teeielts360:

Hello guys.

I really didn't expect my first post on this thread to be this gloomy but I have to do this just to lift my spirit a little.

Mehn it's exhausting.

I know how you feel coz I was in that shoe some months ago.

I battled with IELTS for exactly a year (29 July 2017 - 28 July 2018). Within this period, I wrote IELTS 7 times (3 times with BC, 4 times with MOD) and requested for remark thrice.

I love the fact that you are considering remark. Go for it bro!! remain focused on the goal.

I sincerely pray you get a favorable feedback, but if you don't............keep pushing until it ends in praise

Congrats to Dizzy007, Fede890 and Guitarlife

4wearegreat:
How I battled with IELTS for a YEAR!!! - A long and boring story

Thanks to everyone.
Cc: markmp01, mcstan18, Gokoyer0, Ramj, Hephgirl, Zeewirld, fmsimple, JulyGirl, stonecoldcafe, Kmgb, tippex, TEECANN, Pegzzyg, joo2018, ysteph, Sandydav and ArabianRose

masrapido:
You guys were right!!! You were so right!!!

IT'S PPR!!!!!

Cheers. ~dances out with serious Niger Delta waist shaking~

Congrats!!!

How I battled with IELTS for a YEAR!!! - A long and boring story

1st attempt (29 July 2017) - LRWS - 7.5,9, 7.5, 8 (BC)
2nd attempt (Nov) - LRWS - 8.5, 8.5, 6.5, 7.5 (BC) – Requested for remark in writing (no upgrade)
3rd attempt (Jan) - LRWS - 6, 7.5, 7.5, 8.5 (MOD) – Back then speakers were used for listening test
4th attempt (Mar) – LRWS- 8.5, 8, 6.5, 7.5 (BC) - Requested for remark in writing (no upgrade)
5th attempt (April) - LRWS – 7.5, 8, 6.5, 7.5 (MOD)
6th attempt (Jun) - LRWS – 9, 8, 7, N/A (MOD) – I missed my speaking test
7th attempt (28 July 2018) – LRWS – 9, 9, 6.5, 8.5(MOD) - I almost wept because I expected 9, 9, 8, 8

Despite testimonies on upgrade and words of encouragement/advice from friends (on nairaland and other platforms) I was reluctant to initiate an EOR because my experience with EOR hasn’t been favorable and I was as broke as a church mouse.

A friend eventually lent me N100,000 but I was confused on how best to utilize it. I needed some money for my up-keep, so the balance would be for either EOR/another IELTS. Babe suggested re-writing IELTS but I was tired of rehearsing speaking sessions with her, listening to boring IELTS model listening test, reading model IELTS essay, writing IELTS letters and essay (wey nobody dey mark), so I opted for remark even though I wasn’t really expecting an upgrade.

I got an email from MOD that my EOR is available for collection, I showed the email to one of my guys and he said “Baba dem no upgrade the writing oo.” A frustrated me completely agreed with him maybe because I wasn’t expecting an upgrade/because no reference was made to refund of the EOR fees/ because my friend had requested for EOR thrice with MOD (so I kinda trust his judgement) or I was too frustrated to think straight).

However, I asked my sister to collect the TRF on my behalf (at least the score go increase my CRS marginally – who knows, tsunami fit make score drop significantly and the marginal increase could be all I need). Sis sent me the pic of the TRF and to my surprise - my writing was upgraded from 6.5 to 7. With this upgrade CRS go jump reach like 450.

My 2 cent on how to prep for IELTS

General
1- Read page 0 abi na page 1 of this trend
2- Read and follow the instruction on the question paper (e.g not more than 2 words and/or number)
3- For reading and listening – don’t leave any question unanswered.

