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  • michel_75michel_75 Bulacan
    Posts: 409Member
    Joined: Oct 03, 2012
    @BMM03 goo luck and God bless you!
  • michel_75michel_75 Bulacan
    Posts: 409Member
    Joined: Oct 03, 2012
    @R_Yell malapit na exam mo...good luck and God bless you.
  • R_YellR_Yell Auckland
    Posts: 174Member
    Joined: Aug 18, 2012
    @BMM03 Godbless you...inhale and exhale lng...para makapag isip ng maayos..

    Tips for Reading which I have learned lately and it is effective:
    1. Read the first and last sentences of a paragraph to look for a stronger claim
    2. Prioritise first the easy-to-spot keywords like name, year, date, terms
    3. Take note of the word quantifier like little, only, some, all,
    4. for Not Given, an idea that would fall in a category mentioned but not stated in the text
    example:

    in the passage it says- Mechanical aids are used to count objects like for pebbles
    question: To count pebbles fingers are used as a mechanical aid.
    challenge: false or not given?
    answer: not given (why?) refer to no. 4 explanation :)
    5. Take note of words that are synonyms or antonyms
    example:
    similar-resemblance (synonym)
    little -enormous (antonym)

    I hope this makes sense :)

    GBU.

    Nov 1, 2012- IELTS Mock Test (L-7.5, S-8, W-7, R-5)
    Nov 3, 2012- IELTS at IALF, Surabaya, INDONESIA
    Nov 14, 2012- IELTS Score ( L-6, S-8, W-6, R-6 ) So horrible:D
    Dec 1, 2012- IELTS Retake (Lord, I surrender it to you.)
    Dec 11, 2012- IELTS Score ( L-7, S-8, W-6, R-6.5)
    RETAKE OR GOODBYE OZ DREAM?
    Oct 2013- Pushed the OZ dream
    Dec 14, 2013- 3rd IELTS retake (L-7.5, S-8, W-5.5, R-7)

  • R_YellR_Yell Auckland
    Posts: 174Member
    Joined: Aug 18, 2012
    edited December 2013
    Please help me comment on this. I think I need to reduce the number of words which is challenging for me.

    Essay Writing Task 2

    Universities should accept equal number of male and female students in every subject.
    To what extent do you agree or disagree?


    Although it is a ground breaking news for women that they have the right to be equal with men in education and career opportunities vice versa, I do not think so that universities, in this case, have to implement equal number of admission in every subject for male and female students. Simply speaking, both genders have their own preferences as to what they like to do and study about and what they do not like.

    Firstly, both genders mean they possess own unique personalities and different aptitudes of what they can do and of what they cannot do or what they are not comfortable to do should I say. Universities have to understand that the courses they offer have something to do with passion and abilities of every male and female student. Equality for both genders does not mean to be equal in figure of male and female students enrolled in a course or subject or else by means of imposing this to women having the thought of “education equality” with men is not education equality at all vice versa. A timid male student who has stage fright and phobia speaking to a large group of different intellectuals of audience cannot be forced to take a teaching profession or something to do with public speaking careers while a slow-moving female student cannot be unwillingly admitted to a military school or maritime courses just to fulfill the idea of equality in numbers.

    On my second note, regardless of what subject a male and a female take in universities, it must be of their favorable advantage because after all to be educated means being empowered by our own individual endeavor of interest. To be empowered in any means has nothing to do with satisfying any rule or policy because humans yet alike in nature are so different in many ways. What is anyway the purpose of having both genders get to access full and equal education? It is not about the policy or rule in number of male and female enrollees in every subject; however, it is to make them a person with worth and value in the crafts they have chosen believing that they are capable of making useful contributions in the society, in their families and in their own lives.

