aolee

    2010-06 : Lurker at philippines.com.au (previously the #1 Pinoy Australian Forum)
    2010-06 : Started researching on Visa 175 - Target 120pts
    2011-08 : Started prev employer document gathering for ACS skill assessment (0/4)
    2010-12 : Philippines.com.au went offline and created www.pinoyau.info
    2011-03 : 1st child born - AU dream halted
    2014-03 : ACS document - 1/5 emp ref completed
    2015-01: Promoted at work - AU dream halted
    2015-11: ACS document - 1/6 emp ref completed
    2016-09: 2nd child born - AU dream halted
    2018-09: ACS document - 6/8 emp ref completed
    2018-09: Revised all employment references and affidavit from scratch
    2019-03: Completed Revised 8/8 emp ref
    2019-03: PTE Exam - L59,R75,S62,W64 (no preparation)
    2019-07: Favorable Skills Assessment result for Software Eng
    2019-11: PTE Exam - L70,R68,S79,W68 (competent only)
    2020-02: PTE Exam - L79,R79,S86,W76 (grr lack 3pts on Writing)
    2020-03: PTE Exam - L85,R75,S87,W86 (Mar 4 - grr nag increase L, S and W but bumaba 4pts si R!!!!!)
    2020-03 PTE Exam - L81 R79 S90 W81 (Mar 9 - Salamat Lord!!!!)

  • itchanitchan Phoenix
    Posts: 213Member
    Joined: Jun 24, 2011
    Guys kakatapos ko lang ng IELTS exam kanina... Medyo kabado ako sa speaking result, may dead-air kasi ako sa task 2 - naubusan ako ng ikukuwento kasi napabilis ata yung pagsasalita ko hayyyy, then sa task 3, hindi kami nagkaintindihan ng interviewer wahahaha! Yung mga naka-band 7 ba ng speaking, hardcore speaking ba talaga yung naibigay nyo or may mga mistakes din? Isip ko kung pasched na ako ng retake hahaah! 13 calendar days is a loooooong wait tsk tsk

    27.08.2011 - Submitted ACS Assessment via Fedex. Nominated Occupation : Systems Analyst (261112)
    10.10.2011 - ACS assessment received (PIM3 / Group A)
    17.11.2011 - IELTS General Training Exam (BC) Take 1
    30.11.2011 - IELTS General Training Exam (BC) Take 1 Result Received L- 9, R-9, W-7.5, S-8, OB-8.5
    04.12.2011 - Lodged 175(Online)
    17.04.2012 - Submitted request for FBI clearance (Me)
    02.05.2012 - Application being processed further
    29.05.2012 - Followed up CO Allocation
    01.06.2012 - CO Allocated, requesting for PCC and Meds
    02.06.2012 - Received FBI clearance. My middle name is misspelled (toink!)
    13.06.2012 - Submitted form 1022 and supporting documents to add spouse as dependent.
    15.06.2012 - Submit request for FBI clearance (Me and Spouse). 8-week wait time begins
    22.06.2012 - Uploaded NBI clearance
    22.06.2012 - Medicals @ SLEC (Wifey and Me)
    28.06.2012 - 28th DAY MILESTONE
    16.07.2012 - All Medicals Finalized
    26.07.2012 - Uploaded FBI clearance
    02.08.2012 - APRUB!!

    Freedom aint cheap mate! (lol)

  • tobenhoodtobenhood Singapore
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    Joined: Jun 12, 2011
    @itchan Taga Sg kaba Dre?
  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
    Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 13, 2011
    @itchan, yep, mahalagang walang dead air sa speaking exam kasi irereview yung interview tape mo at may checklist sila kung saang IELTS grade babagay yung performance mo.

