hi wish you all the best in your efforts for 8.You must be aware that 60 is minimum, not 70. So if you are otherwise qualify for 60 points (even 55 if you want to opt for state sponsorship) then you can take IELTS easy.
Btw, you need to write General IELTS only right?

 

Hi trijunction

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We are right now at 50 without including ielts points.so thete is no way that v can just score 6band coz thst would not fetch us any points.so either 7 band for 10points which would make us eligible to spply for eoi.or 8band(20points) to make it 70points.securing an 8band in ielts is the only goal now,to make the process easiet to get the invite.sigh!! Scoring an 8band doesn't look easy though

 

You don't really have to worry too much about getting 70 points. The upper limit for invitations in the past few rounds have been lowered to 60. Getting 70 will just ensure that you will get your invitation in the very next round.

Anyways, for IELTS, I would suggest the Cambridge study guide. It has got a few sample answers from people who attempted the exam and the marks each scored. Enough to give you a brief idea about what you have to write. Reading/Listening is the easiest according to me. Listening can get a bit tricky if you get stuck at one question.

Speaking...well. Practice ... Practice and more Practice. I have the tendency to speak faster than normal during verbal interviews. Luckily the lady who interviewed me was in a good mood.

And for writing....You MUST write examples in both sections. If the topic is about an activity, try to make up some story involving you doing that particular activity. Or some fake example. They are not looking for your honesty here. So you have all the creative freedom you want.

 

Yes you need to right a general test

 

thanks for your valuabe input.I see that you have scored really well in the speaking test too.. the examiner really liked your super fast accent i believe

I am right now studying the cambridge guide Number 8.so is that enough to score well?? or should we refer to more cambridge book??

And u mean to say that if we get 60 points we are sure to get an invite to apply,no matter what???

 

haha. I sort of managed to turn it into a friendly conversation rather than a formal speaking test. I knew the moment I made her laugh that my score isn't going to be bad.

And yea, I used the same guide myself. 8.0. It was enough for me. Didn't go through the whole thing. Just the writing section. What they are looking for mainly is coherence. Have a proper structure to your answer. (Intro - > Problems > Solutions > Conclusion). I would recommend writing with a pencil. And try to finish writing with at least 10 mins to spare. Then go through your answers again, and try to replace common words with more complex synonyms. And of course, no spelling mistakes and make it as neat as possible.

For reading, you will have a section which requires you to match headings with paragraphs. Make sure you write your own headings next to each paragraph while reading it the first time. Helps you save a lot of time later.

60 points seem to be enough these days. You might have to wait max for a couple of months. But you will definitely get the invite. As I said earlier, 70 just ensures that you get an invite the very next round.

Cheers... and good luck for your IELTS
Rohith

 

Hi,

My wife is also writing IELTS on March 23rd.

Her strategy is to finish as many practice test as possible for listening and reading. Come March and she will start practicing speaking and writing too and continue till exam date with occasional practice tests for the L & R.

She got the book from IDP a couple of days back and it looks like it will be enough for the preparation.

I'll ask her to join the forum and get in touch with you for discussing the progress in preparation and may be call each other and practice speaking

 

:fear::scared::scared:

I am writing the test on 9th of march,,,,i have yet to start my Practice

i am applying for the subclass 19o,,so fra i have only 45 points,,, without state nomination points,,,if i say score 7 on each band i get 55 points,,after nomination i get 5 extra points,,,am i eligible to apply for this category or not

 

Hi Dahalrosan,

I'm also doing the test on March 9th and I'm also having 45 without IELTS. I'm soo stressed as most of the states have closed their lists by now and will reopen after July 1st...

 

Thank u udaybasis for your valuable comments.

How was ur test?? Up to your expectations??

 

Hi Shakz,

You are always welcome.

Yes, I performed upto expectations for L,R &W. However, messed up with the Speaking.

I did practice for all modules expect the speaking one, hence the mess up. Can call it over confidence! Any ways, results are just 10 days ahead, so would know by then!

Keep up with practice, it will turn out to be an easy one!

BR,
Uday

 

shaishav... sounds like a good idea

 

DAHALROSAN u need to really practice a lot.Dont take it lightly,the more bands you score the better chances for u to get invited.Since you have only 55points,y not try to score well in IELTS?? It does matter.

All the best

 

Shakz,

I'm doing IELTS on 9th March. I'm practicing using Cambridge IELTS books and some other downloaded materials from the net. If you wish, give me your email address so I can send you some sample writings for Task 02.

I feel that Writing and Speaking are the tricky tests in IELTS..

 

Hey buddy!!

Feel free to post your sample writings for task 2 here (Also do not underestimate the task 1).

We could help iron out the issues by checking them!

BR,
Uday

 

Guys... now m a bit confused.I have applied for general training.Thats correct right??? for Engineers??? kindly clear my doubt.

I never knew taht accountants had to write academic IELTS.News to me

 

Speaking is the one that i am worried tooo

what are they actually looking for in Speaking test?

