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Re: IELTS: Share Your Experience, Ask Your Questions, Tell Us Your Score If You Can. by Erebeshe: 5:24pm On Apr 15, 2023
Francieuche:
please who wrote IELTS in Lagos April 8th CBT and used MOD/ IDP??

I wrote on the 11th, is your result out?
Re: IELTS: Share Your Experience, Ask Your Questions, Tell Us Your Score If You Can. by Soroxy: 8:54am On Apr 17, 2023
I wrote on the 11th MOD/IDP. Result is out. It is online.
Re: IELTS: Share Your Experience, Ask Your Questions, Tell Us Your Score If You Can. by Erebeshe: 11:42am On Apr 17, 2023
Soroxy:
I wrote on the 11th MOD/IDP. Result is out. It is online.
Thanks for the info, I've seen mine.

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Re: IELTS: Share Your Experience, Ask Your Questions, Tell Us Your Score If You Can. by Soroxy: 3:57pm On Apr 17, 2023
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Re: IELTS: Share Your Experience, Ask Your Questions, Tell Us Your Score If You Can. by mbok: 11:12pm On Apr 18, 2023
I wish to write Ielts academic. As a registered nurse trying to migrate to the UK. What is required is speaking 7.0
Listening 7.0
Reading. 7.0
Writing. 6.5
Please is it possible to practice very well for 2 to 3 months with necessary materials and get this required band 7.0. I'm an average learner and average too in the use of grammar, expression, synonyms, spellings and punctuations. Will 3 months be enough to ace this band?
Re: IELTS: Share Your Experience, Ask Your Questions, Tell Us Your Score If You Can. by Ovap: 6:41pm On Apr 22, 2023
Pls, I need original place to train and write IELTS in Lagos with reasonable fees.

Thank you 😊
Re: IELTS: Share Your Experience, Ask Your Questions, Tell Us Your Score If You Can. by Soroxy: 6:56pm On Apr 22, 2023
There are lots of videos on YouTube. Check Liz, E2, prepclass and others. I personally used YouTube for preparation and I got a high band.
Ovap:
Pls, I need original place to train and write IELTS in Lagos with reasonable fees.

Thank you 😊

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Re: IELTS: Share Your Experience, Ask Your Questions, Tell Us Your Score If You Can. by Mzrin: 2:43pm On Apr 24, 2023
Please who has used the Ikeja Gra or Yaba CBT Test Center?

Pls can you share your experiences with any of the two?

Thank you so much🙏🏽

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Re: IELTS: Share Your Experience, Ask Your Questions, Tell Us Your Score If You Can. by Erebeshe: 4:45pm On Apr 24, 2023
Mzrin:
Please who has used the Ikeja Gra or Yaba CBT Test Center?

Pls can you share your experiences with any of the two?

Thank you so much🙏🏽

I used Ikeja center on 11th April 2023

Pros
Result delivered in 5 days



Cons
Them no dey hear abeg say u come 5 mins before test. (Be there 1 hr before ur test)

Talk of 10mins and 5mins more by examiners can be distracting (just shut ur ears).

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Re: IELTS: Share Your Experience, Ask Your Questions, Tell Us Your Score If You Can. by davss02(m): 11:11am On Apr 25, 2023
Erebeshe:


I used Ikeja center on 11th April 2023

Pros
Result delivered in 5 days



Cons
Them no dey hear abeg say u come 5 mins before test. (Be there 1 hr before ur test)

Talk of 10mins and 5mins more by examiners can be distracting (just shut ur ears).


Did mine on the 21st. I haven't seen my result yet
Re: IELTS: Share Your Experience, Ask Your Questions, Tell Us Your Score If You Can. by Erebeshe: 3:34pm On Apr 25, 2023
davss02:



Did mine on the 21st. I haven't seen my result yet

Don't wait to get a mail. Just visit their website and search for results
Re: IELTS: Share Your Experience, Ask Your Questions, Tell Us Your Score If You Can. by Mzrin: 2:23pm On Apr 26, 2023
Thank you so much.

I‘ll be going from Ota, but I’m not sure I can make it there before 8am🙈

Convenant University is the only center here, but it’s only paper-based.

Honestly, I would’ve preferred the CBT test.

Erebeshe:


I used Ikeja center on 11th April 2023

Pros
Result delivered in 5 days



Cons
Them no dey hear abeg say u come 5 mins before test. (Be there 1 hr before ur test)

Talk of 10mins and 5mins more by examiners can be distracting (just shut ur ears).
Re: IELTS: Share Your Experience, Ask Your Questions, Tell Us Your Score If You Can. by Mzrin: 2:27pm On Apr 26, 2023
Please who has used Covenant University Center Ota?

Pls can you share your experience?
Did they provide headphones?


Thank you🙏🏽
Re: IELTS: Share Your Experience, Ask Your Questions, Tell Us Your Score If You Can. by Ajisebioyolaari: 4:01pm On Apr 26, 2023
I sat for IELTS GT (CBT) on 22nd April 2023 and I was able to view my result on Tuesday 25th April 2023 as early as 9am.

