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  • JanryJanry Posts: 89Member
    Joined: Jun 14, 2022

    @Imsg06 Wow. galing. Pwede bang share mo naman anung mga template ginamit mo? Aug 25 karin ba nagexam? Thanks.

  • JanryJanry Posts: 89Member
    Joined: Jun 14, 2022

    @jumpfly gumamit ka ba ng mga templates? Share mo naman ano mga ginamit mo? Thanks.

  • era222era222 Philippines
    Posts: 778Member
    Joined: Mar 08, 2022

    @Janry said:
    Hello guys,

    Nagexam ako ng PTE nung Aug 25, kasabay ng result ay email na nagsasabing your result will be sent to the following recipient like New Zealand and Department of Home affairs DHA Visa Applications, New Zealand at Australia. Magaaply palang ako sa Australia, pano kaya un, eh ung result email sa DHA? pano ako magaaply?

    Sorry, segue tanong -- but anong sched mo nung Aug 25 and how long before you got your results? :)

    212415 - Technical Writer | Offshore, PH | With agent | Age: 30 | English: 20 | Work: 0 | Qualification: 15 | Single: 10 | NAATI: 5 | Total: 80+5 for SC190 | Granted 190 NSW

    2020

    December 5: Started consulting with agents

    2021

    March 5: Hiatus

    2022

    February 28: Resumed my application
    June 16: PTE - Started studying on my own (Used Pearson mock tests and APEUni)
    June 21: PTE - Booked my exam
    June 23: VETASSESS - Submitted my application
    June 24: VETASSESS - Status "Lodged"
    August 26: PTE - Exam at Trident Makati
    August 30: PTE - Results: SUPERIOR (LRSW 90) - Read my study/exam tips
    September 14: NAATI CCL - Booked my exam
    November 26: NAATI CCL - Exam
    November 30: VETASSESS - Requested for updated reference letter
    December 7: VETASSESS - Submitted updated reference letter
    December 16: VETASSESS - Result - POSITIVE ASSESSMENT!
    December 22: NAATI CCL - Results - Passed (77.5/90) - Just took the CCL cram course
    December 23: EOI - Lodged 190 for VIC and NSW

    2023

    January 6: Submitted petition for correction of birth certificate (just in case)
    January 10: STATE NOM - Received pre-invite from NSW for 190 TYL / Discontinued VIC ROI
    January 23: STATE NOM - Submitted nomination application to NSW
    January 24: Received ITA from NSW for 190 visa first thing in the morning tears of joy
    February 17: Lodged 190 visa application / Scheduled my medicals at St. Luke's BGC
    March 4: First-time visit to Melbourne and Sydney
    March 13: Medicals
    March 17: Police clearance
    March 21: Medicals cleared
    April 5: Uploaded corrected birth certificate (TYL, my LCRO was efficient)
    October 16: Received commencement email
    December 28: PR VISA GRANT

  • JanryJanry Posts: 89Member
    Joined: Jun 14, 2022

    @era222 Aug. 25 7am. Nakuha result kanina lang bago mag 10pm.

    era222
  • enrico0919enrico0919 Posts: 260Member
    Joined: May 02, 2022

    @bartowski said:
    Ngayon ko nalang pala ishare ung ginawa ko po sa review hehe hindi ako makatulog sa sobrang tuwa.

    Una po, gusto ko po muna magpa-salamat sa thread na ito. Kung hindi po dahil sa inyo, hindi po ako makakakuha ng tips sa PTE exam ko. Pangalawa po, HUWAG PO KAYO SUSUKO! 6 takes po ako bago ko nakuha yung score na kelangan ko. Kung hindi niyo po makuha sa una, ikalawa, ikatlo, huwag po kayo panghinaan ng loob. Makukuha niyo rin po yan!

    Ito naman po yung mga ginawa ko nun nagrereview po ako:

    Speaking
    Read Aloud
    Malaking tulong po sakin dito yun ApeUni. Practice lang po sa talaga sa ApeUni ang ginawa ko dito. May shadowing din kasi si ApeUni, kaya pwede din po kayo masanay kung papano po yung tamang pag-pronounce ng words and intonation. Nun una, mababa nakukuha ko kay ApeUni sa RA tapos pag pinakingan yung recording ang panget ng output. Pero may settings lang pala sa chrome browser para maging maayos un pag-record ng boses niyo. Kelangan niyo lang po piliin yung tamang input device or yung mic ng computer niyo. iCheck niyo nalang po sa youtube or i-google niyo po kung pano po iset ng tama un mic sa google chrome. After ko po ito magawa, kahit nag-stutter ako sa practice nakakakuha parin ako ng score na above 70 sa ApeUni Read Aloud. Another advice din po, kuha po kayo ng headphone na may maayos na mic. Para masanay din po kayo pagdating sa exam. Nun una po kasi, ang ginagamit ko lang ay yung mga free earphones (pag bumili kayo ng cellphone) na may mic.

    Resources:

    • APEUni

    Repeat Sentence
    Dito po, nagpractice muna ako ng WFD. Halos same din kasi po. Kelangan niyo po makuha or matandaan yung sinabi ng speaker. Mas nadadalian din po ako sa WFD nun una kesa sa RS. Kaya sinanay ko po muna yung tenga ko sa WFD. Nun nasanay na ako or natatandaan ko na un sinabi ng speaker, mas nadalian na ako sumagot. Another tip po is iimprove niyo po un fluency. Napansin ko po, mas mataas ang score ng RS kapag fluent po kayo.

    Resources:

    • APEUni

    Describe Image
    Dito po, gumamit ako ng template. Yung kay Sonny English po ang ginamit ko. Check niyo nalang po sa Youtube Channel niya yung template. May playlist po siya dun ng DI templates. Tapos po, practice lang din po sa ApeUni.

    Resources:

    Retell Lecture
    Yung dito naman po, kay Jay ng e2language po yung ginamit ko na template and ApeUni to practice po.

    Resources:

    • E2Language (RL):
    • ApeUni

    Answer Short Questions
    - ApeUni lang din po ako dito

    Resources:

    • ApeUni

    Writing
    Summarize Written Text
    - Ang ginamit ko po dito ay yung "Albeit...; but,.....; furthermore, ..... Pero sinunod ko yung advice ni sir @Unsullied_06 na 35-38 words dapat. Kasabay po niyan is practice din sa ApeUni

    Resources:

    • ApeUni

    Essay
    - May template po ako ginamit dito. Yung kay sir @steven po na template ang ginamit ko dito and practice din sa ApeUni

    Resources:

    Reading
    Reading and Writing Fill in the Blanks
    - Dito po kay Jay ule ako natuto. Ang sabi niya, kelangan po iimprove un grammar, vocab and collocations. Actually, ang hirap po ng collocations kasi sobrang dami. Ang ginawa ko po dito ay naghanap po ako ng video na may collocations tapos ginawa kong background music habang nasa trabaho, pag-nagdridrive, etc. Malaking tulong din kasi kahit papano, may matatandaan ka na ilang pairs ng words na nalabas sa exam. Bukod po dito is practice din sa ApeUni.

    Resources:

    • ApeUni
    • e2Language:

    • PTE Collocations:

    Multiple Choice (Single/Multiple)
    - Practice lang po sa ApeUni ang ginawa ko dito.

    Resources:

    • ApeUni

    Reading Fill in the Blanks
    - Dito naman po, yung kay Sonny English na lecture un pinanood ko then practice ule sa ApeUni.

