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  • burberryburberry Mandaluyong
    Posts: 87Member
    Joined: Dec 11, 2011
    hi friends , me alam ba kayong nag checheck ng essay?

    Nov 30 2013 - IELTS (Academic) @IDP Manila
    Dec 13 2013 - IELTS result (L=8.5 R=7.5 W=6.5 S=7)
    Dec 14 2013 - Applied for remarking

  • dftdft Davao City
    Posts: 102Member
    Joined: Nov 16, 2012
    ACADEMIC MODULE FEB. 16, 2013 BRITISH COUNCIL DOHA,QATAR

    Listening
    Section 1- patient talking to receptionist - (fill in the blank 2 words)
    Section 2- history of something (multiple choice)
    Section 3- conversation of 2 students regarding univ.? -(fill in the blank 3 words + multiple choice)
    Section 4- Speaker talking about information technology (fill in the blank 1 word)
    NAWALA AKO SA LAST 3 QUESTIONS, NAGULAT NLNG AKO NG MARINIG KO NA THATS THE END OF YOUR LISTENING TEST! HAHA PERO OK LANG NASAGOT KO UNG UNANG MGA TANONG NGTSAMBA NLNG SA 3 Q'S
    IM SURPRISED Ng BINIGYAN KAMI NG HEADSET!!! KALA KO SA SPEAKER LANG

    Reading
    Section 1- Dolphins? (yes/no/not given)
    Section 2- Stone (fill in the blank 3? words)
    Section 3- Rain (true/false/not given)
    Section 4- Diff types of Personality (paragraph heading/multiple choice)
    ANG HIRAAAAAAAAP! LOLS LALO NA SA SECTION 4

    Writing
    Task 1 - (table)Info. spending habit of UK family on the basic needs such as food, shelter, leisure, etc. between 1988 to 2002.

    Task 2 Some think that teenagers should focus on all subj. at school and others believe to focus only on the interest or subj which interest them most. discuss both views and give your opinion.
    ETO OK LNG KAYA LNG NKAKADRAIN NA NG UTAK, WALA NA KO MAISIP. HAHA. BURA AKO NG BURA SA UNA PERO NATAPOS KO NMN ME XTRA TIME PA

    Speaking
    Intro
    What is your full name?
    Can you show me your identity?
    Where do you live, house or apartment?
    What is your dream house?
    Favorite building
    Building in your country, traditional of modern
    Favorite day, morning afternoon or evening. Why?
    Favorite part of your room.

    Cue Card
    Describe/explain on an event or situation that that you were late for something.
    Whats the reason why you are late
    What did you feel
    Whats the outcome
    2 more questions - dont remember

    Discussion
    All about time, regarding your family and the society
    Comparing the time on the previous years and as of today.
    DITO NMN UNG SPEAKING KO KC NAG FOLLOW AGAD 1230 NATAPOS UNG SA W/S/L 1PM AGAD SPEAKING KO KUNG ANU2 NLNG NASABI KO MABAIT NMN UN EXAMINER ANG LAHI AY ARAB/ENGLISH kahit panu nakatulong ung araw2 na ng english sa work (nurse po ako mga dr nmn mga puti pati mga patient na din konti lng ung mga arabo)

    sana makatulong to kahit pano!

    Feb 16, 2013 - Acad IELTS @ BC Doha
    Feb 28, 2013 - got results
    June 4, 2013 - Applied to Deakin Univ. (BN 1 year conversion)
    Aug 9, 2013 - Offer @ Deakin Feb 2014 intake

  • ozzieozzie Regina
    Posts: 41Member
    Joined: Oct 04, 2012
    @LokiJr Thanks!

    luckily I was able to borrow some 9niners reviewer from a friend. tapos practice mga 2weeks before the exam date..mostly reading part un. tpos sa listening, ng try ako nung online materials galing sa ielts-blog. sa writing naman, wala na ko kc ko time to do the actual writing practice so binasa ko nalang ung mga sample answers na mkita ko sa net, same goes with speaking....hehehe

    tsaka syempre, ngbasa din ako ng tips sa forum, sobrang helpful talaga.

    di ko na maalala kung san ko to nabasa pero ang pinakatumatak sa kin na tip is SPEAK AS IF THERE IS NO TOMORROW. pinaka kinakabahan kc ako sa speaking. kaya un, nung actual exam ko na, nagsalita lang ako ng nagsalita, kung anu unang lumabas sa isip ko. mga nakailang ulit din iniistop nung nagpapatest :D

    Oct 23 2012 Submitted Vetassess Assessment online
    Oct 29 2012 Vetassess Acknowledgement
    Jan 17 2013 Vetassess Positive Assessment
    Feb 2 2013 IELTS L-8/R-9/W-7/S-7 OBS 8
    Feb 17 2013 Submit EOI
    Feb 18 2013 Invited to apply for visa 189
    Feb 25 2013 Lodged Visa Application
    Mar 23 2013 Medicals done
    April 2 2013 NBI
    April 10 2013 CO Allocated - Team 6 Adelaide
    April 12 2013 NBI uploaded
    April 13 2013 Visa Grant!!!!
    IED - April 2 2014

