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  • btarroja213btarroja213 Singapore
    Posts: 357Member
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    REPOST:

    Here are a few good tips for speaking which I got from my friends...

    1. Forget that you know tagalog and any other languange - just use english...
    - Don't listen to tagalog songs - only english
    - Watch english show only - specially news, history shows/documentaries.
    - Speak to anyone in english even though they don't...

    2. Prepare for possible cue card topics WISELY... You don't have to research tons of different topics because you can topics interconnect with each other....

    - Example: Think of your favorite song, research not only the song but the singer as well. you can use the singer if the question is "Talk about your favorite singer/famous person/artist"
    - In my case, I prepare the song "We Are the World" by USA for Africa. (Just enumerating the singers who sang this song will take you more than 1 minute...)
    - I planed to use this not only to answer "song" but also for "Charitable Institution", you can also put a twist to this if the question is "favorite part in history" -
    - Then if asked who is your favorite historical figure, you can take it from this as well. Example - Michael Jackson, etc....
    - Bottomline, you should be creative in your preparation... (look for recent ielts exam question in ielts-blog).

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  • sonsi_03sonsi_03 Sydney
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    @sonsi_03 ano na po balita sa re-marking nyo?
    no change po.

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  • AnnieInglesAnnieIngles Mandaluyong
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    May results na ba for those who took their speaking test last Nov 19? Sabi nila 13 days pero wala pa naman na choice na Nov 19 dun sa drop down menu ng results page. Sabi din nila Dec 3 dapat lalabas. Nakakapraning. Huhu.
  • StickyNoteStickyNote Bundoora
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    May results na ba for those who took their speaking test last Nov 19? Sabi nila 13 days pero wala pa naman na choice na Nov 19 dun sa drop down menu ng results page. Sabi din nila Dec 3 dapat lalabas. Nakakapraning. Huhu.

    Sabay-sabay po ang results lalabas. 13 days after the written tests. Kailangan po ba ang written tests nyo?

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  • appledeuceappledeuce Sydney
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    edited December 2013
    Hi everyone,

    In the LISTENING exam, do the answers to the questions appear chronologically in the passage/conversation that you will be listening to?

    For example: answer to question 1 will be in sentence 1, answer to question 2 will be from sentence 2, answer to question 3 will be in sentence 4, answer tp question 4 will be in sentence 6, etc)

    Or pwede bang mangyari na yung answer sa question 4 will be at the very first sentence of passage (meaning kailangan mo pang balikan yung notes mo..)

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    07 Jan 2014 - undertook medical exam at NHSI Makati
    16 Jan 2014 - received unconditional offer from VU
    13 Feb 2014 - paid 1st sem tuition fees; received e-COE from VU
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  • R_YellR_Yell Auckland
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    nope...normally it is in order.

    Nov 1, 2012- IELTS Mock Test (L-7.5, S-8, W-7, R-5)
    Nov 3, 2012- IELTS at IALF, Surabaya, INDONESIA
    Nov 14, 2012- IELTS Score ( L-6, S-8, W-6, R-6 ) So horrible:D
    Dec 1, 2012- IELTS Retake (Lord, I surrender it to you.)
    Dec 11, 2012- IELTS Score ( L-7, S-8, W-6, R-6.5)
    RETAKE OR GOODBYE OZ DREAM?
    Oct 2013- Pushed the OZ dream
    Dec 14, 2013- 3rd IELTS retake (L-7.5, S-8, W-5.5, R-7)

  • btarroja213btarroja213 Singapore
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    Hi everyone,

    In the LISTENING exam, do the answers to the questions appear chronologically in the passage/conversation that you will be listening to?

    For example: answer to question 1 will be in sentence 1, answer to question 2 will be from sentence 2, answer to question 3 will be in sentence 4, answer tp question 4 will be in sentence 6, etc)

    Or pwede bang mangyari na yung answer sa question 4 will be at the very first sentence of passage (meaning kailangan mo pang balikan yung notes mo..)
    The answers are in order and per section. Try to practice using the Cambridge 1-9 reviewers.

