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Speaking: Concentrate as much as you can. Don't mind the noise in your background or else mawawala ka sa concentration. Continue to speak even if you have committed a mistake (don't panic). Try to avoid fillers like amm, uhm, err as much as possible.
- Read Aloud - practice makes perfect
- Repeat Sentence (same with write from dictation of listening part) - what I did was to take down first letters of the words in the sentence, eg. You can find the science section behind the english section of the library... Y C F T S S B T E S O T L
- Describe image - try to take with you vocabularies beforehand - yung mga introduction tips ni @filipinacpa helped a lot. familiarize yourself with kinds of graphs. source of graph that you can see. rephrase the description of image in the exam. continue to speak lang.
- Re-Tell lecture - take down important notes (practice din kayo ng mga exercises from you tube or from BBC news or CNN.). you don't need to write everything - yung mga topic sentence lang ok na then expand mo na lang. Also take with you sample introductions para dudugtungan mo na lang.
- Answer Short question - dont answer ASAP. think first kasi minsan the questions are tricky.
Writing: Essay writing: follow the IELTS rule na 3 7 7 3 or 3 5 5 5 3 sentences.
Intoduction: 3 sentences: Topic Sentence. Discuss topic Sentence. This essay will look into the arguments for and against topic sentence.
Body: 1st para: 7 sentences: (+) or (-) side
2nd para: 7 sentences: (+) or (-) side
or
1st para: 3 sentences: (+) or (-) example, 2nd para: 3 sentences (+) or (-) example, 3rd para: 3 sentences (+) or (-) example
Conclusion: Topic sentence. Your side. Conclusion.
Summarize Written Text: Try to write 60 - 70 words.
Reading: Don't take time sa isang question. Try to practice and practice again using Macmillan.
Listening: Concentrate.. Practice ulit using Macmillan.. Try to watch English movies and iwas muna sa Tagalog films and serye. hehehe
Always double check your spelling minsan kasi we type ng mabilis tendency is nagbabaligtad na mga letters natin.
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)
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primary applicant- wife
arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
Posts: 550Member
Joined: Apr 16, 2013
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)
Posts: 164Member
Joined: Apr 08, 2014
Posts: 147Member
Joined: Dec 12, 2014
praise God
Posts: 550Member
Joined: Apr 16, 2013
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)
Posts: 204Member
Joined: Mar 06, 2015
Best Regards,
Nedz
Occupation - Accountant
March 2014 - Decided to move on
Oct 2014 to - 4 attempts in ELTS
April 2015
July 2015 - PTE L-86 R-81 W-90 S-90
Nov 2015 - CPAA Positive Qualification/Skilled Employment Assessment
04 Dec 2015 - EOI 189 ( 70 pts)
05 Dec 2015 - EOI 190 ( 70+5 pts )
11 Dec 2015 - Received NSW Invitation for Nomination
14 Dec 2015 - Lodged Application for Nomination
21 Jan 2015 - Received ITA 189 ( did not pursue cos may mali sa EOI ko)
25 Jan 2016 - Nomination approval / ITA 190
08 Mar 2016 - Lodged 190 visa (Frontloaded medical, NBI, SG COC, F80)
04 April 2016 - Visa grant/DG
24 Feb 2017 - IED
Jan 2017 - Big Move
"Believe you can and you're half way there."
Posts: 140Member
Joined: Jun 24, 2015
Posts: 140Member
Joined: Jun 24, 2015
Posts: 550Member
Joined: Apr 16, 2013
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)
Posts: 550Member
Joined: Apr 16, 2013
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)
Posts: 204Member
Joined: Mar 06, 2015
Best Regards,
Nedz
Occupation - Accountant
March 2014 - Decided to move on
Oct 2014 to - 4 attempts in ELTS
April 2015
July 2015 - PTE L-86 R-81 W-90 S-90
Nov 2015 - CPAA Positive Qualification/Skilled Employment Assessment
04 Dec 2015 - EOI 189 ( 70 pts)
05 Dec 2015 - EOI 190 ( 70+5 pts )
11 Dec 2015 - Received NSW Invitation for Nomination
14 Dec 2015 - Lodged Application for Nomination
21 Jan 2015 - Received ITA 189 ( did not pursue cos may mali sa EOI ko)
25 Jan 2016 - Nomination approval / ITA 190
08 Mar 2016 - Lodged 190 visa (Frontloaded medical, NBI, SG COC, F80)
04 April 2016 - Visa grant/DG
24 Feb 2017 - IED
Jan 2017 - Big Move
"Believe you can and you're half way there."
