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Old 10th April 2008, 05:48 AM
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Hi guys,

Now for the second baby step in this procedure for applying for a visa.
We are writing our IELTS test this weekend, so wish me luck.... I'm a bit nervous, but at least had 1 of the IELTS books to go through which helped a lot.

Someone asked about the IELTS test before on this forum, but I can't remember who it was. I do have some info about the test.
Do yourself a favour and get the following practice book, it gives a lot of examples and then you at least know how the questions etc is asked.

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Cambridge practice tests for IELTS
Authors: Vanessa Jakeman and Clare McDowell.

Have a lovely day!!!
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Good luck Catz,

I didn't realise the tests were so long...nearly 3 hours?

Thanks for the info.

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Thanks Dolly,

Yes, you get 15 minutes for the oral test and then we write from 9:00 till 12:00 on Saturday.

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Let us know how you get on...keeping fingers crossed for you!

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Whats a IELTS test??
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Hi,

IELTS is the International English Language Testing System.

It's basically a proficienty test to demonstrate the applicant's ability to listen, read, write and speak in English.

If English isn't your first language, you have to sit this test as part of your visa application.

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Is there a website tutorial available for IELTS?
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Hi,

This is the website: IELTS - English for International Opportunity

It has a link to purchasing practice papers.

Also, have a look at amazon.com - you can buy a book + CD of practice test papers, study packs or books on how to prepare for the tests.

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Hi there,

The test went ok. It was a lot easier than the examples that they gave in the book. I must admit that the book did help a lot. When you know what to expect you can actually concentrate on the task at hand and not worry about the rest of the modules.

Thanks for all the fingers that you guys have crossed for me!!!

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Hi Catz,

I was wondering how you got on.

Glad it went well for you.

Onto the next stage now

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