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    04 Oct 2013 - Lodged Subclass 189 with 65 Points
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    13 Nov 2013 - FBI Clearance delivered to USA Address
    24 Nov 2013 - Lodged Subclass 189. Waiting for CO.
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  • gmad06gmad06 Melbourne
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    @appledeuce you will hear the answers in order. if narinig mo na ang answer for number four that means na miss-out mo yung answers for number 1-3.

    that's why it is essential to note some keywords sa mga questionares

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  • michel_75michel_75 Bulacan
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    edited December 2013
    Got my results already but did not get my required scores. I am sad.
  • quellyquelly Davao City
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    updating my timeline....praise God for the blessings!

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  • michel_75michel_75 Bulacan
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    @quelly congrats! I am happy for you.
  • R_YellR_Yell Auckland
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    @quelly wow!!! selos ako!!! sana ako rin...pressured ako ngaun sa listening...kasi sa several practices ko my listening score usually ranges from band 6.5-band 7.5, once lng ata nagka band 8 ako. I need band 8 sa listening as my minimum for assessment.

    just wondering sa naging results mo sa listening, what did u do na from band 7 to band 8.5 agad? mas naging madali ba ang retake mo? do u think it depends on the topic of the listening? which section of the listening u find tricky, complex?

    thanks for your thoughts.

    Nov 1, 2012- IELTS Mock Test (L-7.5, S-8, W-7, R-5)
    Nov 3, 2012- IELTS at IALF, Surabaya, INDONESIA
    Nov 14, 2012- IELTS Score ( L-6, S-8, W-6, R-6 ) So horrible:D
    Dec 1, 2012- IELTS Retake (Lord, I surrender it to you.)
    Dec 11, 2012- IELTS Score ( L-7, S-8, W-6, R-6.5)
    RETAKE OR GOODBYE OZ DREAM?
    Oct 2013- Pushed the OZ dream
    Dec 14, 2013- 3rd IELTS retake (L-7.5, S-8, W-5.5, R-7)

  • michel_75michel_75 Bulacan
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    @R_Yell hello! ang galing ng speaking mo, consistent na 8. Kayang kaya mo yan, konti na lang pasok ka na. Anong occupation ang inonominate mo?
  • SolemateDSolemateD Mandaluyong
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    Hi guys! Got my results na rin from IDP naman.

    L - 8.5
    R - 8
    W - 7
    S - 7.5
    OBS - 8

    Thank you Lord ulit!!! Although naipasa ko na yung isa kong results na mas mababa, wala naman bearing yun pag student visa diba?

    God bless guys!
  • michel_75michel_75 Bulacan
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    edited December 2013
    @SolemateD congrats! Ang galing mo. IDP Manila ka?
  • R_YellR_Yell Auckland
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    @michel_75 sana nga... Secondary school teacher...

    Nov 1, 2012- IELTS Mock Test (L-7.5, S-8, W-7, R-5)
    Nov 3, 2012- IELTS at IALF, Surabaya, INDONESIA
    Nov 14, 2012- IELTS Score ( L-6, S-8, W-6, R-6 ) So horrible:D
    Dec 1, 2012- IELTS Retake (Lord, I surrender it to you.)
    Dec 11, 2012- IELTS Score ( L-7, S-8, W-6, R-6.5)
    RETAKE OR GOODBYE OZ DREAM?
    Oct 2013- Pushed the OZ dream
    Dec 14, 2013- 3rd IELTS retake (L-7.5, S-8, W-5.5, R-7)

  • michel_75michel_75 Bulacan
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    edited December 2013
    @R_Yell kaparehas mo yong friend ko na nag exam noong nov 21. di ko pa alam kung anong nakuha nya. kailangan yata ang ielts bago magpa assess di ba? oo malapit na yan ang gaganda ng scores mo e.

    pera lang talaga..pero pasasaan ba at makakarating din tayo don hehehe!
  • appledeuceappledeuce Sydney
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    Thank you guys for the responses to my inquiry. I have done some mock listening tests using the material provided by IDP on their website but I'll make sure to Google the Cambridge materials that you guys suggested for further practice.