    Labanan ng kaba at grammar talaga yang speaking na yan :(
  • mimaahkmimaahk Singapore
    Posts: 157Member
    Joined: Jun 27, 2011
    Agree! Try your best to relax before the speaking test... in my case sinunod ko yung isang suggestion sa isang review material... nakasulat dun before the speaking test try to think of happy memories & smile or even laugh if you want (don't mind the people around you if they think you're crazy)... mukhang effective naman sakin, nag-umpisa na ksi kong kabahan nung malapit na time ng speaking ko... though smile lang and hindi naman ako tumawa at baka ma-weirdohan na sakin mga katabi ko... cheers!
  • tobenhoodtobenhood Singapore
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    Joined: Jun 12, 2011
    edited November 2011
    Para sakin di masyadong strict sa grammar ang speaking compare sa writing. Native speaker nga nagkakamali sa speaking tayo pa kaya. Basta masagot mo lang nang tama yong tanong at di ka lilihis sa topic at syempre dapat fluent at pronunciation ay tama. Tapos gamit ng mga proper tenses, ok na yon. Tingin ko mahirap speaking sa Pinas, kasi nasa dugo nang pinoy ang mahilig sa scrutiny. hehehe
  • BubungFinnBubungFinn Singapore
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    Joined: Nov 07, 2011
    @tobenhood hahaha oo nga, nung ngaapply ako dito sa sg dati, wala lang sa mga ibang lahi grammar mo. pero lintek na mga pinoy yan... ang yayabang, makikita mo sa expression ng mukha na "ay mali grammar".
  • aoleeaolee Singapore
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    Joined: Dec 29, 2010
    edited November 2011
    @tobenhood hahaha oo nga, nung ngaapply ako dito sa sg dati, wala lang sa mga ibang lahi grammar mo. pero lintek na mga pinoy yan... ang yayabang, makikita mo sa expression ng mukha na "ay mali grammar".
    hey objection! hindi naman lahat. hehehe pag nagiinterview ako ng applicanteng pinoy... tagalog lang ginagamit ko. :)

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  • katlin924katlin924 Sydney
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    Joined: Jul 05, 2011
    Well, I agree na mejo mayabang ang Pinoy pagdating sa ganyan.. Humble si @aolee kaya di ka kabilang sa kanila.. hahaha!

    ACS, IELTS and Visa 175 Timeline
    28/07/2011 - Submitted ACS Online Application
    28/09/2011 - ACS Result: Group A
    08/10/2011 - IELTS Exam
    21/10/2011 - IELTS Result: L&R-8.5; W&S-7; OB-8
    22/11/2011 - Submitted Online Application
    05/05/2012 - CO Requested Additional Documents
    31/05/2012 - Submitted requested documents
    02/06/2012 - Visa Grant! Thank you Lord. :)
    05/2013 - Off to Sydney ^_^
    For the detailed timeline, check it here: Journey to the Land Down Under
    My personal blog: Kathleen's Daily Musings

  • tobenhoodtobenhood Singapore
    Posts: 65Member
    Joined: Jun 12, 2011
    aw di pala kasali si aolee :) , pero sa reading i cant find any ways to kill the matching type. Sabi nila scan lang ang passage pero yong mga choices halos magkalapit lang kaya parang basahin mo talaga yong passage which is time consuming :(
  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
    Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 13, 2011
    Wala pong sikreto sa reading e...it's just a matter of comprehending the story and questions :)

    Focus po at siguraduhin niyong naintindihan niyo ang bawat paragraph :)
  • katlin924katlin924 Sydney
    Posts: 451Member
    Joined: Jul 05, 2011
    Naku @tobenhood!!! Parehas tayo ng problema.. hahaha! :p

    Yung matching type at header match ay sobrang struggle sa akin.. What I did was follow the tips dun sa 101 Helpful Tips in IELTS.

    Makakatulong talaga yun! Ang ginawa ko dun is, scan mo buong passage. Tpos punta ka kagad sa questions. Then encircle yung mga "keywords" dun sa question. Tpos balik ka ulit sa passage. As much as possible, check mo kung san mo nakita yung keywords tapos dun mo i-evaluate. Mejo mahirap sa simula, pero pag na-practice mo mga 10-20 passages, panigurado makukuha mo din yung rhythm! ;)

