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  • jedianikijedianiki Melbourne
    Posts: 59Member
    Joined: Sep 26, 2012
    hi bernaabad, not sure kung pede natin discuss dito kasi OT na sa IELTS haha! baka mapalo tayo ng admin. :D
  • dirk_nowitzkidirk_nowitzki Singapore
    Posts: 20Member
    Joined: Oct 19, 2014
    @jedianiki
    may thread ba ng PTE academic dito sa pinoyAU? Interested din kase ako jan sa PTE academic pero at the moment sa IELTS yung focus ko kase medyo malaking time na din na-invest ko dun.
  • jedianikijedianiki Melbourne
    Posts: 59Member
    Joined: Sep 26, 2012
    hi @dirk_nowitzki, parang meron pero mixed about TOEFL and PTE yung thread. Madami na rin nagsswitch to PTE lalo yung mga applicants from India. Mas mabilis kasi lumabas ang results, in 24 hrs usually meron na. So malaking tulong sya para sa mga naghahabol sa age kagaya ko. :D
  • dirk_nowitzkidirk_nowitzki Singapore
    Posts: 20Member
    Joined: Oct 19, 2014
    @jedianiki thanks sa info. nakita ko na yung TOEFL at PTE thread. Tagal mag-friday para sa result ng IELTS. hehe
  • dantz15dantz15 Sydney
    Posts: 387Member
    Joined: Apr 29, 2014
    edited April 2015

    Congrats sayo sir. Galing naman. Nung nag exam ako sa IDP, eto score ko 8/8/6.5/6.5 R/L/S/W. Sana pala nagpa-remark na din ako ng speaking at writing. hehe

    Based sa timeline mo, maikli lang interval ng 1st and 2nd IELTS take mo. Ano yun right after mo makuha yung result ng 1st nag-book ka na agad for 2nd?
    Hehe..thanks..pero hirap din ng pinagdaanan ko sa IELTS.

    Yup, after 1st result book na agad ako ng 2nd take. Medyo hinahabol ko din kasi yung quota pra sa occupation ko. Saka ni-treat ko ung 1st exam as practice na lang.hehe

    261313 Software Engineer

    12 Sep 2014 - Completed Docs for ACS Assesment
    15 Sep 2014 - Submitted Docs to ACS
    22 Sep 2014 - AQF Diploma (deducted 5 yrs exp)
    07 Feb 2015 - IELTS IDP SG (L:8.0 R:8.0 W:6.5 S:6.5)
    23 Feb 2015 - Paid for Remarking
    28 Feb 2015 - IELTS IDP SG (L:9.0 R:8.5 W:6.5 S:7.0)
    16 Mar 2015 - Paid for Remarking again =(
    27 Mar 2015 - 1st Remarking result (unchanged)
    07 Apr 2015 - Booked another IELTS exam
    09 Apr 2015 - 2nd Remarking result (W:6.5 -> 7.0, S:7.0 -> 7.5)
    Finally!!
    15 Apr 2015 - EOI Submitted (189 - 60 points)
    13 May 2015 - Will Receive Invitation (BIL! BIL!) - Nothing happened here
    09 Jun 2015 - Modified EOI to include 190-NSW (65pts)
    18 Jun 2015 - ITA for NSW Nomination
    19 Jun 2015 - Paid NSW Nomination App Fee
    22 Jun 2015 - ITA for Visa, NSW Nomination Approved
    26 Jun 2015 - LODGED
    26 Jun 2015 - CTC and Uploaded all Docs
    28 Jun 2015 - Upload photos
    29 Jun 2015 - Applied SG COC
    01 Jul 2015 - Medical done, son's medical uploaded
    03 Jul 2015 - Claim SG COC, CTC and Upload remaining Docs
    03 Jul 2015 - Wife Medical Uploaded
    04 Jul 2015 - My Medical Uploaded
    19 Aug 2015 - Direct Grant!!! Basta Ikaw Lord! (IED: 03 Jul 2016)
    20 Aug 2015 - Job hunting begins
    30 Aug 2015 - Initial Entry (alone)
    21 Oct 2015 - First day! BIL! :)

  • EnvyEnvy Milton
    Posts: 159Member
    Joined: Apr 21, 2015

    Congrats sayo sir. Galing naman. Nung nag exam ako sa IDP, eto score ko 8/8/6.5/6.5 R/L/S/W. Sana pala nagpa-remark na din ako ng speaking at writing. hehe

    Based sa timeline mo, maikli lang interval ng 1st and 2nd IELTS take mo. Ano yun right after mo makuha yung result ng 1st nag-book ka na agad for 2nd?
    Hehe..thanks..pero hirap din ng pinagdaanan ko sa IELTS.