  • cchamylcchamyl Brisbane
    Posts: 738Member
    Joined: Aug 07, 2012
    hay.. very sad today... occupation ceiling for my job code has been reached... hayyyy.. very sad... :(

    Skilled Migration (261112 Systems Analyst)

    November 20, 2013 - Visa Grant (IED: July 22, 2014)
    April 19, 2014 - Arrived in Melbourne
    May 2, 2014 - Job offer
    May 7, 2014 - First day of work

    It is only through GOD that we can achieve success..

  • IsyutIsyut Adelaide
    Posts: 280Member
    Joined: Sep 30, 2011
    @cchamyl ano pong job code nyo?

    Occupation: 263111 Computer Network and Systems Engineer
    3 Oct 2012 - ACS Positive Assessment, Associate Degree
    13 Oct 2012 - IELTS (IDP JB L-6.5,R-7.5,W-7.0,S-7.5)
    22 Apr 2013 - Submitted EOI Visa 489-60pts
    03 Sep 2013 - Applied SA SS for visa 489
    26 Sep 2013 - SA SS approved and Invitation to lodge received
    17 Oct 2013 - Lodged 489 Visa, Uploading docs
    17 Oct 2013 - NBI Fingerprinting appt
    25 Oct 2013 - SG COC appl
    02 Nov 2013 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
    12 Nov 2013 - CO allocated Adelaide GSM Team 6 (CO requested for my eMedical, Form 80, SG COC)
    13 Nov 2013 - Medical exam (Point Medical Paragaon SG)
    15 Nov 2013 - Collected and uploaded SG COC
    17 Nov 2013 - Uploaded Form 80 and 1022
    29 Nov 2013- Visa Granted IED 14/11/2014
    25 June 2014 - Arrived in Sydney
    1 July 2014 - Arrived in Adelaide

     "GOD is good all the time" 
    
  • gacoquiagacoquia Balanga
    Posts: 93Member
    Joined: Jan 25, 2013
    Ang hirap ng reading!!! Practice pa lang naloloka na ko!!! Huhu ielts 8 gamit ko, ganun ba level ng hirap? Huhuhu

    Feb 20,2013 Submitted ACS online assesment - System Administrator
    Feb 22, 2013 ACS Status - Stage 4

  • Khaosan_RoadKhaosan_Road Melbourne
    Posts: 293Member
    Joined: Dec 12, 2012
    edited February 2013
    May IELTS Reviewer link po sa top page, hindi po siya advertisement hehe
    akala ko rin nung una ad sya hehe... yung 'Ace the IELTS' magandang reviewer sya...

    Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
    11-05-11: IELTS Exam Result (L-6.5, R-8.5, W-7, S-8)
    11-28-12: Submitted requirements to ACS
    01-08-13: ACS Suitable
    01-08-13: Submitted EOI
    01-21-13: Received invitation to lodge a Skilled - Independent (Subclass 189)
    02-06-13: Lodged visa application
    02-06-13: Performed Medical exam
    03-22-13: CO Allocated (Team 06 GSM Adelaide, JH)
    03-27-13: Submitted PH Police Clearance, Form 80
    04-26-13: Submitted MY and TH Police Clearance, payslips
    05-13-13: VISA GRANT!
    10-29-13: Initial Entry (Melbourne)

  • vhoythoyvhoythoy Melbourne
    Posts: 1,550Member, Moderator
    Joined: Oct 31, 2012
    You cannot go wrong with Cambridge. Based on my experience, its slightly difficult than actual exam. Just practice and practice =)

    ANZSCO 221214 - Internal Auditor
    19 Jan 13 - Academic IELTS Results - passed
    12 July 13 - Vetassess Assessment + Point Test Advice: Positive
    03 Nov 13 - Invitation Accepted 70 points
    19 Dec 13 - Lodged Visa 189
    07 Feb 14 - Visa Granted
    04 Aug 14 - Initial Entry Date requirement
    26 July 14 - Actual IED to Melbourne
    May 2015 - Big Move
    June 2015 - Got a permanent role in Melbourne
    Apr 2016 - Got a contract consultancy role in Melbourne
    May 2016 - Got permanent role and moved to Toowooba, Queensland

    And now...... living the life that i have imagined

    "A great photograph is one that fully expresses what one feels, in the deepest sense, about what is being photographed" - Ansel Adams

  • Khaosan_RoadKhaosan_Road Melbourne
    Posts: 293Member
    Joined: Dec 12, 2012
    hay.. very sad today... occupation ceiling for my job code has been reached... hayyyy.. very sad... :(
    dont worry po, marerefresh naman sya come July... everything happens for a reason ;)

    Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
    11-05-11: IELTS Exam Result (L-6.5, R-8.5, W-7, S-8)
    11-28-12: Submitted requirements to ACS
    01-08-13: ACS Suitable
    01-08-13: Submitted EOI
    01-21-13: Received invitation to lodge a Skilled - Independent (Subclass 189)
    02-06-13: Lodged visa application
    02-06-13: Performed Medical exam
    03-22-13: CO Allocated (Team 06 GSM Adelaide, JH)
    03-27-13: Submitted PH Police Clearance, Form 80
    04-26-13: Submitted MY and TH Police Clearance, payslips
    05-13-13: VISA GRANT!
    10-29-13: Initial Entry (Melbourne)

  • cchamylcchamyl Brisbane
    Posts: 738Member
    Joined: Aug 07, 2012
    @Isyut 261112 systems analyst

    Skilled Migration (261112 Systems Analyst)

    November 20, 2013 - Visa Grant (IED: July 22, 2014)
    April 19, 2014 - Arrived in Melbourne
    May 2, 2014 - Job offer
    May 7, 2014 - First day of work

    It is only through GOD that we can achieve success..

  • cchamylcchamyl Brisbane
    Posts: 738Member
    Joined: Aug 07, 2012
    @Khaosan_Road @Isyut

    hay... sna nga ganun.. sna kasama pa din xa sa SOL sa july... may nakita na ba kayo mga advisory from DIAC regarding sa mga changes pag sapit ng new fiscal yar nla? i was disheartened talaga kahapon.. hinihintay pa naman sana ng liveinvictoria yung ielts result ko... hay nako.. sobrang nakakababa ng loob... :(

    Skilled Migration (261112 Systems Analyst)

    November 20, 2013 - Visa Grant (IED: July 22, 2014)
    April 19, 2014 - Arrived in Melbourne
    May 2, 2014 - Job offer
    May 7, 2014 - First day of work

    It is only through GOD that we can achieve success..

  • cchamylcchamyl Brisbane
    Posts: 738Member
    Joined: Aug 07, 2012
    @gacoquia

    ang technicque sa reading is to not read the material... una ka sa question... since yung answers sa question gnawa nmn nla na ascending order.. meaning answer to the first question can be found in the first paragraph... practice skim reading... wag mo basahin lahat.. key words lang tlaga imprtant... ganun gnawa ko.. d ako maxado nagpractice sa reading part kac xa ang pinakamadali.. the answers are right there eh... unlike im listening and writing...

    sa listening... be calm during the exam... maririnig mo din ang answer... may advice d2 sa forum na watch and listen to a lot of english shows... kaya araw araw ako naka cnn and bbc... hehehe... ganun kac yung tone ng exam...

    sa writing,. i cannot say it enough... learn how to manage your thoughts and time... d2 ako sumabit last time... hope u wont go though it... tapos read ka ng answers to the previews exams... makakakuha ka ng techniques on how to support your ideas.. as much as possible provide details to your ideas... yun ang magpapahaba ng paragraphs mo which will make you reach the desired length of the essay.

    cambridge is the answer... yun lang tlaga gnamit ko pag review.. i hope this helps.. :)

    Skilled Migration (261112 Systems Analyst)

    November 20, 2013 - Visa Grant (IED: July 22, 2014)
    April 19, 2014 - Arrived in Melbourne
    May 2, 2014 - Job offer
    May 7, 2014 - First day of work

    It is only through GOD that we can achieve success..

  • multitaskingmultitasking North Ryde
    Posts: 544Member
    Joined: Oct 02, 2012
    edited February 2013
    Ok naman po nakuha kong score ksa IELTS sa awa ng Diyos, kaso I am eyeing sana for 20points kse ung ACS ko baka 3 yrs lng maapprove sakin since my ex-company (where i worked for 3 yrs) did not give me a detailed COE.

    I am now praying hard na sana lumabas na today yung ACS results that I lodged last December 18th para umabot sa Feb 18 round of invites..
    congratulation on passing IELTS... in terms of EOI invites..i hope umabot ka ng Feb 18.. if not.. you need to wait pa for July.. Ubos na kasi yung limit na 1800 invitation for Business and System Analyst..