Joined: Jul 17, 2015
Newbie here! Atlast naconfirm na ni pinoyau ung membership ko. I've been reading this forum for 2 years already and now lang nasimulan our AU dream. Si hubby ang applicant. Ako lang siguro ang mahilig magbasa sa forum coz I'm a housewife. Done na kami sa ACS and positive yung result. Sobrang kabado lang kami kasi si hubby is a software tester and nagtry lang kami if suitablr sya for software engineer. Hirap kasi if software tester hindi sya included sa SOl so need pa ng nomination. Thank God suitable ung result and he graduate from DlsuD and We can claim naman 15 pts kasi major in computing. Now we are in step 2. He's about to take PtE on August 20 here in Makati. Self review lang with my help since ako ung mga nagbabasa ng forum then I just sent him the link tapos review here sa house after makatulog ni baby. Hopefully makapasa. Di pa sya nakakapagielts so let's see if swertehin. I just want to take you guys for all the reviewers and experiences shares in this forum.
Hubby is the applicant
Anzco 261313 - Software Engineer
July 3, 2015 - Submitted Docs for ACS
July 9, 2015 - Received suitable results (thank you Lord)
August 20, 2015 - PTE
Joined: Jul 17, 2015
Hubby is the applicant
Anzco 261313 - Software Engineer
July 3, 2015 - Submitted Docs for ACS
July 9, 2015 - Received suitable results (thank you Lord)
August 20, 2015 - PTE
Joined: Jul 17, 2015
Hubby is the applicant
Anzco 261313 - Software Engineer
July 3, 2015 - Submitted Docs for ACS
July 9, 2015 - Received suitable results (thank you Lord)
August 20, 2015 - PTE
Posts: 137Member
Joined: Sep 25, 2014
DIBP - https://www.immi.gov.au/Visas/Pages/189.aspx
CPAA - http://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/become-a-cpa/migration-assessment
Accountant (General) (221111)
Requirements of Visa (Skilled Independent - 189):
(a) Occupation in SOL - OK!
(b) Skills assessment
(c) below 50 yrs old - OK!
(d) Points test - OK!
(e) Competent English - OK!
Points test (60pts):
(a) Age - 25-32 yrs old - 30pts - OK!
(b) English language ability - Proficient English (Plan A: 7.0 in each band of IELTS; Plan B: 65 in each component of PTE Academic) - 10pts
(c) Skilled Employment - 3-5 yrs in skilled employment outside Australia - 5pts - OK!
(d) Qualifications - Bachelor degree from a degree of a recognised standard - 15pts - OK!
Requirements of Assessing Authority (CPAA - General Skills Assessment):
(a) Bachelor degree - OK!
(b) 7 Competency Areas - OK!
(c) Proficient English
Plan B: Student Visa - Masters by Coursework strike-out
Timeline:
22 Apr 2014: IELTS Academic Speaking exam (take 1)
24 Apr 2014: IELTS Academic Written exam (take 1)
08 May 2014: IELTS Academic exam result - (L:6.0 | R:8.0 | W:6.5 | S:5.5) FAILED!
May 2014-Apr 2015: 1 year holiday! HAHA!
14 May 2015: IELTS Academic Speaking exam (take 2)
16 May 2015: IELTS Academic Written exam (take 2)
29 May 2015: IELTS Academic exam result - (L:7.5 | R:7.0 | W:6.5 | S:6.0) FAILED AGAIN!
Current: PTE Academic review (Plan B for English Language Requirement)
"The wind blows the hardest the closer you get to the mountain top"
Joined: Jul 17, 2015
Can someone also send me cheat notes please? I would really appreciate it.
Hubby is the applicant
Anzco 261313 - Software Engineer
July 3, 2015 - Submitted Docs for ACS
July 9, 2015 - Received suitable results (thank you Lord)
August 20, 2015 - PTE
Posts: 144Member
Joined: Jul 10, 2014
ANZSCO 221111 - General Accountant
06/06/16 - PTE-A Exam
06/24/16 - PTE-A Result- Passed (10pts.)