    Yup, after 1st result book na agad ako ng 2nd take. Medyo hinahabol ko din kasi yung quota pra sa occupation ko. Saka ni-treat ko ung 1st exam as practice na lang.hehe
    Danz,

    goodluck pero medyo malabo na ang invitation mo for May 2015, parang almost upto ceiling quota na yung Software Engineer; tapos yung last round invitations ang na nainvite are from February pa.

    Jan 2007 - Arrive in Aus as 457
    Mar 2013 - Plan, review, read and understand visa requirements
    Apr 2013 - ACS assessment submitted
    Jun 2013 - ACS assessment received
    Aug 2013 - IETLS pass (General 8.0)
    Aug 2013 - ACT SS submitted
    Aug 2013 - Created EOI account
    Aug 2013 - VETASSES assessment submitted
    Sep 2013 - VETASSES assessment received
    Sep 2013 - ACT SS received
    Sep 2013 - EOI Submitted
    Sep 2013 - Visa invite received
    Sep 2013 - Visa application submitted (190)
    Oct 2013 - Medical completed
    Jan 2014 - Visa approved

  • rexy29rexy29 Davao City
    Posts: 10Member
    Joined: Apr 23, 2015
    Has anyone of you tried to enroll in niner? How was the review? Can u give feedback? I was looking for a good review center preferably around caloocan and qc area
  • dirk_nowitzkidirk_nowitzki Singapore
    Posts: 20Member
    Joined: Oct 19, 2014
    @dantz15
    software engineer din nominated ko. Waiting pa ako ng result IELTS.
    60 pts din ako pag naka 7 na.
    Ngaun inaayos ko din ung COE ni misis ko para maka extra 5 points sa partner skills.

    Have you tried also applying for 190 sa NSW? Open pa ba yun?
  • emily_strangeemily_strange Singapore
    Posts: 46Member
    Joined: Oct 04, 2013
    Happy Labor Day to all! Sa mga nakasabay ko sa BC SG nitong 18 April, mukhang may result na online, pero wala pang result under my name. God bless us all! May this be my successful intake. Pangatlo na eh :)

    ANZSCO: 223111

    2013 Oct: esep-esep
    2014 July: go-go na sa IELTS
    2014 Aug: IELTS Results (L:9, R:7.5, W:6.5, S:7.5)
    2014 Aug: Availed of VETASSESS Advisory Service for my nominated occupation dilemma (223111 or 224213)
    2014 Aug: After 10 business days, Advisory Service POSITIVE for 223111
    2014 Aug: Paid 230 sgd for IELTS Remarking
    2014 Oct: Result of IELTS Remarking - Remain unchanged. (Writing: 6.5)
    2014 Nov: Submitted VETASSESS Skills Assessment
    2014 Dec: IELTS Retake (L: 9, R: 8.5, W: 6.5, S: 7)
    2015 Jan: vetassess POSITIVE
    2015 May: IELTS 3rd take (L: 8, R:9, W: 7.5, S: 7.5) - Thank you, Lord!

  • uychocdemuychocdem New York
    Posts: 50Member
    Joined: Feb 11, 2015
    @emily_strange hello sis! nakita mo na ba un results mo online? :)
  • chocolatepinkchocolatepink Singapore
    Posts: 51Member
    Joined: May 01, 2015
    This is my first post. May mga kasabay kaya ako dito sa ielts BC last April 30? :)
  • AbrahamAbraham Mandaluyong
    Posts: 84Member
    Joined: Jun 26, 2013
    Sa mga nag take ng IELTS last April 30, musta po? Hirap ba? may mga pag kakataon ba na inuulit ung mga previews exams?