    Goodluck!! ^_^

    ACS, IELTS and Visa 175 Timeline
    28/07/2011 - Submitted ACS Online Application
    28/09/2011 - ACS Result: Group A
    08/10/2011 - IELTS Exam
    21/10/2011 - IELTS Result: L&R-8.5; W&S-7; OB-8
    22/11/2011 - Submitted Online Application
    05/05/2012 - CO Requested Additional Documents
    31/05/2012 - Submitted requested documents
    02/06/2012 - Visa Grant! Thank you Lord. :)
    05/2013 - Off to Sydney ^_^
    For the detailed timeline, check it here: Journey to the Land Down Under
    My personal blog: Kathleen's Daily Musings

  • itchanitchan Phoenix
    Posts: 213Member
    Joined: Jun 24, 2011
    ahahaha, nahirapan lang kasi ako sa task 2 e, tanong kasi sakin something like describe a recent musical event that you were able to attend... ala e, di naman ako umaattend ng musical events bwahahaha! so medyo imbento to the max lang ako... so yun, naubusan ng kwento haha... pero sabi naman sa mga nabasa ko, ideally kung content related and dead air, okay lang, pero kung deadair na naghahagilap ng grammar, yun ata yung mahirap...

    Then again same tayo ng impression kung pinoy ang taga-eval, mahirap silang maimpress, unlike kung native speakers na sobrang dali maamuse kung makita nilang kaya mo makipagconverse sa kanila... ahahay... 12 days hahaha!

    27.08.2011 - Submitted ACS Assessment via Fedex. Nominated Occupation : Systems Analyst (261112)
    10.10.2011 - ACS assessment received (PIM3 / Group A)
    17.11.2011 - IELTS General Training Exam (BC) Take 1
    30.11.2011 - IELTS General Training Exam (BC) Take 1 Result Received L- 9, R-9, W-7.5, S-8, OB-8.5
    04.12.2011 - Lodged 175(Online)
    17.04.2012 - Submitted request for FBI clearance (Me)
    02.05.2012 - Application being processed further
    29.05.2012 - Followed up CO Allocation
    01.06.2012 - CO Allocated, requesting for PCC and Meds
    02.06.2012 - Received FBI clearance. My middle name is misspelled (toink!)
    13.06.2012 - Submitted form 1022 and supporting documents to add spouse as dependent.
    15.06.2012 - Submit request for FBI clearance (Me and Spouse). 8-week wait time begins
    22.06.2012 - Uploaded NBI clearance
    22.06.2012 - Medicals @ SLEC (Wifey and Me)
    28.06.2012 - 28th DAY MILESTONE
    16.07.2012 - All Medicals Finalized
    26.07.2012 - Uploaded FBI clearance
    02.08.2012 - APRUB!!

    Freedom aint cheap mate! (lol)

  • itchanitchan Phoenix
    Posts: 213Member
    Joined: Jun 24, 2011
    @katlin924

    Para sa mga future IELTS takers, one thing I found helpful sa matching header is, kung question yung header, then thus the content answer yung question... Kung statement naman, try mong gawing question yung statement, then if the content can answer yung tanong, then yun na yung match hahaha (labo)...

    Pinakamahirap for me sa reading was yung "NOT GIVEN" hahaha, BA kasi ako so wired ako na hindi magassume ng isang bagay kung hindi nakasulat sa document bwahahah! so nahihirapan ako sa mga bagay na implied na pala, pero nilalagay kong not given kasi, di naman nakasulat hahaha!

    27.08.2011 - Submitted ACS Assessment via Fedex. Nominated Occupation : Systems Analyst (261112)
    10.10.2011 - ACS assessment received (PIM3 / Group A)
    17.11.2011 - IELTS General Training Exam (BC) Take 1
    30.11.2011 - IELTS General Training Exam (BC) Take 1 Result Received L- 9, R-9, W-7.5, S-8, OB-8.5
    04.12.2011 - Lodged 175(Online)
    17.04.2012 - Submitted request for FBI clearance (Me)
    02.05.2012 - Application being processed further
    29.05.2012 - Followed up CO Allocation
    01.06.2012 - CO Allocated, requesting for PCC and Meds
    02.06.2012 - Received FBI clearance. My middle name is misspelled (toink!)
    13.06.2012 - Submitted form 1022 and supporting documents to add spouse as dependent.
    15.06.2012 - Submit request for FBI clearance (Me and Spouse). 8-week wait time begins
    22.06.2012 - Uploaded NBI clearance
    22.06.2012 - Medicals @ SLEC (Wifey and Me)
    28.06.2012 - 28th DAY MILESTONE
    16.07.2012 - All Medicals Finalized
    26.07.2012 - Uploaded FBI clearance
    02.08.2012 - APRUB!!

