iyke3g:

Hello all, can a test score reduce after being remarked. Thanks

MrTeeo:
We are still waiting for British Council....

wasseynewest:
U urself with ur fingers just wrote "provided ur idea relate to the topic.......". This is called RELEVANT IDEA my dear. All ur points are spot on but kinda mixed up. And my fear is not to get our people confused cos they need confidence boost at this stage.
I believe we both wish our readers well & so shall it be. AMEN!

NameUserNo:
I am tired! It seems the only option is to give up right now. Firstly, i started by applying to Canadian schools but I was frustrated and never got admission from the four schools I applied to.

Then, I was advised on the canadian student visa thread to focus on express entry since I have the educational requirements and minimum work experience and I took that advise. I have written IELTS general six times in the last nine months and I am stuck at writing 6.5.

The only time I got a 7 in writing, i got a 7.5 in listening, which happens to be my only listening score less than 8. I have spent my salary and savings registering for ielts and ielts lectures since I began this process and yet no head way.

I have even completed WES evaluation because I was hopeful this will work out.

The last ielts I wrote November 10th, i was quite hopeful but came out the same way. Now I can't even register even if i want to.

I put so much efforts, sacrificed my welfare and I really don't know if i can push on anymore.

It seems this doesn't work for everybody. Best of luck to everyone on this thread. It shall end in praise for you all.

fmsimple:
December 25

freshdad:
I wouldn't say it is completely untrue because even the tutors (chris Pell and Liz) always emphasize on the fact that if you cannot adequately address the partial agree or disagree then just stick to one side to save yourself any trouble.

While you may be good with identifying the perfect response in the said situation, other may not be that coherent. That been said, you guys are both right

pejuhazel:
Congrats to those who aced their IELTS and to those who didn't do as well, consider it a lesson, now you know you need to work harder.
I would like to contribute my own two cents to the discussion and hope that whatever I say helps at least one person. When it comes to writing the best thing you can do for yourself is outline your answer before you start. If the essay is asking for your opinion on a topic, list out your opinions on the question paper together with evidence to support it, that way when you start writing the points you've listed out will guide you. Also, you do not have to be technical all you have to do is be clear about the opinion you are making.
If it's an essay asking you to discuss opposing views, do not discuss both views in the same paragraph.
Learn synonyms so you won't have to keep repeating some words.
Check out these links, they contain stuff that helped me and I got them from someone on this forum.
Remember the race is not to the swift, hold your head up and try again.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Xfu5q4EGavHHquoNXlMgxyePVHoSj1xZ
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Jo0DnHNs1wzKQhMgiTYoC60zUnTwsU5k

DonTee07:


I must agree 100% with you. I did the one side Essay and I jejely got my 7.5 in writing. Better to do the one you know than do both and go mess up.

pejuhazel:
Congrats to those who aced their IELTS and to those who didn't do as well, consider it a lesson, now you know you need to work harder.
I would like to contribute my own two cents to the discussion and hope that whatever I say helps at least one person. When it comes to writing the best thing you can do for yourself is outline your answer before you start. If the essay is asking for your opinion on a topic, list out your opinions on the question paper together with evidence to support it, that way when you start writing the points you've listed out will guide you. Also, you do not have to be technical all you have to do is be clear about the opinion you are making.
If it's an essay asking you to discuss opposing views, do not discuss both views in the same paragraph.
Learn synonyms so you won't have to keep repeating some words.
Check out these links, they contain stuff that helped me and I got them from someone on this forum.
Remember the race is not to the swift, hold your head up and try again.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Xfu5q4EGavHHquoNXlMgxyePVHoSj1xZ
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Jo0DnHNs1wzKQhMgiTYoC60zUnTwsU5k

Jasmine17:


Thats why 6.5 abound. I believe in doing things right the first time, not necessarily proving myself to the class by finishing first, and coming back to rewrite 4more times.

I read about this ielts more than you can believe, took 1 month to study the 4modules to understand what was difficult and different with it. Found my tricks and experimented in the exam.

Listening: i was very confident and was expecting a 9. I got 8 and i am seriously considering remarking it.

Reading: I was expecting a 9 also. I got it and would have remarked if i got less.

Speaking: shared my experience here and was expecting a 7. I got 7.5 finally and knowing what happened that day, there is a possibility of an 8 if i choose to remark.

Writing: followed my pre-test rules to the letter and tried to apply all the tricks i learnt during practice. Planned my essay before i started. Wrote like a snail. Finished my task 2 only to find out my points were not in tandem with the question (i know i failed task response). Almost did not complete my task 1 (i didnt proofread, check punctuations and all). But i tried in the other sections. I was expecting a 6 but got a 7.

