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Posts: 335Member
Joined: Feb 05, 2023
Repeat sentence sa pananaw ko ay halong preparation at swerte.
Prepare - try mo apeuni repeat sentence or sa youtube mga repeat sentence. Pakikinggan mo tapos uulitin mo (you will speak) muscle memory pina practice dito at kung pano mo maaalala.
Make sure to eat healthy for the week, kasi it helps yourself well physically. Make sure well rested ka din. These are the things akala natin walang halaga, pero these intangibles are the secret.
Yung sa swerte, minsan inaral at expect mo yung difficult sentences (long and complex), yun pala normal and easy lang (short and straightforward sentence).
What works best for me is to understand the entire sentence and repeat it. Meron yung mga tipong the professor informed the students that the collection of the documents will be after the class on Friday.
So for me is prep sa katawan, prep sa utak and swerte. (Coming from a person na mahina sa memorization hehehe). I mumbled once pero 90 pa din speaking ko.
Joined: Feb 24, 2023
About how many days po before mareceive yung result ng exam? Than
Joined: Jul 25, 2019
Meron bang naka try dito na nag combine ng scores ss PTE?
Joined: Apr 21, 2023
Hi, may recent po ba nag take ng exam at ginamit ung telmplate ni Jimmyssem for DI and RL? Kumusta naman po working padin po ba ?
Posts: 81Member
Joined: Mar 15, 2023
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in my case, the day after ko nareceive ung sakin.
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just took the exam first week of Apr and used Jimmyssem’s both for DI and RL. worked fine naman sya. hehe
ANZSCO 233211 - CIVIL ENGINEER (ONHORE)
2020
jan 8: lodged visa 476
-
2020-sep2023
earning experience in ph
-
2023 (Visa 189/190)
jan 16: started planning 189/190 visa application
feb 01: EA assessment - started collecting required docs
feb 24: PTE - enrolled in APEUni
mar 01: PTE - booked my exam
apr 04: PTE - exam at Trident Makati
apr 05: PTE - got my result (superior)
apr 11: EA assessment - CDR+RSEA+fast track submitted
may 12: EA assessment - assessment in progress
may 16: EA assessment - awaiting information for requested docs
may 19: EA assessment - provided requested docs
may 22: EA assessment result - positive outcome
jun 09: visa 476 - re-medical & form80 requested; form 80 submitted
jun 20: visa 476 - re-medical
jun 26: visa 476 - further assessment status
jul 02: EOI - submitted 190(VIC) - 80+5 pts
jul 18: visa 476 - grant!!
sep 04: accepted a job offer!!
oct 10: BM to Sydney for vacay
oct 20: flight to Melbourne
oct 21: ROI - submitted (VIC)
oct 23: first day of work
nov 29: EOI: pre-invite received!
dec 01: accepted pre-invite
dec 14: received my ITA (VIC)
dec 17: lodge visa 190
xxx xx: THAT GOLDEN EMAIL
~ you'll never know how far you can go, unless you take risk of going far ~
Joined: Dec 17, 2022
Hi po! san po maganda kumuha ng mock exam? sa PTE official or sa APEUni? Ano yung pinaka magandang recommendation dito? Thanks!
Posts: 783Member
Joined: Mar 08, 2022
Depends kung ano yung need mo! If regular mock testing, kunwari weekly, APEUni ang mas sulit. If parang pre-exam tester lang talaga, to get a feel of the real thing, PTE is best. Ako I purchased both: APEUni for frequent mock tests per component, tapos PTE exam yung isang pasadahan through all components, real-time simulation kumbaga.
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
Joined: Dec 17, 2022
Thanks..baka yan na din yun gawin kong preparation.. bale one mock exam ng PTE ba yung kinuha mo? siguro pwede ko naman gawin yun like day before exam?
Joined: Apr 21, 2023
thank you for the feedback po, mejo kinakabahan ako sa part na to eh hehe,
Posts: 783Member
Joined: Mar 08, 2022
Yung set ang binili ko (3 PTE mock exams). Iba iba yun e, ikaw bahala which fits your budget na lang
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
Posts: 81Member
Joined: Mar 15, 2023
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happy to help and goodluck sa exam!! kayang kaya yan 💪
ANZSCO 233211 - CIVIL ENGINEER (ONHORE)
2020
jan 8: lodged visa 476
-
2020-sep2023
earning experience in ph
-
2023 (Visa 189/190)
jan 16: started planning 189/190 visa application
feb 01: EA assessment - started collecting required docs
feb 24: PTE - enrolled in APEUni
mar 01: PTE - booked my exam
apr 04: PTE - exam at Trident Makati
apr 05: PTE - got my result (superior)
apr 11: EA assessment - CDR+RSEA+fast track submitted
may 12: EA assessment - assessment in progress
may 16: EA assessment - awaiting information for requested docs
may 19: EA assessment - provided requested docs
may 22: EA assessment result - positive outcome
jun 09: visa 476 - re-medical & form80 requested; form 80 submitted
jun 20: visa 476 - re-medical
jun 26: visa 476 - further assessment status
jul 02: EOI - submitted 190(VIC) - 80+5 pts
jul 18: visa 476 - grant!!