It is pertinent to note that due to my very busy work schedule and other secondary engagements, I have had little or no time to study. Infact, I should have done my IELTS since early 2022 but I kept postponing it.

I needed to submit an application before the 1st of May 2023 and IELTS GT was one of the requirements. Aside the need for my result to be available as soon as possible, I also opted for the Computer Based variant of the test because I get tired of writing too quickly and the CBT provided an auto word count which will save me the time that may be used in counting my words in the writing tasks.

As earlier mentioned, I didn't start studying until Friday morning. Thankfully, it was Eid-el-Fitr celebration, so I had a day off from work. I commenced a marathon practice characterised with occasional distractions from calls, sleep, eating, etc. I searched the internet for every and any material on IELTS. Cambridge series, BC IELTS, MOD IELTS, IELTS Liz, IELTS Jay, IELTS Essentials, IELTS Online, and so on. I also watched a lot of videos on YouTube on the same subject.

After series of practice, it wasn't hard to identify my weakness.

For listening, I realised I occasionally got distracted and lost track of the conversation being played. I also found that the 'plan and map descriptions' were herculean for me. For reading, I was ALWAYS failing over 60% of the "statement of fact" questions (True, False, Not given). Hence, I focused on these weaknesses and sought to improve in those areas. For speaking, I only needed to watch samples of videos on YouTube and I formulated a lot of sample questions for myself. I have always been confident of my writing and speaking proficiency but I did not want to leave anything to chance. Common questions like "tell me about yourself", "do you work or study?" are introductory and will always lead to the build-up of other questions. Therefore, I ensured I mastered my fluency from the very beginning. As regards to writing, task 2 is the most technical and consequently carries the most score (about 66%). I ensured I got conversant with the wide range of topics and how to build, arrange and properly articulate my thoughts on a topic. ChatGPT helped me to understand these properly. I didn't have to rely on the sample answers that were all over the internet. I just copied the task 2 question into ChatGPT and watch it build up points in favour of or against an opinion.

Finally, on the day of the test, I did speaking first and it was almost great until one question took me off guard. If I remember correctly, it had to do with "my opinion on how sports contribute to the development of a country". I was in between gathering my points and ensuring I don't stutter. However, I fidgeted and became almost incoherent. That definitely affected my final writing score. The listening and reading went pretty well. I was smart enough to quickly skip the ones I wasn't sure of and then come back to answer them comfortably and with deeper concentration after I had answered the easier ones. My writing task was almost similar to my speaking experience. Of course, I started with task 2 because it required more time, expertise, and carries the most score. After I had comfortably built my points and arranged them, it was then I realised that task 1 existed. I had just about 10 minutes left out of a total of 1 hour given for the writing task. I quickly built up the body of the letter according to the instruction but I had no time to check for spelling or typographical errors. Also, I left about two sentences in different paragraphs incomplete because I was still searching for the most appropriate words to use when the computer shut me out according to the time set for the test.

I can conveniently contest my writing and speaking scores, but since 7.5 in speaking and writing are the required minimum for the purpose I am using it for, I have decided to move on.

Finally, I am grateful to God for giving me the privilege to ace this test at first sitting. While I admit it could be very tricky, I must also insist it isn't impossible to attain a band 8 without too much stress. Know your weaknesses and focus on these areas. Thanks for your time in reading.

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Re: IELTS: Share Your Experience, Ask Your Questions, Tell Us Your Score If You Can. by Dayhorla: 6:24pm On Apr 26, 2023
Ajisebioyolaari:
I sat for IELTS GT (CBT) on 22nd April 2023 and I was able to view my result on Tuesday 25th April 2023 as early as 9am.

It is pertinent to note that due to my very busy work schedule and other secondary engagements, I have had little or no time to study. Infact, I should have done my IELTS since early 2022 but I kept postponing it.


Wow... that's all I can say especially with your writing and speaking. I also wrote the test on the 22nd but my result has not been uploaded yet
Re: IELTS: Share Your Experience, Ask Your Questions, Tell Us Your Score If You Can. by Ajisebioyolaari: 8:47pm On Apr 26, 2023
Dayhorla:


Wow... that's all I can say especially with your writing and speaking. I also wrote the test on the 22nd but my result has not been uploaded yet
Did you write paper based test? If yes, I guess that the reason for the delay in the release of your result. I hope yours will also be as pleasant. All the best
Re: IELTS: Share Your Experience, Ask Your Questions, Tell Us Your Score If You Can. by Dayhorla: 9:05pm On Apr 26, 2023
Ajisebioyolaari:
Did you write paper based test? If yes, I guess that the reason for the delay in the release of your result. I hope yours will also be as pleasant. All the best

No, CBT. I hope so too, waiting for the 5 days mark before getting worried. Yours was released early though
Re: IELTS: Share Your Experience, Ask Your Questions, Tell Us Your Score If You Can. by Ajisebioyolaari: 9:08pm On Apr 26, 2023
Dayhorla:


No, CBT. I hope so too, waiting for the 5 days mark before getting worried. Yours was released early though
Wow. Yeah, quite early I must say.
Re: IELTS: Share Your Experience, Ask Your Questions, Tell Us Your Score If You Can. by Erebeshe: 9:11pm On Apr 26, 2023
Mzrin:
Thank you so much.