    Resources:

    • ApeUni
    • Sonny English (RFIB):

    Reorder Paragraph
    - Dito naman po ang ginawa ko dito ay pinanood ko un lecture ni Jay sa e2language sa youtube and more on reading practice(articles, books, news, etc). Dito po kasi ako nahirapan talaga. Hindi ko makuha un flow ng information nun una. Kaya ang ginawa ko po ay nagbasa ako ng nagbasa. Bumili ako ng libro(fictional and non-fictional), nagbabasa din ako sa ScienceDaily.com ng mga articles. Hangang sa nasanay po ako. Sinamahan ko rin ng practice sa ApeUni.

    Resources:

    Listening
    Summarize Spoken Text
    - Again, kay Jay ng e2language po ung sinunod ko dito plus practice sa ApeUni

    Resources:

    • ApeUni
    • e2language:

    Write from Dictation
    - Dito po, sinanay ko po un tenga ko sa kakapakinig ng news and then tinatry ko alalahanin un sinabi ng reporter. Ang pinapakingan ko po madalas dito ay ung ABC News Australia sa Youtube. Dun po ako nasanay makinig and maintindihan yung sinasabi nun speaker. Kasabay din po nito un practice sa ApeUni.

    Resources:

    • ApeUni
    • Any News(English) on Youtube

    The Rest of Listening
    - Puro practice lang po talaga ako dito sa ApeUni. Wala na po ako pinanood na videos or lectures dito. Puro practice lang po.

    Resources:

    • ApeUni

    Again, maraming salamat po ule sa inyo kasi ang laki po ng naitulong ng thread na ito sakin. Sa mga mag-tatake po ng exam, huwag po kayo kabahan kasi alam ko po kaya niyo po yan. Wag niyo rin po kalimutan mag-dasal. Malaking tulong po talaga ang dasal,

    Huwag din po kayo manghinayang sa pag-gastos ng subscription fee sa ApeUni or ibang review/practice resources. Sobrang laki bagay po talaga kapag nakakapag-practice kayo sa mga sites na iyan.

    Maraming Salamat po!

    CONGRATS. BAKIT UNG SA SWT 35-38 WORDS LANG ?

  • enrico0919enrico0919 Posts: 260Member
    Joined: May 02, 2022

    @lmsg06 said:

    Thank you po sa mga patemplates and pavouchers! laking tulong po

    SHARE TRICKS SIR. THANKS

  • lmsg06lmsg06 Baguio City
    Posts: 72Member
    Joined: Aug 13, 2019

    @enrico0919 said:

    @lmsg06 said:

    Thank you po sa mga patemplates and pavouchers! laking tulong po

    SHARE TRICKS SIR. THANKS

    Share ko lang po, ito yung summary ng mga templates na ginamit ko.
    Credits sa posts po ni
    @bartowski https://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/381525#Comment_381525
    and @steven 's template: https://pinoyau.info/discussion/4233/pte-academic/p670

    Pero the best teacher parin is experience (hindi ako nagavail ng VIP hehe sinave ko yung mock test as last exam na talaga)

    Hopefully, lahat po tayo ay makapasa and mainvite soon.

    Please note na pinanood ko rin lahat ng videos ng E2 language 3 years ago hehe

    "Thousand of candles can be lighted from a single candle. Happiness never decreases by being shared."

    233211 Civil Engineer
    (Age: 30pts | Education: 15pts | Work Exp: 5yrs - 10pts | Eng: 20pts | Partner Skills: 10pts)

    APR 29, 2019 : 1st PTE L-74 R-77 S-90 W-73 [Results after 4 Days]
    JUL 5, 2019 : 2nd PTE L-82 R-86 S-90 W-81 [Results after 1 Day] Superior
    JUL 2019: DHA Point system change (Spouse needs to take PTE and EA)
    OCT 2019 : Spouse PTE Competent [Results after 2 Days]
    MAY 2020 : EA Positive Outcome [233211 FTrack - Results after 10 Days - Sec.1 w/ PRC]
    JULY 2020 : Spouse EA Positive Outcome [233211 FTrack - Results after 25 Days - Sec.1 w/ PRC]
    JULY 2020 : 3yrs Experience EOI SC189-80pts | SC190-85pts | SC491-95pts
    MAY 2022 : 5yrs Experience EOI SC189-85pts | SC190-90pts | SC491-100pts
    AUG 26, 2022: Re-take PTE (expired) L-90 R-89 S-90 W-90 [Results same day] Superior
    AUG 26, 2022: ROI VIC (85+5)
    SEPT 6, 2022: GOLDEN PRE-INVITE SC 190 VIC!!! THANK YOU LORD!!!
    SEPT 16, 2022: Spouse Re-take PTE (nearly expired) [Results same day] Competent (VIC requires 12wks remaining validity)
    SEP 26, 2022: SC190 VIC Skillselect Invitation to Apply (ITA)!!! THANK YOU LORD!!!
    OCT 6, 2022: SC189 Skillselect Invitation to Apply (ITA)!!! THANK YOU LORD!!!
    NOV 16, 2022: SC189 VISA LODGE
    NOV 26, 2022: Medicals (Submitted by NHSI Baguio to DHA on Nov 28, 2022)
    APR 17, 2023: SC189 Grant
    APR 18, 2023: PDOS-Spouse (Registered on April 17, email received same day)
    APR 19, 2023: PDOS-Main applicant (Registered on April 17 did not receive e-mail, Registered again on April 18)
    MAY 9, 2023: BM ❤️ "In God's Perfect Time"


    BM Tips:
    https://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/397290/#Comment_397290
    https://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/396023/#Comment_396023

    PTE Tips:
    https://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/383099/#Comment_383099
    Practiced in APEUNI (not premium)

  • lmsg06lmsg06 Baguio City
    Posts: 72Member
    Joined: Aug 13, 2019

    @enrico0919 said:

    @lmsg06 said:

    Thank you po sa mga patemplates and pavouchers! laking tulong po

    SHARE TRICKS SIR. THANKS

    Share ko lang po, ito yung summary ng mga templates na ginamit ko.
    Credits sa posts po ni
    @bartowski https://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/381525#Comment_381525
    and @steven 's template: https://pinoyau.info/discussion/4233/pte-academic/p670

    Pero the best teacher parin is experience (hindi ako nagavail ng APEUNI VIP hehe sinave ko yung mock test as last exam na talaga)

    Hopefully, lahat po tayo ay makapasa and mainvite soon.
    Please note na pinanood ko rin lahat ng videos ng E2 language 3 years ago hehe

    "Thousand of candles can be lighted from a single candle. Happiness never decreases by being shared."