    In conclusion, universities have to greatly consider the students’ field of interest and what they think they are skilled of whether male or female rather than looking at the idea of equal number of both genders that have to be accepted in every subject. (423 words)

    Nov 1, 2012- IELTS Mock Test (L-7.5, S-8, W-7, R-5)
    Nov 3, 2012- IELTS at IALF, Surabaya, INDONESIA
    Nov 14, 2012- IELTS Score ( L-6, S-8, W-6, R-6 ) So horrible:D
    Dec 1, 2012- IELTS Retake (Lord, I surrender it to you.)
    Dec 11, 2012- IELTS Score ( L-7, S-8, W-6, R-6.5)
    RETAKE OR GOODBYE OZ DREAM?
    Oct 2013- Pushed the OZ dream
    Dec 14, 2013- 3rd IELTS retake (L-7.5, S-8, W-5.5, R-7)

  • cavalier18cavalier18 Melbourne
    Posts: 116Member
    Joined: Oct 19, 2013
    Hi guys,

    Katapos lang ng speaking exam ko yesterday. Goodluck sa atin lahat na magtatake ng Dec 7 exams :)

    Nominated Occupation: ANZSCO 261111 - ICT Business Analyst
    Timeline:
    11/20/13 - ACS Skill Assessment
    12/7/13 - IELTS exam
    12/20/13 - Received IELTS results (L - 8.5, R - 7, W - 7.5, S - 6.5)
    1/2/14 - Filed for IELTS remarking
    2/12/14 - ACS Result Suitable, comparable to AQF Bachelor Degree
    2/21/14 - Received Remarking Result :) (L - 8.5, R - 7, W - 7.5, S - 7)
    3/6/14 - Submitted VIC SS application
    5/26/14 - Received invite to lodge visa 189 (60 pts) Thank you lord!
    6/15/14 - Lodged Visa 189
    7/14/14 - Medicals @ St Lukes global
    7/15/14 - Done uploading all documents including Form 80. Waiting for CO allocation.
    7/22/14 - CO allocated (Team 07 GSM Adelaide). Requested for additional docs.
    8/1/14 - Medicals Referred
    7/3/15 - Visa Grant

    "That in all things God may be glorified"

  • BMM03BMM03 Perth
    Posts: 80Member
    Joined: Oct 28, 2013
    @BMM03 Godbless you...inhale and exhale lng...para makapag isip ng maayos..

    Tips for Reading which I have learned lately and it is effective:
    1. Read the first and last sentences of a paragraph to look for a stronger claim
    2. Prioritise first the easy-to-spot keywords like name, year, date, terms
    3. Take note of the word quantifier like little, only, some, all,
    4. for Not Given, an idea that would fall in a category mentioned but not stated in the text
    example:

    in the passage it says- Mechanical aids are used to count objects like for pebbles
    question: To count pebbles fingers are used as a mechanical aid.
    challenge: false or not given?
    answer: not given (why?) refer to no. 4 explanation :)
    5. Take note of words that are synonyms or antonyms
    example:
    similar-resemblance (synonym)
    little -enormous (antonym)

    I hope this makes sense :)

    GBU.
    Tenchu tenchu ng marame!

    Goodluck to all test takers tomorrow :D

    ANZSCO 233914

    26/10/2013 IELTS BC Seoul (LS=7.5, R=7.0, W=6.0) - Fail
    12/11/2013 Sent TRF to EA
    30/11/2013 Sent CDR to EA
    04/12/2013 CDR received by EA
    07/12/2013 IELTS BC Seoul (L=8.5, RS=7.5, W=7.0) - Thank you Lord! ^_^
    26/04/2014 Received Positive EA Assessment
    01/05/2014 Submitted EOI
    12/05/2014 Recvd Invitation to Lodge
    26/05/2014 NBI Fingerprint (PH Embassy in SG)
    07/06/2014 Lodged visa 189 & Uploaded documents
    10/06/2014 Uploaded NBI Certificate
    13/06/2014 Done Medicals @ Drs. Horne & Chin
    16/06/2014 Medical Result Uploaded
    27/06/2014 CO Allocation (Team 06 Adelaide)
    01/07/2014 Visa Grant! IED: 3 March 2015 [Thank you LORD!!]
    02/21/2015 IED Complete
    03/22/2016 Landed in Perth WA

  • kindredkindred Sydney
    Posts: 537Member
    Joined: Jul 15, 2013
    Please help me comment on this. I think I need to reduce the number of words which is challenging for me.