    I will be having my exam very soon ;)

    June 26, 2013 - Joined PinoyAU forum ; 0 )
    Nov 2013 - Jan 2014 - Gathered all requirements for ACS assessment.
    Jan 25, 2014 - Submitted ACS Application (263111 Computer Network and Systems Engineer)
    Feb 12, 2014 - Stage 4 (ACS )
    Apr 3, 2014 - ACS result, suitable (AQF Bachelor Degree, 5+ yrs experience credited)
    April – May 2014 – IELTS review with the help of a review center
    May - Feb 2014 – IELTS review and AU migration dream was differed due to some personal and work related issues
    Feb 2014 - May 2015 - Back to IELTS review
    Possible IELTS exam May 2015
    Hopping within 2015 Visa Grant and Big Move to Down Under ;)
    Good Luck to our AU Dreams. God Bless Us All ;)

  • chocolatepinkchocolatepink Singapore
    Posts: 51Member
    Joined: May 01, 2015
    edited May 2015
    ^ hi @Abraham! this is my first ielts exam my speaking exam is not even finished yet. :) I'm not just confident with my listening part of the exam may 4 questions na definitely hinulaan ko dahil nawala ako it's about the map/guiding directions.

    I believe you can do it, there are a lot of online IELTS resources that are quite useful. I only had 10 serious days of reviewing so whatever the outcome is I'd gladly accept it. :)

    So if I get a positive result, then I'd partake on sharing bits of advice to anyone.

    God bless on your IELTS exam!
  • uychocdemuychocdem New York
    Posts: 50Member
    Joined: Feb 11, 2015
    hello everyone! meron na po bang nakakita ng results ng test for 04/18? thanks! :)
  • dirk_nowitzkidirk_nowitzki Singapore
    Posts: 20Member
    Joined: Oct 19, 2014
    @uychocdem Hi @emily_strange, april 18 taker din ako. dito ako sa SG. Baka mamaya lumabas result naten. Day off din kase yata kanina yung BC singapore eh. Hopefully positive result naten. Good luck to all of us.
  • uychocdemuychocdem New York
    Posts: 50Member
    Joined: Feb 11, 2015
    @dirk_nowitzki hello! i see, ok will check later, goodluck to all of us :)
  • emily_strangeemily_strange Singapore
    Posts: 46Member
    Joined: Oct 04, 2013
    lumabas na po 18 april result ng BC SG :)

    Sana lahat po tayo ay nakapasa!

    ANZSCO: 223111

    2013 Oct: esep-esep
    2014 July: go-go na sa IELTS
    2014 Aug: IELTS Results (L:9, R:7.5, W:6.5, S:7.5)
    2014 Aug: Availed of VETASSESS Advisory Service for my nominated occupation dilemma (223111 or 224213)
    2014 Aug: After 10 business days, Advisory Service POSITIVE for 223111
    2014 Aug: Paid 230 sgd for IELTS Remarking
    2014 Oct: Result of IELTS Remarking - Remain unchanged. (Writing: 6.5)
    2014 Nov: Submitted VETASSESS Skills Assessment
    2014 Dec: IELTS Retake (L: 9, R: 8.5, W: 6.5, S: 7)
    2015 Jan: vetassess POSITIVE
    2015 May: IELTS 3rd take (L: 8, R:9, W: 7.5, S: 7.5) - Thank you, Lord!

  • dantz15dantz15 Sydney
    Posts: 387Member
    Joined: Apr 29, 2014
    @dantz15
    software engineer din nominated ko. Waiting pa ako ng result IELTS.
    60 pts din ako pag naka 7 na.
    Ngaun inaayos ko din ung COE ni misis ko para maka extra 5 points sa partner skills.

    Have you tried also applying for 190 sa NSW? Open pa ba yun?
    parehas pala tyo ng occupation, hehe.
    hindi na ako nag apply for 190 pero I think open pa yung NSW.

    261313 Software Engineer

    12 Sep 2014 - Completed Docs for ACS Assesment
    15 Sep 2014 - Submitted Docs to ACS
    22 Sep 2014 - AQF Diploma (deducted 5 yrs exp)
    07 Feb 2015 - IELTS IDP SG (L:8.0 R:8.0 W:6.5 S:6.5)
    23 Feb 2015 - Paid for Remarking
    28 Feb 2015 - IELTS IDP SG (L:9.0 R:8.5 W:6.5 S:7.0)
    16 Mar 2015 - Paid for Remarking again =(
    27 Mar 2015 - 1st Remarking result (unchanged)
    07 Apr 2015 - Booked another IELTS exam
    09 Apr 2015 - 2nd Remarking result (W:6.5 -> 7.0, S:7.0 -> 7.5)
    Finally!!
    15 Apr 2015 - EOI Submitted (189 - 60 points)
    13 May 2015 - Will Receive Invitation (BIL! BIL!) - Nothing happened here
    09 Jun 2015 - Modified EOI to include 190-NSW (65pts)
    18 Jun 2015 - ITA for NSW Nomination
    19 Jun 2015 - Paid NSW Nomination App Fee
    22 Jun 2015 - ITA for Visa, NSW Nomination Approved
    26 Jun 2015 - LODGED
    26 Jun 2015 - CTC and Uploaded all Docs
    28 Jun 2015 - Upload photos
    29 Jun 2015 - Applied SG COC
    01 Jul 2015 - Medical done, son's medical uploaded
    03 Jul 2015 - Claim SG COC, CTC and Upload remaining Docs
    03 Jul 2015 - Wife Medical Uploaded
    04 Jul 2015 - My Medical Uploaded
    19 Aug 2015 - Direct Grant!!! Basta Ikaw Lord! (IED: 03 Jul 2016)
    20 Aug 2015 - Job hunting begins
    30 Aug 2015 - Initial Entry (alone)
    21 Oct 2015 - First day! BIL! :)

