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Joined: Jun 02, 2020
Only allowed by some* universities and definitely not ever for a PR visa. Even native English speakers are required to take English proficiency, so what makes you think a certification form school is acceptable?
*These universities I'm referring to are usually from Europe and not from English speaking countries.
*The waiver is also granted for graduates from universities in other English Speaking countries.
Joined: Jun 02, 2020
Last 2 statements are for university application only and may not be automatically applicable for the student visa.
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Joined: Dec 29, 2010
haha oo nga, minsan dapat talaga nag dedecide ng maaga, huwag nyo ko tularan
Praying maging ka miracle sa EOI last 3-4months ago.
2010-06 : Lurker at philippines.com.au (previously the #1 Pinoy Australian Forum)
2010-06 : Started researching on Visa 175 - Target 120pts
2011-08 : Started prev employer document gathering for ACS skill assessment (0/4)
2010-12 : Philippines.com.au went offline and created www.pinoyau.info
2011-03 : 1st child born - AU dream halted
2014-03 : ACS document - 1/5 emp ref completed
2015-01: Promoted at work - AU dream halted
2015-11: ACS document - 1/6 emp ref completed
2016-09: 2nd child born - AU dream halted
2018-09: ACS document - 6/8 emp ref completed
2018-09: Revised all employment references and affidavit from scratch
2019-03: Completed Revised 8/8 emp ref
2019-03: PTE Exam - L59,R75,S62,W64 (no preparation)
2019-07: Favorable Skills Assessment result for Software Eng
2019-11: PTE Exam - L70,R68,S79,W68 (competent only)
2020-02: PTE Exam - L79,R79,S86,W76 (grr lack 3pts on Writing)
2020-03: PTE Exam - L85,R75,S87,W86 (Mar 4 - grr nag increase L, S and W but bumaba 4pts si R!!!!!)
2020-03 PTE Exam - L81 R79 S90 W81 (Mar 9 - Salamat Lord!!!!)
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Joined: Sep 13, 2019
Though di pede direct PR application sa UK. Even with their points-based system next year. Required pa rin na may sponsor ka, ie. employer. That's according to this:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know
Pero at least nga, merong another option. Hehe.
DIY all the way. Avoid preachy, know-it-all, and unscrupulous agents AT ALL COSTS!
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261312 (Developer Programmer) - Main | 261111 (ICT Business Analyst) - Wife
189 (95), 190 (100)
2023
14 Nov | BIG MOVE
01 Nov | HIRED | First day of work. Remote working arrangement from SG
--- Trying my luck at job hunting while in Singapore and BM planning on the side ---
19 Apr | Direct Visa Grant | What a journey... JUST GRATEFUL!
2022 - Pandemic Eases Off
17 Nov | Medical Test Clearance
15 Nov | Medical Test
03 Nov | EOI #4, #6 | 189 Withdrawn, 190 NSW Withdrawn
03 Nov | Visa Application | 190 VIC --- THE REAL WAITING GAME BEGINS!!!
31 Oct | ITA | 190 VIC | never thought this day would come!!! T.T good decision to defer NSW nomination.
27 Oct | Pre-ITA | 190 NSW --- sabi nila, when it rains, it pours!!!
26 Oct | Nomination Application | 190 VIC
26 Oct | Pre-ITA | 190 VIC --- one step closer, sa wakas, PADAYON!!!
21 Oct | EOI #4, #5 + ROI, #6 DoE | 189, 190 VIC, 190 NSW
21 Oct | ACS Assessment (Wife) Renewal - Suitable
xx Mar| EOI#1, #2, #3 | 189 Expired, 190 NSW Expired, 190 VIC Expired
2021 - Pandemic Still
25 Sep | ACS Assessment (Main) Renewal - Suitable
01 Feb | EOI#4 DoE | 189
2020 - Pandemic
19 Aug | EOI#1, #2, #3 DoE | 189, 190 NSW, 190 VIC
30 Jul | NAATI CCL Online Test | Result: Passed
09 Mar | PTE (Wife) | Results: L90 R80 S90 W82 (Superior)
19 Feb | PTE (Main) | Results: L90 R83 S90 W82 (Superior)
12 Feb | ACS Assessment (Wife) - Suitable | Expired
2019
24 Oct | ACS Assessment (Main) - Suitable | Expired
2018
--- Tons of research, document collection and other necessary preparations ---
01 Sep | The Beginning | Had the chance to visit Oz, and immediately fell in love with it!
Joined: Jun 02, 2020
Yeah, honestly di ko pa yan masyado na review, but I'm thinking mag e-evolve pa yan. But anyway too early to predict.
Joined: Dec 12, 2019
Hi. Ilang words for ideally for swt?