    stevenbartowski

    233211 Civil Engineer
    (Age: 30pts | Education: 15pts | Work Exp: 5yrs - 10pts | Eng: 20pts | Partner Skills: 10pts)

    APR 29, 2019 : 1st PTE L-74 R-77 S-90 W-73 [Results after 4 Days]
    JUL 5, 2019 : 2nd PTE L-82 R-86 S-90 W-81 [Results after 1 Day] Superior
    JUL 2019: DHA Point system change (Spouse needs to take PTE and EA)
    OCT 2019 : Spouse PTE Competent [Results after 2 Days]
    MAY 2020 : EA Positive Outcome [233211 FTrack - Results after 10 Days - Sec.1 w/ PRC]
    JULY 2020 : Spouse EA Positive Outcome [233211 FTrack - Results after 25 Days - Sec.1 w/ PRC]
    JULY 2020 : 3yrs Experience EOI SC189-80pts | SC190-85pts | SC491-95pts
    MAY 2022 : 5yrs Experience EOI SC189-85pts | SC190-90pts | SC491-100pts
    AUG 26, 2022: Re-take PTE (expired) L-90 R-89 S-90 W-90 [Results same day] Superior
    AUG 26, 2022: ROI VIC (85+5)
    SEPT 6, 2022: GOLDEN PRE-INVITE SC 190 VIC!!! THANK YOU LORD!!!
    SEPT 16, 2022: Spouse Re-take PTE (nearly expired) [Results same day] Competent (VIC requires 12wks remaining validity)
    SEP 26, 2022: SC190 VIC Skillselect Invitation to Apply (ITA)!!! THANK YOU LORD!!!
    OCT 6, 2022: SC189 Skillselect Invitation to Apply (ITA)!!! THANK YOU LORD!!!
    NOV 16, 2022: SC189 VISA LODGE
    NOV 26, 2022: Medicals (Submitted by NHSI Baguio to DHA on Nov 28, 2022)
    APR 17, 2023: SC189 Grant
    APR 18, 2023: PDOS-Spouse (Registered on April 17, email received same day)
    APR 19, 2023: PDOS-Main applicant (Registered on April 17 did not receive e-mail, Registered again on April 18)
    MAY 9, 2023: BM ❤️ "In God's Perfect Time"


    BM Tips:
    https://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/397290/#Comment_397290
    https://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/396023/#Comment_396023

    PTE Tips:
    https://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/383099/#Comment_383099
    Practiced in APEUNI (not premium)

  • JanryJanry Posts: 89Member
    Joined: Jun 14, 2022

    Sakin ung inaasahan kong reading na sa tingin ko o.k. di rin pala ok. Girl ako pero ung boses ko medyo mababa, parang panglalaki, ang sab daw ni Moni ung boses daw ng babae dapat daw may range ng pitch na meyo mataas kaysa sa lalaki?

  • MACINOZ2023MACINOZ2023 Qatar
    Posts: 314Member
    Joined: Jun 23, 2021

    Good day! Meron po ba may experience sainyo na nag take ng PTE abroad? Based po kami ng Husband ko sa Qatar and we would like to know kung anong headset and mic ang dapat namin bilhin/gamitin para mas maayos ang practice namin sana. Nung tumawag po ako sa pag exam-an dito sa Qatar, PTE daw po ang magpoprovide ng hardwares and standard daw po pero di nya daw sakin masabi kung ano brand.

    Thanks po in advance. :)

    POINTS BREAKDOWN and JOB CODE

    Age : 25 | Education : 15 | Work : 5 | English PTE : 20 | Partner : 5
    ANZSCO Code : Computer Network and Systems Engineer (263111)
    Points : 70/75/85
    Applicant : Husband
    Location : Qatar

    TIMELINE

    2023

    XXX-XX-2023 - 491 NSW Visa Grant

    September 27, 2023 - Attached Cover Letter and Clicked "I confirm" button.
    September 21, 2023 - Attached required Form 1229
    September 14, 2023 - Received CO Contact/S56 (Form 1229)
    June 2023 - Medicals Cleared
    May 20, 2023 - Medical Physical Check up
    May 15, 2023 - Medical Laboratory Tests
    May 11, 2023 - Biometrics
    May 05, 2023 - Lodged Visa 491 NSW (85 pts)
    April 2023 - Philippines NBI and Qatar PCC
    March 17, 2023 - 491 NSW (RDA Illawara) State Nomination Approval and ITA from Skillselect
    February 14, 2023 - RDA Application to Illawara (NSW 491)

    2022

    December 2022 - EOI (NSW 190 and 491)
    November 2022 - EOI (SA 491, WA 491, and VIC 190)
    November 2022 - 3rd PTE Exam - Applicant - Superior
    November 2022 - 2nd PTE Exam - Applicant - Proficient
    October 2022 : 1st PTE Exam - Applicant - Proficient
    October 2022 : PTE Exam - Dependent - Proficient
    September 2022 : Review for PTE
    August 2022 : ACS Result - Positive - Suitable for Migration
    June 2022 : ACS Application Submitted
    March 2022 : Signed Service Agreement with our Migration Agent

    "Until it's my turn, I will keep clapping for others."

  • ArchillesDavidArchillesDavid CSF PAMPANGA
    Posts: 29Member
    Joined: Apr 18, 2016

    Good morning, meron po ba sainyo na hindi umaabot sa Superior level sa mock exam ng APEUni pero sa actual exam nakasuperior naman? Hangang ganyan lang kasi nakukuha kong score.

    ANZSCO 272115 STUDENT COUNSELLOR

    April 15 2016 - Decided to Pursue Australian Dream
    April 20 2016 - Booked an Exam (PTE-A) on May 18 @ Pearson Makati
    April 23 2016 - Submitted Application to VETASSESS together with all required documents.
    May 18 2016 - Took PTE-A @ Pearson Makati
    May 19 2016 - PTE-A Results (L-82, R-90, S-77, W-83)
    July 07 2016 - VETASSESS Result - POSITIVE!  AQF Master degree (Student Counsellor 272115)
    October 2016 - Had change of plans, decided to not pursue visa application.

    FAST FORWARD 2022
    August 2022 - Decided to pursue Australian Dream *AGAIN
    August 2022 - Booked PTE-A on October 29 2022
    August 2022 - Applied for VETASSESS Skills Assessment
    October 29, 2022 - Took PTE-A Exam
    October 30, 2022 - PTE-A Results (L-89, R-90, S-90, W-89)
    January 11, 2023 - VETASSESS Result - POSITIVE!  AQF Master degree (Student Counsellor 272115)
    January 12, 2023 - EOI Submitted (NSW, VIC, SA, ACT 491 - 100pts and NSW 190 - 90pts)
    January 13, 2023 - NSW491 pre-invite
    January 24, 2023 - NSW190 pre-invite
    January 25, 2023 - applied NSW190 nomination and paid nomination fees
    January 25, 2023 - FINAL INVITATION
    February 01, 2023 - VISA Lodge
    February 6, 2023 - Medical @ IOM Makati
    February 9, 2023 - S56 Request
    **, **, ** - VISA Grant

  • EunRovEunRov Manila
    Posts: 9Member
    Joined: Jun 27, 2015

    @ArchillesDavid said:
    Good morning, meron po ba sainyo na hindi umaabot sa Superior level sa mock exam ng APEUni pero sa actual exam nakasuperior naman? Hangang ganyan lang kasi nakukuha kong score.

    Hello! This is the highest score I got from APEUni after two weeks of practice. I struggled with Speaking talaga but fortunately got my desired score during the actual exam. I think magkaiba kasi ung AI na nagccheck sa APEUni at PTE? PTE was a lot easier as well pero mas madaming items than APEUni. Good luck with your exam!