    Essay Writing Task 2

    Universities should accept equal number of male and female students in every subject.
    To what extent do you agree or disagree?


    Although it is a ground breaking news for women that they have the right to be equal with men in education and career opportunities vice versa, I do not think so that universities, in this case, have to implement equal number of admission in every subject for male and female students. Simply speaking, both genders have their own preferences as to what they like to do and study about and what they do not like.

    * Firstly, both genders mean they possess own unique personalities and different aptitudes
    *A timid male student who has stage fright and phobia speaking to a large group of different intellectuals of audience (423 words)
    Hi--
    Congratulations!
    I must say your ideas come through with sincerity and conviction. Consider however to reduce qualifiers or descriptors for some nouns.

    Goodluck on your journey towards becoming a teacher in OZ!!;)

    IELTS - 5/ 06/13-- L-8.5; S-8.5;W-8.5;R-8.5
    ANZSCO CODE:241411
    Assessment (AITSL) - 18/07/13
    Assessment Positive Result-11/09/13
    EOI lodged-11/09/13
    Invitation SI(Subclass 189)-16/09/13
    Visa lodgement-05/10/13
    PCC and All docs upload- 10/10/13
    Form 80 upload- 24/10/13
    Medicals Done/ Uploaded ( SLEC )- 31/10/13
    Uploaded Docs Received (DIBP screen )- 31/10/13
    CO allocated- 20/11/13- GSM Brisbane Team 34
    Visa Granted: 25/11/13
    Date first hired: Jan 2014
    Registered and accredited BOSTES- April 2014
    Second Job- April 2014 Language College Sydney- Part time
    Third Job- July 2015 to present ESL Full time high school teacher in a Grammar School in Sydney
    --In Him alone is our strength--- in God's grace!!

  • Jem108Jem108 Chiyoda
    Posts: 16Member
    Joined: Nov 17, 2013
    Please help me comment on this. I think I need to reduce the number of words which is challenging for me.

    Essay Writing Task 2

    Universities should accept equal number of male and female students in every subject.
    To what extent do you agree or disagree?


    Although it is a ground breaking news for women that they have the right to be equal with men in education and career opportunities vice versa, I do not think so that universities, in this case, have to implement equal number of admission in every subject for male and female students. Simply speaking, both genders have their own preferences as to what they like to do and study about and what they do not like.

    Firstly, both genders mean they possess own unique personalities and different aptitudes of what they can do and of what they cannot do or what they are not comfortable to do should I say. Universities have to understand that the courses they offer have something to do with passion and abilities of every male and female student. Equality for both genders does not mean to be equal in figure of male and female students enrolled in a course or subject or else by means of imposing this to women having the thought of “education equality” with men is not education equality at all vice versa. A timid male student who has stage fright and phobia speaking to a large group of different intellectuals of audience cannot be forced to take a teaching profession or something to do with public speaking careers while a slow-moving female student cannot be unwillingly admitted to a military school or maritime courses just to fulfill the idea of equality in numbers.

    On my second note, regardless of what subject a male and a female take in universities, it must be of their favorable advantage because after all to be educated means being empowered by our own individual endeavor of interest. To be empowered in any means has nothing to do with satisfying any rule or policy because humans yet alike in nature are so different in many ways. What is anyway the purpose of having both genders get to access full and equal education? It is not about the policy or rule in number of male and female enrollees in every subject; however, it is to make them a person with worth and value in the crafts they have chosen believing that they are capable of making useful contributions in the society, in their families and in their own lives.

    In conclusion, universities have to greatly consider the students’ field of interest and what they think they are skilled of whether male or female rather than looking at the idea of equal number of both genders that have to be accepted in every subject. (423 words)
    Hello! :)

    Did you write this under time pressure? Congrats!

    I read in an IELTS practice book that rhetorical questions should be avoided though. But the points you raised are really good.