    Congrats to everyone who has recently gotten their desired band scores. :)

    Student Visa 573 (SVP) Timeline:
    28 Nov 2013 - submitted int'l student application to Victoria Uni
    20-21 Dec 2013 - sat IELTS Academic module exam
    03 Jan 2014 - received IELTS scores (L:8.5 R:8.0 W:8.0 S:8.0 OBS:8.0)
    07 Jan 2014 - undertook medical exam at NHSI Makati
    16 Jan 2014 - received unconditional offer from VU
    13 Feb 2014 - paid 1st sem tuition fees; received e-COE from VU
    13 Feb 2014 - lodged visa application at PIASI
    17 Feb 2014 - received visa grant via email (thank you, Lord!)
    21 Feb 2014 - first day in OZ
    24 Feb 2014 - first day of classes
    19 June 2015 - last of day classes!
    06 Aug 2015 - received Letter of Completion from uni
    14 Oct 2015 - Graduation :D

    Journey to PR:
    07 Aug 2015 - submitted skills assessment to ACS (261311 - Analyst Programmer)
    12 Aug 2015 - received positive skills assessment result from ACS
    12 Aug 2015 - submitted EOI for 189 (60 points), 190 (NSW-65 points), 489 (state and relative sponsored - 70 points)
    29 Oct 2015 - received ITA for NSW State Nomination
    03 Nov 2015 - submitted application for NSW State Nomination
    19 Nov 2015 - received NSW SN approval and ITA for 190 visa
    01 Dec 2015 - lodged 190 application
    14 Dec 2015 - health exam at BUPA Melbourne
    15 Dec 2015 - Initial (and hopefully final) CO contact, asking for PCC
    22 Dec 2015 - submitted Australian PCC and NBI Clearance
    16 Feb 2016 - received 190 PR visa grant

    Citizenship:
    Date applied: 27 March 2018
    Date received the acknowledgement email: 27 March 2018
    Received test invite: 11 Feb 2019 for 25 March 2019 (rescheduled to 25 Feb)
    Citizenship Approval: 11 March 209
    Received Ceremony Invitation: 24 May 2019
    Date of Ceremony: 25 June 2019

  • R_YellR_Yell Auckland
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    Joined: Aug 18, 2012
    @michel_75 hi. Yeah, you're right. No right ielts band no assessment. That means we cant invited to lodge. Ehehhehe...

    Right, pera ang kalaban sa ielts, second na ung time and hurt,ehehhehe. Now, I'm grabbing the opportunity while I'm still able to earn and pay for the ielts, eheheheh.

    Nov 1, 2012- IELTS Mock Test (L-7.5, S-8, W-7, R-5)
    Nov 3, 2012- IELTS at IALF, Surabaya, INDONESIA
    Nov 14, 2012- IELTS Score ( L-6, S-8, W-6, R-6 ) So horrible:D
    Dec 1, 2012- IELTS Retake (Lord, I surrender it to you.)
    Dec 11, 2012- IELTS Score ( L-7, S-8, W-6, R-6.5)
    RETAKE OR GOODBYE OZ DREAM?
    Oct 2013- Pushed the OZ dream
    Dec 14, 2013- 3rd IELTS retake (L-7.5, S-8, W-5.5, R-7)

  • filipinacpafilipinacpa Perth
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    Hello guys, mukang mas okay results sa IDP ah. Di pa rin ako nagbobook. Hehe..

    2013-Jan : Decided to pursue my OZ dream
    2013-Nov : 1st Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-6.5;W-7.5;S-7.5
    2014-Mar : 2nd Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-8.5;W-6.5;S-7.5
    Pahinga muna. Sakit sa puso at bulsa!
    2015-May : 1st PTE-A @ Bright Center: L-85;R-70;S-45;W-90
    2015-May : 2nd PTE-A @Bright Center; L-90;R-70;S-47; W-90
    2015-July : 3rd PTE-A @Pearson: L-90;R-77;S-83; W-90
    2015-July 20 - Lodged docs to Vetassess
    2015-Oct 1: VET Positive outcome
    2015-Oct 1: Submitted EOI 190 visa to NSW (55+5)
    2015-Oct 4: Submitted EOI 190 visa to QLD (55+5)
    2015-Oct 5: QLD responded, rejected 190 due to change in occupation list but offered ITA for 489 visa instead
    2015-Nov 2: DIBP points adjusted to 60+5 (due to additional 1 year working experience)
    2015-Nov 26: ITA for SS NSW
    2015-Nov 28: Submitted SS application
    2015-Dec 17: SS Approved + Received 190 ITA
    2015-Dec 23: Lodged 190
    2016-Jan 5: Medical @ Nationwide (Php5,600 na ang fee!!)
    2016-Jan 8: Medical Clearance Provided - no action required (Thank you Lord!)
    2016-Jan 18: Applied for Driving SP and Direct Visa Grant!!! (Thank You Lord!)
    2016-Jan 26: PDOS @ CFO Manila + Enrolled at A1 Driving