    APEUni score

    Actual PTE score

    MACINOZ2023era222

    **ANZSCO 241511 | Special Needs Teacher
    2021 Nov 27 - IELTS Academic - Scores: Listening - 8.5 | Reading - 8.5 | Writing - 7.0 | Speaking - 8.0
    2022 Jan 25 - AITSL Skills Assessment Lodge Date
    2022 Apr 21 - Clarification request from AITSL regarding practicum hours
    2022 May 30 - SUITABLE Skills Assessment from AITSL
    2022 Jun 7 - EOI Lodged
    2022 Jun 29 - Took PTE A to raise points - Scores: LRWS - 90
    2022 Jul 5 - Updated EOI to add language points
    2022 Aug 22 - ITA received
    2022 Sept 16 - Visa application lodged for visa 189
    2022 Nov 22 - VISA Grant | No CO contact
    POINTS BREAKDOWN
    Age: 30 | Work: 15 | Educ: 15 | English: 20 | Partner Points: 5 | Total: 85 points

  • era222era222 Philippines
    Posts: 778Member
    Joined: Mar 08, 2022

    @ArchillesDavid said:
    Good morning, meron po ba sainyo na hindi umaabot sa Superior level sa mock exam ng APEUni pero sa actual exam nakasuperior naman? Hangang ganyan lang kasi nakukuha kong score.

    APEUni scores a little lower. From what I've read in this thread, the PTE is actually more forgiving. Try to backread, alam ko may isang naka-90 all sa PTE pero sa APEUni ay mas mababa lang nakuha nya. :)

    212415 - Technical Writer | Offshore, PH | With agent | Age: 30 | English: 20 | Work: 0 | Qualification: 15 | Single: 10 | NAATI: 5 | Total: 80+5 for SC190 | Granted 190 NSW

    2020

    December 5: Started consulting with agents

    2021

    March 5: Hiatus

    2022

    February 28: Resumed my application
    June 16: PTE - Started studying on my own (Used Pearson mock tests and APEUni)
    June 21: PTE - Booked my exam
    June 23: VETASSESS - Submitted my application
    June 24: VETASSESS - Status "Lodged"
    August 26: PTE - Exam at Trident Makati
    August 30: PTE - Results: SUPERIOR (LRSW 90) - Read my study/exam tips
    September 14: NAATI CCL - Booked my exam
    November 26: NAATI CCL - Exam
    November 30: VETASSESS - Requested for updated reference letter
    December 7: VETASSESS - Submitted updated reference letter
    December 16: VETASSESS - Result - POSITIVE ASSESSMENT!
    December 22: NAATI CCL - Results - Passed (77.5/90) - Just took the CCL cram course
    December 23: EOI - Lodged 190 for VIC and NSW

    2023

    January 6: Submitted petition for correction of birth certificate (just in case)
    January 10: STATE NOM - Received pre-invite from NSW for 190 TYL / Discontinued VIC ROI
    January 23: STATE NOM - Submitted nomination application to NSW
    January 24: Received ITA from NSW for 190 visa first thing in the morning tears of joy
    February 17: Lodged 190 visa application / Scheduled my medicals at St. Luke's BGC
    March 4: First-time visit to Melbourne and Sydney
    March 13: Medicals
    March 17: Police clearance
    March 21: Medicals cleared
    April 5: Uploaded corrected birth certificate (TYL, my LCRO was efficient)
    October 16: Received commencement email
    December 28: PR VISA GRANT

  • bcura1bcura1 Tarlac
    Posts: 28Member
    Joined: Nov 09, 2017

    Hi po. Will be taking my PTE exam on August 31. Wish me luck po, sana ito na yun! :smile:

    kidfrompolomoloknull94IamTimMACINOZ2023era222
  • enrico0919enrico0919 Posts: 260Member
    Joined: May 02, 2022

    Sa mga naka kuha ng supeior na score, karamihan ba ang pinili nyong main language nung ng book kayo ng exam ay TAGALOG. pasagot po. salamat

  • MACINOZ2023MACINOZ2023 Qatar
    Posts: 314Member
    Joined: Jun 23, 2021

    @enrico0919 said:
    Sa mga naka kuha ng supeior na score, karamihan ba ang pinili nyong main language nung ng book kayo ng exam ay TAGALOG. pasagot po. salamat

    Hello po, kakabook lang namin ng Husband ko and Tagalog po ang nilagay namin na main language.

    era222IamTim

    POINTS BREAKDOWN and JOB CODE

    Age : 25 | Education : 15 | Work : 5 | English PTE : 20 | Partner : 5
    ANZSCO Code : Computer Network and Systems Engineer (263111)
    Points : 70/75/85
    Applicant : Husband
    Location : Qatar

    TIMELINE

    2023

    XXX-XX-2023 - 491 NSW Visa Grant

    September 27, 2023 - Attached Cover Letter and Clicked "I confirm" button.
    September 21, 2023 - Attached required Form 1229
    September 14, 2023 - Received CO Contact/S56 (Form 1229)
    June 2023 - Medicals Cleared
    May 20, 2023 - Medical Physical Check up
    May 15, 2023 - Medical Laboratory Tests
    May 11, 2023 - Biometrics
    May 05, 2023 - Lodged Visa 491 NSW (85 pts)
    April 2023 - Philippines NBI and Qatar PCC
    March 17, 2023 - 491 NSW (RDA Illawara) State Nomination Approval and ITA from Skillselect
    February 14, 2023 - RDA Application to Illawara (NSW 491)

    2022

    December 2022 - EOI (NSW 190 and 491)
    November 2022 - EOI (SA 491, WA 491, and VIC 190)
    November 2022 - 3rd PTE Exam - Applicant - Superior
    November 2022 - 2nd PTE Exam - Applicant - Proficient
    October 2022 : 1st PTE Exam - Applicant - Proficient
    October 2022 : PTE Exam - Dependent - Proficient
    September 2022 : Review for PTE
    August 2022 : ACS Result - Positive - Suitable for Migration
    June 2022 : ACS Application Submitted
    March 2022 : Signed Service Agreement with our Migration Agent

    "Until it's my turn, I will keep clapping for others."

  • era222era222 Philippines
    Posts: 778Member
    Joined: Mar 08, 2022

    May nag-take ba ng PTE nung Aug 26? May results na kayo? #inipin :D

    IamTimMACINOZ2023

    212415 - Technical Writer | Offshore, PH | With agent | Age: 30 | English: 20 | Work: 0 | Qualification: 15 | Single: 10 | NAATI: 5 | Total: 80+5 for SC190 | Granted 190 NSW

    2020

    December 5: Started consulting with agents

    2021

    March 5: Hiatus

    2022

    February 28: Resumed my application
    June 16: PTE - Started studying on my own (Used Pearson mock tests and APEUni)
    June 21: PTE - Booked my exam
    June 23: VETASSESS - Submitted my application
    June 24: VETASSESS - Status "Lodged"
    August 26: PTE - Exam at Trident Makati
    August 30: PTE - Results: SUPERIOR (LRSW 90) - Read my study/exam tips
    September 14: NAATI CCL - Booked my exam
    November 26: NAATI CCL - Exam
    November 30: VETASSESS - Requested for updated reference letter
    December 7: VETASSESS - Submitted updated reference letter
    December 16: VETASSESS - Result - POSITIVE ASSESSMENT!
    December 22: NAATI CCL - Results - Passed (77.5/90) - Just took the CCL cram course
    December 23: EOI - Lodged 190 for VIC and NSW

    2023

    January 6: Submitted petition for correction of birth certificate (just in case)
    January 10: STATE NOM - Received pre-invite from NSW for 190 TYL / Discontinued VIC ROI
    January 23: STATE NOM - Submitted nomination application to NSW
    January 24: Received ITA from NSW for 190 visa first thing in the morning tears of joy
    February 17: Lodged 190 visa application / Scheduled my medicals at St. Luke's BGC
    March 4: First-time visit to Melbourne and Sydney
    March 13: Medicals
    March 17: Police clearance
    March 21: Medicals cleared
    April 5: Uploaded corrected birth certificate (TYL, my LCRO was efficient)
    October 16: Received commencement email
    December 28: PR VISA GRANT

  • samchamsamcham Posts: 15Member
    Joined: Mar 13, 2021

    Hi, dapat po bang i-tick ito?