    Wish you well on your exam! :)

    ANZSCO 233211 (Civil Engineer)
    Nov 9, 2013: Took IELTS Exam (BC)
    Nov 22, 2013: Received IELTS Results (L=8.5 R=9 W=7.5 S=8.5 OBS=8.5)

  • R_YellR_Yell Auckland
    Posts: 174Member
    Joined: Aug 18, 2012
    @kindred okay... It's appreciated!

    Nov 1, 2012- IELTS Mock Test (L-7.5, S-8, W-7, R-5)
    Nov 3, 2012- IELTS at IALF, Surabaya, INDONESIA
    Nov 14, 2012- IELTS Score ( L-6, S-8, W-6, R-6 ) So horrible:D
    Dec 1, 2012- IELTS Retake (Lord, I surrender it to you.)
    Dec 11, 2012- IELTS Score ( L-7, S-8, W-6, R-6.5)
    RETAKE OR GOODBYE OZ DREAM?
    Oct 2013- Pushed the OZ dream
    Dec 14, 2013- 3rd IELTS retake (L-7.5, S-8, W-5.5, R-7)

  • appledeuceappledeuce Sydney
    Posts: 412Member
    Joined: Nov 25, 2013
    Kumusta po yung mga nag take earlier today? :)

    Student Visa 573 (SVP) Timeline:
    28 Nov 2013 - submitted int'l student application to Victoria Uni
    20-21 Dec 2013 - sat IELTS Academic module exam
    03 Jan 2014 - received IELTS scores (L:8.5 R:8.0 W:8.0 S:8.0 OBS:8.0)
    07 Jan 2014 - undertook medical exam at NHSI Makati
    16 Jan 2014 - received unconditional offer from VU
    13 Feb 2014 - paid 1st sem tuition fees; received e-COE from VU
    13 Feb 2014 - lodged visa application at PIASI
    17 Feb 2014 - received visa grant via email (thank you, Lord!)
    21 Feb 2014 - first day in OZ
    24 Feb 2014 - first day of classes
    19 June 2015 - last of day classes!
    06 Aug 2015 - received Letter of Completion from uni
    14 Oct 2015 - Graduation :D

    Journey to PR:
    07 Aug 2015 - submitted skills assessment to ACS (261311 - Analyst Programmer)
    12 Aug 2015 - received positive skills assessment result from ACS
    12 Aug 2015 - submitted EOI for 189 (60 points), 190 (NSW-65 points), 489 (state and relative sponsored - 70 points)
    29 Oct 2015 - received ITA for NSW State Nomination
    03 Nov 2015 - submitted application for NSW State Nomination
    19 Nov 2015 - received NSW SN approval and ITA for 190 visa
    01 Dec 2015 - lodged 190 application
    14 Dec 2015 - health exam at BUPA Melbourne
    15 Dec 2015 - Initial (and hopefully final) CO contact, asking for PCC
    22 Dec 2015 - submitted Australian PCC and NBI Clearance
    16 Feb 2016 - received 190 PR visa grant

    Citizenship:
    Date applied: 27 March 2018
    Date received the acknowledgement email: 27 March 2018
    Received test invite: 11 Feb 2019 for 25 March 2019 (rescheduled to 25 Feb)
    Citizenship Approval: 11 March 209
    Received Ceremony Invitation: 24 May 2019
    Date of Ceremony: 25 June 2019

  • cavalier18cavalier18 Melbourne
    Posts: 116Member
    Joined: Oct 19, 2013
    Hello,

    I took the exam yesterday. Daming nagexam sobra! haha! All i can say is passable naman ung exam basta nagreview ka talaga maigi at nagdasal din. :)

    Btw, kasabay ko din si Rachelle Ann Go magexam. Siguro for Ms Saigon sa london, hehe!

