IS IELTS Essential?
Oct 3rd 2016, 8:27 am
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IS IELTS Essential?
Im struggling to find imformation about with... am I right in thinking that even as a native english speaker I will have to pay the money and take the test for the points??
Oct 3rd 2016, 9:02 am
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Re: IS IELTS Essential?
IELTS is not essential for native English speakers holding certain passports including British. But most people will do it anyway because it is a big help with points.
Oct 4th 2016, 5:26 am
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Re: IS IELTS Essential?
If you want to claim the points for English language then you need tondo the test.
Oct 7th 2016, 2:16 pm
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Re: IS IELTS Essential?
If you are British why would you need the points?
Oct 7th 2016, 4:51 pm
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Nov 23rd 2016, 9:16 pm
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Re: IS IELTS Essential?
My understanding is that an average score of 8.0 in the general IELTS gets an extra 20 points. That's massive! More than the 15 points for some qualifications.
I'm about to apply to do IELTS in January. £165 but I'll only have 45 points without it. 65 with it. That's the difference between not having enough points and having enough.
I'm about to apply to do IELTS in January. £165 but I'll only have 45 points without it. 65 with it. That's the difference between not having enough points and having enough.
Nov 23rd 2016, 9:57 pm
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Re: IS IELTS Essential?
My understanding is that an average score of 8.0 in the general IELTS gets an extra 20 points. That's massive! More than the 15 points for some qualifications.
I'm about to apply to do IELTS in January. £165 but I'll only have 45 points without it. 65 with it. That's the difference between not having enough points and having enough.
I'm about to apply to do IELTS in January. £165 but I'll only have 45 points without it. 65 with it. That's the difference between not having enough points and having enough.
Nov 24th 2016, 1:20 pm
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Re: IS IELTS Essential?
Good luck!
Nov 25th 2016, 10:31 am
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Re: IS IELTS Essential?
If you don't do so well the first time around, don't be too disheartened. Many people improve on their second attempt, as by then they know what they are letting themselves in for. I would also recommend tuition to help bump up the mark. There are plenty good IELTS tutors out there, not to mention the free materials available via the British Council website: IELTS Free Practice tests to develop your exam technique
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Nov 27th 2016, 7:00 pm
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Re: IS IELTS Essential?
Just booked for 21st Jan. First significant money spent of the whole process. Exciting 
Nov 29th 2016, 9:56 am
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Re: IS IELTS Essential?
Good luck Jack.
Get revising!
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Get revising!
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Richard Gregan
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