    Freedom aint cheap mate! (lol)

  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
    Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 13, 2011
    Search niyo po sa google yung tips sa logic questions malaking tulong yun :)
  • tobenhoodtobenhood Singapore
    Posts: 65Member
    Joined: Jun 12, 2011
    Im a 2nd timer IELTS taker, got 8 on my reading the first time i took it but sadly my writing result is disappointing. Its too easy on reading the first tiime i had the exam however the 2nd attemp was so frustrating. Its flooded with matching type, and all the selections were almost similar. That leave me no choice i have to comprehend each of the passage to get the right answer. Scanning??? No way.. The thing is IELTS now is so unpredictable, imagine all the pinoys i met during the exam were 2nd timers too and we got unanimous verdict. Here it is. For reading - flooded with matching type and listening - full of traps. Full of traps i mean a conversation, not a narrative being read by a single person which is pretty easy. I can still remember some of the reading passages and my answers i can share it with you here if you guys wanted too. Cheers
  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
    Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 13, 2011
    @tobenhood, please do sir at makakatulong po ito sa mga kukuha pa lang :)

    I agree...IELTS really tests your comprehension on all four exams and you need to read between the lines to get the right answer. Hindi sapat na marunong ka mag-english, nasa pag-uunawa rin hehe
  • tobenhoodtobenhood Singapore
    Posts: 65Member
    Joined: Jun 12, 2011
    Here they are:

    Passages: matching type tests
    1. How to obtain a driving license and what to do if you have an overseas license.
    -easy test I guess-
    2. Article about history of procrastination including its effects, how to beat it, and what is its positive side.
    -challenging and time consuming-
    Answers for filling the blanks on this article.
    Doubt on - ABILITY
    Meeting the - DEADLINES
    Childhood - CRITICISM
    3. True, False, Not Given
    Passage regarding weekend, weeknights call options.
    Contact the operator - NOT GIVEN
    Can call early monday morning - TRUE
    Anytime Call option - FALSE
    Anytime call atleast 5 dollars - NOT GIVEN
    3 CAlling options - TRUE
    4. Passage on chemical laboratory: filling the blanks
    GOWNS - wash weekly
    INOCULATIONS - submit to nurse
    NOMINATED SUPERVISOR- permit to clean
    INFECTIVE MATERIAL - safe state
    SECONDARY SECONDMENT - breakage
    5. Passage on job application online
    CURRENT VACANCIES - job selection
    ONE SITTING - incomplete job application
    NAME - instead of signature

    All answers are in CAPS. Any corrections for people who took the same test as mine are welcome.
  • tobenhoodtobenhood Singapore
    Posts: 65Member
    Joined: Jun 12, 2011
    Writing topics;

    Task 1. You enrolled in an evening class but you find it to difficult to attend. Write a letter to your principal about it.
    - a letter of request
    Task 2.
    Living alone numbers is increasing, is it a positive or negative development?
    - not an argument type of essay I guess
  • unanimous21unanimous21 Brisbane
    Posts: 172Member
    Joined: Apr 23, 2011
    @tobenhood, pano mo namemorize ung answers mo?