  • era222era222 Philippines
    Posts: 778Member
    Joined: Mar 08, 2022

    @samcham said:
    Hi, dapat po bang i-tick ito?

    Yes, tick mo for which country visa application mo gagamitin yung PTE score mo.

    samchamMACINOZ2023

    212415 - Technical Writer | Offshore, PH | With agent | Age: 30 | English: 20 | Work: 0 | Qualification: 15 | Single: 10 | NAATI: 5 | Total: 80+5 for SC190 | Granted 190 NSW

    2020

    December 5: Started consulting with agents

    2021

    March 5: Hiatus

    2022

    February 28: Resumed my application
    June 16: PTE - Started studying on my own (Used Pearson mock tests and APEUni)
    June 21: PTE - Booked my exam
    June 23: VETASSESS - Submitted my application
    June 24: VETASSESS - Status "Lodged"
    August 26: PTE - Exam at Trident Makati
    August 30: PTE - Results: SUPERIOR (LRSW 90) - Read my study/exam tips
    September 14: NAATI CCL - Booked my exam
    November 26: NAATI CCL - Exam
    November 30: VETASSESS - Requested for updated reference letter
    December 7: VETASSESS - Submitted updated reference letter
    December 16: VETASSESS - Result - POSITIVE ASSESSMENT!
    December 22: NAATI CCL - Results - Passed (77.5/90) - Just took the CCL cram course
    December 23: EOI - Lodged 190 for VIC and NSW

    2023

    January 6: Submitted petition for correction of birth certificate (just in case)
    January 10: STATE NOM - Received pre-invite from NSW for 190 TYL / Discontinued VIC ROI
    January 23: STATE NOM - Submitted nomination application to NSW
    January 24: Received ITA from NSW for 190 visa first thing in the morning tears of joy
    February 17: Lodged 190 visa application / Scheduled my medicals at St. Luke's BGC
    March 4: First-time visit to Melbourne and Sydney
    March 13: Medicals
    March 17: Police clearance
    March 21: Medicals cleared
    April 5: Uploaded corrected birth certificate (TYL, my LCRO was efficient)
    October 16: Received commencement email
    December 28: PR VISA GRANT

  • era222era222 Philippines
    Posts: 778Member
    Joined: Mar 08, 2022

    First take and I got 90 overall!!!!!!! Super thank you to everyone who contributed to this thread. To pay it forward, here are the pointers and templates I used in portions I found really challenging. I dedicated most of my time in these areas. Working as of 8/26 test-taking:

    Materials: APEUni VIP, PTE Pearson mock tests

    SPEAKING
    Read Aloud
    Practiced a lot in APEUni. Just spoke as naturally and as comfortably, and I found speaking in an Aussie accent (without pronouncing letter r, kasi bulol ako lol) worked for me. That's what I did during the actual PTE exam.

    Repeat Sentence
    Focused on the message, not just the words. It helped to close my eyes while listening and visualise it or translate in Tagalog in my head.

    Describe Image, Retell Lecture
    Jimmyssem template:

    Yan lang, nothing else—worked perfectly!

    Answer Short Question
    Ang hihirap ng mga nakuha ko, so I missed three yata and nag-buffer talaga utak ko. So I just guess for the questions I didn't know.

    WRITING
    Summarise Written Text
    35–38 words. I used words from the text, and did not make up my own summary. Kumbaga parang pinick apart ko lang yung text then patched it together in a way that made sense pa rin. Did not use a template.

    Essay
    I used the APEUni template. But instead of memorising it completely, tinake ko lang yung main points and keywords so I can map the flow of the essay. Hindi ako comfortable using a hard template kasi when writing, mas nalilito ako, so I wanted to have a more flexible approach sa Essay part. Here's what I used (I bolded the keywords that helped me remember the template):

    First paragraph: These days, there is substantive controversy among individuals regarding (topic, use the phrase/s from the prompt). The vast majority of people hold that (argument 1), while others strongly believe (argument 2). In my opinion, (thesis statement).

    Second paragraph: Firstly, (present reason 1). For instance, a 2017 study from Cambridge University showed that (evidence 1).

    Third paragraph: Furthermore, (present reason 2). As a matter of fact, a 2019 study from Harvard University revealed that (evidence 2).

    Conclusion: In summary, I hold the view that (thesis statement). To address this issue, society should make an effort to find solutions.

    Pointers or flow of essay:
    1. Introduce the topic.
    2. Introduce possible views.
    3. Introduce your personal view.
    4. Reason #1 for your view.
    5. Example #1.
    6. Reason #2 for your view.
    7. Example #2.
    8. Summary.

    I freely changed the verbs to my liking and mga connectors like "as a matter of fact". But lahat ng naka-bold, I kept. I'm fairly comfortable writing so trineat ko na lang na parang school essay na kung anu-ano yung point pero grammatically correct pa rin.

    READING
    Really just improved with practice here. If I could add something, read the question first before you read the text so you know what you're looking for while reading.

    Reorder paragraphs
    E2 super method: I'd say this is more about paying attention to the composition of the sentences talaga. Found this tough, but improved with practice.

    LISTENING
    Summarise Spoken Text
    No template, ang baon ko lang ay yung opener na "The speaker mentioned..."

    I typed down keywords and key phrases while I listened, so habang kino-compose ko na yung actual answer ay andun na sila sa baba. The list helped kasi kita ko agad yung flow ng message. Just make sure to delete it and to stick to 65–70 words.

    Like the SWT portion, I just took those words and phrases tapos patched them up to make a coherent answer. Also limited myself to 3 sentences, kasi that's what worked for me sa PTE Pearson mock tests.

    Highlight Correct Summary
    Used the countdown to skim the answers muna. That helps you map out the message of each option, para ma-connect mo pag pinakikinggan mo na yung sagot. Some advised not to look at the options first, but I found that the opposite worked for me.

    Select Missing Word
    Did not look at the options kasi I found them distracting. Instead, I listened intently na lang. In my experience, the missing word/s connect sa message kasi.

    Other portions, I just practiced.

    Hope this helps future test-takes, and best of luck to you all!!!