    May 2012 - Revalidated ACS Application (System Analyst)
    9/1/2012 - Taken My 3rd IELTS Exam
    9/14/2012 - Got IELTS results: L=8,R=8.5,W=7,S=7 .. :-) .. pag may tiyaga..may nilaga
    9/15/2012 - Updated my EOI = 65 points (visa 190);60 (VISA 189)
    10/10/2012 - Australia Federal Police Clearance Submitted Online
    10/11/2012 - FBI Clearance Sent Through DHL
    10/22/2012 - Received scan copy of AFP clearance from my friend in Melbourne
    11/15/2012 - Received Invitation for 189 (about 2 months after 60 pts effectivity)
    11/24/2012 - 189 VISA Lodged
    11/29/2012 - DIAC Ack :-)
    12/4/2012 - Received FBI clearance. Friend in US sent scanned copy
    12/17/2012 - CO Assigned
    04/17/2013 Visa 189 Granted.. Thank you Lord...
    08/09/2013 - Flight to Sydney through PAL
    08/10/2013 - Touchdown Sydney
    08/12/2013 - Start of Job Hunt in Australia
    08/26/2013 - First day of work... THANK YOU LORD...
    07/16/2015 - Transferred to my second job/company
    Pray, Hope AND Don't Worry - Padre Pio

  • arlene5781arlene5781 North Ryde
    Posts: 335Member
    Joined: Apr 02, 2012
    Ask ko lang po sana was writing task;


     To what extent do you agree or disagree - Kailangan ko po discuss agree and disagree
     Discuss both views, then give your opinion - Kailangan ko po discuss Others View and My own view tapos opinion

    Tama po ba ito?

    Occupation - 263111 (Computer Network and Systems
    Engineer)

    5 April 2012-ACS Submitted
    14 May 2012-ACS Positive
    25 May 2013-Finally IELTS all band 6 na, maraming salamat po Lord
    18 June 2013- EOI Lodge
    5 Aug 2013 - Invited
    6 Aug 2013 - Lodged Visa 189 thank you so much Lord!
    14 Aug 2013 - Applied NBI
    26 Sep 2013 - CO Allocated (GSM Brisbane Team 33)
    walang sawa pagpapasalamat oh Lord
    30 Sep 2013 - Medical and PCC
    1 Oct 2013 - NBI uploaded
    4 Oct 2013 - Medical uploaded
    7 Oct 2013 - No further medical required
    21 Oct 2013 - SGCOC Collection/Uploaded
    25 Oct 2013 - VISA GRANT! Salamat po Lord!
    26 May 2014 - Sydney Arrival
    2 Oct 2014 - IED

    God indeed has a perfect timing

  • vhoythoyvhoythoy Melbourne
    Posts: 1,550Member, Moderator
    Joined: Oct 31, 2012
    edited February 2013
    For IELTS writing try this format that i created. It doesnt matter what yout stand is, importantly is paano mo sya naexplain:

    Writing Outline Guide (Part 2)

    Introduction
    1. Generally_________________

    2. It is commonly seen, ________________.

    3. It is agreed that__________________.

    4. This essay will prove that ___________________.

    First Supporting Paragraph
    5. For one, __________________. (Making a claim)

    Alternatives: Firstly

    6. For example, __________________. (Show point in action)

    Alternatives: For instance

    7. This makes it clear __________________. (Show how example proves your point)

    Alternatives: Because of this example

    8. As this shows, __________________. (Link paragraph back to thesis)

    Second Supporting Paragraph
    9. In addition to this __________________.

    Alternatives: Secondly

    10. For Instance __________________. (Show another point in action)

    11.Thus __________________. (Support sentence number 10)

    12. It is obvious from this that __________________. (Link paragraph back to thesis)

    Conclusion
    13. In conclusion __________________. (Restatement of thesis)

    14. It has been proven that __________________. (Stating that thesis was proven)

    15. Thus, it is recommended __________________.

    Try to put one idiom if possible. LIke, bend over backwards, blessing in disguise, barking on the wrong tree, etc.

    Goodluck

    ANZSCO 221214 - Internal Auditor
    19 Jan 13 - Academic IELTS Results - passed
    12 July 13 - Vetassess Assessment + Point Test Advice: Positive
    03 Nov 13 - Invitation Accepted 70 points
    19 Dec 13 - Lodged Visa 189
    07 Feb 14 - Visa Granted
    04 Aug 14 - Initial Entry Date requirement
    26 July 14 - Actual IED to Melbourne
    May 2015 - Big Move
    June 2015 - Got a permanent role in Melbourne
    Apr 2016 - Got a contract consultancy role in Melbourne
    May 2016 - Got permanent role and moved to Toowooba, Queensland

    And now...... living the life that i have imagined

    "A great photograph is one that fully expresses what one feels, in the deepest sense, about what is being photographed" - Ansel Adams

  • vhoythoyvhoythoy Melbourne
    Posts: 1,550Member, Moderator
    Joined: Oct 31, 2012
    Eto yung actual sample nyan

    Sample Essay – Part 2
    “Living with animals, such as owning a pet dog, cat or bird, is good for people. Do you agree or disagree? Use personal examples to illustrate your response.”