And general IELTS does not have questions which comprises of flow charts and pie charts right??

 

Hi Shakz,

Bar Charts and Pie charts are in General module. Its with Academic module for the Writing Task 01 instead of which you will have to write a letter.

Just check the IELTS requirement with your assessing body in their website. For some professions, Academic module is required.

Regards,

ruchira

 

Hi.
I had sent you a PM, pls send me the materials. I have rescheduled my IELTS on 6Apr. I started practicing. Finding better with reading and listening. Writing is ok, but when it comes to Speaking I am running out of words, though I am not supposed to :-(.
Any help/suggestions on speaking?
Thanks, Sandhya.

 

Hi,

I sent you an email. For Speaking section, there are some videos on YouTube. refer those. I will share my experience once I did the exam..

 

Just relax when you do the speaking part It's not to bad.

My husband is going on the 27th April

 

thanks a lot

 

IELTS writing test ... Some tips

For the writing tests... some suggestions.
Read the topic twice and make sure you understand the topic
Introduce the topic in about 3 to 4 sentences. Avoid repeating the sentences in the question paper, instead write your interpretation of it.
Elaborate on the topic and give arguments for and against or mention the pros and cons ... Depending on the topic. One paragraph for each.
Read the topic against see if you are on the right track.
Now write down your position with reference to the topic ... And provide the reasons why you are for or against the topic.
Give a conclusion in the last paragraph.
Read the topic again to see if you answered to the point.
Make sure you have clear and distinct paragraphs.
Check for spelling errors.
Don't repeat your statements.
Use a range of expressions / vocabulary.
Check that you have put the commas and full stops and exclamation marks as appropriate.
Each paragraph should have a clear idea at the core. Each para may be about 3 to 4 sentences.
Your final position / opinion should be clear , your messages should be clear and understandable.

I personally found it relevant to spend a minute thinking about the topic in terms of who, what, when, why, how and so-what. Then framing the answers in paragraphs with clear introduction , body and conclusion.

 

Thanks Ausmaan

 

Can someone please correct this essay?

Q- In many countries, prison is considered the best way to decrease crime. However, education is often argued to be a more effective way. Which opinion do you most agreed with?
(Academic 12 May 2012-Melbourne, Australia)

Answer-

It is generally accepted that wrong-doers should be punished depending on the severity of the crime in order to regulate the society. Most of the countries legal system verdicts imprisonment for the culprits. Even though imprisonment is used by many countries, I believe having a proper education system can address crimes in an effective way. This argument is proved by considering how an effective education system can help to address the root cause of crimes and the long term benefits associated with it.

Firstly, a proper, comprehensive education system can be a preventive cause of action to reduce crimes. Most of the people engage in crimes due to unawareness of repercussions of those. For example, in many Asian countries, specially in India and Pakistan, gangster activities are abundant among slums and shanties where the dwellers are mostly uneducated. If a proper education is given, creating a path for them to be independent, the no. of crimes can be mitigated vehemently. Therefore,implementation of a comprehensive education system can address the root cause of crimes.

On the other hand, providing a suitable education can generate benefits in long term. Linking to the earlier instance, when slum residents are given the opportunity to be educated, they will be able to get rid of poverty. Thus the living standard of people will be enhanced and the need of prisons can be mitigated. Hence, an effective education system can lead to long term benefits in minimizing crimes.

Following the look at the explanations given above, it is obvious that education can be considered as an effective means of reducing crimes. Although imprisonment can be a short term remedy, education addresses the root cause of the issue and the benefits associated with it will generate favorable outcomes in long term. Therefore, incorporation of an effective education is highly recommended.

 

I am also going to appear on 23rd March.

 

Good to see so many people sharing ideas. Even I am giving IELTS on 23rd March @ Hyderabad

 

Anyone got experience of taking the IELTS in Aus and overseas(home country)? Which one is easier with respect to Writing and Speaking modules (depending a lot on examiners)
Some said doing the test in their country is favourable, i personally doubt it.

 

Hi tuandm2013,


It does not really matter.....in fact i got more bands when i gave the test in Australia rather than giving it back home in India.

Cheers

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Hi,

Go to IELTS-Blog - IELTS exam preparation for free It has everything that you need to get the band that you are looking for in IELTS. Try "Ace the Ielts" program from that website if you wish, It has all the tips required to get the band you want. I personally used it to get a band of 7+ in all four tests and recommended to a friend of mine who got a band of 7+ after using that. We both got a band of 6 in the initial attempt before using "Ace the Ielts".

Thanks,
Sathish

 

Hi,

My wife got 7.0 in all modules

But IDP website says that the result displayed cannot be used as the official confirmation of your IELTS result. What does it mean? Can the result change?

 

Congratulations mate, it says so because you will get the official results by post in a few days and that is the only document that cane used for official Purposes like migration and all, But other than that the result is official.

 

Thanks a ton Buddy.

 

You are most welcome buddy.cheers