    Wait mode till Dec 20. *fingers crossed*

    Nominated Occupation: ANZSCO 261111 - ICT Business Analyst
    Timeline:
    11/20/13 - ACS Skill Assessment
    12/7/13 - IELTS exam
    12/20/13 - Received IELTS results (L - 8.5, R - 7, W - 7.5, S - 6.5)
    1/2/14 - Filed for IELTS remarking
    2/12/14 - ACS Result Suitable, comparable to AQF Bachelor Degree
    2/21/14 - Received Remarking Result :) (L - 8.5, R - 7, W - 7.5, S - 7)
    3/6/14 - Submitted VIC SS application
    5/26/14 - Received invite to lodge visa 189 (60 pts) Thank you lord!
    6/15/14 - Lodged Visa 189
    7/14/14 - Medicals @ St Lukes global
    7/15/14 - Done uploading all documents including Form 80. Waiting for CO allocation.
    7/22/14 - CO allocated (Team 07 GSM Adelaide). Requested for additional docs.
    8/1/14 - Medicals Referred
    7/3/15 - Visa Grant

    "That in all things God may be glorified"

  • R_YellR_Yell Auckland
    Posts: 174Member
    Joined: Aug 18, 2012
    @cavalier18 wow... I like the confidence! Yan ang kailangan bago pa maunahan ng kaba at takot!

    Friendly ba si Rachell Ann go? Eheheh

    Nov 1, 2012- IELTS Mock Test (L-7.5, S-8, W-7, R-5)
    Nov 3, 2012- IELTS at IALF, Surabaya, INDONESIA
    Nov 14, 2012- IELTS Score ( L-6, S-8, W-6, R-6 ) So horrible:D
    Dec 1, 2012- IELTS Retake (Lord, I surrender it to you.)
    Dec 11, 2012- IELTS Score ( L-7, S-8, W-6, R-6.5)
    RETAKE OR GOODBYE OZ DREAM?
    Oct 2013- Pushed the OZ dream
    Dec 14, 2013- 3rd IELTS retake (L-7.5, S-8, W-5.5, R-7)

  • cavalier18cavalier18 Melbourne
    Posts: 116Member
    Joined: Oct 19, 2013
    @cavalier18 wow... I like the confidence! Yan ang kailangan bago pa maunahan ng kaba at takot!

    Friendly ba si Rachell Ann go? Eheheh
    Ay,hindi ko naman nakausap. Focus ako sa exam, haha! Ung ibang nagexam musta?


    Nominated Occupation: ANZSCO 261111 - ICT Business Analyst
    Timeline:
    11/20/13 - ACS Skill Assessment
    12/7/13 - IELTS exam
    12/20/13 - Received IELTS results (L - 8.5, R - 7, W - 7.5, S - 6.5)
    1/2/14 - Filed for IELTS remarking
    2/12/14 - ACS Result Suitable, comparable to AQF Bachelor Degree
    2/21/14 - Received Remarking Result :) (L - 8.5, R - 7, W - 7.5, S - 7)
    3/6/14 - Submitted VIC SS application
    5/26/14 - Received invite to lodge visa 189 (60 pts) Thank you lord!
    6/15/14 - Lodged Visa 189
    7/14/14 - Medicals @ St Lukes global
    7/15/14 - Done uploading all documents including Form 80. Waiting for CO allocation.
    7/22/14 - CO allocated (Team 07 GSM Adelaide). Requested for additional docs.
    8/1/14 - Medicals Referred
    7/3/15 - Visa Grant

    "That in all things God may be glorified"

  • kindredkindred Sydney
    Posts: 537Member
    Joined: Jul 15, 2013
    Hello,

    I took the exam yesterday. Daming nagexam sobra! haha! All i can say is passable naman ung exam basta nagreview ka talaga maigi at nagdasal din. :)

    Btw, kasabay ko din si Rachelle Ann Go magexam. Siguro for Ms Saigon sa london, hehe!

    Wait mode till Dec 20. *fingers crossed*
    Hi! --

    That's the spirit! Excitjng para sa mga nag exam til dec 20..

    By then, it would be a pleasant and wonderful Christmas surprise;)
    Goodluck and Godbless to all!!