    Introduction
    1. Human beings have shared the world with animals since the dawn of time
    2. Throughout history, animals have provided humanity not only with sustenance and work, but also companionship.
    3. It is agreed that living with animals is beneficial for people.
    4. This argument will be proven by looking at how sharing a home with an animal can both encourage feelings of empathy and teach responsibly


    First Supporting Paragraph
    5. For one, common dwelling between animal and human can help people understand the feelings and needs of others.
    6. For example, when I was young I was required to take care of our family’s two dogs.
    7. Caring for these dogs demanded I be conscious of their needs and I believe this was a very key lesson in my development as an empathetic person.
    8. As my examples shows, living with animals has a positive effect on people.

    Second Supporting Paragraph
    9. In addition to this, people who share homes with animals are taught how to become responsible individuals.
    10. Returning to the prior example from my youth, as a boy I had to follow a rigorous schedule to ensure my dogs were fed on time, given attention and taken outside a few times a day.
    11. This daily practice in being responsible for another living thing had a very strong impact on my sense of duty.
    12. As a result such as this is common among all who own pets, the benefits animals bring to people are clear.

    Conclusion
    13.-14. Following this look at how living with animals increases a person’s sense of empathy and understanding of responsibility, it has been proven that sharing a home with other living things has more pros than cons.
    15. Thus, owning a pet is highly recommended.

    ANZSCO 221214 - Internal Auditor
    19 Jan 13 - Academic IELTS Results - passed
    12 July 13 - Vetassess Assessment + Point Test Advice: Positive
    03 Nov 13 - Invitation Accepted 70 points
    19 Dec 13 - Lodged Visa 189
    07 Feb 14 - Visa Granted
    04 Aug 14 - Initial Entry Date requirement
    26 July 14 - Actual IED to Melbourne
    May 2015 - Big Move
    June 2015 - Got a permanent role in Melbourne
    Apr 2016 - Got a contract consultancy role in Melbourne
    May 2016 - Got permanent role and moved to Toowooba, Queensland

    And now...... living the life that i have imagined

    "A great photograph is one that fully expresses what one feels, in the deepest sense, about what is being photographed" - Ansel Adams

  • arlene5781arlene5781 North Ryde
    Posts: 335Member
    Joined: Apr 02, 2012
    thanks for the format @vhoythoy

    Occupation - 263111 (Computer Network and Systems
    Engineer)

    5 April 2012-ACS Submitted
    14 May 2012-ACS Positive
    25 May 2013-Finally IELTS all band 6 na, maraming salamat po Lord
    18 June 2013- EOI Lodge
    5 Aug 2013 - Invited
    6 Aug 2013 - Lodged Visa 189 thank you so much Lord!
    14 Aug 2013 - Applied NBI
    26 Sep 2013 - CO Allocated (GSM Brisbane Team 33)
    walang sawa pagpapasalamat oh Lord
    30 Sep 2013 - Medical and PCC
    1 Oct 2013 - NBI uploaded
    4 Oct 2013 - Medical uploaded
    7 Oct 2013 - No further medical required
    21 Oct 2013 - SGCOC Collection/Uploaded
    25 Oct 2013 - VISA GRANT! Salamat po Lord!
    26 May 2014 - Sydney Arrival
    2 Oct 2014 - IED

    God indeed has a perfect timing

  • gacoquiagacoquia Balanga
    Posts: 93Member
    Joined: Jan 25, 2013
    @ arlene5781 - anong mga materials ang gamit mo for review? di ba effective? napansin ko lang kasi yung R parang di nagbabago sa 4 na take mo?

    Feb 20,2013 Submitted ACS online assesment - System Administrator
    Feb 22, 2013 ACS Status - Stage 4

  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
    Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 13, 2011
    Hehe nice outline there :)

    Mas effective nga ang ganyan para sunod sunod ang daloy ng pagsulat ninyo...wala pang 5 minutes ang paggawa ng outline :)
  • arlene5781arlene5781 North Ryde
    Posts: 335Member
    Joined: Apr 02, 2012
    @gacoquia oo nga e, kaya sobra concentrated ako sa Reading.. perhaps i keep doing the same mistakes... hayst...

    @aolee pahingi naman ng reviewer mo po, need help badly po [email protected]

    Salamat po ng marami

    Occupation - 263111 (Computer Network and Systems
    Engineer)

    5 April 2012-ACS Submitted
    14 May 2012-ACS Positive
    25 May 2013-Finally IELTS all band 6 na, maraming salamat po Lord
    18 June 2013- EOI Lodge
    5 Aug 2013 - Invited
    6 Aug 2013 - Lodged Visa 189 thank you so much Lord!
    14 Aug 2013 - Applied NBI
    26 Sep 2013 - CO Allocated (GSM Brisbane Team 33)
    walang sawa pagpapasalamat oh Lord
    30 Sep 2013 - Medical and PCC
    1 Oct 2013 - NBI uploaded
    4 Oct 2013 - Medical uploaded
    7 Oct 2013 - No further medical required
    21 Oct 2013 - SGCOC Collection/Uploaded
    25 Oct 2013 - VISA GRANT! Salamat po Lord!
    26 May 2014 - Sydney Arrival
    2 Oct 2014 - IED