Listening
1- Download various IELTS listening test from youtube (google “savefromnet”)
2- Print screen and print the listening questions (so you have listening question papers)
3- Practice without headset (this will increase your concentration level especially for those who get distracted easily)
4- Don’t review your answers until the end of the test, use the audio break to review the next set of questions
5- Identify your weak question types, and practice them more
6- For Maps, identify the starting point in the map (e.g the reception, entrance) before the commencement of the audio
7- write on your question paper the north, east, west and south pole of the map – would help if the speaker says something like, the studio is at the north east of the reception
8- Flow with the speaker with the intention of identifying all the locations in the map (for instance the speaker could say the studio is beside the toilet. The questions required you to identify where the studio is but if you ignored the location of the toilet because it was not listed amongst the question, then you have jounze the location of the studio)
9- For matching questions – Instead of matching the answers to the questions when the audio is being played, for each question, write out all the keywords stated by the speaker (use shorthand and abbreviation). At the end of the test, I used 2-3 minutes (out of the 10 minutes) to review the keyword stated for each question vis-à-vis the answer option (I hope this explanation is clear because matching question and maps use to be my problem until I adopted these strategies.
10- For multiple choice question with long sentence – when previewing the questions, underline the keyword, then listen for the keyword or its synonym or paraphrased
11- Write what you hear, not what you think

Reading (GT) – My area of core competence

1- For T/F/NG – True- the passage support the question, False- the passage negate/contradict the question, N/G - the passage states nothing about the question.
2- For section 1 & 2, don’t read the passage first, read and underline keywords in question 1&2, scan through the passage for answers to both. If you spot the answer to question 2 first, there is a possibility that the answer to question 1 was in the preceding sentence or it is N/G (for T/F/NG type of questions.
3- Plan to conclude section 1 & 2 in 20 minutes
4- For section 3 – read each paragraph and summary in one sentence the core idea of the passage (5-10minutes depending on your reading speed) (e.g summary for paragraph A – discovery of white lions, summary for paragraph B – people’s perception about white lion, summary for paragraph C – different studies on temperament of white lions…..summary for paragraph H - extinction of white lions)
5- Read each question (e.g a research conducted in the 19th century showed that white lion are _____, use your paragraph summary to identify the paragraph where the answer lies (See the words in bold, the answer to this question is most likely in paragraph C, so scan through paragraph C for words, synonyms or paraphrase for research, 19th century, white lion are).
6- In my opinion the key to high score in reading is not understanding the passage, rather it is about being able to identify the answers in the passage)
7- I score high in reading but the truth is I rarely.

Speaking

1- For first timers, watch model IELTS speaking video online
2- If possible, rehearse speaking test with someone
3- See samples of task 2 questions and have model answers/topic in mind e.g for any task 2 topic related to trip, holiday, picnic, school excursion etc – would speak about trip to Olumo Rock and adapt as appropriate (have never been to olumo rock before), anything related to an item (gift from someone, gift to someone, item I admire, item I misplaced etc – I will speak about laptop)
4- Use the past, present, future and opinion techniques (you can search youtube for Jay video on this)
5- Lie is possible, in fact tell plenty reasonable and coherent lies (the God you serve will understand and forgive you)
6- See the examiner as your gist/gossip mate, just feel free to yan your “apata”

Writing (I don’t know wetin to write because me gat work on it, but few notes)

1- Watch IELTS videos on writing ( I used orisirisi videos)
2- Print out and study many IELTS model writing essay (the essay structure, use of linking words etc) this will enable you see the application of the skills you learnt from the videos
3- Use “Brighter grammar” or "Premier English"...........sha read to improve your writing
4- Attempt model IELTS writing test under exam condition and ask friends to review it (Big shout out to everyone who offered to review my essay)
[color=#000099][/color]5- Practice writing using model IELTS writing answer booklet – to familiarize yourself with the answer booklet and to have an idea of the numbers of lines you need to write on to achieve the required word count


MOD vs BC - My Opinion

Disclaimer: Please note that below are my personal opinions about MOD & BC at the moment (6/9/18), and not necessarily true or false in all instances.

MOD’s Edge over BC
1- Those who registered early were given to opportunity to choose their preferred speaking date and time
2- Responded to my emails within 24 hours
3- Spent less time trying to calling a customer care representative
4- Cheaper IELTS fees (MOD - NGN68,000 and BC – NGN75,000)
5- Was easy to book for an IELTS test within few days to the test date
6- Was easy to pay for IELTS test or EOR (e.g MOD does not require bank draft not need for EOR
7- If you like low key parole, the probability that you would meet someone you know at MOD test center is small.

