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20170614 - Garnering Docs
20170724 - Decided to go to PTE rather IELTS
20170725 - Reviewing for PTE and collating docs
20170818 - Purchased PTE Gold Kit
20170818 - Notarized Affidavit for 1 Employer
20170821 - CTC Docs (32 pages)
20170824 - ACS Submission (Developer Programmer)
20170915 - Bought PTE Voucher
20171010 - ACS Result: AQF Diploma with a Major in computing (Developer Programmer)
20171013 - Purchased PTE Gold Kit
20171017 - Bought PTE Voucher
20171027 - Bought PTE Voucher
20171102 - Lodge EOI 190 (Any) 55 Points
20171114 - Purchased PTE Gold Kit
20171120 - Purchased PTE Scored Practice Set 2
20171218 - Bought PTE Voucher
20180213 - Bought PTE Voucher
20180305 - Bought PTE Voucher
20180322 - Bought PTE Voucher
20180328 - Purchased PTE Gold Kit
20180410 - Bought PTE Voucher
20180428 - Bought PTE Voucher
20180517 - Bought PTE Voucher
20180605 - Bought PTE Voucher
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20190313 - Lodge EOI 190 (NSW) 65 Points
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20191121 - CTC Docs
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PTE ACTUAL EXAM RESULTS:
20171005 - (L:60|R:67|W:69|S:60) (G:74|OF:58|P:46|S:90|V:70|WD:90)
20171025 - (L:71|R:77|W:77|S:82) (G:90|OF:78|P:72|S:86|V:70|WD:57)
20171114 - (L:72|R:76|W:72|S:71) (G:88|OF:60|P:80|S:90|V:75|WD:79)
20180103 - (L:63|R:69|W:73|S:69) (G:90|OF:62|P:60|S:90|V:69|WD:90)
20180221 - (L:76|R:81|W:82|S:73) (G:85|OF:61|P:58|S:88|V:90|WD:90)
20180321 - (L:63|R:89|W:72|S:77) (G:90|OF:82|P:62|S:59|V:77|WD:90)
20180403 - (L:71|R:71|W:78|S:90) (G:74|OF:90|P:62|S:66|V:90|WD:85)
20180426 - (L:66|R:85|W:74|S:81) (G:71|OF:83|P:69|S:18|V:79|WD:90)
20180511 - (L:66|R:75|W:74|S:65) (G:90|OF:74|P:62|S:59|V:77|WD:90)
20180604 - (L:75|R:75|W:81|S:79) (G:82|OF:76|P:68|S:90|V:87|WD:90)
20180706 - (L:55|R:84|W:61|S:80) (G:68|OF:90|P:61|S:76|V:72|WD:90) - Unable to reach WFD
20180720 - (L:70|R:74|W:87|S:73) (G:80|OF:88|P:75|S:90|V:69|WD:84)
20180906 - (L:81|R:78|W:86|S:86) (G:87|OF:90|P:71|S:89|V:88|WD:90) - Awtsu
20180925 - (L:75|R:90|W:90|S:84) (G:77|OF:89|P:65|S:90|V:90|WD:90)
20190109 - (L:72|R:86|W:83|S:90) (G:70|OF:84|P:74|S:84|V:86|WD:90)
20190129 - (L:77|R:90|W:83|S:87) (G:73|OF:73|P:68|S:90|V:90|WD:90)
20190205 - (L:58|R:80|W:72|S:69) (G:71|OF:57|P:62|S:78|V:69|WD:85) - Short Sleep (Lutang)
20190220 - (L:77|R:85|W:87|S:74) (G:90|OF:70|P:41|S:90|V:90|WD:88) - Clogged Nose
20190307 - (L:81|R:90|W:90|S:76) (G:74|OF:67|P:53|S:90|V:90|WD:90)
20190313 - (L:79|R:84|W:90|S:81) (G:90|OF:83|P:53|S:90|V:90|WD:90) - Thank you JESUS! Thank you LORD! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
PTE MOCK EXAMS:
20170824 - Test A (L:55|R:48|W:54|S:57) (G:47|OF:59|P:39|S:69|V:55|WD:47)
20170831 - Test B (L:64|R:53|W:61|S:61) (G:65|OF:62|P:52|S:84|V:68|WD:90)
20171017 - Test A (L:62|R:51|W:65|S:54) (G:47|OF:53|P:37|S:81|V:66|WD:90)
20171021 - Test B (L:77|R:65|W:77|S:70) (G:82|OF:74|P:74|S:90|V:81|WD:75)
20171116 - Test A (L:72|R:56|W:77|S:68) (G:83|OF:59|P:57|S:90|V:79|WD:90)
20171119 - Test B (L:74|R:66|W:76|S:56) (G:90|OF:41|P:43|S:90|V:90|WD:90)
20171121 - Test B (L:89|R:90|W:90|S:84) (G:90|OF:90|P:70|S:90|V:90|WD:90)
20180328 - Test A (L:69|R:75|W:74|S:67) (G:90|OF:70|P:34|S:81|V:85|WD:90)
20180329 - Test B (L:82|R:78|W:81|S:89) (G:90|OF:89|P:61|S:90|V:90|WD:90)
20180726 - Test C (L:79|R:86|W:89|S:74) (G:78|OF:78|P:53|S:90|V:90|WD:79)
MY PTE TIPS AND STRATEGIES:
http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/329106/#Comment_329106
PTE TRUSTED SITES AND PRACTICES:
APEUni.com (https://www.apeuni.com/)
RealPTE.com (https://realpte.com/)
PTETutorials.com (https://ptetutorials.com/)
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And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.