  • dantz15dantz15 Sydney
    Posts: 387Member
    Joined: Apr 29, 2014

    Danz,

    goodluck pero medyo malabo na ang invitation mo for May 2015, parang almost upto ceiling quota na yung Software Engineer; tapos yung last round invitations ang na nainvite are from February pa.

    uu nga malabo na talaga.
    ready naman ako maghintay para sa pag reset ng quota sa July.
    sana lang wala nman masyadong changes sa procedures at quota or sana kasama pa din occupation ko.hehe

    261313 Software Engineer

    12 Sep 2014 - Completed Docs for ACS Assesment
    15 Sep 2014 - Submitted Docs to ACS
    22 Sep 2014 - AQF Diploma (deducted 5 yrs exp)
    07 Feb 2015 - IELTS IDP SG (L:8.0 R:8.0 W:6.5 S:6.5)
    23 Feb 2015 - Paid for Remarking
    28 Feb 2015 - IELTS IDP SG (L:9.0 R:8.5 W:6.5 S:7.0)
    16 Mar 2015 - Paid for Remarking again =(
    27 Mar 2015 - 1st Remarking result (unchanged)
    07 Apr 2015 - Booked another IELTS exam
    09 Apr 2015 - 2nd Remarking result (W:6.5 -> 7.0, S:7.0 -> 7.5)
    Finally!!
    15 Apr 2015 - EOI Submitted (189 - 60 points)
    13 May 2015 - Will Receive Invitation (BIL! BIL!) - Nothing happened here
    09 Jun 2015 - Modified EOI to include 190-NSW (65pts)
    18 Jun 2015 - ITA for NSW Nomination
    19 Jun 2015 - Paid NSW Nomination App Fee
    22 Jun 2015 - ITA for Visa, NSW Nomination Approved
    26 Jun 2015 - LODGED
    26 Jun 2015 - CTC and Uploaded all Docs
    28 Jun 2015 - Upload photos
    29 Jun 2015 - Applied SG COC
    01 Jul 2015 - Medical done, son's medical uploaded
    03 Jul 2015 - Claim SG COC, CTC and Upload remaining Docs
    03 Jul 2015 - Wife Medical Uploaded
    04 Jul 2015 - My Medical Uploaded
    19 Aug 2015 - Direct Grant!!! Basta Ikaw Lord! (IED: 03 Jul 2016)
    20 Aug 2015 - Job hunting begins
    30 Aug 2015 - Initial Entry (alone)
    21 Oct 2015 - First day! BIL! :)

  • chocolatepinkchocolatepink Singapore
    Posts: 51Member
    Joined: May 01, 2015
    Thank God! tapos na ako sa Ielts speaking!
  • guboerguboer Melbourne
    Posts: 20Member
    Joined: Apr 20, 2013
    Hello guys, sorry off topic, pero totoo ba na mas mahirap ang TOEFL kesa IELTS? May mga nagtake ba dito ng dalawang proficiency exams na to? Ano po ang masasabi nyo? Salamat! :)
  • bait0211bait0211 Melbourne
    Posts: 550Member
    Joined: Apr 16, 2013
    @emily_strange: hi po! I've seen na third take ka din sa IELTS. San ka nag exam nun first two take mo? nagreview ka na ba nung third take mo. I'm planning to take sa BC SG ngayong May 9 sana kaso wala ng available online today. :( IDP meron pa kaso yung first two takes ko sa IDP na kaya gusto ko sana sa BC na lang. since ndi me umabot ng May 9 baka May 30 na ako. pero plan ko magreview center. meron ba dito sa SG na mairerekomenda mo? thanks much!