    2016-Mar 14: BIG MOVE!:)

    PRAY HARD, WORK HARDER! :)

    Compilation of tips/resources/stories for PTE Academic Preparation: pteacademicreview.wordpress.com
    Template or "cheat sheet" as called by many: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1OZBrQj0i5LWU1EYVZTaDF4VzA/view?usp=sharing
    sana po makatulong.. God bless!

  • filipinacpafilipinacpa Perth
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    OTT: Naguguluhan ako sa new layout ng forum. Hehe.

    2013-Jan : Decided to pursue my OZ dream
    2013-Nov : 1st Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-6.5;W-7.5;S-7.5
    2014-Mar : 2nd Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-8.5;W-6.5;S-7.5
    Pahinga muna. Sakit sa puso at bulsa!
    2015-May : 1st PTE-A @ Bright Center: L-85;R-70;S-45;W-90
    2015-May : 2nd PTE-A @Bright Center; L-90;R-70;S-47; W-90
    2015-July : 3rd PTE-A @Pearson: L-90;R-77;S-83; W-90
    2015-July 20 - Lodged docs to Vetassess
    2015-Oct 1: VET Positive outcome
    2015-Oct 1: Submitted EOI 190 visa to NSW (55+5)
    2015-Oct 4: Submitted EOI 190 visa to QLD (55+5)
    2015-Oct 5: QLD responded, rejected 190 due to change in occupation list but offered ITA for 489 visa instead
    2015-Nov 2: DIBP points adjusted to 60+5 (due to additional 1 year working experience)
    2015-Nov 26: ITA for SS NSW
    2015-Nov 28: Submitted SS application
    2015-Dec 17: SS Approved + Received 190 ITA
    2015-Dec 23: Lodged 190
    2016-Jan 5: Medical @ Nationwide (Php5,600 na ang fee!!)
    2016-Jan 8: Medical Clearance Provided - no action required (Thank you Lord!)
    2016-Jan 18: Applied for Driving SP and Direct Visa Grant!!! (Thank You Lord!)
    2016-Jan 26: PDOS @ CFO Manila + Enrolled at A1 Driving

    2016-Mar 14: BIG MOVE!:)

    PRAY HARD, WORK HARDER! :)

    Compilation of tips/resources/stories for PTE Academic Preparation: pteacademicreview.wordpress.com
    Template or "cheat sheet" as called by many: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1OZBrQj0i5LWU1EYVZTaDF4VzA/view?usp=sharing
    sana po makatulong.. God bless!

  • michel_75michel_75 Bulacan
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    @filipinacpa musta na pagrereview mo? hay retake din ako. san mo plan magpa book?
  • filipinacpafilipinacpa Perth
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    @filipinacpa musta na pagrereview mo? hay retake din ako. san mo plan magpa book?
    Hindi pa ako ulit nagresume magreview. Tinapos ko pa yung audio book ng fifty shades trilogy tsaka may tinapos rin ako na book basahin. Hehe.

    Well, okay lang yan. Take na lang ulit. Gastos nga lang. Hahays. Baka mag IDP ako, ikaw?

    2013-Jan : Decided to pursue my OZ dream
    2013-Nov : 1st Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-6.5;W-7.5;S-7.5
    2014-Mar : 2nd Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-8.5;W-6.5;S-7.5
    Pahinga muna. Sakit sa puso at bulsa!
    2015-May : 1st PTE-A @ Bright Center: L-85;R-70;S-45;W-90
    2015-May : 2nd PTE-A @Bright Center; L-90;R-70;S-47; W-90
    2015-July : 3rd PTE-A @Pearson: L-90;R-77;S-83; W-90
    2015-July 20 - Lodged docs to Vetassess
    2015-Oct 1: VET Positive outcome
    2015-Oct 1: Submitted EOI 190 visa to NSW (55+5)
    2015-Oct 4: Submitted EOI 190 visa to QLD (55+5)
    2015-Oct 5: QLD responded, rejected 190 due to change in occupation list but offered ITA for 489 visa instead
    2015-Nov 2: DIBP points adjusted to 60+5 (due to additional 1 year working experience)
    2015-Nov 26: ITA for SS NSW
    2015-Nov 28: Submitted SS application
    2015-Dec 17: SS Approved + Received 190 ITA
    2015-Dec 23: Lodged 190
    2016-Jan 5: Medical @ Nationwide (Php5,600 na ang fee!!)
    2016-Jan 8: Medical Clearance Provided - no action required (Thank you Lord!)
    2016-Jan 18: Applied for Driving SP and Direct Visa Grant!!! (Thank You Lord!)
    2016-Jan 26: PDOS @ CFO Manila + Enrolled at A1 Driving

