yet another question about visa
Sep 18th 2007, 1:00 pm
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yet another question about visa
yet another question from me, has anyone out there had to do the IELTS test and if so what was involved. (easy or hard)
Sep 18th 2007, 2:31 pm
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Re: yet another question about visa
This thread is a good start http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=471166
Sep 18th 2007, 3:37 pm
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thanks so much that has helped enormously was startin to panic 
Sep 18th 2007, 5:19 pm
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Hi, I did the IELTS General test last week. I hope my comments can help.
First of all do the GENERAL test if you can. I got the practice booklet and CD (£10 from IELTS centre) and it had sample academic tests and they seemed much harder.
Secondly, get the practice booklet - it puts your mind at rest! You will know what to expect and will be more relaxed.
Thirdly, go and find the test centre beforehand. My tests were on 2 days in two different places. I had been to neither place before so I felt more confident having sussed out where they were and how long it took to get there.
The actual exam is in 4 parts;
Speaking - this is a quick 5 minute interview. I found it hard as I was trying to concentrate on my grammar etc, so probably sounded a bit stilted.
Listening - you are required to answer questions whilst a recording is played. The questions are easy but you only hear the recording once so you can't check your answers.
Reading - first you are asked to answer questions on a series of printed matter - adverts, brochures etc. This is really easy. The next section is a bit harder - you have to put titles to paragraphs of an article. The titles are pretty nondescript and I was itching to write some better ones!!
Writing - you have to write a letter in 20 minutes and an essay in 40 mins. Pretty straightforward. My tip is to write in pencil as you can make alterations easily.
I get my results on the 24th - so I'll keep you updated. I have another test booked just in case I don't get 4X7!!
Good luck in your test!
First of all do the GENERAL test if you can. I got the practice booklet and CD (£10 from IELTS centre) and it had sample academic tests and they seemed much harder.
Secondly, get the practice booklet - it puts your mind at rest! You will know what to expect and will be more relaxed.
Thirdly, go and find the test centre beforehand. My tests were on 2 days in two different places. I had been to neither place before so I felt more confident having sussed out where they were and how long it took to get there.
The actual exam is in 4 parts;
Speaking - this is a quick 5 minute interview. I found it hard as I was trying to concentrate on my grammar etc, so probably sounded a bit stilted.
Listening - you are required to answer questions whilst a recording is played. The questions are easy but you only hear the recording once so you can't check your answers.
Reading - first you are asked to answer questions on a series of printed matter - adverts, brochures etc. This is really easy. The next section is a bit harder - you have to put titles to paragraphs of an article. The titles are pretty nondescript and I was itching to write some better ones!!
Writing - you have to write a letter in 20 minutes and an essay in 40 mins. Pretty straightforward. My tip is to write in pencil as you can make alterations easily.
I get my results on the 24th - so I'll keep you updated. I have another test booked just in case I don't get 4X7!!
Good luck in your test!
Sep 18th 2007, 7:26 pm
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Re: yet another question about visa
Hi, I did the IELTS General test last week. I hope my comments can help.
First of all do the GENERAL test if you can. I got the practice booklet and CD (£10 from IELTS centre) and it had sample academic tests and they seemed much harder.
Secondly, get the practice booklet - it puts your mind at rest! You will know what to expect and will be more relaxed.
Thirdly, go and find the test centre beforehand. My tests were on 2 days in two different places. I had been to neither place before so I felt more confident having sussed out where they were and how long it took to get there.
The actual exam is in 4 parts;
Speaking - this is a quick 5 minute interview. I found it hard as I was trying to concentrate on my grammar etc, so probably sounded a bit stilted.
Listening - you are required to answer questions whilst a recording is played. The questions are easy but you only hear the recording once so you can't check your answers.
Reading - first you are asked to answer questions on a series of printed matter - adverts, brochures etc. This is really easy. The next section is a bit harder - you have to put titles to paragraphs of an article. The titles are pretty nondescript and I was itching to write some better ones!!
Writing - you have to write a letter in 20 minutes and an essay in 40 mins. Pretty straightforward. My tip is to write in pencil as you can make alterations easily.
I get my results on the 24th - so I'll keep you updated. I have another test booked just in case I don't get 4X7!!
Good luck in your test!
First of all do the GENERAL test if you can. I got the practice booklet and CD (£10 from IELTS centre) and it had sample academic tests and they seemed much harder.
Secondly, get the practice booklet - it puts your mind at rest! You will know what to expect and will be more relaxed.