BC’s Edge over MOD
1- Better organized on exam date (considering the crowd at both centers)
2- Cheaper EOR fees (MOD – NGN46,124 and BC – NGN15,000)
3- More flexible on speaking test date (if you arrive late or too early) –
4- MOD often use speakers in new center (I prefer headset to speaker)
5- If you like high key parole/you will like to identify frd into this EE stuff for guidance and direction), the probability that you would meet someone you know at BC test center is high
6- Gat centers in more states than MOD
7- More popular in Nigeria than MOD (but who da one help

Note: Based on my experience, your IELTS result is not dependent on whether you write with MOD or BC (except for speaking, where availability of headset could impact on candidate performance).

To everyone who encouraged/advised me - (in Davido's voice) Blessing fall on you
To everyone still battling with IELTS - Fire your shot again. You remember the story of Abraham Lincoln?

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People above 46 can apply, see extract from cic website " Yes. If you are 47 or over, you will not get any points under the Age factor of the Comprehensive Ranking System, but you may get points for other factors such as a job offer, your skills, your language abilities, etc. You may still be invited to apply based on your CRS score and your rank in the pool".


http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=694&top=29

Mount the stage, clear my throat, testing the mic......hello tuair tuair.

My 7th ielts result is out!!!!

Listening 9
Reading 9
Speaking 8.5
Writing 6.5

Humbling, frustrating, crazy and annoying "close to perfect result"!!

The 30 June ielts result would have sealed off this trauma but I missed my speaking session (lrws - 9,8,7,N.A)

Please send me a PM if you won't mind reviewing my essays. May almighty God bless you as you volunteer to help.............preparation for the next IELTS don start b dat No time to cry over spilled milk. Moreover, I am heading to the registry tomorrow with my bae , so one yamayama ielts result cannot spoil my mood.

To those who scaled through, congrats!!
To those of us wey "jonze" better luck next time!!......

Congrats to all PPR recipients.....

There shall be showers of blessing:
This is the promise of love;
There shall be seasons refreshing,
Sent from the Savior above.
Showers of blessing,
Showers of blessing we need;
Mercy-drops round us are falling,
But for the showers we plead

Thanks for the showers Lord

Congrats to all ITA recipients...............speedy processing IJN

Good afternoon everyone,

which NOC fits a forensic/fraud investigator - 1114.3 (Financial Investigator) / 1111 (Financial Auditor) or are there other NOCs I should consider?

I don't have a documented JD but I have extracted some sections of a vacancy posted by a competing firm for a forensic/fraud investigator role. The extracts reflects an overview of what I do

"Our Forensic specialists provide cutting edge solutions to support clients who wish to investigate potential financial crime and require expert opinions during legal proceedings. Service lines include fraud risk management, bribery and corruption reviews, fraud investigations, forensic technology, ethics line & whistle blowing services, integrity due diligence and service-line training services. The team works proactively with clients to detect inefficiencies and anomalies in their systems – targeting fraud losses, cost recovery and identifying potential issues before they occur.

Perform field activities and carry out the following:
- Financial investigation into fraud and misconduct incidents, money laundering, bribery & corruption reviews, due diligence reviews and other related service line requirements
- Conduct forensic analysis of financial data
- Preparation of formal written draft reports of findings
- Preparation of pre-engagement administrative tasks
- Maintenance of electronic library and forensic resources
- Other tasks as assigned by supervisors"

Congrats newmum0615............awesome & selfless woman!!!

4wearegreat:
Hello fam,

.......so I missed my speaking test today; registered with MOD. I have called and sent email but no favourable response per rescheduling.

Please what else can I do?

Thanks to everyone for their advice. I arrived at the LRW venue very early today with the hope of an early make-up speaking session. I spoke with all the ogas present at the test venue, went to their head office and was there till 7pm (begging like small pikin ) got agitated at a point......chai, I suffer today oooo. Didn't taste anything until past 7pm......long story short, though so people had their speaking today we (myself & 2other people) were not allowed. Those who had their speaking session today were scheduled/rescheduled for today. Our ill luck was that our initial test was yesterday, so no available speaking slot.

Gone through a lot on top this EE matter ...words can't explain how I feel presently but am sure it will end in praise.

Hello fam,

.......so I missed my speaking test today; registered with MOD. I have called and sent email but no favourable response per rescheduling.

Please what else can I do?