Joined: Sep 22, 2019
Good day. For those who have taken the exam in Trident Makati, hindi naman po ba sobrang lamig? Magsusuot or magbabaon sana ako ng jacket kaso baka ipatanggal lang? Thanks in advance po!
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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!
Posts: 34Member
Joined: Feb 01, 2014
Hello, possible ba na PTE ang kunin instead na IELTS for visa 189 / 190 application? Salamat
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Joined: Feb 01, 2014
Salamat. Pano malalaman yung equivalent score ng IELTS sa PTE? Kasi db magkakaiba yung required score per occupation.
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Joined: Jun 25, 2020
Hello, score guide for reference.
Architectural Draftsperson (312111) | Age: 25 | English Ability: 20 | Education: 15 | Skilled Employment (offshore): 10 | Partner: 10
Posts: 155Member
Joined: Apr 17, 2019
Hello po! Hope everyone’s safe and well. Maraming salamat po sa lahat ng help and guidance. Share ko lang po experience ko and some tips po sa PTE.
Review materials na ginamit ko:
• E2Language Youtube para po sa PTE background and tips
• SonnyEnglish Youtube para po sa tips and tricks sa Describe Image
• APEUni para sa practice for all
• Carreercoves Youtube for Repeat Sentence
• PTE.Tools for Read Aloud
Speaking:
1. Read Aloud – wag po masyado bilisan ang pag-basa. Maganda po gamitin ang 25s para ifamiliarize and ipractice ipronounce lalo yung mga unfamiliar words. If may mali nasabi, tuloy tuloy parin po sa pag-basa at wag ipahalata na may mali. Yung PTE.Tools meron po siya function na nadedetermine nya anong words ang napronounce kaya ok po siya for practice.
2. Repeat Sentence – practice is the key po ditto. Mapapansin nyo nalang po na habang tumatagal mas mahaba po ang set of words na kaya sabihin.
3. Describe Image & Retell lecture – ginamit ko po ang binigay din po at nishare ditto tapos inupdate ko lang po ng unti.
Introduction:
For all graphs:
The line/bar/pie/picto graph/map/diagram/image shows the (tell the subject)
From an overall perspective, it can be seen that there are significant aspects on this (map/graph/image/diagram)
Bar/Pie/Line/Pictograph
The ____ accounts for the highest number/total/percentage at ____, followed by ____, which accounts for the second highest number/total/percentage. In contrast, ___ accounts for the lowest number/total/percentage at only _____.
Map:
In the northern part of the map, ____ can be seen, whereas in the eastern part of the map, x can be seen/x can be located near the ____. In contrast, in the southern and western parts of the map, x can be located near.
Diagram:
The first step of the process is ____, followed by _____. The next step of the process is ____. Finally, the last step is _____.
Image:
At the top/left side/right side of the image, ___ can be seen/found. In the middle, ___ can be seen. In contrast, at the bottom, x can be seen.
Summary:
Overall, the information is clear and concise and it can be used as reference for further studies of the same learning objective.
Filler:
The image/graph/diagram is useful as it provides accurate information. It was also presented by students of Sydney University in their research.
Re-tell Lecture:
Introduction:
The speaker provided a brief information about ____
He utilized a specific amount of time in discussing the topic.
Firstly, he mentioned that ____
In addition, he discussed that ___
Finally, he highlighted that _____
Summary:
Overall, the lecture is clear and concise and it can be used as reference for further studies of the same learning objective.
Filler:
The image/graph/diagram is useful as it provides accurate information. It was also presented by students of Sydney University in their research.
Writing:
1. Summarize Written text – compound complex po ang ni-practice ko na gawin using semi-colon (; ). Before po ako magre-word, minemake sure ko muna na constructed na yung sentence.
Connectors: FANBOYS (for, and nor, but, yet, so) to make the sentence compound
Conjunctions (not sure if tama po an tawag): FMTOH(furthermore, moreover, therefore, otherwise, hence, however, etc) to make the sentence complex
Ex: The boy, who is in senior highschool, studied every after school hours, and because of this, he won the competition; therefore, the school principal awarded him with a scholarship for next year.
Paragraph 1 – Introduction (agree or disagree, etc)
Paragraph 2 – Argument 1 with example
Paragraph 3 – Argument 2 with example
Paragraph 4 – Conclusion
Reading:
1. Re-order paragraph – maganda po ang video ni E2language po po sa technique
2. Reading Fill-in the blanks – try po to determine ano ang dapat nasa blank, if verb, noun, adjective, adverb. This will help trim down ang choices. Pag hindi sure, trinatry ko sabihin yung sentence using yung natirang options
3. Read and Writing Fill-in the blanks - same po sa RFIB. Nakatulong din po na familiar sa collocation.
Listening:
1. Summarize Spoken text – ginamit ko po ang template sa Re-tell lecture.
2. Write from dictation – practice is the key din po dito. If may hindi sure lalo na sa tense ng verb, basahin po yung sentence/phrase na naitype, makakahelp po ito to determine ano ang namiss na verb or word.