Thirdly, go and find the test centre beforehand. My tests were on 2 days in two different places. I had been to neither place before so I felt more confident having sussed out where they were and how long it took to get there.
The actual exam is in 4 parts;
Speaking - this is a quick 5 minute interview. I found it hard as I was trying to concentrate on my grammar etc, so probably sounded a bit stilted.
Listening - you are required to answer questions whilst a recording is played. The questions are easy but you only hear the recording once so you can't check your answers.
Reading - first you are asked to answer questions on a series of printed matter - adverts, brochures etc. This is really easy. The next section is a bit harder - you have to put titles to paragraphs of an article. The titles are pretty nondescript and I was itching to write some better ones!!
Writing - you have to write a letter in 20 minutes and an essay in 40 mins. Pretty straightforward. My tip is to write in pencil as you can make alterations easily.
I get my results on the 24th - so I'll keep you updated. I have another test booked just in case I don't get 4X7!!
Good luck in your test!
Sep 18th 2007, 8:33 pm
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Re: yet another question about visa
Hi, I did the IELTS General test last week. I hope my comments can help.
First of all do the GENERAL test if you can. I got the practice booklet and CD (£10 from IELTS centre) and it had sample academic tests and they seemed much harder.
Secondly, get the practice booklet - it puts your mind at rest! You will know what to expect and will be more relaxed.
Thirdly, go and find the test centre beforehand. My tests were on 2 days in two different places. I had been to neither place before so I felt more confident having sussed out where they were and how long it took to get there.
The actual exam is in 4 parts;
Speaking - this is a quick 5 minute interview. I found it hard as I was trying to concentrate on my grammar etc, so probably sounded a bit stilted.
Listening - you are required to answer questions whilst a recording is played. The questions are easy but you only hear the recording once so you can't check your answers.
Reading - first you are asked to answer questions on a series of printed matter - adverts, brochures etc. This is really easy. The next section is a bit harder - you have to put titles to paragraphs of an article. The titles are pretty nondescript and I was itching to write some better ones!!
Writing - you have to write a letter in 20 minutes and an essay in 40 mins. Pretty straightforward. My tip is to write in pencil as you can make alterations easily.
I get my results on the 24th - so I'll keep you updated. I have another test booked just in case I don't get 4X7!!
Good luck in your test!
First of all do the GENERAL test if you can. I got the practice booklet and CD (£10 from IELTS centre) and it had sample academic tests and they seemed much harder.
Secondly, get the practice booklet - it puts your mind at rest! You will know what to expect and will be more relaxed.
Thirdly, go and find the test centre beforehand. My tests were on 2 days in two different places. I had been to neither place before so I felt more confident having sussed out where they were and how long it took to get there.
The actual exam is in 4 parts;
Speaking - this is a quick 5 minute interview. I found it hard as I was trying to concentrate on my grammar etc, so probably sounded a bit stilted.
Listening - you are required to answer questions whilst a recording is played. The questions are easy but you only hear the recording once so you can't check your answers.
Reading - first you are asked to answer questions on a series of printed matter - adverts, brochures etc. This is really easy. The next section is a bit harder - you have to put titles to paragraphs of an article. The titles are pretty nondescript and I was itching to write some better ones!!
Writing - you have to write a letter in 20 minutes and an essay in 40 mins. Pretty straightforward. My tip is to write in pencil as you can make alterations easily.
I get my results on the 24th - so I'll keep you updated. I have another test booked just in case I don't get 4X7!!
Good luck in your test!
take care joanne
Sep 18th 2007, 10:11 pm
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Re: yet another question about visa
Thanks! I'll post on BE when they arrive. Or maybe not if they're not what I need.
My second test is booked for the 20th Oct too - in Cardiff - where's your OH taking his test?
Sep 19th 2007, 7:10 am
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He is taking his test at sheffield hallam uni as that is the closest one to us. Good idea in booking a second just in case think i might do the same for OH
. Do you have to submit another £100? Sods law to pass if so just to waste a little more off our emigration fundanyway good luck and keep us posted
Joanne
Sep 19th 2007, 9:36 am
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He is taking his test at sheffield hallam uni as that is the closest one to us. Good idea in booking a second just in case think i might do the same for OH. Do you have to submit another £100? Sods law to pass if so just to waste a little more off our emigration fund
anyway good luck and keep us posted
Joanne
. Do you have to submit another £100? Sods law to pass if so just to waste a little more off our emigration fundanyway good luck and keep us posted
Joanne
Good luck to your OH!
I'm sure he will be fine.