    God indeed has a perfect timing

  • Khaosan_RoadKhaosan_Road Melbourne
    Posts: 293Member
    Joined: Dec 12, 2012
    @gacoquia

    ang technicque sa reading is to not read the material... una ka sa question... since yung answers sa question gnawa nmn nla na ascending order.. meaning answer to the first question can be found in the first paragraph... practice skim reading... wag mo basahin lahat.. key words lang tlaga imprtant... ganun gnawa ko.. d ako maxado nagpractice sa reading part kac xa ang pinakamadali.. the answers are right there eh... unlike im listening and writing...

    sa listening... be calm during the exam... maririnig mo din ang answer... may advice d2 sa forum na watch and listen to a lot of english shows... kaya araw araw ako naka cnn and bbc... hehehe... ganun kac yung tone ng exam...

    sa writing,. i cannot say it enough... learn how to manage your thoughts and time... d2 ako sumabit last time... hope u wont go though it... tapos read ka ng answers to the previews exams... makakakuha ka ng techniques on how to support your ideas.. as much as possible provide details to your ideas... yun ang magpapahaba ng paragraphs mo which will make you reach the desired length of the essay.

    cambridge is the answer... yun lang tlaga gnamit ko pag review.. i hope this helps.. :)
    I read here somewhere na nagbigay nang headset during listening exam? ayos kung ganun! Kc dito sa Bangkok wala... madali lang yung section 1 and 2... nagpanic ako sa section 3 kaya nawala na concentration ko hanggang sec 4. Parang gusto ko parewind bwahahaha. Masyado ako naging kampante akala ko madali lang pero tricky rin sya. Kaya focus talga...

    swak yung tips ni @cchamyl sa Reading. Talasan ang mata kc ang mga sagot nandun lang din sa mga paragraphs ;)

    Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
    11-05-11: IELTS Exam Result (L-6.5, R-8.5, W-7, S-8)
    11-28-12: Submitted requirements to ACS
    01-08-13: ACS Suitable
    01-08-13: Submitted EOI
    01-21-13: Received invitation to lodge a Skilled - Independent (Subclass 189)
    02-06-13: Lodged visa application
    02-06-13: Performed Medical exam
    03-22-13: CO Allocated (Team 06 GSM Adelaide, JH)
    03-27-13: Submitted PH Police Clearance, Form 80
    04-26-13: Submitted MY and TH Police Clearance, payslips
    05-13-13: VISA GRANT!
    10-29-13: Initial Entry (Melbourne)

  • cchamylcchamyl Brisbane
    Posts: 738Member
    Joined: Aug 07, 2012
    Eto yung actual sample nyan

    Sample Essay – Part 2
    “Living with animals, such as owning a pet dog, cat or bird, is good for people. Do you agree or disagree? Use personal examples to illustrate your response.”

    Introduction
    1. Human beings have shared the world with animals since the dawn of time
    2. Throughout history, animals have provided humanity not only with sustenance and work, but also companionship.
    3. It is agreed that living with animals is beneficial for people.
    4. This argument will be proven by looking at how sharing a home with an animal can both encourage feelings of empathy and teach responsibly


    First Supporting Paragraph
    5. For one, common dwelling between animal and human can help people understand the feelings and needs of others.
    6. For example, when I was young I was required to take care of our family’s two dogs.
    7. Caring for these dogs demanded I be conscious of their needs and I believe this was a very key lesson in my development as an empathetic person.
    8. As my examples shows, living with animals has a positive effect on people.

    Second Supporting Paragraph
    9. In addition to this, people who share homes with animals are taught how to become responsible individuals.
    10. Returning to the prior example from my youth, as a boy I had to follow a rigorous schedule to ensure my dogs were fed on time, given attention and taken outside a few times a day.
    11. This daily practice in being responsible for another living thing had a very strong impact on my sense of duty.
    12. As a result such as this is common among all who own pets, the benefits animals bring to people are clear.

    Conclusion
    13.-14. Following this look at how living with animals increases a person’s sense of empathy and understanding of responsibility, it has been proven that sharing a home with other living things has more pros than cons.
    15. Thus, owning a pet is highly recommended.
    hahaha... i used this same format... i got tips from ielts-simon.com... super like ko yung pag organized ng structure.. at the start of the writing exam... ang pinaka-unang gnawa ko is to read the topics then organized my ideas through this structure... spend 5 mins at the most for this part... tapos... i answered the essay part first... because it gives you more points... napansin ko na mas tumataas ang essay mo if you expound on one detail more... details details details... as much as you can... d mo mapapansin na umabot ka na sa required length... matapos ko yung essay tsaka ko gnawa yung task 1... tapos agad... i had more time to spare pa to review what i had written (grammar, spelling, etc) and count the words... super nagwork saken ang structure na to...