    ANZSCO CODE: 233511 || Industrial Engineer
    06.20.2014 - IDP Singapore IELTS (R- 8; W-7; L- 6.5; S - 6.0)
    09.30.2014 - sent CDR to EA through Singpost
    10.03.2014 - EA received the documents
    12.29.2014 - IDP Singapore IELTS (R- 6.5; W-6.5; L- 8.5; S - 6.5)
    2.12.2015 - received mail from EA dated 2.5.2015 (positive outcome)
    2.13.2015 - submitted EOI (Visa 190 NSW)
    6.3.2015 - PTE Academic exam (failed)
    7.6.2015 - revised EOI (Visa 190 SA)
    7.14.2015 - PTE Academic (passed - thank u LORD!)
    7.17.2015 - PTE (L 83, R 71, S 65, W 79) - submitted new EOI for Visa 189 (65 points)
    8.3.2015 - Received invite to lodge Skilled - Independent (Subclass 189) (Permanent) visa application
    8.13.2015 - Lodged Visa Application
    8.17.2015 - SPC Application
    9.3.2015 - NBI
    9.8.2015 - Uploaded SPC and NBI and pictures
    10.6.2015 - Uploaded Form 80
    10.7.2015 - Medical results finalized. All cleared. Thank you Lord!
    10.9.2015 - CO requested for Form 80 for dependent
    10.22.2015 - Golden Email received. Thank you Lord for the VISA grant
    4.11.2016 - Big MOVE to Melbourne
    4.18.2016 - Hubby got a job (Thank you Lord!)
    8.25.2016 - Started looking for a job (If God's will He will provide in the right time)


           PRAY, HOPE & DON't WORRY... :-) PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE
    
  • emily_strangeemily_strange Singapore
    Posts: 46Member
    Joined: Oct 04, 2013
    @bait0211 : hi! I cannot recall where I read it from, but IDP was favored over BC, so I went ahead and took my 1st IELTS with IDP in Oct last year. Was short of 0.5 in my writing, so I took another one just last Dec 2014, again with IDP. Still short of 0.5 in my writing, so I took a break.

    Then after I reviewed my notes again, I decided to try BC, since I know BC is a good institution way back in Manila. There will always be several factors why I got my score this time around, but I can't help but wonder what could have been my scores had I tried BC the 1st time.

    Since I already have a family, I opted to save my money and reviewed on my own. But I know someone who took the BC review classes and it costs more or less 1k sgd. God bless on your next take!

    ANZSCO: 223111

    2013 Oct: esep-esep
    2014 July: go-go na sa IELTS
    2014 Aug: IELTS Results (L:9, R:7.5, W:6.5, S:7.5)
    2014 Aug: Availed of VETASSESS Advisory Service for my nominated occupation dilemma (223111 or 224213)
    2014 Aug: After 10 business days, Advisory Service POSITIVE for 223111
    2014 Aug: Paid 230 sgd for IELTS Remarking
    2014 Oct: Result of IELTS Remarking - Remain unchanged. (Writing: 6.5)
    2014 Nov: Submitted VETASSESS Skills Assessment
    2014 Dec: IELTS Retake (L: 9, R: 8.5, W: 6.5, S: 7)
    2015 Jan: vetassess POSITIVE
    2015 May: IELTS 3rd take (L: 8, R:9, W: 7.5, S: 7.5) - Thank you, Lord!

  • chocolatepinkchocolatepink Singapore
    Posts: 51Member
    Joined: May 01, 2015
    @bait0211 When you register sa BC may general insights training for around 2.5hrs It helps candidates to be equipped on the exam. Free of charge, register ka lang as soon as you get the payment confirmation email.
  • bait0211bait0211 Melbourne
    Posts: 550Member
    Joined: Apr 16, 2013
    @emily_strange: thanks much! marami akong naririnig na much organize ang BC. try ko nga sya.