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Goodluck to all the test takers. May you all get the desired scores you are aiming for. Godbless!
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@Supersaiyan I found the essays the easiest of the writing part and the summarize text the hardest.
On the essay part I just used the method on the E2language channel. Ikot ikutin yung question into 4 paragraphs basically. It made me think hard on the summarize part to cut down the answer to one sentence.
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. I start with... The lecture was about (topic).. The speaker mentioned (1st point) He/she also cited (2nd point).. Moreover, he/she discussed (3rd point).. Finally, he/she concluded that (last point mentioned or you say your conclusion)_..
2014 -- start of Au dream
06.07.14 -- IELTS LRWS 7.5/7.5/7.0/7.0
07.18.14 -- positive skills assessment
08.01.14 -- waiting for occupation in ACT to open
08.01.15 -- still waiting for occupation in ACT to open
08.01.16 -- still waiting for occupation in ACT to open
06.07.17 -- expired IELTS
07.18.17 -- expired skills assessment
08.2017 -- learned high points via SA 489
11.22.17 -- PTE Academic exam LRWS 90/79/90/90
11.22.17 -- result of Vetassess assessment renewal
11.30.17 -- EOI lodge SA 489 80 pts
12.22.17 -- received SA invitation
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01.19.18 -- Medicals
04.10.18 -- Visa Grant (DG) Praise God!!!
PTE Writing Tips
For writing essay I used E2 language format and applying what I learned from Ielts. Sa intro, sa 1st sentence ni restate ko lang yung question using my own words. Then sa 2nd sentence if one sided lang yung question, I give summary of the reasons ( 2 reasons only). Example, if ang essay is about importance of computers (one sided), eto 2nd sentence ko. Computers are valuable resources as they (1st reason) aid in learning and are (2nd reason) used to communicate with others. Then sa 3rd sentence sasabihin ko para pampahaba-- In this essay, I shall discuss my point of view by giving points and examples about the topic.
Then sa 2nd paragraph, elaborate ko na ang 1St reason. Mga 2 sentences na magsupport sa 1st reason, like if yung 1st reason ko is aid in learning, expand ko ang topic by answering how computers aid in learning,etc. Usually yung reason mo convert mo by asking how, what, when, or who. Tapos sa 3rd sentence, I state examples. Pwede ka din mag add pa ng 4th sentence parang isummarize mo lang ang 2nd paragraph.
Sa 3rd paragraph discuss naman ang 3rd reason same sa ginawa sa 2nd par.
4Th paragraph 1st sentence conclusion, then 2nd sentence recommendation.
If 2 sided naman yung intro pwede mo gamitin yung nasa template like kina Heprex na samples. Then yung 2nd par yung kabilang side, then yung 3rd paragraph yung other side. Tapos same last paragraph.
If medyo nahihirapan ka sa mga ideas, research ka dito sa forum ng mga recent topics. Tapos based dun sa topic reasearch ka anong pwedeng maging points and reasons para may idea ka na ano ilalagay mo sa essay.
Ang key talaga sa writing is dapat marami ka ideas. If nahihirapan ka mag construct ng idea try to research as much as possible. Google mo yung mga common or recent topics on pte writing tapos may mga sample questions dun,, then research mo ano possible answers para sa actual exam may idea kana ano isasagot. Tapos dpat familiarize mo mga connectors (like moreover, therefore, for instance, etc) kasi mas mataas ang grade kapag medyo complex ang sentence na ginagamit mo kesa simple sentences lang.
For summarize written text strategy ko is to first get ano main topic. Then analyze what important points were given, may nangyari ba? If meron ano ang nangyari, kelan nangyari? ano at para kanino ang purpose? Usually kasi sa mga paragraphs naka detail lang pero yung point lang naman dun is parang dinedescribe lang yung main topic. If you can answer who/what, when, how and why about the topic pwede mo na pagdugtungin yung ideas mo thru connectors and form a sentence. If you will have multiple paragraphs, summarize mo muna per paragraph then summarize mo ulit lahat in one sentence
Another tip also in writing as much as possible do not repeat the same words. If you dont have much stored knowledge about synonyms okay lang. Practice and Research is the key. Kaya malaki ang help sa akin yung pag research sa mga common or recent topics kasi while practicing pwede akong mghanap ng synonyms then mas madali ko syang ma recall sa actual exam kasi nagawa ko na sya before. Tapos if meron kayong word na ma encounter na parang hirap kayo mag elaborate, google nyo din anong synonym or phrases na pwedeng same meaning ng word. Share ko yung nilista kong mga synonyms na possible na magagamit sa mga essay kasi minsan these are the topics commonly asked.