Now knowing my mistakes and the rules i applied, i was already looking forward to my next test and bro, if the exam had gone thru as planned (where the God factor comes in), i would have still come here to express myself on how i wrote well and what i am expecting. I will also pray that God gives my script to someone who is having a good day. And i will remark if i dont get my desired scores.

So at the bolded, i will prefer to write slowly and not finish on time, and still go ahead to score above 7, than to write like a cheetah, and score 6 or 6.5.

freshdad:
It is either it comes back higher or remains as is

wasseynewest:
Lols.......off topic bro. You jes goofed.

iyke3g:
Please when completing the CRS tool, what does this question mean? Is it number of years worked in Nigeria or Canada? Thanks

sleeknate:
There are two parts to this, the part you just quoted is for work in ''Canada only''. The second part is the one that ask for foreign experience, and ofcourse Nigeria inclusive !

Jasmine17:


Sorry to say this bro. I never used liz style in writing and will never advise anyone to use it.

I was lucky to come across a post here that critically examined why Nigerians are not getting 7 and above in writing. That poster opined that using liz paid videos and liz style might be the reason. Hence, i avoided liz in that aspect and i would advice anybody who has scored 6 or 6.5 more than once, to delete/ abandon all videos or materials he/she is using. WHY STICK TO WHAT DOESN'T WORK?

go to ieltsadvantage. Those guys are good and you will score high using their free materials.

There is another one i came across but i cant remember it at the moment.

wasseynewest:
Another ill advise. What works for you might not be fine with me remember. I have seen many people credit Jay and when I watched his lessons, they all makes no sense to me, but I have never for once come out and tell people don't follow jay, that's because our choices, strengths & weaknesses differs. Liz has been a saving grace to thousands since yrs back like jay too.
The basic challenge I could say wrt writing is that it takes conscious efforts to picking the pieces dt completes the puzzle together. For instance, the Introduction, paragraphing structures and conclusion for all the different kind of essays( adv/disadv., opinion essays,
discuss both sides etc) are all in no way similar. Meanwhile there are so many linkers that will give any student a good ground if used correctly. This I believe is what our people stucked at 6-6.5 shld watch out for and make no mistake or mix up during the exam. And most importantly, this can be easily achieved through constant practice.

wasseynewest:
Another ill advise. What works for you might not be fine with me remember. I have seen many people credit Jay and when I watched his lessons, they all makes no sense to me, but I have never for once come out and tell people don't follow jay, that's because our choices, strengths & weaknesses differs. Liz has been a saving grace to thousands since yrs back like jay too.
The basic challenge I could say wrt writing is that it takes conscious efforts to picking the pieces dt completes the puzzle together. For instance, the Introduction, paragraphing structures and conclusion for all the different kind of essays( adv/disadv., opinion essays,
discuss both sides etc) are all in no way similar. Meanwhile there are so many linkers that will give any student a good ground if used correctly. This I believe is what our people stucked at 6-6.5 shld watch out for and make no mistake or mix up during the exam. And most importantly, this can be easily achieved through constant practice.

wasseynewest:
I used to tell our working class that you need at least a week or 2wks leave in order to grasp IELTS tricks & format. And if we consider the fees for this exams, it's really working giving a consideration. The advantage of wch are numerous to mention here but most importantly, it gives u the leverage to face the exam without tension. Like they say, Practice makes Perfection.

Newmum0615:
2 weeks leave bawo? I didn't take any leave biko. It's not compulsory mbok. What matters is practice done whether during the weekends, at work or at anytime.

Jasmine17:


Go check the meaning of "relate to" and "relevant to". If they are the same, send me your account no thru pm.

wasseynewest:
Lols.......funny dude. Yes sir/ma

wasseynewest:
Blablablabla.......lols

StKizito2:
Good morning everyone. I have a question relating to "two or more certificates" I have a Bsc and Diploma.
I had earlier evaluated by Bsc with IQAS but my scores are not good enough so I want to evaluate my diploma now.
The question is must I evaluate the 2nd diploma with IQAS or I can evaluate it say ICES and merge the two assessment to qualify for two or more certificates?
Comments and opinions would be appreciated. Thank you

ontarioissauga:

Get the scratch card and get the result. Meanwhile, why not use ICES?

fmsimple:


Better to have both ECAs with the same organisation.

Jasmine17:


Sorry to say this bro. I never used liz style in writing and will never advise anyone to use it.

go to ieltsadvantage. Those guys are good and you will score high using their free materials.

There is another one i came across but i cant remember it at the moment.

ETHIX:



Pls in addition to your Fixed Deposit certificate, whenever you are ready to submit POF after your ITA. Just ask for a foreign reference letter from Access bank. That will summarize all your investments in your account and it will be signed and stamp by authorised signatories of the bank