    MACINOZ2023kidfrompolomolokConboyboyitcmalunarcat

    212415 - Technical Writer | Offshore, PH | With agent | Age: 30 | English: 20 | Work: 0 | Qualification: 15 | Single: 10 | NAATI: 5 | Total: 80+5 for SC190 | Granted 190 NSW

    2020

    December 5: Started consulting with agents

    2021

    March 5: Hiatus

    2022

    February 28: Resumed my application
    June 16: PTE - Started studying on my own (Used Pearson mock tests and APEUni)
    June 21: PTE - Booked my exam
    June 23: VETASSESS - Submitted my application
    June 24: VETASSESS - Status "Lodged"
    August 26: PTE - Exam at Trident Makati
    August 30: PTE - Results: SUPERIOR (LRSW 90) - Read my study/exam tips
    September 14: NAATI CCL - Booked my exam
    November 26: NAATI CCL - Exam
    November 30: VETASSESS - Requested for updated reference letter
    December 7: VETASSESS - Submitted updated reference letter
    December 16: VETASSESS - Result - POSITIVE ASSESSMENT!
    December 22: NAATI CCL - Results - Passed (77.5/90) - Just took the CCL cram course
    December 23: EOI - Lodged 190 for VIC and NSW

    2023

    January 6: Submitted petition for correction of birth certificate (just in case)
    January 10: STATE NOM - Received pre-invite from NSW for 190 TYL / Discontinued VIC ROI
    January 23: STATE NOM - Submitted nomination application to NSW
    January 24: Received ITA from NSW for 190 visa first thing in the morning tears of joy
    February 17: Lodged 190 visa application / Scheduled my medicals at St. Luke's BGC
    March 4: First-time visit to Melbourne and Sydney
    March 13: Medicals
    March 17: Police clearance
    March 21: Medicals cleared
    April 5: Uploaded corrected birth certificate (TYL, my LCRO was efficient)
    October 16: Received commencement email
    December 28: PR VISA GRANT

  • MACINOZ2023MACINOZ2023 Qatar
    Posts: 314Member
    Joined: Jun 23, 2021

    @era222 said:
    First take and I got 90 overall!!!!!!! Super thank you to everyone who contributed to this thread. To pay it forward, here are the pointers and templates I used in portions I found really challenging. I dedicated most of my time in these areas. Working as of 8/26 test-taking:

    Materials: APEUni VIP, PTE Pearson mock tests

    SPEAKING
    Read Aloud
    Practiced a lot in APEUni. Just spoke as naturally and as comfortably, and I found speaking in an Aussie accent (without pronouncing letter r, kasi bulol ako lol) worked for me. That's what I did during the actual PTE exam.

    Repeat Sentence
    Focused on the message, not just the words. It helped to close my eyes while listening and visualise it or translate in Tagalog in my head.

    Describe Image, Retell Lecture
    Jimmyssem template:

    Yan lang, nothing else—worked perfectly!

    Answer Short Question
    Ang hihirap ng mga nakuha ko, so I missed three yata and nag-buffer talaga utak ko. So I just guess for the questions I didn't know.

    WRITING
    Summarise Written Text
    35–38 words. I used words from the text, and did not make up my own summary. Kumbaga parang pinick apart ko lang yung text then patched it together in a way that made sense pa rin. Did not use a template.

    Essay
    I used the APEUni template. But instead of memorising it completely, tinake ko lang yung main points and keywords so I can map the flow of the essay. Hindi ako comfortable using a hard template kasi when writing, mas nalilito ako, so I wanted to have a more flexible approach sa Essay part. Here's what I used (I bolded the keywords that helped me remember the template):

    First paragraph: These days, there is substantive controversy among individuals regarding (topic, use the phrase/s from the prompt). The vast majority of people hold that (argument 1), while others strongly believe (argument 2). In my opinion, (thesis statement).

    Second paragraph: Firstly, (present reason 1). For instance, a 2017 study from Cambridge University showed that (evidence 1).

    Third paragraph: Furthermore, (present reason 2). As a matter of fact, a 2019 study from Harvard University revealed that (evidence 2).

    Conclusion: In summary, I hold the view that (thesis statement). To address this issue, society should make an effort to find solutions.

    Pointers or flow of essay:
    1. Introduce the topic.
    2. Introduce possible views.
    3. Introduce your personal view.
    4. Reason #1 for your view.
    5. Example #1.
    6. Reason #2 for your view.
    7. Example #2.
    8. Summary.

    I freely changed the verbs to my liking and mga connectors like "as a matter of fact". But lahat ng naka-bold, I kept. I'm fairly comfortable writing so trineat ko na lang na parang school essay na kung anu-ano yung point pero grammatically correct pa rin.

    READING
    Really just improved with practice here. If I could add something, read the question first before you read the text so you know what you're looking for while reading.

    Reorder paragraphs
    E2 super method: I'd say this is more about paying attention to the composition of the sentences talaga. Found this tough, but improved with practice.

    LISTENING
    Summarise Spoken Text
    No template, ang baon ko lang ay yung opener na "The speaker mentioned..."

    I typed down keywords and key phrases while I listened, so habang kino-compose ko na yung actual answer ay andun na sila sa baba. The list helped kasi kita ko agad yung flow ng message. Just make sure to delete it and to stick to 65–70 words.

    Like the SWT portion, I just took those words and phrases tapos patched them up to make a coherent answer. Also limited myself to 3 sentences, kasi that's what worked for me sa PTE Pearson mock tests.

    Highlight Correct Summary
    Used the countdown to skim the answers muna. That helps you map out the message of each option, para ma-connect mo pag pinakikinggan mo na yung sagot. Some advised not to look at the options first, but I found that the opposite worked for me.

    Select Missing Word
    Did not look at the options kasi I found them distracting. Instead, I listened intently na lang. In my experience, the missing word/s connect sa message kasi.

    Other portions, I just practiced.

    Hope this helps future test-takes, and best of luck to you all!!!

    Wow! Congrats and thank you sa tips!

    era222

    POINTS BREAKDOWN and JOB CODE

    Age : 25 | Education : 15 | Work : 5 | English PTE : 20 | Partner : 5
    ANZSCO Code : Computer Network and Systems Engineer (263111)
    Points : 70/75/85
    Applicant : Husband
    Location : Qatar

    TIMELINE

    2023

    XXX-XX-2023 - 491 NSW Visa Grant

    September 27, 2023 - Attached Cover Letter and Clicked "I confirm" button.
    September 21, 2023 - Attached required Form 1229
    September 14, 2023 - Received CO Contact/S56 (Form 1229)
    June 2023 - Medicals Cleared
    May 20, 2023 - Medical Physical Check up
    May 15, 2023 - Medical Laboratory Tests
    May 11, 2023 - Biometrics
    May 05, 2023 - Lodged Visa 491 NSW (85 pts)
    April 2023 - Philippines NBI and Qatar PCC
    March 17, 2023 - 491 NSW (RDA Illawara) State Nomination Approval and ITA from Skillselect
    February 14, 2023 - RDA Application to Illawara (NSW 491)

    2022

    December 2022 - EOI (NSW 190 and 491)
    November 2022 - EOI (SA 491, WA 491, and VIC 190)
    November 2022 - 3rd PTE Exam - Applicant - Superior
    November 2022 - 2nd PTE Exam - Applicant - Proficient
    October 2022 : 1st PTE Exam - Applicant - Proficient
    October 2022 : PTE Exam - Dependent - Proficient
    September 2022 : Review for PTE
    August 2022 : ACS Result - Positive - Suitable for Migration
    June 2022 : ACS Application Submitted
    March 2022 : Signed Service Agreement with our Migration Agent

    "Until it's my turn, I will keep clapping for others."

  • era222era222 Philippines
    Posts: 778Member
    Joined: Mar 08, 2022

    @era222 said:
    First take and I got 90 overall!!!!!!! Super thank you to everyone who contributed to this thread. To pay it forward, here are the pointers and templates I used in portions I found really challenging. I dedicated most of my time in these areas. Working as of 8/26 test-taking:

    Materials: APEUni VIP, PTE Pearson mock tests

    SPEAKING
    Read Aloud
    Practiced a lot in APEUni. Just spoke as naturally and as comfortably, and I found speaking in an Aussie accent (without pronouncing letter r, kasi bulol ako lol) worked for me. That's what I did during the actual PTE exam.