Essay synonyms
Discuss- cite, mention, illustrate, narrate, elucidate, talk about
Finally.. Concluded, In Summary
Democracy- representative govt; elective govt; republic; commonwealth
Vote- suffrage, ballot, poll, elect officials, select leaders, appoint, designate
Leaders- officials, officer, commander, chief, head, principal of nations, pioneer, front runner
Nature- mother earth, environment, wildlife, universe, cosmos, countryside, natural resources, natural world
Environment- habitat, territory, domain, surroundings
Teachers- educator, tutor, coach,guide, mentor, guru, professor, trainer, lecturer
Computer- PC, laptop, netbook,desktop, terminal, mainframe
Robot- automated individual, android, automaton, golem, bot, droid,
Invention- creation, innovation, development, design
Creative ability- inventive mind, originality, imagination, inspiration
Airplane- plane, airliner, jet, plane
Drugs- medicine, medication, remedy, cure, antidote
Issue- matter, affairs, problem, difficulty, obstacle, predicament
Information- details, particulars, facts, data, computing /computer
Revolution- insurgence, transformation, innovation, revolt, uprising, restructuring
Packaging- case, wrap
Region, province, rural area, district, territory, district, area
Boon- blessing, benefit, advantage
Tourist- traveler, vacationer, visitor
Tourism- visits to places of interest; commercial organization and operation of vacations; traveling to places; services provided to people for holidays
Technology- invention, engineering, applied science, method, technical knowledge, undustrial science, mechanization
Xenophobic- anti nationalist
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Starting to have a self review on PTE. I'm planning to take the exam on May 7 or 10.
1) Meron po ba kayo discount code to buy Silver/Gold Kit from ptepractice.com?
2) PTE Voucher Exam - saan po kayo bumili? I've read of buying voucher code para mas makamura sa exam (10k php original, and then dito sa site it's just 9600php - legit ba? https://www.aeccglobal.com/ph/ptevoucher/)
3) Kaya po ba yung timeline ko? if 2 to 3 hrs a day lang ako magreview?
4) I've taken IELTS before pero 6.5 lang ako sa Writing (then 7.5/8 sa SLR), mas kaya ko na po ba yung PTE with 2 weeks lang to review?
Thank you.
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2014 -- start of Au dream
06.07.14 -- IELTS LRWS 7.5/7.5/7.0/7.0
07.18.14 -- positive skills assessment
08.01.14 -- waiting for occupation in ACT to open
08.01.15 -- still waiting for occupation in ACT to open
08.01.16 -- still waiting for occupation in ACT to open
06.07.17 -- expired IELTS
07.18.17 -- expired skills assessment
08.2017 -- learned high points via SA 489
11.22.17 -- PTE Academic exam LRWS 90/79/90/90
11.22.17 -- result of Vetassess assessment renewal
11.30.17 -- EOI lodge SA 489 80 pts
12.22.17 -- received SA invitation
01.04.18 -- Visa Lodge SA 489
01.19.18 -- Medicals
04.10.18 -- Visa Grant (DG) Praise God!!!
PTE Writing Tips
For writing essay I used E2 language format and applying what I learned from Ielts. Sa intro, sa 1st sentence ni restate ko lang yung question using my own words. Then sa 2nd sentence if one sided lang yung question, I give summary of the reasons ( 2 reasons only). Example, if ang essay is about importance of computers (one sided), eto 2nd sentence ko. Computers are valuable resources as they (1st reason) aid in learning and are (2nd reason) used to communicate with others. Then sa 3rd sentence sasabihin ko para pampahaba-- In this essay, I shall discuss my point of view by giving points and examples about the topic.
Then sa 2nd paragraph, elaborate ko na ang 1St reason. Mga 2 sentences na magsupport sa 1st reason, like if yung 1st reason ko is aid in learning, expand ko ang topic by answering how computers aid in learning,etc. Usually yung reason mo convert mo by asking how, what, when, or who. Tapos sa 3rd sentence, I state examples. Pwede ka din mag add pa ng 4th sentence parang isummarize mo lang ang 2nd paragraph.
Sa 3rd paragraph discuss naman ang 3rd reason same sa ginawa sa 2nd par.
4Th paragraph 1st sentence conclusion, then 2nd sentence recommendation.
If 2 sided naman yung intro pwede mo gamitin yung nasa template like kina Heprex na samples. Then yung 2nd par yung kabilang side, then yung 3rd paragraph yung other side. Tapos same last paragraph.
If medyo nahihirapan ka sa mga ideas, research ka dito sa forum ng mga recent topics. Tapos based dun sa topic reasearch ka anong pwedeng maging points and reasons para may idea ka na ano ilalagay mo sa essay.