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  • cchamylcchamyl Brisbane
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    @gacoquia oo nga e, kaya sobra concentrated ako sa Reading.. perhaps i keep doing the same mistakes... hayst...

    @aolee pahingi naman ng reviewer mo po, need help badly po [email protected]

    Salamat po ng marami
    hello.. i see that you took the exams four times na... how about changing your review habit... i believe there must be something wrong with it since it's not working for you... :)

    i see that you got the lowest scores in the reading module... wag ka maxado mag focus sa reading since the answers are right there... in text pa... :) baka kac ma-neglect mo yung ibang parts ng exam... you won't have enough time to read through all the paragraphs... technique lang yan... basahin mo yung questions first... like what i said, ascending yung questions... yung answer sa first question ay makikita mo sa first paragraph and so on... pag ganito gnawa mo...you will have enough time left to review your answers...

    next is yung writing... please see my previous comments about creating a structure first...

    last is yung listening... mukhang nakuha mo na yung technique... wag ka padala sa emotions.. lalo na pag d mo nkuha yung answer... pakinggan mo lang yung story... later on magiging madali sayo ang i-remember kung ano yung possible answer... :)

    i hope this helps... i know your pain.. taking the exam isn't cheap... kaya mo yan... konting tyaga na lang... :)

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  • nomadnomad Sydney
    Posts: 158Member
    Joined: Sep 24, 2012
    I had a funny and nerve-wracking experience in taking up IELTS specially the writing part. As I was in the midst of answering number #2 question, I realized that I am writing in the blank paper, not on the test material itself. A facilitator approached me and asked me to transfer my answer on the answer sheet with only 15 minutes left and I still have #2 question to finish. I felt an indescribable adrenaline rush from that moment, I transferred the answer as fast as I can that I can't even decipher what I am writing and my mind was too stressed to even think of a logical justification in my number #2 question. Even I can hear "5mins left" "2mins left" I didn't give up. I closed my paragraph just in the neck of time but at the back of my mind I know I could have done better. Exam was over and I was really upset. I planned to take up and sched IELTS for the second time but I'm still giving it a benefit of the doubt. I've chosen the agony of waiting instead despite announcing to the world that I screwed up.

    Lesson learned: Write in the correct paper (lol..so basic I know. :P )
    Don't waste your time counting the words. ( Coz I did. :P)
    Don't lose composure despite the time constraints.
    Organize your thoughts as what they mentioned above in the template.

    And oh I got 7.5. Not bad afterall. :)

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  • risa_crisa_c Mandaluyong
    Posts: 84Member
    Joined: Dec 02, 2011
    hi share ko lang preparation ko sa IELTS two years ago.

    pag sa British Council ka nag-register for IELTS exam, may free access ka sa library nila. nung time na yun may work ako so every Saturday lang ako pumupunta (closed pag Sunday). Mga 10am-4pm ako dun, kumakain na ko ng heavy lunch. pwede din naman mag-merienda break kasi may mga fastfood sa kalapit na building.

    I try to answer as much Listening at Reading mock exams sa books doon.
    take note of your mistakes, and try to find out how you can score better.

    May mga books din na Common Mistakes, maganda syang reference.

    Try to take down notes na galing sa books especially about speaking and writing kasi yun yung mahirap i-self review kasi walang answer key, unless may review school ka kung saan may magchecheck ng answers mo.

    Pwede pala magpaxerox ng book, but only 10% of the content (ex. 100 pages ang book, bibigyan ka nila ng 10 papers)

    everyday, try to write topic cards (for speaking) ex. about your dream house. sulat ka ng phrases/adjectives para madami kang ideas pagdating ng mismong exam.
    para sa writing, nagpapractice ako sumagot ng task 2 mostly at oorasan ko.
    for task 1, may book sa British Council (forgot which one), na may technique on how to answer pie chart, bar chart, a process diagram, etc. or sa internet try nyo mag-search.

    for speaking, nagpractice ako with a friend (tamang-tama magtetake din sya ng IELTS)

    ang importante naman ay mapractice nyo yung Listening, Reading, Speaking at Writing within the alloted time na allowed sa IELTS. kasi it's the pressure of time na kalaban sa IELTS.

    Goodluck IELTS takers! God bless sa review.
  • arlene5781arlene5781 North Ryde
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    @cchamyl salamat for the input, sana makuha ko na din yung desired score ko this time =(

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  • gacoquiagacoquia Balanga
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    @arlene5781 kaya yan.. nabasa mo na ba yung mga tips sa Ace the IELTS? ok daw yun eh

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  • bytubytubytubytu Melbourne
    Posts: 153Member
    Joined: Apr 26, 2011
    Hi Ms. @arlene5781, sinu sino po naging speaking examiners mo sa IDP? IDP Makati po ba yan?