    2016-Mar 14: BIG MOVE!:)

    PRAY HARD, WORK HARDER! :)

    Compilation of tips/resources/stories for PTE Academic Preparation: pteacademicreview.wordpress.com
    Template or "cheat sheet" as called by many: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1OZBrQj0i5LWU1EYVZTaDF4VzA/view?usp=sharing
    sana po makatulong.. God bless!

  • michel_75michel_75 Bulacan
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    edited December 2013
    @filipinacpa sa BC pa rin siguro. Kailan mo plan mag retake? Ako end of January siguro. Basa basa, practice practice muna para di masayang ang pera. Nakakalungkot pero ganyan talaga ang buhay hehehe! Kailangan seryosohin na ng husto ngayon.
  • filipinacpafilipinacpa Perth
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    @michel_75 Balak ko rin mga January po next year. Sang part ka ng exam nagkaproblem?

    2013-Jan : Decided to pursue my OZ dream
    2013-Nov : 1st Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-6.5;W-7.5;S-7.5
    2014-Mar : 2nd Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-8.5;W-6.5;S-7.5
    Pahinga muna. Sakit sa puso at bulsa!
    2015-May : 1st PTE-A @ Bright Center: L-85;R-70;S-45;W-90
    2015-May : 2nd PTE-A @Bright Center; L-90;R-70;S-47; W-90
    2015-July : 3rd PTE-A @Pearson: L-90;R-77;S-83; W-90
    2015-July 20 - Lodged docs to Vetassess
    2015-Oct 1: VET Positive outcome
    2015-Oct 1: Submitted EOI 190 visa to NSW (55+5)
    2015-Oct 4: Submitted EOI 190 visa to QLD (55+5)
    2015-Oct 5: QLD responded, rejected 190 due to change in occupation list but offered ITA for 489 visa instead
    2015-Nov 2: DIBP points adjusted to 60+5 (due to additional 1 year working experience)
    2015-Nov 26: ITA for SS NSW
    2015-Nov 28: Submitted SS application
    2015-Dec 17: SS Approved + Received 190 ITA
    2015-Dec 23: Lodged 190
    2016-Jan 5: Medical @ Nationwide (Php5,600 na ang fee!!)
    2016-Jan 8: Medical Clearance Provided - no action required (Thank you Lord!)
    2016-Jan 18: Applied for Driving SP and Direct Visa Grant!!! (Thank You Lord!)
    2016-Jan 26: PDOS @ CFO Manila + Enrolled at A1 Driving

    2016-Mar 14: BIG MOVE!:)

    PRAY HARD, WORK HARDER! :)

    Compilation of tips/resources/stories for PTE Academic Preparation: pteacademicreview.wordpress.com
    Template or "cheat sheet" as called by many: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1OZBrQj0i5LWU1EYVZTaDF4VzA/view?usp=sharing
    sana po makatulong.. God bless!

  • loudandclearloudandclear Sydney
    Posts: 225Member
    Joined: Dec 16, 2012
    Hi guys,nag speaking exam ako kanina sa idp makati.Naging examiner nyo ba ung Michelle,matangkad sya.Parang foreigner na babae.
    si michelle din yung nag-speaking exam sakin. she looks nice. i remember yung isang question na hindi ko masyado nasagot. "WHich do you think is more important to a country, it's international relation to other countries or its national interest?" Na-explain ko lang yung intl relations, yung natl interest wala ako maisip na example hehehe...

    Jeremiah 29:11
    "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."