Ang key talaga sa writing is dapat marami ka ideas. If nahihirapan ka mag construct ng idea try to research as much as possible. Google mo yung mga common or recent topics on pte writing tapos may mga sample questions dun,, then research mo ano possible answers para sa actual exam may idea kana ano isasagot. Tapos dpat familiarize mo mga connectors (like moreover, therefore, for instance, etc) kasi mas mataas ang grade kapag medyo complex ang sentence na ginagamit mo kesa simple sentences lang.
For summarize written text strategy ko is to first get ano main topic. Then analyze what important points were given, may nangyari ba? If meron ano ang nangyari, kelan nangyari? ano at para kanino ang purpose? Usually kasi sa mga paragraphs naka detail lang pero yung point lang naman dun is parang dinedescribe lang yung main topic. If you can answer who/what, when, how and why about the topic pwede mo na pagdugtungin yung ideas mo thru connectors and form a sentence. If you will have multiple paragraphs, summarize mo muna per paragraph then summarize mo ulit lahat in one sentence
Another tip also in writing as much as possible do not repeat the same words. If you dont have much stored knowledge about synonyms okay lang. Practice and Research is the key. Kaya malaki ang help sa akin yung pag research sa mga common or recent topics kasi while practicing pwede akong mghanap ng synonyms then mas madali ko syang ma recall sa actual exam kasi nagawa ko na sya before. Tapos if meron kayong word na ma encounter na parang hirap kayo mag elaborate, google nyo din anong synonym or phrases na pwedeng same meaning ng word. Share ko yung nilista kong mga synonyms na possible na magagamit sa mga essay kasi minsan these are the topics commonly asked.
Essay synonyms
Discuss- cite, mention, illustrate, narrate, elucidate, talk about
Finally.. Concluded, In Summary
Democracy- representative govt; elective govt; republic; commonwealth
Vote- suffrage, ballot, poll, elect officials, select leaders, appoint, designate
Leaders- officials, officer, commander, chief, head, principal of nations, pioneer, front runner
Nature- mother earth, environment, wildlife, universe, cosmos, countryside, natural resources, natural world
Environment- habitat, territory, domain, surroundings
Teachers- educator, tutor, coach,guide, mentor, guru, professor, trainer, lecturer
Computer- PC, laptop, netbook,desktop, terminal, mainframe
Robot- automated individual, android, automaton, golem, bot, droid,
Invention- creation, innovation, development, design
Creative ability- inventive mind, originality, imagination, inspiration
Airplane- plane, airliner, jet, plane
Drugs- medicine, medication, remedy, cure, antidote
Issue- matter, affairs, problem, difficulty, obstacle, predicament
Information- details, particulars, facts, data, computing /computer
Revolution- insurgence, transformation, innovation, revolt, uprising, restructuring
Packaging- case, wrap
Region, province, rural area, district, territory, district, area
Boon- blessing, benefit, advantage
Tourist- traveler, vacationer, visitor
Tourism- visits to places of interest; commercial organization and operation of vacations; traveling to places; services provided to people for holidays
Technology- invention, engineering, applied science, method, technical knowledge, undustrial science, mechanization
Xenophobic- anti nationalist
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ANZCO 233311 ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
TOTAL POINTS: 55/60
(Age:30 | Education: 15 | English: 10 (Preparing for PTE to get 20) | Experience: 0)
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233111 - Chemical Engineer | Age: 30 | Education: 15 | Experience: 10 | English: 20 | Total: 75
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02 Nov 2017 - provided additional EA requirements
06 Nov 2017 - EA competent assessment received
07 Nov 2017 - EOI submitted for 189 (65 points)
06 Dec 2017 - EOI updated: 189/190 NSW (65/70)
02 Mar 2018 - PTE 1st take (R-88/L-88/S-75/W-90) - proficient
05 Apr 2018 - PTE 2nd take (R-90/L-90/S-90/W-90) - superior
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29 Nov 2018 - GRANT received!
22 Jan 2019 - PDOS
PTE Tips and Resources:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1aqV8dACd08cP4BKvpUY0B1sj_DZQRCxS?usp=sharing
http://pinoyau.info/discussion/4233/pte-academic/p673
E2language methods and mock exams - youtube
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Just to share my actual experience nung 1st take ko. Ung retell lecture ko about kay Amory Lovins. At hindi ko sya kilala..hahaha. Ang sinulat ko pa nga Amery Loggins, sounds-like na lng kasi nga hindi ko masyado naintindihan bukod sa hindi ko sya kilala tlaga ..hahahaha..Na-capture ko lng a few keywords lng tlaga as in, hindi ko na ginawang complicated. Ang ginawa ko nun 2-3 key words/phrases na isisingit ko na lng sa template para mataas pa rin OF ko. I tend to hesitate and stammer kapag isisipin ko pa anu sasabihin ko. Most of the time mas ngpo-focus ako makabuo ng 2-3 phrases na isisingit ko sa template which is dapat grammatically correct na para babasahin ko na lng (may template na din ako sa taas ng erasable notepad na sinulat ko during read aloud then ung mga notes ko sa baba na lng nun para kung maka ilan man ako retell lecture, same page pa din ako mg-take ng notes). Hindi ko na pinapakinggan ung buong lecture minsan basta may idea lng ako about san ung topic at may nakuha na ako keywords. Don't worry too much about the content sa retell lecture basta alam mo anu ung topic. Just make sure not to sacrifice OF and pronunciation cguro over the content.