    @chocolatepink: sige sige salamat. I'll check on that. :)

    ANZSCO CODE: 233511 || Industrial Engineer
    06.20.2014 - IDP Singapore IELTS (R- 8; W-7; L- 6.5; S - 6.0)
    09.30.2014 - sent CDR to EA through Singpost
    10.03.2014 - EA received the documents
    12.29.2014 - IDP Singapore IELTS (R- 6.5; W-6.5; L- 8.5; S - 6.5)
    2.12.2015 - received mail from EA dated 2.5.2015 (positive outcome)
    2.13.2015 - submitted EOI (Visa 190 NSW)
    6.3.2015 - PTE Academic exam (failed)
    7.6.2015 - revised EOI (Visa 190 SA)
    7.14.2015 - PTE Academic (passed - thank u LORD!)
    7.17.2015 - PTE (L 83, R 71, S 65, W 79) - submitted new EOI for Visa 189 (65 points)
    8.3.2015 - Received invite to lodge Skilled - Independent (Subclass 189) (Permanent) visa application
    8.13.2015 - Lodged Visa Application
    8.17.2015 - SPC Application
    9.3.2015 - NBI
    9.8.2015 - Uploaded SPC and NBI and pictures
    10.6.2015 - Uploaded Form 80
    10.7.2015 - Medical results finalized. All cleared. Thank you Lord!
    10.9.2015 - CO requested for Form 80 for dependent
    10.22.2015 - Golden Email received. Thank you Lord for the VISA grant
    4.11.2016 - Big MOVE to Melbourne
    4.18.2016 - Hubby got a job (Thank you Lord!)
    8.25.2016 - Started looking for a job (If God's will He will provide in the right time)


           PRAY, HOPE & DON't WORRY... :-) PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE
    
  • chocolatepinkchocolatepink Singapore
    Posts: 51Member
    Joined: May 01, 2015
    @bait0211 last time na umattend ako ng general insights training conducted in BC, the examiner helped us practice some questions in speaking, tips sa pagsagot sa reading, listening and writing.

    I only have good words for my IELTS BC experience, and I agree that they are organised in conducting the exams. Good luck on your IELTS exam!
  • sofiahsofiah Bangkok
    Posts: 3Member
    Joined: May 08, 2015
    hi guys, Im also planning to take IELTS exam, baka meron kayong IELTS reviewer, pasend sana ako -> [email protected] :D
  • imeetrimeetr Quezon City
    Posts: 235Member
    Joined: Mar 16, 2013

    251513-Retail Pharmacist
    May 21, 2013- Applied for Skills Assessment under APharmC
    July 6, 2013- APharmC asked for additional references
    Sept.4, 2013- Positive Assessment received
    Oct. 26, 2013- Schedule of IELTS (Academic module)
    Nov. 8, 2013 -IELTS Results L,R,W,S- 7.0 OBS-7.0 ( need to retake, I need to get 7.5 OBS with no lower than band 7 in any
    sub-tests.)
    May 10, 2014 (IELTS 2nd try) L,R,W-7,S-7.5 OBS-7 (failed again) :(

    "Faith is not believing that God can, it's knowing that He will"

  • poochy500poochy500 Braddon
    Posts: 146Member
    Joined: Oct 13, 2014
    Sa mga laging nagreretake ng IELTS. I suggest you try PTE-Academic mas madali sya compared to IELTS.

    -

    263111

    March 30 2015 - Submitted ACS assessment
    April 2 2015 - ACS Result, suitable (AQF Bachelor Degree, 6+ yrs exp) (15 pts) Thank You Lord!!
    May 9 2015 - PTE results - passed!! 10 pts
    May 10 2015 - Submitted EOI visa 189 - 65 points
    May 22 2015 - Invited to apply
    May 23 2015 - Lodged and paid visa 189
    June 8 2015 - Medicals completed at St. Luke's BGC
    July 13 2015 - Direct Grant!! Thank you Lord!!

  • sunflowersunflower Brisbane
    Posts: 438Member
    Joined: May 10, 2015
    In my case, three times akong nag-take ng IELTS bago ko nakuha yung score na kailangan ko (which is atleast L: 8.0, R: 7.0, W: 7.0, S: 8.0) for a positive skills assessment.

    When I registered for my first IELTS, bumili ako ng reviewer na Cambridge English IELTS 9 from British Council. Yun yung nirecommend ng staff kasi authentic materials siya na nagamit na from previous tests. Almost every day nagpractice ako for listening and reading. When I got the results from my first take, sablay ang writing and speaking ko, na feeling ko deserve ko naman kasi hindi ako nag-aral ng writing and speaking.