sep 04: accepted a job offer!!
oct 10: BM to Sydney for vacay
oct 20: flight to Melbourne
oct 21: ROI - submitted (VIC)
oct 23: first day of work
nov 29: EOI: pre-invite received!
dec 01: accepted pre-invite
dec 14: received my ITA (VIC)
dec 17: lodge visa 190
xxx xx: THAT GOLDEN EMAIL
~ you'll never know how far you can go, unless you take risk of going far ~
Joined: Jan 05, 2023
hi patulong po..nahihirapan ako sa Repeat sentence. palagi ako lng nabablangko pag magsasalita na ako kahit naiintindahan ko naman. need ko po proficient score or mas okay po ang superior…
Joined: May 30, 2022
dito rin po ako nahihirapan nung una. tinry ko po lahat ng method pero ito po ung pinka nagwork for me
1. pumipikit po ako habang nagsasalita ung speaker. para mas mainternalize ko tapos didilat lang ako to check the timer kung time for me to speak na.
2. ung RS po talaga is swertehan sa haba ng salita. so what I did is to practice. nagreresearch po ako ng repeat sentence na 1 and half hour sa youtube. kay moni pte po. 3 beses paulit ulit ko po un pinapakinggan araw araw. and when i listen to it, irerepeat ko din sya like the usual exam. gingawa ko po itong audio habang nasa office ako, and fortunately kaya po ng utak ko magmulti task kahit nagtratrabaho haha.. nirerecite ko sya ng pabulong or habang nakamask ako sa office pra akala nila kumakanta lang ako hahaha, ito po ung pinaka nagwork skin, kasi prang muscle memory sya. tuwing nakakarinig ako ng sentence automatic ko na sya na kayang ulitin.
3. nag research po talga ako ng anything about sa repeat sentence. I also tried different techniques sa ape uni. what i found out is mas mataas ang points ng fluency kesa sa content, which is the same sa mga napanuod ko sa youtube. kung 79+ goal mo, at least 80 percent lang ng word need mo macatch. just make it as fluent as possible.
4. kung may nalimutan ako words, pinpalitan ko po ng "something" pra di ako mawala sa focus and fluency
5. and because i found out na mas mataas ang fluency kesa content, minsan, kapag sobrang haba, kahit first 3 words and first last words lang marecite ko. ang mahalaga fluent talga ang pagkakasabi mo.
6. sa actual exam, ang iksi lang talga ng mga sentence. so more on muscle memory talga to na masanay kang nag rerepeat ng sinasabi, and ung confidently mo sya irerepeat na di ka nagstutter.
ANZSCO 312111 - Architectural draftsperson (OFFSHORE)
90 points
****2020****
October - Contact Agent (ACN Southern Migration)
****2022****
09 July - Vetasses assessment for Architectural draftsperson (w/ husband)
20 December - Husband positive result for vetasses (4.70 years)
29 December - My assessment came out positive (5.40 years)
****2023****
March - April - preparing for PTE exam
15 April - Husband and I got Proficient PTE scores
16 April - submitted EOI & ROI to NSW & VIC for subclass 190
07 September - PTE second attempt (Still proficient)
30 September - PTE third attempt (Superior)
02 October - updated EOI due to PTE score (superior)
19 October - Received pre-invite VIC 190 for 90 points
19 October - Applied for VIC nomination
26 October - Received email from skill select that my points changed from 90 to 95 points due to years of experience.
17 November - VIC nomination approved. Thank you Lord!
1 December - SC 190 VIC visa lodged. Thank you Lord!
18 December -Medical done.
****2024****
19 April - Received pre-invite NSW 190 for 95 points - disregarded as VIC 190 already lodged
---WAITING FOR VIC SC190 GRANT----
Joined: Dec 17, 2022
can we choose both po dito?
Posts: 783Member
Joined: Mar 08, 2022
I mean, that's what I did (even though I'm not really applying for New Zealand lol) so I guess... yes? Hahah
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
Joined: Dec 17, 2022
haha thanks po! para lang sure din
Joined: Jan 05, 2023
thank you po sa advice… gagawin ko nga po yan habang nasa officea ako..hirap na hirap na ako sa RS na to… parang wala mailabas ang bibig ko na mga words pag magsasalita na ako…kahit memorize ko na sya sa isip ko pero once magsalita na ako, na memental block na ako..:(
Joined: Apr 21, 2023
Hi, tanong ko lang po ano mga need dalhin o iprepare pag mag exam? Aside sa 2 valid IDs (passport) at jacket, meron pa po ba?
