tawkins1

True.
I don't even need an ielts test for my application but I just thought it was crap that English people have to prove they can speak English when others dont! I've had my rant now, I feel alot beta

dandan1

To all those that took their test on the 16th, can I be cheeky and ask what topics you were given for the writing part? I'm doing the test on the 16th Feb and getting somewhat nervous!!!

knockoff nige

I think you mean the 19th. I had to write a letter complaining to a moval company about a piece of my furniture they damaged. If it was real life, they'd have sent me a solicitors letter because I went on a real rant.

The second part was to write about 'should boys go to school with girls'

ice mocha

thanks for that. it IS the WRITING part that im most worried about actually. do you have to write (using a pen) or do you get to use the computer?

dandan1

Thanks for that, Nige, and yes, I do mean the 19th!!

newjersey

You write using a Pencil. Deductions made for having less words, grammar, etc. Try to avoid copying chunks from the question, at least try rearranging them.

Illegible words can cost you dearly, because affect not only word count but the sentence structure, and it just keeps on going.
NJ

ice mocha

so, i assume you get given some paper to scribble on before you finalise your answer on the answer sheet?
sigh.... dont WRITE very often since I left Uni!!! my writing will be horrendous!

knockoff nige

I meant to ask while I was in the test centre whether hand writing cost you points but forgot. I doubt it would though. Mine is also awful but I'm pretty sure its readable. What got me was having to write for so long. My hand got tired and so hand writing suffered. Dont forget your punctuation.

jane BK

I would agree with you - the reading/comprehension tests were harder than expected so some revision is worthwhile - and I have an A grade at English A level (from when it counted) and an English degree. Thanks to you I've now joined and this is my first message - wondered if I'd find you!

dandn

Sorry for my late reply ....yes i had to do this one as well.....and the essay about girls and boys schools

dandn

Hi Jane!!!!!!!!! I'm glad you've joined!!!!! we have to keep in touch!!! I was thinking after I left I should have given you my email address!!!
How did you speaking test go?????

Debby

dandn

No not really....just write with pencil so you can correct when you write....you definetly don't have enough time to do that with your writing test...you can write in the qurstion booklets though...

Hope this helps!!!

Debby

dandn

question I mean ...oops

Millie11

Am I allowed to write the answers whilst doing the reading test or do I have to wait?

charlie-k

Yes. Log on to the ielts website for tips and format:
www.ielts.org