07/01/16 - Submit CPA Au Migration Assessment
08/02/16 - Received Migration Assessment (Comparable to Australian Bachelor Degree; Skilled Employment Assessment) (20 pts)
EOI (total:60 pts)
--->Review for PTE Exam (20pts) while waiting for invitation.
Romans 12:12 Be Joyful in Hope, Patient in Affliction, Faithful in Prayer.
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Posts: 137Member
Joined: Sep 25, 2014
DIBP - https://www.immi.gov.au/Visas/Pages/189.aspx
CPAA - http://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/become-a-cpa/migration-assessment
Accountant (General) (221111)
Requirements of Visa (Skilled Independent - 189):
(a) Occupation in SOL - OK!
(b) Skills assessment
(c) below 50 yrs old - OK!
(d) Points test - OK!
(e) Competent English - OK!
Points test (60pts):
(a) Age - 25-32 yrs old - 30pts - OK!
(b) English language ability - Proficient English (Plan A: 7.0 in each band of IELTS; Plan B: 65 in each component of PTE Academic) - 10pts
(c) Skilled Employment - 3-5 yrs in skilled employment outside Australia - 5pts - OK!
(d) Qualifications - Bachelor degree from a degree of a recognised standard - 15pts - OK!
Requirements of Assessing Authority (CPAA - General Skills Assessment):
(a) Bachelor degree - OK!
(b) 7 Competency Areas - OK!
(c) Proficient English
Plan B: Student Visa - Masters by Coursework strike-out
Timeline:
22 Apr 2014: IELTS Academic Speaking exam (take 1)
24 Apr 2014: IELTS Academic Written exam (take 1)
08 May 2014: IELTS Academic exam result - (L:6.0 | R:8.0 | W:6.5 | S:5.5) FAILED!
May 2014-Apr 2015: 1 year holiday! HAHA!
14 May 2015: IELTS Academic Speaking exam (take 2)
16 May 2015: IELTS Academic Written exam (take 2)
29 May 2015: IELTS Academic exam result - (L:7.5 | R:7.0 | W:6.5 | S:6.0) FAILED AGAIN!
Current: PTE Academic review (Plan B for English Language Requirement)
"The wind blows the hardest the closer you get to the mountain top"
Posts: 324Member
Joined: Oct 24, 2014
Posts: 413Member
Joined: Dec 06, 2014
I have unused Scored Test A and B (Gold Kit). Hindi ko nagamit kasi excited mag take ng exam. hehe, gusto ko ibenta for 1,500 na lang. Any takers?
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Joined: Feb 19, 2011
Posts: 55Member
Joined: Jul 02, 2015
I've failed in IELTS 2x due to writing then failed PTE 2x due to speaking naman. Hoping to get it right on the 3rd time.
Guys, inaantay nyo bang maggreen yung bar sa recording before you speak?
TIA
ANZSCO 261311 | Analyst Programmer
08.2014 - ACS positive assessment
08.2015 - PTE Academic @PearsonMakati L|R|S|W 82|78|76|89
08.15.2015 - Submitted EOI with 65pts
09.07.2015 - Invitation received
09.12.2015- Lodge Visa Application Subclass 189 (paid visa and uploaded documents)
09.28.2015 - Health requirement
10.08.2015 - Finalised health requirement
10.23.2015 - DG
Posts: 550Member
Joined: Apr 16, 2013
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)
Posts: 72Member
Joined: Jul 02, 2014
IELTS took at December 2013 L: 7.0, W:6.0, S:7.5, R:6.5 Fail
Visa lodge 190 as de facto's dependent at August 2014
Visa granted October 13, 2014
Arrived in melbourne March 06, 2015
Obtained first work at April 2015
Took PTE in Discovery English Melbourne August 15, 2015
PTE score received via email August 16, 2015
Communicative skills: L:69, R:76, W:68, S:79 Overall score 71
Processing APHRA requirements for eligibility August 17, 2015
Lodge ICHC fit2work assessment December 30, 2015
Eligibility to take IRON bridging Program approved January 2016
IHNA Melbourne campus IRON BP June 20, 2016
Joined: Jul 17, 2015
Hubby is the applicant
Anzco 261313 - Software Engineer
July 3, 2015 - Submitted Docs for ACS
July 9, 2015 - Received suitable results (thank you Lord)
August 20, 2015 - PTE