GlitteringStar:
Knock! Knock!! Knock!!!

Application Approved!!!

Kindly find below my timeline.

Congrat.........Beginning of greater things IJN.

amdman:


Its not proper to post someone's number on a public forum without their permission. Please edit your post.

Done. Thanks.

Temas:
Good morning house.

Anyone with a current link on how to fast-track lasu transcript request considering NASU strike? I want to evaluate madam's credentials.

Any valuable information will be appreciated.

cc @Newmum0615
@Area74
@Kontagious

Sent you a pm

Pacowo:


Hi

Please did you receive feedback by mail or u contacted them?

By email

Olha:
BC OR MOD

BC

DadR:
Thanks. I hope I receive feedback asap too. Which part of the test component did you ask for a remark and was your score upgraded?

Three....i can't recollect the exact components but none was upgraded

DadR:
OK, thank you.

@4wearegreat, could you please weigh in on this?

I got feedback in 6weeks 2days
Submitted EOR- 13 Nov
Received feedback- 28 Dec

mcstan18:
Dear Brethren,

...for the Egyptians [BC and IELTS] whom ye have seen today, ye shall see them again no more for ever.
The day has come for us to be set free from these Egyptians. They have somehow given me some sort of mixed feelings though. Nevertheless, I am extremely grateful to God that my morale didn't wane down to a nadir.

L - 8
R - 9
W - 7
S - 8.5

I'm considering a remark in the W, I need that 3 points badly. What do you, my e-family think?
On a lighter note, someone here was touched to give me a hug the last time while I was seemingly downcast. Now is the perfect time, with all the RED theme everywhere. Shall we pick a rendezvous already?

Congrat bro............... I tap into the grace!!

jelmusboy:
After three attempts, I eventually tear IELTS

First: LRWS - 7.5, 7.5, 7.5, 8.0
Second: LRWS - 8.0, 6.0, 7.5, 8.0
Third: LRWS - 7.0, 8.5, 7.5, 8.0

FOURTH
Listening 8.5
Reading 9.0
Writing 7.5
Speaking 8.0

Let me book my flight to Canada in advance with CRS score of 461

Congrat jelmusboy - Hopefully I will share a similar post soon.................Preparing so hard for my 4th IELTS .

mcstan18:


Thank you @Kontagious for the insightful input but I think you more or less buttressed my initial response. The bolded alludes to that. They did contact the line head but perhaps needed some additional clarification from HR and I totally agree with you. Besides, I'd do the same if I were in their shoes because it's the duty of a Company's HR to determine staff JD, compensation, benefits and what have you. If I must accept a line manager's representation, then the HR has to endorse same. I do not think that invalidates the simple 'Yes' response given.

Thank you again for the case cited

I posted a story similar to what @Kontagious shared. see https://www.nairaland.com/3999848/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled/411#62159936 posted at 3:26pm.

mcstan18:


Thank you @Kontagious for the insightful input but I think you more or less buttressed my initial response. The bolded alludes to that. They did contact the line head but perhaps needed some additional clarification from HR and I totally agree with you. Besides, I'd do the same if I were in their shoes because it's the duty of a Company's HR to determine staff JD, compensation, benefits and what have you. If I must accept a line manager's representation, then the HR has to endorse same. I do not think that invalidates the simple 'Yes' response given.

Thank you again for the case cited

I posted a story similar (on part 2 of this trend) to what @Kontagious shared. see [url]@https://www.nairaland.com/3999848/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled/411#62159936[/url] .

4wearegreat:


Please i gat two questions:
1) My babe plan to write on March 24 but her passport will expire on March 13. Will this be an issue?
2) Any idea of how much it cost to re-new passport, and is there anyone with contact details of a reliable immigration officer at Ikoyi passport office?

Thanks to mcstan18, sthillz, danny, ljay17 and rchilee for responding.

I think Ikoyi passport office would be the best since she works on the island. @ sthillz - I sent you a PM. Please respond.