    In preparation for my second IELTS, nag-review ako sa review center (MSA Academic Advancement Institute). Kumuha ako ng 16 hours total na review for writing and speaking. For me kasi, kayang i-self study ang listening and reading kasi objective siya, tapos may answer key naman yung practice tests sa reviewer ko. Pero yung writing and speaking, kailangan talaga merong magcocomment at magccritic sa output mo, para alam mo kung saan ka nagkamali at kung saan ka pa pwedeng mag-improve. Pagkakuha ko ng results dun sa second take ko, nagulat ako kasi kahit tumaas yung score ko sa ibang components, yung writing ko eh bumaba! So nagrequest agad ako ng re-mark.

    Positive naman yung outcome ng re-mark, but still hindi siya yung needed grade ko. So nag-retake ako for the second time, and just like what they say, third time's a charm!

    After sitting the test three times, feeling ko tuloy veteran na ako sa IELTS hahaha! So eto ang mga maibibigay kong tips para sa inyo:


    LISTENING
    -Wag kang mag-assume kung ano ang tamang sagot. Minsan kasi baka may certain answer ka na ieexpect na lalabas, tapos sa kakahintay mo sa word na yun, hindi na siya dumating at na-miss mo na yung answer altogether.
    -Don't drift off! Pag nagstart ka nang magdaydream or mag-isip ng ibang bagay, consciously divert your attention back to what you are listening to.
    -Make notes on the questionnaire while listening to the sound clip.
    -Listen to radio recordings, podcast, shows in different accents. Sanay na tayong mga Pinoy sa American accent, so I'm sure hindi kayo magkakaproblema dun. Sa British and Australian accent mag-focus.

    READING
    Isa lang ang tip ko para dito: HUWAG magmamadaling magbasa! Ang thinking ng tao, kailangan magbasa nang mabilis dahil sa time limit. Pero sa totoo lang, mas magsasayang ka ng oras kung magsskim-read ka lang sa passages. Kasi ang mangyayari, makakalimutan mo agad ang binasa mo at kakailanganin mong bumalik sa article nang paulit-ulit. Don't get me wrong, okay lang naman bumalik-balik sa article, kasi hindi naman tayong lahat eh merong photographic memory. Pero, mas mainam kung babasahin nang maigi ang article, para pag may kailangan kang hanapin na sagot, alam mo kung saang part ng article hahanapin iyon.

    WRITING
    -Make a quick outline/plan on what you're going to write. This can help prevent you from rambling on while writing. Para alam mo (at ng checker) kung saan patungo ang mga pinagsususulat mo.
    -Intindihin nang maigi kung ano ang hinihinging sagot sa tanong. Malaki ang mawawalang points sayo kung mali ang pagkakasagot mo sa tanong.
    -HUWAG maging conscious sa required number of words. Mas malilimit ka sa mga bagay na pwede mong sabihin at mas masstress ka lang kung magfofocus ka sa number of words na kailangan kesa sa kung nag-iisip ka nalang ng maisasagot mo sa tanong.

    SPEAKING
    -Magpractice makipag-usap sa ibang tao gamit ang English!
    -Hindi kailangang artehan ang accent. Mas may chance na mag-stutter ka kung magfofocus ka sa kaartehan ng accent mo kesa sa content ng sinasabi mo.
    -Remember the acronym PREP as a guide for the long speaking part: P for purpose (what is it for), R for reason (what are your reasons for your purpose), E for examples (what are some specific examples for the reasons you gave), and P for purpose (restate your original purpose).


    Hopefully makatulong itong mga pinagsasabi ko. Good luck sa mga magttake ng IELTS! Kayang-kaya niyo yan! Maniwala kayo sa sarili niyo. :)

    EARLY CHILDHOOD (PRE-PRIMARY SCHOOL) TEACHER (ANZSCO 241111)

    11/Apr/15: IELTS-IDP AU (L: 8.5, R: 8.5, W: 7.5, S: 8.0)
    14/May/15: Lodged AITSL Application
    14/Jul/15: Positive Assessment from AITSL
    24/Jul/15: Submitted EOI (60 pts.)
    6/Sep/15: Received ITA
    19/Sep/15: Lodged Visa 189
    16/Oct/15: Lodged documents for Teacher Registration
    27/Oct/15: CO Allocated (Team Adelaide)
    10/Dec/15: Visa Grant :)
    12/Feb/16: Became a Registered Teacher in QLD
    5/Jun/16: Big Move to Oz!
    11/Jun/16: Hired as a Kindergarten Teacher

    "Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadows. It's what the sunflowers do." -Helen Keller

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