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17/11/17: EA positive
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23/02/18: PTE-A Exam (1st take)
24/02/18: L81/R75/S81/W90 - Proficient (Thank you Lord! Push pa for Superior)
08/03/18: Submitted EOI [189/190 : 65/70]
10/03/18: Booked PTE-A exam & Review
27/03/18: PTE-A Exam (2nd take)
28/03/18: L90/R85/S85/W90 - Superior (Thank you Lord again)
29/03/18: Updated EOI [189 I 75 points]
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2014 -- start of Au dream
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06.07.17 -- expired IELTS
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11.22.17 -- PTE Academic exam LRWS 90/79/90/90
11.22.17 -- result of Vetassess assessment renewal
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12.22.17 -- received SA invitation
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PTE Writing Tips
For writing essay I used E2 language format and applying what I learned from Ielts. Sa intro, sa 1st sentence ni restate ko lang yung question using my own words. Then sa 2nd sentence if one sided lang yung question, I give summary of the reasons ( 2 reasons only). Example, if ang essay is about importance of computers (one sided), eto 2nd sentence ko. Computers are valuable resources as they (1st reason) aid in learning and are (2nd reason) used to communicate with others. Then sa 3rd sentence sasabihin ko para pampahaba-- In this essay, I shall discuss my point of view by giving points and examples about the topic.
Then sa 2nd paragraph, elaborate ko na ang 1St reason. Mga 2 sentences na magsupport sa 1st reason, like if yung 1st reason ko is aid in learning, expand ko ang topic by answering how computers aid in learning,etc. Usually yung reason mo convert mo by asking how, what, when, or who. Tapos sa 3rd sentence, I state examples. Pwede ka din mag add pa ng 4th sentence parang isummarize mo lang ang 2nd paragraph.
Sa 3rd paragraph discuss naman ang 3rd reason same sa ginawa sa 2nd par.
4Th paragraph 1st sentence conclusion, then 2nd sentence recommendation.
If 2 sided naman yung intro pwede mo gamitin yung nasa template like kina Heprex na samples. Then yung 2nd par yung kabilang side, then yung 3rd paragraph yung other side. Tapos same last paragraph.
If medyo nahihirapan ka sa mga ideas, research ka dito sa forum ng mga recent topics. Tapos based dun sa topic reasearch ka anong pwedeng maging points and reasons para may idea ka na ano ilalagay mo sa essay.
Ang key talaga sa writing is dapat marami ka ideas. If nahihirapan ka mag construct ng idea try to research as much as possible. Google mo yung mga common or recent topics on pte writing tapos may mga sample questions dun,, then research mo ano possible answers para sa actual exam may idea kana ano isasagot. Tapos dpat familiarize mo mga connectors (like moreover, therefore, for instance, etc) kasi mas mataas ang grade kapag medyo complex ang sentence na ginagamit mo kesa simple sentences lang.
For summarize written text strategy ko is to first get ano main topic. Then analyze what important points were given, may nangyari ba? If meron ano ang nangyari, kelan nangyari? ano at para kanino ang purpose? Usually kasi sa mga paragraphs naka detail lang pero yung point lang naman dun is parang dinedescribe lang yung main topic. If you can answer who/what, when, how and why about the topic pwede mo na pagdugtungin yung ideas mo thru connectors and form a sentence. If you will have multiple paragraphs, summarize mo muna per paragraph then summarize mo ulit lahat in one sentence
Another tip also in writing as much as possible do not repeat the same words. If you dont have much stored knowledge about synonyms okay lang. Practice and Research is the key. Kaya malaki ang help sa akin yung pag research sa mga common or recent topics kasi while practicing pwede akong mghanap ng synonyms then mas madali ko syang ma recall sa actual exam kasi nagawa ko na sya before. Tapos if meron kayong word na ma encounter na parang hirap kayo mag elaborate, google nyo din anong synonym or phrases na pwedeng same meaning ng word. Share ko yung nilista kong mga synonyms na possible na magagamit sa mga essay kasi minsan these are the topics commonly asked.