Posts: 81Member
Joined: Mar 15, 2023
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passport lang po ang need na dalhin sa exam day. although, i brought extra valid IDs (driver's and PRC para sure) and extra black ballpen if may ipafill out. fyi po, sa trident makati po, pinaparemove ung jacket sa exam room and lahat ng laman ng pockets even handkerchief, so avoid wearing manipis na damit or sandos po for females. not sure lang po sa ibang testing centers.
ANZSCO 233211 - CIVIL ENGINEER (ONHORE)
2020
jan 8: lodged visa 476
-
2020-sep2023
earning experience in ph
-
2023 (Visa 189/190)
jan 16: started planning 189/190 visa application
feb 01: EA assessment - started collecting required docs
feb 24: PTE - enrolled in APEUni
mar 01: PTE - booked my exam
apr 04: PTE - exam at Trident Makati
apr 05: PTE - got my result (superior)
apr 11: EA assessment - CDR+RSEA+fast track submitted
may 12: EA assessment - assessment in progress
may 16: EA assessment - awaiting information for requested docs
may 19: EA assessment - provided requested docs
may 22: EA assessment result - positive outcome
jun 09: visa 476 - re-medical & form80 requested; form 80 submitted
jun 20: visa 476 - re-medical
jun 26: visa 476 - further assessment status
jul 02: EOI - submitted 190(VIC) - 80+5 pts
jul 18: visa 476 - grant!!
sep 04: accepted a job offer!!
oct 10: BM to Sydney for vacay
oct 20: flight to Melbourne
oct 21: ROI - submitted (VIC)
oct 23: first day of work
nov 29: EOI: pre-invite received!
dec 01: accepted pre-invite
dec 14: received my ITA (VIC)
dec 17: lodge visa 190
xxx xx: THAT GOLDEN EMAIL
~ you'll never know how far you can go, unless you take risk of going far ~
Joined: Apr 21, 2023
Thank you so much!
Posts: 61Member
Joined: Jul 09, 2022
Hello! Sa mga recently nagexam, ilang araw bago lumabas result?
Last Nov kasi 2 hours meron na. Umaabot naba ulit ngayon ng 5days? Salamat!
ANZSCO 233311 Electrical Engineer 189/190
Points Breakdown
Age - 30
English - 20
Experience - 10
Education - 15
Partner - 10
Total: 85 Points
Timeline
27/09/22- Submitted CDR+RSEA to EA
6/10/22- EA requested additional documents
13/10/22- Submitted additional documents to EA
18/10/22 - Positive skills assessment / 5 years of Working experience granted
20/10/22 - EOI submission 189/190 QLD and VIC
22/10/22 - EOI updated partner's English Test
25/10/22 - partner's skills assessment granted
3/11/22 - EOI updated for partner's Skills assessment
Total of 75/80 for 189/190
7/11/22 - PTE Superior 20 points/ update of points to 85/90
8/11/22 - Updated EOI for PTE result
9/11/22 - ROI submitted to VIC
22/11/22 - VIC pre-invite
22/12/22 - Final Invitation
14/02/23 - Lodge
02/22/23 medicals
- Visa Grant
(With Migration Agent)
Joined: May 30, 2022
Not sure sa pinas po, pero dito po sa dubai, pagtapos po ng exam, less than an hour may result na. nag take po ako last week.
ANZSCO 312111 - Architectural draftsperson (OFFSHORE)
90 points
****2020****
October - Contact Agent (ACN Southern Migration)
****2022****
09 July - Vetasses assessment for Architectural draftsperson (w/ husband)
20 December - Husband positive result for vetasses (4.70 years)
29 December - My assessment came out positive (5.40 years)
****2023****
March - April - preparing for PTE exam
15 April - Husband and I got Proficient PTE scores
16 April - submitted EOI & ROI to NSW & VIC for subclass 190
07 September - PTE second attempt (Still proficient)
30 September - PTE third attempt (Superior)
02 October - updated EOI due to PTE score (superior)
19 October - Received pre-invite VIC 190 for 90 points
19 October - Applied for VIC nomination
26 October - Received email from skill select that my points changed from 90 to 95 points due to years of experience.
17 November - VIC nomination approved. Thank you Lord!
1 December - SC 190 VIC visa lodged. Thank you Lord!
18 December -Medical done.
****2024****
19 April - Received pre-invite NSW 190 for 95 points - disregarded as VIC 190 already lodged
---WAITING FOR VIC SC190 GRANT----
Posts: 335Member
Joined: Feb 05, 2023
Sa sg 2 hrs lang din
Posts: 6Member
Joined: Mar 15, 2023
Hello! Did the exam today and got 90 across. Used Milestone Study in Youtube for the DI RL. Very simple ang template nya and it freaking works!