Sana po makahelp.
Godbless po!
Joined: Jul 22, 2019
Question po sa mga nakapag take na..
Sa describe image, do I have to click next agad after I am done speaking or I can wait for the next image to pop out in the screen?
For example, im done talking in 35secs. I plan to use the remianing 5secs to calm my nerves.. hahahha!
Weakness ko ang DI and RL.. =(
Maraming salamat po sa sasagot.
Joined: Jun 02, 2020
Yes. For speaking part generally, it's recommended that you click next once you're done per item to avoid recording silent parts or background noises.
Joined: Jun 02, 2020
For DI and RL, just be spontaneous (with the help of templates), you don't need to be accurate about the content.
Joined: Jul 22, 2019
Ok, noted po. Maraming salamat!
Posts: 40Member
Joined: Sep 19, 2019
here are a few tips that can help you perform better at the task of describe image in PTE speaking section find here https://www.79score.com/blog/improve-your-describe-image-score-by-just-following-these-simple-steps/
Joined: May 18, 2020
Hi Guys! I just want to share my experience.
I started my review last May using the following platforms:
PTE ACADEMIC thread on pinoyau (where it all started)
Sonny English on Youtube (every day)
E2 Language free webinars via Zoom (every week)
PTE Practice on APEUni (everyday) - nag avail ako ng 30 days VIP for unli scores
I took my exam here sa Pearson Trident Makati last June 29. I received my score report last July 2.
Overall: 90
Listening: 90
Speaking: 90
Reading: 82
Writing: 90
Grammar: 90
Oral Fluency: 90
Pronunciation: 90
Spelling: 87
Vocabulary: 90
Written Discourse: 89
Tips:
1. I used a disposable surgical mask para mas maluwag sa speaking part.
2. Repeat sentence pinakamahirap and sure ako 3 items dun hindi ko natapos/hinulaan ko and mali ung dulo pero naka 90 pa rin.
3. Okay lang magkamali!!!
4. Sonny English is a big help!!!
5. Allotted time is enough as long as you don't waste it. May 5min remaining pa nung natapos ko ung WFD (Listening).
6. Maririnig mo yung ibang test takers, so focus lang talaga sa screen mo. May times na dinidiin ko ung headphones sa ears ko para mas rinig ko yung speakers sa test lalo na sa listening.
7. Nilapit ko ung mouthpiece sa mouth ko (but not touching the mask) since nung nag mic test is mahina sya for me.
8. Eat breakfast before going to the test site. 2 hours lang naman sya so hindi ka gugutumin.
9. Hindi ako nag break. Tinuloy tuloy ko nalang sya. Ayoko mawala yung momentum.
I just want to thank everyone who shared their experiences and tips dito sa thread. Good luck to all future takers!
Nominated Occupation: 234211 (Chemist)
March 23, 2020: VETASSESS Positive Assessment as Chemist
June 29, 2020: PTE Academic (L-90, R-82, W-90, S-90, Superior)
July 7, 2020: EOI for 189 (85 points)
July 7, 2020: EOI for 190 in NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA (90 points)
July 7, 2020: EOI for 491 in NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA (100 points)
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Joined: Apr 17, 2019
Yes po, by God's grace.
Posts: 155Member
Joined: Apr 17, 2019
Yes po, yung nasa PTE.Tools na website po ang sequence na po ngayon. Godbless po!
Posts: 63Member
Joined: Apr 06, 2018
Hello guys, patulong naman anu ba ang magandang gawin para tumaas ang written discourse?