Essay synonyms
Discuss- cite, mention, illustrate, narrate, elucidate, talk about
Finally.. Concluded, In Summary
Democracy- representative govt; elective govt; republic; commonwealth
Vote- suffrage, ballot, poll, elect officials, select leaders, appoint, designate
Leaders- officials, officer, commander, chief, head, principal of nations, pioneer, front runner
Nature- mother earth, environment, wildlife, universe, cosmos, countryside, natural resources, natural world
Environment- habitat, territory, domain, surroundings
Teachers- educator, tutor, coach,guide, mentor, guru, professor, trainer, lecturer
Computer- PC, laptop, netbook,desktop, terminal, mainframe
Robot- automated individual, android, automaton, golem, bot, droid,
Invention- creation, innovation, development, design
Creative ability- inventive mind, originality, imagination, inspiration
Airplane- plane, airliner, jet, plane
Drugs- medicine, medication, remedy, cure, antidote
Issue- matter, affairs, problem, difficulty, obstacle, predicament
Information- details, particulars, facts, data, computing /computer
Revolution- insurgence, transformation, innovation, revolt, uprising, restructuring
Packaging- case, wrap
Region, province, rural area, district, territory, district, area
Boon- blessing, benefit, advantage
Tourist- traveler, vacationer, visitor
Tourism- visits to places of interest; commercial organization and operation of vacations; traveling to places; services provided to people for holidays
Technology- invention, engineering, applied science, method, technical knowledge, undustrial science, mechanization
Xenophobic- anti nationalist
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ANZCO 233311 ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
TOTAL POINTS: 55/60
(Age:30 | Education: 15 | English: 10 (Preparing for PTE to get 20) | Experience: 0)
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Di pa kasi nakapagmock. try ko muna sya this week. I already watch videos from E2 sa youtube pero I'm not confident pa for the exam ang dami pala kelngan ireview, Naoverwhelm ako. Previously mas focus ako Basic (Tenses, Subject Verb Agreement etc.) Now lang ako nagfocus sa PTE Strategy.
Goodluck sa atin lahat.. study harder.. pray and trust GOD fully.. :-)
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Kakatanggap ko lang ng scores ko.
LRSW - 62/70/78/58
Grammar - 54
Oral Fluency -82
Pronunciation - 56
Spelling - 19
Vocabulary -75
Written Discourse -70
1st time ko po mag take ng pte, at iba nga po talaga ang aura pag actual na. Sa personal introduction palang sablay nako. Parang walang lumalabas na ayos sa bibig ko dahil sa kaba at yung nakaka distract na ingay from other candidates. Pero nag try ako mag focus nung unang item sa read aloud, ang nangyari sakin sa sobrang kaba ko ang bilis ko mag basa halos di ko na ata mabasa ng maayos yung iba. Nag kalat din po ako sa repeat sentence at retell lecture at describe image dahil sa kaba.
Pero nag tataka ako sa spelling ko super baba nya, 19 lang bakit po kaya? Tingin ko mali yung content ko sa Essay kaya super baba.
Anyway, sana po may makapansin nitong post ko at makapag bigay ng tips. Aim ko po is maka superior, ngayon po mag back to basic review muna ako.
Laban lang, mag ready na for next take.
Maraming salamat pala kila @Heprex @batman @jedh_g for sharing their tips and materials. At lalong lalo na sa ating Panginoon.
God is good all the time!
Age: 25 | English : 20 | Work Experience : 15 | Qualifications: 15 | CCL: 5 | Partner: 5
Production or Plant Engineer (233513)
22/03/2019 - Positive Skill Assessment Outcome
31/12/2019 - PTE Superior
15/07/2020 - NAATI CCL Passed
12/09/2020 - Partner English Passed
25/11/2021 - Pre-Invite - SA
20/12/2021 - ITA Received
16/02/2022 - Visa Lodged
05/09/2022 - CO Contact - Form 815
03/11/2022 - CO Contact - New Medical Exam request/Form 815
12/12/2022 - Visa Grant - THANK YOU, LORD!
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Di makasuperior sa pte.
Nakakaapat na akong take
Nakakafrustrate na
05/09/17 - Start of Journey for AUS Migration
08/08/17 - PTE failed L65|R68|S44|W87
08/14/17 - Vetassess Assessment
08/31/17 - Vetassess additional requirements
09/28/17 - Vetassess FAVORABLE LETTER
02/02/18 - PTE Proficient L68|R76|S79|W72
02/08/18 - EOI lodged (NSW 190 - 55 points)
03/01/18 - PTE Superior failed L69|R80|S69|W79
04/23/18 - PTE Superior failed AGAIN L73|R82|S77|W76
00/__/18 - pre invite
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Supposed to be nextweek na ako magtake pero naisip ko try ko muna mock test. Kaya nagresched ako ng PTE test for another 2 weeks. Though my rebooking fee na 20% alam ko di pa talaga ako ready next week. Tinatry ko muna mairecall at maisapuso yun templates. ni sir @heprex, @Batman, E2language.
Based on most comments, distracting daw talaga yun other test takers. sobra ingay. Hirap din ako makapagrecall at makapagisip pag maingay. Pero sana kayanin ko sa actual exam.