    IELTS - 5/ 06/13-- L-8.5; S-8.5;W-8.5;R-8.5
    ANZSCO CODE:241411
    Assessment (AITSL) - 18/07/13
    Assessment Positive Result-11/09/13
    EOI lodged-11/09/13
    Invitation SI(Subclass 189)-16/09/13
    Visa lodgement-05/10/13
    PCC and All docs upload- 10/10/13
    Form 80 upload- 24/10/13
    Medicals Done/ Uploaded ( SLEC )- 31/10/13
    Uploaded Docs Received (DIBP screen )- 31/10/13
    CO allocated- 20/11/13- GSM Brisbane Team 34
    Visa Granted: 25/11/13
    Date first hired: Jan 2014
    Registered and accredited BOSTES- April 2014
    Second Job- April 2014 Language College Sydney- Part time
    Third Job- July 2015 to present ESL Full time high school teacher in a Grammar School in Sydney
    --In Him alone is our strength--- in God's grace!!

  • filipinacpafilipinacpa Perth
    Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated
    Joined: Jan 24, 2013
    @kindred hello, ask ko lang saan ka nag-ielts? bc or idp?

    2013-Jan : Decided to pursue my OZ dream
    2013-Nov : 1st Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-6.5;W-7.5;S-7.5
    2014-Mar : 2nd Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-8.5;W-6.5;S-7.5
    Pahinga muna. Sakit sa puso at bulsa!
    2015-May : 1st PTE-A @ Bright Center: L-85;R-70;S-45;W-90
    2015-May : 2nd PTE-A @Bright Center; L-90;R-70;S-47; W-90
    2015-July : 3rd PTE-A @Pearson: L-90;R-77;S-83; W-90
    2015-July 20 - Lodged docs to Vetassess
    2015-Oct 1: VET Positive outcome
    2015-Oct 1: Submitted EOI 190 visa to NSW (55+5)
    2015-Oct 4: Submitted EOI 190 visa to QLD (55+5)
    2015-Oct 5: QLD responded, rejected 190 due to change in occupation list but offered ITA for 489 visa instead
    2015-Nov 2: DIBP points adjusted to 60+5 (due to additional 1 year working experience)
    2015-Nov 26: ITA for SS NSW
    2015-Nov 28: Submitted SS application
    2015-Dec 17: SS Approved + Received 190 ITA
    2015-Dec 23: Lodged 190
    2016-Jan 5: Medical @ Nationwide (Php5,600 na ang fee!!)
    2016-Jan 8: Medical Clearance Provided - no action required (Thank you Lord!)
    2016-Jan 18: Applied for Driving SP and Direct Visa Grant!!! (Thank You Lord!)
    2016-Jan 26: PDOS @ CFO Manila + Enrolled at A1 Driving

    2016-Mar 14: BIG MOVE!:)

    PRAY HARD, WORK HARDER! :)

    Compilation of tips/resources/stories for PTE Academic Preparation: pteacademicreview.wordpress.com
    Template or "cheat sheet" as called by many: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1OZBrQj0i5LWU1EYVZTaDF4VzA/view?usp=sharing
    sana po makatulong.. God bless!

  • kindredkindred Sydney
    Posts: 537Member
    Joined: Jul 15, 2013
    @filipinacpa
    @kindred hello, ask ko lang saan ka nag-ielts? bc or idp?
    Hi--

    Am BC member but IDP was nearer so dun ako..

    IELTS - 5/ 06/13-- L-8.5; S-8.5;W-8.5;R-8.5
    ANZSCO CODE:241411
    Assessment (AITSL) - 18/07/13
    Assessment Positive Result-11/09/13
    EOI lodged-11/09/13
    Invitation SI(Subclass 189)-16/09/13
    Visa lodgement-05/10/13
    PCC and All docs upload- 10/10/13
    Form 80 upload- 24/10/13
    Medicals Done/ Uploaded ( SLEC )- 31/10/13
    Uploaded Docs Received (DIBP screen )- 31/10/13
    CO allocated- 20/11/13- GSM Brisbane Team 34
    Visa Granted: 25/11/13
    Date first hired: Jan 2014
    Registered and accredited BOSTES- April 2014
    Second Job- April 2014 Language College Sydney- Part time
    Third Job- July 2015 to present ESL Full time high school teacher in a Grammar School in Sydney
    --In Him alone is our strength--- in God's grace!!

