Keith Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 Well Keith has gone off to do his 3rd IELTS today and I feel sick with nerves for him. He is not confident at all think after the last 2 he's lost all belief in himself. I have reassured him that he just goes and does his best and that is all we can ever wish for. He did so well on the last one getting an 8, 8, 8.5 and the dreaded 6 he's had a few more sessions with the tutor and I so hope he does it this time he deserves it he's worked so hard bless him it's like torture this whole process, and the IELTS is the only thing we are waiting on now to put in our EOI, skill assessment came back all good on Thursday so we are good to go. The 13 days waiting for results are going to be a killer but we are going away for few days next week so hopefully that should take his mind off it. Good luck to anyone else doing there ielts today or in the near future I'm rooting for you all Michelle xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jac2011 Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 Good luck to your husband x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aligard Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 hope it does well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sideshowdeb Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 They were the worst part of the whole process for my oh too. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. Best of luck, Debs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocolevi Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 Ahh good luck to Keith we need to do the ielts dreading it x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven_gers Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 I hope he nails it today! A weight right off his shoulders! And yours. Good luck to him. Its so crap you cant get the results within a couple of hours though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted June 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 Thanks everyone, it's just horrible I feel so bad for him to have the pressure of this as obviously he wants to do well for all of us. I really do feel for everyone doing this and I wish everyone the best of luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted June 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 I hope he nails it today! A weight right off his shoulders! And yours. Good luck to him. Its so crap you cant get the results within a couple of hours though! Oh me too it will be a huge weight off his shoulders he's been dreading it he really has, I just hope he gets the needed results if anything to see the relief on his face. Its awful waiting for the results 2 weeks waiting is hell!! Thanks again everyone support on here is great for both Keith and myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven_gers Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 Any news on how he feels he got on yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted June 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 Any news on how he feels he got on yet? No not heard from him since he got there this morning, he has gone to Wrexham to do it this time it can take all day but hope to hear from him soon in between each one, suppose it depends on how long he gets before the next one starts. My tummy is in knots so god knows how he feels. I'm sure he be on later to tell you all about it I know you have been chatting about work stuff and that so I'm sure he be keen share his views on the days events. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven_gers Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 No not heard from him since he got there this morning, he has gone to Wrexham to do it this time it can take all day but hope to hear from him soon in between each one, suppose it depends on how long he gets before the next one starts. My tummy is in knots so god knows how he feels. I'm sure he be on later to tell you all about it I know you have been chatting about work stuff and that so I'm sure he be keen share his views on the days events. Yeah I donno how he's feeling as I dont need to do that test since I've got a spouse visa. but I really hope he passes! it'll be more frustration that'll get to him I guess. dont understand why he needs this test anyway. he is leaving an english speaking country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted June 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 Yeah I donno how he's feeling as I dont need to do that test since I've got a spouse visa. but I really hope he passes! it'll be more frustration that'll get to him I guess. dont understand why he needs this test anyway. he is leaving an english speaking country. It is the frustration that gets to him, it's a stupid test and he's not academic at all he has always said if they tested me by asking me to put a boiler in I could do it standing on my head, and I agree he comes from a English speaking country he's got British passport was born here what more do they want!!!! But that's what we have do to get the points needed for the expression of interest so we are stuck so annoying!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted June 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 Any news on how he feels he got on yet? Keith has just rang, he said he feels it has gone well he's done the worst bit of it just the speaking to go then he'll be home. Ive told him about all the well wishes from here and he's made up, let's hope he's cracked it this time!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted June 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 Just got back from my IELTS thought it went really well but you just never know, another long day but got to meet some new people in the same boat, it was a lot more chilled out at Wrexham than Liverpool thinks its to do with the smaller numbers Wrexham can deal with compared to Liverpool! Thanks for all the well wishes from everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven_gers Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 Hopefully it'll be ur last IELTS test, and you get some good news sooner than 2weeks buddy! Now just crack open a beer and try and forget about it until you get the results! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatpack Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 Hope you've passed mate, I still remeber getting the email and seeing my results. I nearly jumped through the ceiling, scared the **** out of the lads that were eating their cornflakes in the canteen The elation was weird as it's only an English test but it opens up the next stage of the process so the relief is a real buzz! All the best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7cdb Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 Mate, I feel for you,I got my first IELTS results through yesterday from Leeds a couple of weeks ago. Average of 8,but I need 8's across the board! Oops S9 W7.5 R7 L8 so got to book another test. Like others have said the test is a bit daft for native English speakers and is geared more to a format than real life. I have been in my trade for 25years and spent the last 10 years running my own small business. So if you can deal with that and the worst recession in modern times,let alone Vat returns,quotes for customers,meetings with large companies etc etc. You are more than capable to look after yourself in the big wide world. But it is a hoop that we have to jump through so you just crack on and get it done. I have my skills assessment next Saturday and have no worries about that......because if my knowledge doesn't get me through then it's not what I'd want anyway. OZ have put out there that they need skilled workers to help out in their country,we pay £20k to get our families out there with no guarantee of any work when we get there.........mmmmmmm if it's there we will take the opportunity but if they want to lose good English grafters because of a system that favours exam takers then so be it. and relax. good luck Keith you'll sort it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted June 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 Beers out you read my mind Steven haha! It's daft and a little bit humiliating to prove your english skills by taking a test which has nothing to do with day to day life, I had to complete a 250 word essay on young people being allowed to drive and vote!!! And if I make a mistake it puts my visa back another couple of months, it's like torture not sleeping for two weeks but you don't get nothing for nothing hey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopchop Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 Hi there! I think I met your Keith in the ILETS test in Wrexham?! My names craig, we were chatting for a while before the speaking test! Might have the wrong person but hey if not sorry! cheers craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsstaden Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 England born people have to complete an English test?? Really? What on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verystormy Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 England born people have to complete an English test?? Really? What on? Uk passport holders do not have to do it (though some exceptions for particular occupations). But most people need to do it for the extra points it gives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted July 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 Alright Craig, yeah it's me who you spoke to, how's it going you keeping busy ? Pain all this waiting for results hey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racheld Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 hi I know how you feel i took the test 6 times but got there in the end, its so frustrating. hope you did well today, it will feel like a long wait for the results. just keep smiling:smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted July 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 It's a nightmare to have to go through all this and sole destroying, credit to you for taking it 6 times I get my results Friday so hope it's the last time I've got to go and do it , just to rub salt in the wounds to get in this country you only have to score a 4!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven_gers Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 Good luck Keith, hope you pass it then get across to Oz, then set up ur own business then I'll work for u and be paid 150k a year! Sounds fair to me? Ha ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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