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233111 - Chemical Engineer | Age: 30 | Education: 15 | Experience: 10 | English: 20 | Total: 75
26 Mar 2016 - TOEFL exam
06 Apr 2016 - TOEFL results (R-26/L-29/S-24/W-28) - proficient
10 Oct 2017 - lodged EA+RSEA fast track
30 Oct 2017 - EA contact (SSS/ITR and evidences for CE2)
02 Nov 2017 - provided additional EA requirements
06 Nov 2017 - EA competent assessment received
07 Nov 2017 - EOI submitted for 189 (65 points)
06 Dec 2017 - EOI updated: 189/190 NSW (65/70)
02 Mar 2018 - PTE 1st take (R-88/L-88/S-75/W-90) - proficient
05 Apr 2018 - PTE 2nd take (R-90/L-90/S-90/W-90) - superior
06 Apr 2018 - EOI updated: 189/190 NSW (75/80)
12 Apr 2018 - received NSW pre-invite
18 Apr 2018 - received ITA for 189
16 May 2018 - Visa 189 lodged
30 May 2018 - Medical at St. Luke's BGC
04 Jun 2018 - Health Clearance Provided: no action required
05 Sep 2018 - CO Contact requesting for additional De Facto Evidence
07 Sep 2018 - provided additional De Facto Evidence
29 Nov 2018 - GRANT received!
22 Jan 2019 - PDOS
PTE Tips and Resources:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1aqV8dACd08cP4BKvpUY0B1sj_DZQRCxS?usp=sharing
http://pinoyau.info/discussion/4233/pte-academic/p673
E2language methods and mock exams - youtube
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Natapos mo ba yung exam? Nakakataka talaga yang spelling na yan. Ask ko lang din kung nadouble check mo if capital lahat yung start ng sentences mo at kung nakapaglagay ka ng period? Di ko sure baka may effect.
Good luck po. Kaya mo yan. Ngayon alam mo na yung actual feeling nung exam so mas makakapaghanda ka sa next step. God bless
233111 - Chemical Engineer | Age: 30 | Education: 15 | Experience: 10 | English: 20 | Total: 75
26 Mar 2016 - TOEFL exam
06 Apr 2016 - TOEFL results (R-26/L-29/S-24/W-28) - proficient
10 Oct 2017 - lodged EA+RSEA fast track
30 Oct 2017 - EA contact (SSS/ITR and evidences for CE2)
02 Nov 2017 - provided additional EA requirements
06 Nov 2017 - EA competent assessment received
07 Nov 2017 - EOI submitted for 189 (65 points)
06 Dec 2017 - EOI updated: 189/190 NSW (65/70)
02 Mar 2018 - PTE 1st take (R-88/L-88/S-75/W-90) - proficient
05 Apr 2018 - PTE 2nd take (R-90/L-90/S-90/W-90) - superior
06 Apr 2018 - EOI updated: 189/190 NSW (75/80)
12 Apr 2018 - received NSW pre-invite
18 Apr 2018 - received ITA for 189
16 May 2018 - Visa 189 lodged
30 May 2018 - Medical at St. Luke's BGC
04 Jun 2018 - Health Clearance Provided: no action required
05 Sep 2018 - CO Contact requesting for additional De Facto Evidence
07 Sep 2018 - provided additional De Facto Evidence
29 Nov 2018 - GRANT received!
22 Jan 2019 - PDOS
PTE Tips and Resources:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1aqV8dACd08cP4BKvpUY0B1sj_DZQRCxS?usp=sharing
http://pinoyau.info/discussion/4233/pte-academic/p673
E2language methods and mock exams - youtube
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Yung summarize written text ko nag rarange lang sa 20 to 25 words yung sentence ko. At 3 questions yung nakuha nito.
Yung essay naman mejo nahirapan ako dito 4 mins na nauubos sa time ko wala pako nasusulat at idea. Dahil na distract nako ng husto. Pero na complete ko sya 266 words nalagay ko dito.
Akala ko nga speaking pinaka mababa ko, sya pala ang pinaka mataas pa.
Mag aral ulit ako ng basic english baka dun ako may kulang.
Anyway salamat sa reply.
God is good all the time!
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Production or Plant Engineer (233513)
22/03/2019 - Positive Skill Assessment Outcome
31/12/2019 - PTE Superior
15/07/2020 - NAATI CCL Passed
12/09/2020 - Partner English Passed
25/11/2021 - Pre-Invite - SA
20/12/2021 - ITA Received
16/02/2022 - Visa Lodged
05/09/2022 - CO Contact - Form 815
03/11/2022 - CO Contact - New Medical Exam request/Form 815
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I have sent you the reviewers I used (nakuha ko din dito sa forum) and some tips din. Sana makatulong sayo.