  • R_YellR_Yell Auckland
    Posts: 174Member
    Joined: Aug 18, 2012
    Hi guys... I have to confess that I get dizzy when I look at writing task 1. I get worried how to attack the chart. Even more dizzy when the charts are complicated and have a lot of information like numbers.

    Any tips? Any thing to focus more?

    Nov 1, 2012- IELTS Mock Test (L-7.5, S-8, W-7, R-5)
    Nov 3, 2012- IELTS at IALF, Surabaya, INDONESIA
    Nov 14, 2012- IELTS Score ( L-6, S-8, W-6, R-6 ) So horrible:D
    Dec 1, 2012- IELTS Retake (Lord, I surrender it to you.)
    Dec 11, 2012- IELTS Score ( L-7, S-8, W-6, R-6.5)
    RETAKE OR GOODBYE OZ DREAM?
    Oct 2013- Pushed the OZ dream
    Dec 14, 2013- 3rd IELTS retake (L-7.5, S-8, W-5.5, R-7)

  • appledeuceappledeuce Sydney
    Posts: 412Member
    Joined: Nov 25, 2013
    Hi guys,

    Who will be sitting the exam on Dec 21 (IDP) in Makati? I apparently got the last slot for that sched earlier today. Buti na lang inagahan ko nang kaunti ang pagpunta kanina.

    For the writing topics that ask, "Do you agree or disagree?", is it okay to use the first person in my essay? I've done some back reading and I've seen some people who advise against using "I", but the question does ask me directly for my opinion.

    Student Visa 573 (SVP) Timeline:
    28 Nov 2013 - submitted int'l student application to Victoria Uni
    20-21 Dec 2013 - sat IELTS Academic module exam
    03 Jan 2014 - received IELTS scores (L:8.5 R:8.0 W:8.0 S:8.0 OBS:8.0)
    07 Jan 2014 - undertook medical exam at NHSI Makati
    16 Jan 2014 - received unconditional offer from VU
    13 Feb 2014 - paid 1st sem tuition fees; received e-COE from VU
    13 Feb 2014 - lodged visa application at PIASI
    17 Feb 2014 - received visa grant via email (thank you, Lord!)
    21 Feb 2014 - first day in OZ
    24 Feb 2014 - first day of classes
    19 June 2015 - last of day classes!
    06 Aug 2015 - received Letter of Completion from uni
    14 Oct 2015 - Graduation :D

    Journey to PR:
    07 Aug 2015 - submitted skills assessment to ACS (261311 - Analyst Programmer)
    12 Aug 2015 - received positive skills assessment result from ACS
    12 Aug 2015 - submitted EOI for 189 (60 points), 190 (NSW-65 points), 489 (state and relative sponsored - 70 points)
    29 Oct 2015 - received ITA for NSW State Nomination
    03 Nov 2015 - submitted application for NSW State Nomination
    19 Nov 2015 - received NSW SN approval and ITA for 190 visa
    01 Dec 2015 - lodged 190 application
    14 Dec 2015 - health exam at BUPA Melbourne
    15 Dec 2015 - Initial (and hopefully final) CO contact, asking for PCC
    22 Dec 2015 - submitted Australian PCC and NBI Clearance
    16 Feb 2016 - received 190 PR visa grant

    Citizenship:
    Date applied: 27 March 2018
    Date received the acknowledgement email: 27 March 2018
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  • R_YellR_Yell Auckland
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    @appledeuce hi, sa 14 na ako. Do u have a long time practise and review?

    To answer your question, yes. Coz its asking your viewpoint whether you agree or disagree.

    Maybe this helps you. What have I been doing is I searched for sample of essays task 2 with band 8 score then I dowlnloaded them and I read anf studied them more on how the question is attacked if the question is about agree or disagree, discuss, opinion, to what extent, etc so at least I'd know how to attack the question in case it would come out in my exam. Same with task 1, I searched samples of graph interpretation with different charts from simple to complex.

    Hope this helps.