  • R_YellR_Yell Auckland
    Posts: 174Member
    Joined: Aug 18, 2012
    @loudandclear i think ok lng un kasi u had to choose one which one is more important :)

    Nov 1, 2012- IELTS Mock Test (L-7.5, S-8, W-7, R-5)
    Nov 3, 2012- IELTS at IALF, Surabaya, INDONESIA
    Nov 14, 2012- IELTS Score ( L-6, S-8, W-6, R-6 ) So horrible:D
    Dec 1, 2012- IELTS Retake (Lord, I surrender it to you.)
    Dec 11, 2012- IELTS Score ( L-7, S-8, W-6, R-6.5)
    RETAKE OR GOODBYE OZ DREAM?
    Oct 2013- Pushed the OZ dream
    Dec 14, 2013- 3rd IELTS retake (L-7.5, S-8, W-5.5, R-7)

  • R_YellR_Yell Auckland
    Posts: 174Member
    Joined: Aug 18, 2012
    Anxious yet nervous here...

    Nov 1, 2012- IELTS Mock Test (L-7.5, S-8, W-7, R-5)
    Nov 3, 2012- IELTS at IALF, Surabaya, INDONESIA
    Nov 14, 2012- IELTS Score ( L-6, S-8, W-6, R-6 ) So horrible:D
    Dec 1, 2012- IELTS Retake (Lord, I surrender it to you.)
    Dec 11, 2012- IELTS Score ( L-7, S-8, W-6, R-6.5)
    RETAKE OR GOODBYE OZ DREAM?
    Oct 2013- Pushed the OZ dream
    Dec 14, 2013- 3rd IELTS retake (L-7.5, S-8, W-5.5, R-7)

  • BMM03BMM03 Perth
    Posts: 80Member
    Joined: Oct 28, 2013
    One more try tomorrow.

    ANZSCO 233914

    26/10/2013 IELTS BC Seoul (LS=7.5, R=7.0, W=6.0) - Fail
    12/11/2013 Sent TRF to EA
    30/11/2013 Sent CDR to EA
    04/12/2013 CDR received by EA
    07/12/2013 IELTS BC Seoul (L=8.5, RS=7.5, W=7.0) - Thank you Lord! ^_^
    26/04/2014 Received Positive EA Assessment
    01/05/2014 Submitted EOI
    12/05/2014 Recvd Invitation to Lodge
    26/05/2014 NBI Fingerprint (PH Embassy in SG)
    07/06/2014 Lodged visa 189 & Uploaded documents
    10/06/2014 Uploaded NBI Certificate
    13/06/2014 Done Medicals @ Drs. Horne & Chin
    16/06/2014 Medical Result Uploaded
    27/06/2014 CO Allocation (Team 06 Adelaide)
    01/07/2014 Visa Grant! IED: 3 March 2015 [Thank you LORD!!]
    02/21/2015 IED Complete
    03/22/2016 Landed in Perth WA

  • btarroja213btarroja213 Singapore
    Posts: 357Member
    Joined: Jun 04, 2013
    Thank you guys for the responses to my inquiry. I have done some mock listening tests using the material provided by IDP on their website but I'll make sure to Google the Cambridge materials that you guys suggested for further practice.

    Congrats to everyone who has recently gotten their desired band scores. :)
    @appledeuce: Try to back-read in this forum topic, somebody can send you copies of the cambridge practice tests.

    ANZSCO 233513
    Mar 2013 - IELTS Results - Pass but no points.
    04 June 2013 - EA Recieved CDR application.
    13 Aug 2013 - Got results from EA from the mailbox :-D
    04 Oct 2013 - Ielts results = Pass with +10 points.
    04 Oct 2013 - Lodged Subclass 189 with 65 Points
    07 Oct 2013 - Invited for Visa 189 :-D
    13 Nov 2013 - FBI Clearance delivered to USA Address
    24 Nov 2013 - Lodged Subclass 189. Waiting for CO.
    17 Dec 2013 - CO assigned. Team 34 Brisbane
    23 Jan 2014 - Medicals Cleared
    24 Jan 2014 - NBI clearance uploaded.
    30 Jan 2014 - VISA GRANT. EID: 04 Nov 2014
    27 Sept 2014 - Initial Entry - Brisbane
    30 Sept 2014 - Open DL R/C

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