I‘ll be going from Ota, but I’m not sure I can make it there before 8am🙈

Convenant University is the only center here, but it’s only paper-based.

Honestly, I would’ve preferred the CBT test.



If I may suggest, if you can afford to lodge in a hotel close to the venue that will be ur best bet. I learnt the hard way after missing the first test.

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Re: IELTS: Share Your Experience, Ask Your Questions, Tell Us Your Score If You Can. by Mzrin: 7:04am On Apr 27, 2023
So sorry to hear that🙈

Did you lodge in any for the last test?

If yes, can you pls share the info?

Thank you🙏🏽

Erebeshe:



If I may suggest, if you can afford to lodge in a hotel close to the venue that will be ur best bet. I learnt the hard way after missing the first test.
Re: IELTS: Share Your Experience, Ask Your Questions, Tell Us Your Score If You Can. by Erebeshe: 2:59am On Apr 28, 2023
Mzrin:
So sorry to hear that🙈

Did you lodge in any for the last test?

If yes, can you pls share the info?

Thank you🙏🏽



Yea I did...depending on your budget anways. I used posh apartments the last time. Let than 2 mins drive away from the test centre.

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Re: IELTS: Share Your Experience, Ask Your Questions, Tell Us Your Score If You Can. by Elearning12(m): 8:35pm On May 01, 2023
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Re: IELTS: Share Your Experience, Ask Your Questions, Tell Us Your Score If You Can. by Ajisebioyolaari: 9:22pm On May 01, 2023
Dayhorla:


Wow... that's all I can say especially with your writing and speaking. I also wrote the test on the 22nd but my result has not been uploaded yet
Hello bro, have you seen yours yet?
Re: IELTS: Share Your Experience, Ask Your Questions, Tell Us Your Score If You Can. by Dayhorla: 10:38am On May 02, 2023
Ajisebioyolaari:
Hello bro, have you seen yours yet?

I have, thanks. I requested remark for my writing though... and I'm a sis grin
Re: IELTS: Share Your Experience, Ask Your Questions, Tell Us Your Score If You Can. by Ajisebioyolaari: 12:20pm On May 02, 2023
Dayhorla:


I have, thanks. I requested remark for my writing though... and I'm a sis grin
Sorry for my wrong assumption Sis grin I hope it comes back better. They almost always do anyways. Cheers!
Re: IELTS: Share Your Experience, Ask Your Questions, Tell Us Your Score If You Can. by Dayhorla: 1:35pm On May 02, 2023
Ajisebioyolaari:
Sorry for my wrong assumption Sis grin I hope it comes back better. They almost always do anyways. Cheers!
I pray so, thanks
Re: IELTS: Share Your Experience, Ask Your Questions, Tell Us Your Score If You Can. by fersam: 5:20pm On May 04, 2023
House please help, did i pass? Pls check the reading, its 3.5

Re: IELTS: Share Your Experience, Ask Your Questions, Tell Us Your Score If You Can. by Darey00(m): 11:30pm On May 04, 2023
fersam:
House please help, did i pass? Pls check the reading, its 3.5

When did you write your test?

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Re: IELTS: Share Your Experience, Ask Your Questions, Tell Us Your Score If You Can. by fersam: 12:58am On May 05, 2023
Last week Wednesday
Re: IELTS: Share Your Experience, Ask Your Questions, Tell Us Your Score If You Can. by Darey00(m): 10:29am On May 05, 2023
fersam:
Last week Wednesday

I can't say, depends on what requirements are needed from where you are applying to
Re: IELTS: Share Your Experience, Ask Your Questions, Tell Us Your Score If You Can. by Darey00(m): 10:35am On May 05, 2023
I've been postponing the IELTS since last year and finally summoned courage to register last month. Even though I had ample time to study in spite of my busy work schedule, I only did practice for a week last month and forgot all about it.

3 days to the test last week and I was scared because my speaking practice was terrible. Like I couldn't even get past 2 mins while recording myself sad I Sha encouraged myself and went in to the exam center, lo and behold this morning when results came in, it was

Reading 8
Listening 8
Writing 7
Speaking 8.5

I couldn't believe it cos I was stammering a bit at the part 1 of the speaking test but got relaxed at part two and 3. I'm just happy I cleared it at the first time of asking.


My advise is this... For listening, pay attention to IELTS Liz and understand tye format of the question and the length of answers required. Do few practice tests and that's it.

Writing, use the first 2 mins to write your points down first before typing. A lot of candidates in my center started typing away immediately and many complained that they couldn't finish on time.

Reading is a bit easy if you can properly practice with few tests. Again, pay attention to the answer length.

For Speaking I guess, just relax and practice in front of the mirror. U are good to go

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