jimjim007 Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 So happy passed ielts test needed a score of 8 in all and i got listening 8.5 Reading 8.5 Writing 8.0 Speaking 9.0 This was my second time doing test first time i got listening 6.0 Reading 7.5 Writing 7.0 Speaking 9.0 Next step EOI cant wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beandownunder Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 congrats, happy Friday :0) x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 Congratulations and well done - great scores x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannielle O Brien Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 So happy, proud of you james, we just can't wait to get going, (",) eoi gone in today fingers crossed we won't be waiting too long for invitation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjim007 Posted February 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 Thanks it is a relief to get the score i needed otherwise i would have to nominate a region to get extra 10 pionts, that would of been last resort just to get there EOI has been lodged today anyone know how long it mite take to hear back for a 189. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DyLeB Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 Thanks it is a relief to get the score i needed otherwise i would have to nominate a region to get extra 10 pionts, that would of been last resort just to get thereEOI has been lodged today anyone know how long it mite take to hear back for a 189. Next round of invitations for 189 is 10th March. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannielle O Brien Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 Next round of invitations for 189 is 10th March. That's great, in just on time so, how do you know if you don't mind me asking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjim007 Posted February 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 Thanks for the info dyleb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DyLeB Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 If you go to the skill select page then go on the tab that says reports - invitations will be 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannielle O Brien Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 That's great thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelchic Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 Well done on your IELTS results. I think out of the whole visa process it was the IELTS that got my knickers bunched up!! Debs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjim007 Posted February 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 Yes me to it is a lot to have to do to prove your fluent in english. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurahaylor Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 which examination centre u went in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannielle O Brien Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 which examination centre u went in? Hi Laura a centre in Dublin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonM Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 Jim what did you do to get a better score ? i have got all the marks needed apart from a 7.5 in reading, i am going to ask for a re mark but want to start doing things to retake, i have time as skills assessment not lodges yet and next skill practical will not be until the summer. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannielle O Brien Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 Jim what did you do to get a better score ? i have got all the marks needed apart from a 7.5 in reading, i am going to ask for a re mark but want to start doing things to retake, i have time as skills assessment not lodges yet and next skill practical will not be until the summer.Thanks That's a shame Jason, james had to resit the exam again to get the scores he needed, I think the only other way you can do is ask them to re check the exam but I'm not sure if they can the reading, we were so annoyed at having to pay again, it's not cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonM Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 Sorry was having a moment it was 7.5 in writing. Now I know why I got 7.5 . Jim what did you do to improve your writing score ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjim007 Posted March 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 Hi jason, i hope re mark has a good out come, for the writing i took more time for task 2 to make sure i didnt go off topic and put in some personal experiance if i could, hope this helps best of luck with the next one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarieK Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Hi Jim Well done and sounds like exciting times ahead! My husband is taking his IELTS on Saturday for the first time and he needs to get an 8+ too, so wondered if you'd be kind enough to share some tips with us? ie what was different second time around and what improvements did you make to get the higher scores? Thanks and all the best in your next stages of the application process! Marie & Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jo and scott Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 well done on your ielts results :-) scott has his this saturday. hes going to a center in chelmsford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjim007 Posted March 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Hi marie The first time i took the test i thought it would be easy so i did no prep work at all i didnt even know the format for each test, being to confident was my biggest mistake, i just didnt have enough time in each part of the test. For me you dont have much time to waste in the test even the second time when i had the score i needed. My advice is do as many online tests as you can ( loads of free ones i didnt have to pay for any just use google ) even my oh did a few and she found a good tip for listening test, when doing test read questions and underline key words near spaces for answer this makes it easier as you just listen out for key word worked for me anyway Reading you just need to make sure to intetpret questions the right way, there is a part that can comes up true false or not given i found these tricky. Writing its is important not to go off topic and use at least the amount of words required ( 150 words task one 250 task two, task two carries more mark ) Speaking only thing i can advise here is part of the test involves speaking about a topic that they choose for two min, marks can be lost if you dont talk for the full two so make notes when they give you the chance. A bit of luck is needed to I hope this can help with the test ( if you dont have laptop borrow one practise is a must my laptop is very slow so had to borrow one ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjim007 Posted March 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Hi jo thanks best of luck it hard to wait two weeks for results nearly worst than doin test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DangerousDave Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Hi Jim Well done and sounds like exciting times ahead! My husband is taking his IELTS on Saturday for the first time and he needs to get an 8+ too, so wondered if you'd be kind enough to share some tips with us? ie what was different second time around and what improvements did you make to get the higher scores? Thanks and all the best in your next stages of the application process! Marie & Kev Hi Marie, It's a couple of years since I sat my IELTS test. I found the writing section the hardest one to get the timings right. I answered task 2 first as it is worth more (or was when I did it). I spent the first 3 minutes or so planning my answer (introduction, main, conclusion etc.) Make sure your husband includes plenty of connective words e.g furthermore, in addition, however, whereas etc. Sorry if you already know this. Hope this helps and good luck to your husband and anyone else sitting their IELTS soon. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjim007 Posted March 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 *worse, just say my mistake now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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