    26/10/2013 - IELTS examination (British Council) - Lipa City
    08/11/2013 - IELTS results L-8.5 R-8.5 W-7.0 S-7.0 OBS-8.0
    07/05/2014 - AHPRA received application as Registered Nurse
    12/11/2014 - received Letter of Eligibility from AHPRA
    08/12/2014 - received invitation to register from Monash University
    12/12/2014 - received Certificate of Enrollment from Monash University
    13/12/2014 - lodged my visa application online (Visitor Visa Subclass 600)
    16/12/2014 - medical examinations done at Nationwide Health
    05/01/2015 - Visa Grant, multiple entry (Visitor Visa Subclass 600)
    05/01/2015- start of online module (Initial Registration of Overseas Nurses Program) Monash University
    29/01/2015 - arrived in Melbourne
    20/03/2015 - completed the program at Monash University
    24/03/2015 - AHPRA re- application after successful completion of bridging program
    20/04/2015 - Registered Nurse, Division 1
    21/04/2015 - lodged ANMAC application for Modified Skills Assessment
    22/04/2015 - ANMAC received Modified Skills Assessment application

    26/04/2015 - flight back to the Philippines

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    01/05/2015 - Phone interview 05/05/2015 - Reference checks commenced 13/05/2015 - Reference checks finalised 15/05/2015 - Received a call for job offer 19/05/2015 - Signed application form 27/05/2015 - Received formal offer of employment 29/05/2015 - Received revised offer of employment 01/06/2015 - Received details to lodge 457 visa application 01/06/2015 - Lodged 457 nomination application 01/06/2015 - Lodged 457 visa application 03/06/2015 - Nomination approved 03/06/2015 - 457 Visa Grant 29/06/2016 - First Day of Work

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  • bytubytubytubytu Melbourne
    Posts: 153Member
    Joined: Apr 26, 2011
    @nomad Wow. Ang galing naman. Care to share your format sa writing task 1 and 2?
    Dyan kasi Ako nahihirapan. Saan ko po nag exam?

    26/10/2013 - IELTS examination (British Council) - Lipa City
    08/11/2013 - IELTS results L-8.5 R-8.5 W-7.0 S-7.0 OBS-8.0
    07/05/2014 - AHPRA received application as Registered Nurse
    12/11/2014 - received Letter of Eligibility from AHPRA
    08/12/2014 - received invitation to register from Monash University
    12/12/2014 - received Certificate of Enrollment from Monash University
    13/12/2014 - lodged my visa application online (Visitor Visa Subclass 600)
    16/12/2014 - medical examinations done at Nationwide Health
    05/01/2015 - Visa Grant, multiple entry (Visitor Visa Subclass 600)
    05/01/2015- start of online module (Initial Registration of Overseas Nurses Program) Monash University
    29/01/2015 - arrived in Melbourne
    20/03/2015 - completed the program at Monash University
    24/03/2015 - AHPRA re- application after successful completion of bridging program
    20/04/2015 - Registered Nurse, Division 1
    21/04/2015 - lodged ANMAC application for Modified Skills Assessment
    22/04/2015 - ANMAC received Modified Skills Assessment application

    26/04/2015 - flight back to the Philippines

    457 Visa

    01/05/2015 - Phone interview 05/05/2015 - Reference checks commenced 13/05/2015 - Reference checks finalised 15/05/2015 - Received a call for job offer 19/05/2015 - Signed application form 27/05/2015 - Received formal offer of employment 29/05/2015 - Received revised offer of employment 01/06/2015 - Received details to lodge 457 visa application 01/06/2015 - Lodged 457 nomination application 01/06/2015 - Lodged 457 visa application 03/06/2015 - Nomination approved 03/06/2015 - 457 Visa Grant 29/06/2016 - First Day of Work

    189/190 Visa
    24/06/2015 - ANMAC Skills Assessment completed 24/06/2015 - Expression of Interest lodged for 189/190 07/07/2015 - Applied for Victoria State Nomination 09/07/2015 - Victoria State Nomination successful

    CURRENTLY waiting for 189 invite.

  • dftdft Davao City
    Posts: 102Member
    Joined: Nov 16, 2012
    @Khaosan_Road lately lng po ako ng exam (this feb, still waiting for d results [-O< ) sa BC Doha Qatar and i was surprised when they gave us headset! :) pero bago mag start ang exam sb nun invigilator to check ur headsets ilagay sa tenga ang headset for 10 mins yata iba2 language/dialect maririnig mu nakakawala ng concentration haha! cguro trick nila un kainis lng! lols
    :))

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    Feb 28, 2013 - got results
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