4wearegreat:


CONTINUATION

NEXT STEP- I will close early from work, take some bottles of beer in the evening, sleep well...........and will continue with the EE hustle from tomorrow because whether the devil likes it or not I am a Canadian Permanent Resident .
#Jahbless#

Thanks to my e-family for the words of advice and encouragement. Appreciate everyone: Aig84, sunvick, fanyeofori, Glitteringstar, sistaj, Newmum0615, 40manlappy (I created a profile using first IELTS result. CRS presently 415), Sleekchic (Congrat dear), Olha (EOR was submitted on Nov 13- Got feedback on Dec 29), Kontagious, Fuzzyman, follyzee, happytbaby, mcstan18 (Bro - we would ace IELTS on next attempt Monsha Allah, IJN i pray... Amen

Please i gat two questions:
1) My babe plan to write on March 24 but her passport will expire on March 13. Will this be an issue?
2) Any idea of how much it cost to re-new passport, and is there anyone with contact details of a reliable immigration officer at Ikoyi passport office?

I really wish response to Question 1 is positive.............coz na out of POF money (wey we still dey hustle) we won go use register for her IELTS

"Never give up on something that you can’t go a day without thinking about.” ―Winston Churchill..................

grammy010:
Hi Fam,

For those asking about IDP test centre, pls and pls don't try it, that centre is a complete trash. Their listening particularly is a total nonsense. More than half of the people that sat for the test on 06/01/2018 complained but this people still went ahead to release rubbish results for them.


DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY I REPEAT! Stick with BC jejely and prosper in peace. Less I forget, they will want to cajole you with "being organised" by calling you and all, brethen, that centre is shity. A word is enough for a wise.

I concur 100Million percent,.....................I am a living testimony

4wearegreat:
Hello Everyone,

Please what can I do to raise my morale?

1st attempt (July) - LRWS - 7.5,9, 7.5, 8
2nd attempt (Nov)- LRWS - 8.5, 8.5, 6.5, 7.5

For 2nd Attempt: I Requested for EOR in RWS. None was upgraded (lost 15k)

3rd attempt (Jan) - Had my speaking this week - Messed up big time!!!!

I presently feel so depressed and demoralized.

With IELTS score of LRWS-8,7,7,7........................ITA would fall on me immediately , but achieving this appear impossible #Makeigobegmyvillagepeople

CONTINUATION

My IELTS result is out.......................would love to wet your appetite a bit before I divulge my scores.
I got an email from MOD IELTS yesterday stating that my TRF would be available today..........I started checking their website from that moment. Between yesterday and 9:59am (today), have checked for my result over 50 times (not exaggerating) .
I saw the result some minutes ago....................

SPEAKING - To my greatest surprise I ace the speaking test big time!!!!!!! I scored 8.5 Na so I hear English reach . I actually thought I messed up big time during the speaking test. e.g I said some words in Yoruba and the examiner asked to me to translate..............and I was

READING & WRITING - I scored 7.5 in both............I actually expected a 9 or at worst 8.5 in reading. I was feeling like a badoo after the reading test but 7.5 in writing was a fair score.

LISTENING - I score a 6 . Think twice before your register with MOD IELTS.................Listening via speaker is crazy!!! at the end of the listening test, I had some questions unanswered. I guessed and giraffe the answers. Apparently, the hustle did not pay-off well. Listening via speaker instead of headset was crazy.

I for jejely re-enroll with British Council instead of MOD IELTS.................Like play, like play I have spent I have spent over 200k writing IELTS thus far (3 exams & 1 remark) "Chai! there is god ooo "
IELTS standing between me and ITA since the days of Ancient Egypt Era (those who wrote JAN 6 IELTS can resonant with "Ancient Egypt Era" ).

NEXT STEP- I will close early from work, take some bottles of beer in the evening, sleep well...........and will continue with the EE hustle from tomorrow because whether the devil likes it or not I am a Canadian Permanent Resident .
#Jahbless#

Loritess:
Thank you so much for replying. I have different bank accounts. My dad isn’t willing to go thru the stress.so I want to obtain the loan n send it to his acct then he’ll send it to me. But my problem right now is what to tell the bank I want to use the money for since there’s no job yet n no salary inflow.

I will suggest you approach microfinance banks or other financial institutions such as page, renmomey, quick cash. They tend to have minimal considerations for loan request ( most especially for salary earner).

Call their customer care (can search online for their contact us info) inform them that you need a loan fir business and you gat collateral..........one of them should b able to work out something for u.