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wpc71
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« on: February 09, 2009, 02:40:24 am » |
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Hi all, I just took the IELTS General on February 7th. If you have any questions related to preparation, test format, tips etc, I will be happy to help!
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assiwassi
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« Reply #1 on: February 09, 2009, 05:35:04 am » |
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I am also registered for two dates 21 and 7 march pls need tips for preparation
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domingo
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« Reply #2 on: February 09, 2009, 06:41:03 am » |
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Hi,
Thanks for your gesture. I am registered for 21st February. Finding it real hard to concentrate on studies, as it is difficult to strike a right balance with work, family and studies.
How do you rate the exam, was it difficult or easy. Also, did you took any preparatory classes or used any other resource which may be helpful to others.
Regards,
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wpc71
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« Reply #3 on: February 09, 2009, 09:36:58 am » |
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The test seems to be well designed. If you are good at English, you will have no problem in it. It is not necessary to take preparation classes but I would certainly recommend doing some practice tests. THe best ones I guess are: 1. New Insight into IELTS, Cambridge University Press 2. Cambridge IELTS 6 3. IELTS Practice Tests Plus 2, Longman
Practice makes perfect...
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domingo
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« Reply #4 on: February 09, 2009, 10:43:54 am » |
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What band do you think will you get. did you take your speaking test also?
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« Reply #5 on: February 09, 2009, 12:16:35 pm » |
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The test seems to be well designed. If you are good at English, you will have no problem in it. It is not necessary to take preparation classes but I would certainly recommend doing some practice tests. THe best ones I guess are: 1. New Insight into IELTS, Cambridge University Press 2. Cambridge IELTS 6 3. IELTS Practice Tests Plus 2, Longman
Practice makes perfect...
Guy, I like your confidence, really what band do you think you will be rated? Goodluck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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IT IS WELL IN JESUS NAME!!!!. Canada is for sure, either the devil likes it or not
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« Reply #6 on: February 09, 2009, 11:51:52 pm » |
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I like your confidence, really what band do you think you will be rated? Goodluck!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My band score is not important here. I just wanted to share my very recent experinece with others. Anyhow, I am expecting an overall 8. Yes, I took the speaking test the day after the written one. It is just like a job interview and very natural. Again, if you are good at English, you'll have no problem with it.
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« Reply #7 on: February 24, 2009, 12:16:42 am » |
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Can you take IELTS more than one time if your first test score is not that great.
Thanks
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« Reply #8 on: February 24, 2009, 12:26:20 am » |
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Sure you can. There used to be a 3 month waiting between two consecutive tests but they lifted that limitation in 2006. You may sit the test as many times as you wish but remember that because test centers administer both Academic and General Training modules of the tests, it might not be possible to register for two GTs very close to each other.
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« Reply #9 on: February 24, 2009, 12:39:44 am » |
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Dear,
Could you tell us about Computer Based IETLS, provided you have any information.
Thanks
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wpc71
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« Reply #10 on: February 24, 2009, 12:49:58 am » |
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Could you tell us about Computer Based IETLS, provided you have any information. Sorry, I have taken IELTS two times but they were both the normal paper based one. I think the computer based is only the Academic version which is no good for Canada immigration.
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« Reply #11 on: February 24, 2009, 03:54:49 am » |
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and even then only so much can be computer based
certainly not writing and speaking which are very subjective assessments
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« Reply #12 on: February 24, 2009, 07:04:23 am » |
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Is there any online practice material available for IELTS General??
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« Reply #13 on: February 24, 2009, 07:36:48 am » |
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Badmus To answer your question, I got an overall band score of 8.5. Listening 8.5, Reading 9, Writing 7.5 and Speaking 8.
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« Reply #14 on: February 24, 2009, 11:16:18 am » |
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hello wpc71 congrats on your high scores, well done
Could you please describe what the IELTS is like by section?
Thanks a lot
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