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Congratulations to all PPR clinchers. I am booking my spot here. Mine is next, by God’s special grace. Ameen.

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Adunnee:
You can process your application with your maiden name since you have a marriage certificate. Note, your passport should bear your maiden name.

Thanks a lot, Senior. I really appreciate. I will proceed.

Good morning to my fellow seekers of greener pastures.

To our seniors and everyone in the house, I have a challenge with regards to my ECA application and I need advice on this.
I got married in 2016 and swore to an affidavit of change of name together with my marriage certificate. I didn't change my name until first week of April, 2020 when I did publication in the newspaper. However, I tried obtaining my passport afterwards but was told that I have to change my name with NIMC first but NIMC has not been working.
Now, I want to know whether I can use my maiden name to process my ECA and subsequent applications for PR while having disregard for the publication and affidavit. This is to hasten the process as I heard that ECA takes time. I intend using IQAS as I read on this platform that it is the best for my profession.
I need all the advice I can get. kindly assist.
Thank you all.


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kunlewoye:
So I sat for IELTS (with IDP/MOD) for the first time on March 21, 2020

R - 8.5
L - 8.5
S - 7.5
W - 7 (despite my essay's incomplete word count; time ran out).

Just to share some of the materials I made use of.

LISTENING AND READING parts:

This particular app proved invaluable:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lt.ieltspracticetest

Also try the free tests on ieltsonlinetests.com (General Training) and the British Council IELTS website for size.

They give a very good feel of the real exam conditions/situations, imho.

PS: pls append https:// to the beginning of every YouTube link below. I removed it in order to avoid the rather distracting big images the links create.

WRITING:
Watch these short videos, write down the tips, and follow those instructions in trying out 3 different letter and essay formats each (6 total) IN THE DAYS LEADING UP TO YOUR TEST DATE.

TASK 1 (Letter Writing)
General Letter Writing Tips: youtu.be/bBjp3EVMr64
Formal Letters: youtu.be/4y_u4o5kp_w
Informal Letters:
youtu.be/lBHf7LCWhVs
youtu.be/Y5oPF7QLgyo

TASK 2 (Essay):
youtu.be/dbNVbIA8Os0
youtu.be/indZ5C4O5C0


SPEAKING
youtu.be/arrIPUa1V6A

Test Day Tips
Work on your introduction before your Speaking test (write down and memorize exactly how you'll briefly introduce and talk about yourself, starting well might set the tone for the rest of the test)

Master the art of skimming and scanning for your Reading. Understanding the question first before going to each passage for your answer saves time, I found.

Be focused and attentive 101% in Listening. Clear your mind. BREEZING THROUGH THE QUESTION FIRST BEFORE THE PASSAGE STARTS HELPS A TON IN ANTICIPATING THE ANSWER

Write your essay first and your Letter after that (I made this mistake and had to rush the concluding paragraph. I still managed to survive, however. Lucky me!)

DO NOT INUNDATE YOURSELF WITH TOO MUCH MATERIAL OUTSIDE OF THESE!

Great one there, bro!