    April 16, 2011 - took IELTS (L:8, R:7.5, W:8, S:7.5 OBS:8) I June 2, 2011 - submitted skills assessment to EA I October 26, 2011 - applied for Victoria State Sponsorship I December 03, 2011 - fiancee took IELTS I December 26, 2011 - lodged visa 176 (Victoria SS/Melbourne) I January 23,2012 - CO Allocation (Team 6) I February 20, 2012 - Submitted Police Clearances (Philippines, India & Maldives) I February 26, 2012 - finished medicals I March 13, 2012 - VISA GRANT! THANK YOU LORD!!! I December 04,2012 - initial entry as stated in the visa grant notification

  • tobenhoodtobenhood Singapore
    Posts: 65Member
    Joined: Jun 12, 2011
    @unanimous21, i don't know i just can remember it :)
  • heyits7me_magsheyits7me_mags Imus City
    Posts: 599Member
    Joined: Jan 13, 2011
    Hi! Guys, My husband booked a schedule of IELTS GT on Dec. 10 at BC. Hope he get our needed score for the point system...feeling nervous for him.:-S

    05/17/11 - ACS favorable result released for my husband's skills assessment nominated job-261311 Analyst Programmer.
    12/10/11 - Hubby IELTS first take at BC result L & R-5.5, W & S-6.0 OBS=6.0 retake!!!
    12/30/11- Hubby registered at 9.0 Niners.
    03/15/14 - Hubby's comeback at 9.0 Niners preparing for IELTS test. Second attempt for Australian visa.
    05/12/14 - Complete uploading of ACS skills assessment required documents and payment made thru direct deposit.
    05/12/14 - ACS assessment application received.
    07/02/14 - ACS skills assessment result suitable ANZCO code 262113 Systems Administrator as recommended by CO for hubby's job description rather than ANZCO 261311 Analyst Programmer the first ACS ANZCO result suitable released in 2011. I conclude ACS reclassifies ICT Occupations.
    - Work exp. 12yrs. less 6yrs deduction by ACS.
    - Educ. Qualification assessed as AQF Associate Degree major in computing for a 4yr. course BS. Computer Science in a section 2 school.

  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
    Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 13, 2011
    ^ IELTS 8 din po ba kailangan ng husband niyo? :)
  • itchanitchan Phoenix
    Posts: 213Member
    Joined: Jun 24, 2011
    @tobenhood

    I took the same exam. I can't remember it much but this seem to be a true to me:
    Anytime call atleast 5 dollars - NOT GIVEN

    I'm not really sure if the question about "at least 5 dollars" refers to the monthly plan or per call made for the plan; but if my memory serves me right, anytime plan has a minimum charge of 5 dollars/month or something (as I can remember).

    Also, for calling options, I'm not sure how the question was written but there should be more than 3 calling options for consumers; because, aside from the 3 plans given in detail within the passage, it was opened up with a statement that goes like: "aside from the regular call rate, consumers have the following alternate options (3 call plans are given in detail)" so that gives you the 3 call plans + a regular rate plan = 4 options.

    I can't remember giving "secondary secondment" but maybe I was wrong.

    Anyhow, my memory aint as sharp so please, try to read the questions as well. lol

    27.08.2011 - Submitted ACS Assessment via Fedex. Nominated Occupation : Systems Analyst (261112)
    10.10.2011 - ACS assessment received (PIM3 / Group A)
    17.11.2011 - IELTS General Training Exam (BC) Take 1
    30.11.2011 - IELTS General Training Exam (BC) Take 1 Result Received L- 9, R-9, W-7.5, S-8, OB-8.5
    04.12.2011 - Lodged 175(Online)
    17.04.2012 - Submitted request for FBI clearance (Me)
    02.05.2012 - Application being processed further
    29.05.2012 - Followed up CO Allocation
    01.06.2012 - CO Allocated, requesting for PCC and Meds
    02.06.2012 - Received FBI clearance. My middle name is misspelled (toink!)
    13.06.2012 - Submitted form 1022 and supporting documents to add spouse as dependent.
    15.06.2012 - Submit request for FBI clearance (Me and Spouse). 8-week wait time begins
    22.06.2012 - Uploaded NBI clearance
    22.06.2012 - Medicals @ SLEC (Wifey and Me)
    28.06.2012 - 28th DAY MILESTONE
    16.07.2012 - All Medicals Finalized
    26.07.2012 - Uploaded FBI clearance
    02.08.2012 - APRUB!!

    Freedom aint cheap mate! (lol)

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