    Repeat Sentence
    Focused on the message, not just the words. It helped to close my eyes while listening and visualise it or translate in Tagalog in my head.

    Describe Image, Retell Lecture
    Jimmyssem template:

    Yan lang, nothing else—worked perfectly!

    Answer Short Question
    Ang hihirap ng mga nakuha ko, so I missed three yata and nag-buffer talaga utak ko. So I just guess for the questions I didn't know.

    WRITING
    Summarise Written Text
    35–38 words. I used words from the text, and did not make up my own summary. Kumbaga parang pinick apart ko lang yung text then patched it together in a way that made sense pa rin. Did not use a template.

    Essay
    I used the APEUni template. But instead of memorising it completely, tinake ko lang yung main points and keywords so I can map the flow of the essay. Hindi ako comfortable using a hard template kasi when writing, mas nalilito ako, so I wanted to have a more flexible approach sa Essay part. Here's what I used (I bolded the keywords that helped me remember the template):

    First paragraph: These days, there is substantive controversy among individuals regarding (topic, use the phrase/s from the prompt). The vast majority of people hold that (argument 1), while others strongly believe (argument 2). In my opinion, (thesis statement).

    Second paragraph: Firstly, (present reason 1). For instance, a 2017 study from Cambridge University showed that (evidence 1).

    Third paragraph: Furthermore, (present reason 2). As a matter of fact, a 2019 study from Harvard University revealed that (evidence 2).

    Conclusion: In summary, I hold the view that (thesis statement). To address this issue, society should make an effort to find solutions.

    Pointers or flow of essay:
    1. Introduce the topic.
    2. Introduce possible views.
    3. Introduce your personal view.
    4. Reason #1 for your view.
    5. Example #1.
    6. Reason #2 for your view.
    7. Example #2.
    8. Summary.

    I freely changed the verbs to my liking and mga connectors like "as a matter of fact". But lahat ng naka-bold, I kept. I'm fairly comfortable writing so trineat ko na lang na parang school essay na kung anu-ano yung point pero grammatically correct pa rin.

    READING
    Really just improved with practice here. If I could add something, read the question first before you read the text so you know what you're looking for while reading.

    Reorder paragraphs
    E2 super method: I'd say this is more about paying attention to the composition of the sentences talaga. Found this tough, but improved with practice.

    LISTENING
    Summarise Spoken Text
    No template, ang baon ko lang ay yung opener na "The speaker mentioned..."

    I typed down keywords and key phrases while I listened, so habang kino-compose ko na yung actual answer ay andun na sila sa baba. The list helped kasi kita ko agad yung flow ng message. Just make sure to delete it and to stick to 65–70 words.

    Like the SWT portion, I just took those words and phrases tapos patched them up to make a coherent answer. Also limited myself to 3 sentences, kasi that's what worked for me sa PTE Pearson mock tests.

    Highlight Correct Summary
    Used the countdown to skim the answers muna. That helps you map out the message of each option, para ma-connect mo pag pinakikinggan mo na yung sagot. Some advised not to look at the options first, but I found that the opposite worked for me.

    Select Missing Word
    Did not look at the options kasi I found them distracting. Instead, I listened intently na lang. In my experience, the missing word/s connect sa message kasi.

    Other portions, I just practiced.

    Hope this helps future test-takes, and best of luck to you all!!!

    Also, in terms of the learning approach: I booked my test 2 months later, kasi 'di ako confident mag-cram. If same kayo na mahaba-haba ang preparation time, and you don't perform well with strict routines, it really helps to alternate study and rest. Napprocess in the back of your mind everything you're learning as you take time off. Just be consistent. I did not have a rigid study schedule, but each time I practiced and studied, I went hard. Then I rested just as hard :lol: although when I wasn't studying, I kept my brain active by reading. :smile:

    MACINOZ2023

    212415 - Technical Writer | Offshore, PH | With agent | Age: 30 | English: 20 | Work: 0 | Qualification: 15 | Single: 10 | NAATI: 5 | Total: 80+5 for SC190 | Granted 190 NSW

    2020

    December 5: Started consulting with agents

    2021

    March 5: Hiatus

    2022

    February 28: Resumed my application
    June 16: PTE - Started studying on my own (Used Pearson mock tests and APEUni)
    June 21: PTE - Booked my exam
    June 23: VETASSESS - Submitted my application
    June 24: VETASSESS - Status "Lodged"
    August 26: PTE - Exam at Trident Makati
    August 30: PTE - Results: SUPERIOR (LRSW 90) - Read my study/exam tips
    September 14: NAATI CCL - Booked my exam
    November 26: NAATI CCL - Exam
    November 30: VETASSESS - Requested for updated reference letter
    December 7: VETASSESS - Submitted updated reference letter
    December 16: VETASSESS - Result - POSITIVE ASSESSMENT!
    December 22: NAATI CCL - Results - Passed (77.5/90) - Just took the CCL cram course
    December 23: EOI - Lodged 190 for VIC and NSW

    2023

    January 6: Submitted petition for correction of birth certificate (just in case)
    January 10: STATE NOM - Received pre-invite from NSW for 190 TYL / Discontinued VIC ROI
    January 23: STATE NOM - Submitted nomination application to NSW
    January 24: Received ITA from NSW for 190 visa first thing in the morning tears of joy
    February 17: Lodged 190 visa application / Scheduled my medicals at St. Luke's BGC
    March 4: First-time visit to Melbourne and Sydney
    March 13: Medicals
    March 17: Police clearance
    March 21: Medicals cleared
    April 5: Uploaded corrected birth certificate (TYL, my LCRO was efficient)
    October 16: Received commencement email
    December 28: PR VISA GRANT

  • enrico0919enrico0919 Posts: 260Member
    Joined: May 02, 2022

    @era222 bakit ung SWT kailangan 35-38 words lang. ?

  • era222era222 Philippines
    Posts: 778Member
    Joined: Mar 08, 2022

    @enrico0919 said:
    @era222 bakit ung SWT kailangan 35-38 words lang. ?

    I'm not actually sure, yun ang na-pick up ko from this thread na "sweet spot". Nakita ko rin yun kay Jimmyssem if I'm not mistaken (guides like him test out their strategies kasi, kaya sila ang tinitignan for source). But your question is valid, I wondered the same. Siguro one thing to note is sa SWT, you must summarise a whole body of dense text in ONE sentence. So 35–38 words is, in my opinion, reasonable. Kapag lumagpas, baka mahirapan ka rin i-contain yung sagot mo sa iisang sentence without risking grammatical errors, lalo na sa aspeto ng syntax.

    Medyo skeptical din ako nung una, kahit na praktisado ko naman sa APEUni and Pearson mock test, kaya nag-test akong kabado. Buti effective, haha!