Posts: 15Member
Joined: Apr 06, 2018
How about SWT, WE and SST anu po ginamit mo sir?
Posts: 44Member
Joined: Jul 25, 2020
Silent Reader here.
I would like to say thank you everyone for giving us the strategies which are posted here, it helps me a lot to achieve the Superior Level goal. I was struggling in Reading but because the tips here from @chemistmom, I made it through. thank you.
I'm just a classic example of "never give up", as I did take PTE several times, and finally GOD has given it to me.
Thank you Lord God & Thank you everyone here.
Nominated Occupation: 233214 - Structural Engineer
02-July-2019: Received positive skills assessment from Engineers Australia (Thank you Lord God)
20-June-2020: PTE - L:74 | R:75 | S:84 | W:77 - Proficient
05-Aug-2020: PTE Partner skills - Competent
29-Jan-2022: EOI Lodge NSW 491
24-Feb-2022: Points down due to age (so sad)
23-May-2022: PTE - L:83 | R:73 | S:90 | W:77 - Proficient
15-Aug-2022: Renewal of skills assessment from Engineers Australia - Renewed but Applying RSEA to include recent experience instead of re-print only - on going.
Sept-2022: Partner skills assessment ANZCO 312212 Vetassess - Positive
Oct-2022: Aiming for PTE Superior to increase points
17-April-2023: PTE - L:83 | R:85 | S:90 | W:80 - Superior (Thank you Lord GOD!)
03-May-23: Received Pre-Invite from Queensland 491 Pathway
05-May-23: RSEA Positive Outcome letter from EA (includes recent work experience)
“Stay strong, stay positive, and never give up."
― Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart
"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." - Jeremiah 29:11
Joined: May 02, 2022
congrats maam
Posts: 44Member
Joined: Jul 25, 2020
Thank you. Nagsubmit na ako sa mga open na states, praying for the best.
Nominated Occupation: 233214 - Structural Engineer
02-July-2019: Received positive skills assessment from Engineers Australia (Thank you Lord God)
20-June-2020: PTE - L:74 | R:75 | S:84 | W:77 - Proficient
05-Aug-2020: PTE Partner skills - Competent
29-Jan-2022: EOI Lodge NSW 491
24-Feb-2022: Points down due to age (so sad)
23-May-2022: PTE - L:83 | R:73 | S:90 | W:77 - Proficient
15-Aug-2022: Renewal of skills assessment from Engineers Australia - Renewed but Applying RSEA to include recent experience instead of re-print only - on going.
Sept-2022: Partner skills assessment ANZCO 312212 Vetassess - Positive
Oct-2022: Aiming for PTE Superior to increase points
17-April-2023: PTE - L:83 | R:85 | S:90 | W:80 - Superior (Thank you Lord GOD!)
03-May-23: Received Pre-Invite from Queensland 491 Pathway
05-May-23: RSEA Positive Outcome letter from EA (includes recent work experience)
“Stay strong, stay positive, and never give up."
― Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart
"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." - Jeremiah 29:11
Joined: Nov 17, 2021
congrats po! same tayo ng occupation and nasa dubai din! i just got my 189 visa last month! soon na po kayo!
Posts: 44Member
Joined: Jul 25, 2020
Yes po, same po tayo ng occupation. Congratz din sayo nice kasi 189 :-) . I think kilala mo si Ron (Chemist) nag grant na din siya under 189. Praying din po ako.
Nominated Occupation: 233214 - Structural Engineer
02-July-2019: Received positive skills assessment from Engineers Australia (Thank you Lord God)
20-June-2020: PTE - L:74 | R:75 | S:84 | W:77 - Proficient
05-Aug-2020: PTE Partner skills - Competent
29-Jan-2022: EOI Lodge NSW 491
24-Feb-2022: Points down due to age (so sad)
23-May-2022: PTE - L:83 | R:73 | S:90 | W:77 - Proficient
15-Aug-2022: Renewal of skills assessment from Engineers Australia - Renewed but Applying RSEA to include recent experience instead of re-print only - on going.
Sept-2022: Partner skills assessment ANZCO 312212 Vetassess - Positive
Oct-2022: Aiming for PTE Superior to increase points
17-April-2023: PTE - L:83 | R:85 | S:90 | W:80 - Superior (Thank you Lord GOD!)
03-May-23: Received Pre-Invite from Queensland 491 Pathway
05-May-23: RSEA Positive Outcome letter from EA (includes recent work experience)
“Stay strong, stay positive, and never give up."
― Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart
"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." - Jeremiah 29:11