233914 Engineering Technologist | Age: 25 | Education: 15 | Overseas Experience: 15 | English: 20 | Partner Skills: 10 | NAATI CCL: 5 | Total: 90 (189) / 95 (190) / 105 (491) - Offshore
08-Apr-18 | IELTS Results: L-8, R-8.5, S-7, W-6, Overall-7.5
14-Sep-19 | Lodged EA MSA CDR + RSEA (Fast Track)
18-Sep-19 | Contacted by EA, additional info
23-Sep-19 | Received EA MSA CDR + RSEA (Fast Track) Positive Outcome
29-Feb-20 | PTE Examination (Main - 1st Take)
01-Mar-20 | PTE Results (Main): L-79, R-83, S-90, W-76, Overall-80 (Proficient)
01-Jul-20 | PTE Examination (Main - 2nd Take; Partner - 1st Take)
07-Jul-20 | PTE Results (Main): L-90, R-90, S-90, W-78, Overall-90 (Proficient)
07-Jul-20 | PTE Results (Partner): L-79, R-83, S-90, W-80, Overall-82 (Superior)
07-Jul-20 | Lodged EA MSA CDR (Fast Track) (Partner)
14-Jul-20 | NAATI CCL Examination (Online)
27-Jul-20 | Received EA MSA CDR (Fast Track) (Partner) Positive Outcome
27-Jul-20 | Lodged initial EOI at 80 points
28-Jul-20 | PTE Examination (Main - 3rd Take)
28-Jul-20 | PTE Results (Main): L-90, R-78, S-90, W-85, Overall-86 (Proficient)
29-Jul-20 | NAATI CCL Examination Results - Passed - 70/90
29-Jul-20 | Updated EOI at 85 points
08-Aug-20 | PTE Examination (Main - 4th Take)
08-Aug-20 | PTE Results (Main): L-90, R-88, S-90, W-90, Overall-90 (Superior)
08-Aug-20 | Updated EOI at 95 points
16-Jan-21 | Points down to 90 points (189) due to age
21-Dec-21 | EOI NSW 190 - 95 points
19-Jan-22 | EOI VIC 190 - 95 points
08-Jul-22 | EOI WA 190 - 95 points
09-Jul-22 | EOI WA 491 - 105 points
27-Jul-22 | EOI 189 - 90 points - EXPIRED
29-Jul-22 | EOI 189 - 90 points - SUBMITTED
11-Aug-22 | VIC 190 - ROI submitted
23-Aug-22 | VIC 190 - PRE-INVITE received
25-Aug-22 | VIC 190 - ITA received
19-Sep-2022 | Lodged (uploaded all docs incl. Form 80 and 1221)
24-Sep-2022 | Medical cleared:
21-Nov-2022 | Direct Grant VIC 190 PR (Thank you Lord)
XX-XXX-2023 | Big move!
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Joined: Aug 04, 2016
you may want to work on your essay. you can use jay's (e2 language) format. written discourse galing sa essay.
konti na lang, Good luck!
Joined: Jun 02, 2020
also mukang sa formatting and possibly word count lang ang issue nito since perfect siya sa spelling, grammar, and vocabulary.
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Joined: Jun 25, 2020
Hi, congratulations sa result!
Question lang din, one seat apart ang set-up sa Trident? Thanks.
Architectural Draftsperson (312111) | Age: 25 | English Ability: 20 | Education: 15 | Skilled Employment (offshore): 10 | Partner: 10
Joined: May 18, 2020
Ung sa experience ko, one seat apart kami nung nasa left ko and two seats apart nung nasa right ko.
Nominated Occupation: 234211 (Chemist)
March 23, 2020: VETASSESS Positive Assessment as Chemist
June 29, 2020: PTE Academic (L-90, R-82, W-90, S-90, Superior)
July 7, 2020: EOI for 189 (85 points)
July 7, 2020: EOI for 190 in NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA (90 points)
July 7, 2020: EOI for 491 in NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA (100 points)
Joined: Jul 07, 2020
Question lang po, I am planning to take the review in PTE. Meron po bang onsite classes this time near Pasig? Because for sure hndi ako makaka concentrate sa bahay dahil my nagco construction malapit sa amin 😁. Also, open na po ba ang Australian boarder for International students? Thank u guys in advance
Joined: Jun 02, 2020
For student visa lang? For most Pinoys you don't need a review center just to score the minimum 50 points (usual minimum of unis) for PTE, it's very doable for Pinoys otherwise you are not suited to study abroad at all kung hirap ka pa ma achieve yan. Just saying... hehe
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Joined: Jun 15, 2018
Hi mam. Avail ko din ang apeuni. Problem ko is sa read aloud. When i speak na mabilis, mataas score ko. Pero pag natural and tama lang, mababa score ko. Reliable ba ang scoring nila? What did u do sa exam- did u speak faster (little bit)? Sa apeuni, when i followed punctuation marks, 65 or less lang grade ko. But i spoke faster, 75+ grade.
Aiming kasi ako sa superior score. I took pte but got short sa reading. Two times i got 78. read aloud has contribution din sa grade ng reading ko. (My speaking was 88 anyway.)
Joined: Dec 12, 2019
Hi. Sobrang salamat po sa mga tips dito. Ang laking tulong po.
First take, June 29 Overall 79
S90 L80 R79 W77
Second take, July 7 Overall 86
S90 L88 R84 W85
May mga lumalabas po sa apeuni na mga questions sa actual exam.
Salamat po sa lahat. God bless everyone. 😊
Joined: May 26, 2020
Congrats po @EngrCyAlex! sa Trident po b kyo nag-exam? Ung apeuni is ung exams n nsa mismong website ng PTE? Thanks po