    MACINOZ2023

    212415 - Technical Writer | Offshore, PH | With agent | Age: 30 | English: 20 | Work: 0 | Qualification: 15 | Single: 10 | NAATI: 5 | Total: 80+5 for SC190 | Granted 190 NSW

    2020

    December 5: Started consulting with agents

    2021

    March 5: Hiatus

    2022

    February 28: Resumed my application
    June 16: PTE - Started studying on my own (Used Pearson mock tests and APEUni)
    June 21: PTE - Booked my exam
    June 23: VETASSESS - Submitted my application
    June 24: VETASSESS - Status "Lodged"
    August 26: PTE - Exam at Trident Makati
    August 30: PTE - Results: SUPERIOR (LRSW 90) - Read my study/exam tips
    September 14: NAATI CCL - Booked my exam
    November 26: NAATI CCL - Exam
    November 30: VETASSESS - Requested for updated reference letter
    December 7: VETASSESS - Submitted updated reference letter
    December 16: VETASSESS - Result - POSITIVE ASSESSMENT!
    December 22: NAATI CCL - Results - Passed (77.5/90) - Just took the CCL cram course
    December 23: EOI - Lodged 190 for VIC and NSW

    2023

    January 6: Submitted petition for correction of birth certificate (just in case)
    January 10: STATE NOM - Received pre-invite from NSW for 190 TYL / Discontinued VIC ROI
    January 23: STATE NOM - Submitted nomination application to NSW
    January 24: Received ITA from NSW for 190 visa first thing in the morning tears of joy
    February 17: Lodged 190 visa application / Scheduled my medicals at St. Luke's BGC
    March 4: First-time visit to Melbourne and Sydney
    March 13: Medicals
    March 17: Police clearance
    March 21: Medicals cleared
    April 5: Uploaded corrected birth certificate (TYL, my LCRO was efficient)
    October 16: Received commencement email
    December 28: PR VISA GRANT

  • enrico0919enrico0919 Posts: 260Member
    Joined: May 02, 2022

    @era222 ano ginawa mo example ung isang sentence ay mahaba, sinulat mo ba sya ng buo. SWT

  • era222era222 Philippines
    Posts: 778Member
    Joined: Mar 08, 2022

    @enrico0919 said:
    @era222 ano ginawa mo example ung isang sentence ay mahaba, sinulat mo ba sya ng buo. SWT

    Yes. One sentence lang ang pwede sa SWT—that's the official instruction sa actual PTE test, na summarise it in one sentence only, so it's not just a strategy.

    Here's a sample from my APEUni history:

    Written text

    My answer (35 words)

    It's scored low on APEUni, but same ang approach ko sa actual PTE exam.

    MACINOZ2023ShyShyShy

    212415 - Technical Writer | Offshore, PH | With agent | Age: 30 | English: 20 | Work: 0 | Qualification: 15 | Single: 10 | NAATI: 5 | Total: 80+5 for SC190 | Granted 190 NSW

    2020

    December 5: Started consulting with agents

    2021

    March 5: Hiatus

    2022

    February 28: Resumed my application
    June 16: PTE - Started studying on my own (Used Pearson mock tests and APEUni)
    June 21: PTE - Booked my exam
    June 23: VETASSESS - Submitted my application
    June 24: VETASSESS - Status "Lodged"
    August 26: PTE - Exam at Trident Makati
    August 30: PTE - Results: SUPERIOR (LRSW 90) - Read my study/exam tips
    September 14: NAATI CCL - Booked my exam
    November 26: NAATI CCL - Exam
    November 30: VETASSESS - Requested for updated reference letter
    December 7: VETASSESS - Submitted updated reference letter
    December 16: VETASSESS - Result - POSITIVE ASSESSMENT!
    December 22: NAATI CCL - Results - Passed (77.5/90) - Just took the CCL cram course
    December 23: EOI - Lodged 190 for VIC and NSW

    2023

    January 6: Submitted petition for correction of birth certificate (just in case)
    January 10: STATE NOM - Received pre-invite from NSW for 190 TYL / Discontinued VIC ROI
    January 23: STATE NOM - Submitted nomination application to NSW
    January 24: Received ITA from NSW for 190 visa first thing in the morning tears of joy
    February 17: Lodged 190 visa application / Scheduled my medicals at St. Luke's BGC
    March 4: First-time visit to Melbourne and Sydney
    March 13: Medicals
    March 17: Police clearance
    March 21: Medicals cleared
    April 5: Uploaded corrected birth certificate (TYL, my LCRO was efficient)
    October 16: Received commencement email
    December 28: PR VISA GRANT

  • jumpflyjumpfly Posts: 5Member
    Joined: Aug 18, 2022

    @enrico0919 said:
    Sa mga naka kuha ng supeior na score, karamihan ba ang pinili nyong main language nung ng book kayo ng exam ay TAGALOG. pasagot po. salamat

    Tagalog (or Filipino?) nilagay ko.

  • jumpflyjumpfly Posts: 5Member
    Joined: Aug 18, 2022

    @era222 said:

    @ArchillesDavid said:
    Good morning, meron po ba sainyo na hindi umaabot sa Superior level sa mock exam ng APEUni pero sa actual exam nakasuperior naman? Hangang ganyan lang kasi nakukuha kong score.

    ApeUni scores a little lower. From what I've read in this thread, the PTE is actually more forgiving. Try to backread, alam ko may isang naka-90 all sa PTE pero sa APEUni ay mas mababa lang nakuha nya. :)

    yup, I agree with this. Mababa mga nakuha ko sa mga free samples ni APEUNI sa speaking. hehe. Yung mock exam ko e di ko pina-score-an pero i'm sure di aabot ng superior. Having said that, sobrang useful pa rin ni ApeUNI to familiarize yourself with the question types and to practice how to react sa change of pace ng questions. :)

    MACINOZ2023IamTimera222
  • tmanitotmanito Posts: 39Member
    Joined: Oct 05, 2019

    got an overall score of 81

    L: 79
    R: 85
    S: 83
    W: 82

    2nd take of PTE Academic, first took it last Oct. 2019 and got an overall score of 78. Tips I can give is utilize an exam simulation software if you can so you know yung pacing sa actual exam para di kayo magulat. And also read the instructions in the questions like how many words they expect. I also recommend going through sa videos available sa youtube sa channel ng E2Language.

    Hope that helps!

    era222MACINOZ2023ShyShyShy

    My 482 TSS Visa Timeline
    9/25/2019 - Got the job offer letter
    10/5/2019 - Medical at Nationwide
    10/11/2019 - Took the PTE exam (1 day cramming at minadamali ko na)
    10/15/2019 - Got the results: L-79/R-84/S-76/W-81 - Proficient
    10/21/2019 - Visa Lodge
    10/24/2019 - Visa Granted
    10/25/2019 - Got notified about my visa grant

  • tmanitotmanito Posts: 39Member
    Joined: Oct 05, 2019

    @MACINOZ2023 said:
    Good day! Meron po ba may experience sainyo na nag take ng PTE abroad? Based po kami ng Husband ko sa Qatar and we would like to know kung anong headset and mic ang dapat namin bilhin/gamitin para mas maayos ang practice namin sana. Nung tumawag po ako sa pag exam-an dito sa Qatar, PTE daw po ang magpoprovide ng hardwares and standard daw po pero di nya daw sakin masabi kung ano brand.

    Thanks po in advance. :)

    d visible sakin yung brand nung nag-take ako, pero comfortable naman sya in my case, generic rin yung keyboard - QWERTY with numpad.

    MACINOZ2023

    My 482 TSS Visa Timeline
    9/25/2019 - Got the job offer letter
    10/5/2019 - Medical at Nationwide
    10/11/2019 - Took the PTE exam (1 day cramming at minadamali ko na)
    10/15/2019 - Got the results: L-79/R-84/S-76/W-81 - Proficient
    10/21/2019 - Visa Lodge
    10/24/2019 - Visa Granted
    10/25/2019 - Got notified about my visa grant

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