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  • burberryburberry Mandaluyong
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    Hi guys,

    Who will be sitting the exam on Dec 21 (IDP) in Makati? I apparently got the last slot for that sched earlier today. Buti na lang inagahan ko nang kaunti ang pagpunta kanina.

    For the writing topics that ask, "Do you agree or disagree?", is it okay to use the first person in my essay? I've done some back reading and I've seen some people who advise against using "I", but the question does ask me directly for my opinion.
    I took the exam sa Idp makati last nov 30.hehe. According to simon, you shld give your opinion in the introduction right away. Ganun gnAwa ko sa essay nung time namin.

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  • R_YellR_Yell Auckland
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    @filipinacpa how did you do your writing task 1 when you first time took the exam? Had you have a thorough practise? How did you do it? Coz seriously, I feel crazy how to determine the percentage increase and decrease even when the graph doesnt show.

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  • kindredkindred Sydney
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    Hi guys... I have to confess that I get dizzy when I look at writing task 1. I get worried how to attack the chart. Even more dizzy when the charts are complicated and have a lot of information like numbers.

    Any tips? Any thing to focus more?
    Hi R__yell--

    Perhaps a good way to start would be to focus on the highlights of the graph or chart such as the peak, slack, plateau and offer to describe by using the variable indicators in your opening statements. That way, you build the ideas systematically and logically before attempting at the concluding part any conclusion.

    Hope it helps!;)

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  • kindredkindred Sydney
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    Hi @appledeuce --

    Am not sitting anymore but if i were to answer the question you posed, I'd say yes you may use the first person pronoun in your essay response.

    The rule avoiding first person pronoun applies strictly on academic writing. Thus, third person is most desirable in that context.

    Goodluck to you and everyone else for the results next week. I bet some will be so excited they'll check as early as 5 am ( Manila time )..;))

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  • kindredkindred Sydney
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    @burberry -- check ( / ) !!

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  • danevictoriadanevictoria Mandaue City
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    @katlin924 hi po..paano makakuha ng copy/link sa ielts reviewer nio?thanks in advance :)
  • appledeuceappledeuce Sydney
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    Hi @appledeuce --

    Am not sitting anymore but if i were to answer the question you posed, I'd say yes you may use the first person pronoun in your essay response.

    The rule avoiding first person pronoun applies strictly on academic writing. Thus, third person is most desirable in that context.
    Hi @kindred,
    Appreciate the advice but it got me a bit confused. In your first paragraph, you said its okay to use "I" but in the second paragraph you said third person is most appropriate. sorry, I haven't had sleep for almost 24 hours now so excuse my shunganess haha

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  • filipinacpafilipinacpa Perth
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    @R_Yell I didn't had a thorough practice for writing exam. Besides, I took Gen Module so my task 1 is letter writing. Perhaps you can watch different lessons in Youtube regarding IELTS Academic Writing. I bet you can heaps of ideas there. Good luck!

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  • R_YellR_Yell Auckland
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    @filipinacpa oh i see. Yeah i did. Thanks.

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  • Jem108Jem108 Chiyoda
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    Hi @appledeuce --

    Am not sitting anymore but if i were to answer the question you posed, I'd say yes you may use the first person pronoun in your essay response.

    The rule avoiding first person pronoun applies strictly on academic writing. Thus, third person is most desirable in that context.
    Hi @kindred,
    Appreciate the advice but it got me a bit confused. In your first paragraph, you said its okay to use "I" but in the second paragraph you said third person is most appropriate. sorry, I haven't had sleep for almost 24 hours now so excuse my shunganess haha

    I think what Kindred is saying is, pwede gamitin 'yung "I" for the agree-disagree question sa writing ng General Module. Pero sa writing ng Academic Module, the use of "I" should be avoided. :)

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  • kindredkindred Sydney
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    @appledeuce -- yes. If the question stem specifically called for your opinion i.e. whether you agree or otherwise first person is acceptable.. ' that ' context refers to academic writing as in a research writing which prefers a third person point of view.

    Good luck to all waiting for the results!

    Sa dec 20 ba nag release?

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