233511 Industrial Engineer
[75 points Age: 25 I Qualification: 15 I Exp: 15 I English: 20]
01/07/16: Started to read about OZ migration
26/08/16: Book IELTS and self-review during off-days
24/09/16: IELTS Exam
07/10/16: IELTS Result Released (L7.5/R7.5/S6.5/W7) Failed
-------------- Break due to Pregnancy -------------
01/11/17: Submitted CDR + RSEA (Fast Track)
17/11/17: EA positive
-------------Break due to Family Matters -----------
15/02/18: Booked PTE-A exam & Review
23/02/18: PTE-A Exam (1st take)
24/02/18: L81/R75/S81/W90 - Proficient (Thank you Lord! Push pa for Superior)
08/03/18: Submitted EOI [189/190 : 65/70]
10/03/18: Booked PTE-A exam & Review
27/03/18: PTE-A Exam (2nd take)
28/03/18: L90/R85/S85/W90 - Superior (Thank you Lord again)
29/03/18: Updated EOI [189 I 75 points]
04/04/18: ITA received (Thank you Lord once again)
04/04/18: NBI clearance for hubby and myself (HIT- me! Released 20/04/18)
12/04/18: Medical @ Nationwide (hubby and daughter)
13/04/18: Health clearance provided - no action required (daughter - 8mo)
16/04/18: Medical @ Point Medical Group (me)
17/04/18: Medical @ Nationwide (son - 3yo)
19/04/18: Health clearance provided - no action required (me)
20/04/18: Health clearance provided - no action required (hubby)
27/04/18: Health clearance provided - no action required (son-3yo with PTB history) Thank you Lord, we are all cleared!
28/04/18: Visa Lodge (Thank You Lord
28/08/18: Visa Grant (Thank You Lord!)
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233511 Industrial Engineer
[75 points Age: 25 I Qualification: 15 I Exp: 15 I English: 20]
01/07/16: Started to read about OZ migration
26/08/16: Book IELTS and self-review during off-days
24/09/16: IELTS Exam
07/10/16: IELTS Result Released (L7.5/R7.5/S6.5/W7) Failed
-------------- Break due to Pregnancy -------------
01/11/17: Submitted CDR + RSEA (Fast Track)
17/11/17: EA positive
-------------Break due to Family Matters -----------
15/02/18: Booked PTE-A exam & Review
23/02/18: PTE-A Exam (1st take)
24/02/18: L81/R75/S81/W90 - Proficient (Thank you Lord! Push pa for Superior)
08/03/18: Submitted EOI [189/190 : 65/70]
10/03/18: Booked PTE-A exam & Review
27/03/18: PTE-A Exam (2nd take)
28/03/18: L90/R85/S85/W90 - Superior (Thank you Lord again)
29/03/18: Updated EOI [189 I 75 points]
04/04/18: ITA received (Thank you Lord once again)
04/04/18: NBI clearance for hubby and myself (HIT- me! Released 20/04/18)
12/04/18: Medical @ Nationwide (hubby and daughter)
13/04/18: Health clearance provided - no action required (daughter - 8mo)
16/04/18: Medical @ Point Medical Group (me)
17/04/18: Medical @ Nationwide (son - 3yo)
19/04/18: Health clearance provided - no action required (me)
20/04/18: Health clearance provided - no action required (hubby)
27/04/18: Health clearance provided - no action required (son-3yo with PTB history) Thank you Lord, we are all cleared!
28/04/18: Visa Lodge (Thank You Lord
28/08/18: Visa Grant (Thank You Lord!)
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233511 Industrial Engineer
[75 points Age: 25 I Qualification: 15 I Exp: 15 I English: 20]
01/07/16: Started to read about OZ migration
26/08/16: Book IELTS and self-review during off-days
24/09/16: IELTS Exam
07/10/16: IELTS Result Released (L7.5/R7.5/S6.5/W7) Failed
-------------- Break due to Pregnancy -------------
01/11/17: Submitted CDR + RSEA (Fast Track)
17/11/17: EA positive
-------------Break due to Family Matters -----------
15/02/18: Booked PTE-A exam & Review
23/02/18: PTE-A Exam (1st take)
24/02/18: L81/R75/S81/W90 - Proficient (Thank you Lord! Push pa for Superior)
08/03/18: Submitted EOI [189/190 : 65/70]
10/03/18: Booked PTE-A exam & Review
27/03/18: PTE-A Exam (2nd take)
28/03/18: L90/R85/S85/W90 - Superior (Thank you Lord again)
29/03/18: Updated EOI [189 I 75 points]
04/04/18: ITA received (Thank you Lord once again)
04/04/18: NBI clearance for hubby and myself (HIT- me! Released 20/04/18)
12/04/18: Medical @ Nationwide (hubby and daughter)
13/04/18: Health clearance provided - no action required (daughter - 8mo)
16/04/18: Medical @ Point Medical Group (me)
17/04/18: Medical @ Nationwide (son - 3yo)
19/04/18: Health clearance provided - no action required (me)
20/04/18: Health clearance provided - no action required (hubby)
27/04/18: Health clearance provided - no action required (son-3yo with PTB history) Thank you Lord, we are all cleared!
28/04/18: Visa Lodge (Thank You Lord
28/08/18: Visa Grant (Thank You Lord!)