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Lastbornbuns:
Test Experience

I took my ielts general test in March, computer based at British Council PortHarcourt. The staff were very friendly and nice. The environment is peaceful and quiet and they had water dispenser with disposable cups.

My speaking test went well enough. Although the video call was lagging because of network. I was so tensed and rambled a lot (imo) but I got a 7.5 in speaking. My examiner was very nice and patient. Some people got rude examiners. One particular lady was a bit mean and had zero patience. My heart was beating so fast. I didn't expect it to reach my turn so quickly but once I started speaking, I got settled.

My listening was okay. I made sure to focus on the audio. We had individual headsets and I reduced the volume on mine a bit to prevent headaches. The screen light was very bright. The audio clip wasn't too fast paced. Though the clip (where one speaker gives a lesson) tried to confuse me. There was one particular question that I changed the answer 3 times. Luckily, I changed it back to the right answer (my original answer) just when my time finished. I got a 9.0 in listening.

Reading was okay. My score here actually shocked me. I expected more. I finished all the questions in less than 30 minutes. I kept reviewing and reviewing and slept a bit (just closed my eyes and tried to refresh my mind) for around 20 minutes then I reviewed again. I got "paragraph matching" questions and flowchart. I got an 8.0 in reading.

Writing.. hmm. I expected a lot more from writing. Time was a serious problem because I spent more than the advised 20mins on the first one and started panicking. I thought I wouldn't have much time for the second essay. The second essay was difficult to begin. I kept thinking, "how am I supposed to write this? What type of prompt is this one now?" I looked at my time and just typed a few sentences (looking at a blank screen is so demoralising ). I actually finished the entire essay before i could think of a suitable way to paraphrase the topic (the intent/purpose of writing). I got an 8.0 in writing. Please always check for grammatical errors. I never made an error when practicing but come and see mistakes on that day. Like say na set up.

Overall, I got a band 8 C1 level. I didn't actively prepare per se. I was studying for Gre last year so did a lot of reading and writing. Also learnt words. All on Gregmat. When I booked my test, BC gave me access to GEL ielts (Guided E-learning) and acces to their "Ready Platform" didn't use it much because I had to go to nysc camp a month before my test date. A week to my test, I booked writing review sessions with prepmewell. My tutor said they expected a 9.0.
I also went through ieltsadvantage and ieltsliz that same week. Watched some videos, answered some questions.

One thing to note is this: don't restrict yourself when it comes to the writing section. There's no where BC or IDP says your essay must be in 3 paragraphs or if you're asked "not less than 150", don't write more than 170 or something like that. My 1st task was more than 4 paragraphs. I was already pressed for time and counting words (the computer does it if computer-based) or paragraphs wasn't something I wanted to do. I ended up writing almost or even a bit more than 200 for the 150. So don't let it be another issue for you. Also, the exam fatigue is very real. I was itching to run home by the time the writing started and the way the test is structured, even if you finish before time, you can't move on till the time ends. Perhaps it's because my speaking test was done same day so I had to be at the test center for the entire day but I was restless towards the end.

Finally, I would always advise computer based where its feasible. The computer based is not same question type for all. I had noticed that people mostly get lower scores in listening in paper-based because some centers blast the audio through a central speaker. And I couldn't wait 13 days to receive my result. Anxiety would've finished me.

Also, paper based can be distracting. You might be looking around and get lost somewhere but computer based, it's just you and your computer and the desks are partitioned. I also got the feeling like the computer camera might be on so.. gotta be on best behaviour and maintain eye contact (there's how you'll look down and it'll be like you're looking at "expo" ). The sound of typing wasn't a distraction to me. My test center is just too beautiful for words. So clean and quiet. Once you enter, you just start whispering it's very very calm.

Segunagagu:
Are U asking about jobs?

sam1980000:
With what happened, I think we need to have a back up forum. May be on WhatsApp

sam1980000:
Welcome back Nairaland. I'm sure many people didn't notice this platform was down for up to two days. Glad to have it restored

chrisnwoke1:
MY ENCOUNTER WITH A HUNCH-BACK WITCH DOCTOR AT MBAISE

Years ago, we had just finished waiting on God for some days at camp of faith Okigwe and three of us decided to go to our villages with the anointing we had received through the mountain prayers to cast out evil forces from our fathers' houses.

When it was the turn of the Mbaise brother, we went to his house and came out at midnight to make prayers for the family and then the battle began...

We saw a dreadful looking short man with hunch back holding a stick like a staff at that dead hour of the night and pointing towards us he said as I paraphrase, "why are you people troubling me here..."
This was happening physically, and not in a vision.

As the leader amongst us, I told them to say nothing and we continued praying...

Suddenly the man brought out some items and began doing enchantments whilst we prayed.
He was facing us and chanting and we faced him praying...

After a little while, the man said in Igbo language that we will die the following year and then "unu ga amara na obu mu bu Ejiofor 1 of Mbaise" (In English: we will know that he is the Ejiofor 1 of Mbaise).

Hmmmm, we Prayed more in tongues and I told the brethren that the reverse of the man's curse shall be the case, so we went in for a short sleep rest, with our eyes half opened.

It was very early in the morning and as we were about to leave, the man had called his son or sons to lock the main gate and we had no option but to pass a backside bushy path to return to the road. The experience was more dreadful than explained here.

Exactly one year after that December incident, we (my brethren and i) were still alive, but the hunch back witch doctor had already died and was buried by men.
He died the very same year he said we were to die.

As I remembered this incident recently I suddenly saw reasons with the truth of the scriptures that talks about the security of ALL believers in Christ.

When Satanists threaten you, not you, but they themselves will be in trouble not because by yourself you are powerful, but because YOU ARE HEAVILY AND JEALOUSLY DEFENDED BY THE MAN OF WAR.

THE LORD OF THE ARMY OF HEAVEN IS HIS NAME!!...Exodus 15:3.

Christian Nwoke is my name and I AM HEAVILY DEFENDED.

Somebody mention your name and say I AM HEAVILY DEFENDED IN JESUS NAME!

www.gagsermons.com

MaksLove:
So this contributory pension people are now collecting 7k every month. That means without it the salary would have been 131k plus

Andychinedu:
Omo!

DIY no easy for Enugu ooo

It’s a different section here mehn…!

This guys will legit write SP (Self Paid) boldly on your file to different and stall your application…
They’ll derive others means of frustrating you until you are left with no other option but to ask them what you can do to facilitate the process…!

It’s is well with my country…

I’ll be capturing in a bit…

ekitimanalways:
One of these two documents is compulsory (attach to the guarantor's copy of NIN slip).
(1) A copy of the guarantor's data page of Nigerian passport.
OR
(2) A copy of the guarantor's driving licence.


Your guarantor's Nigerian passport will be accepted. Do not hesitate to confirm from your guarantor if his Nigerian passport is valid. A guarantor's passport which is not valid will be rejected on the day of appointment.

ekitimanalways:
“Print application” is not same as acknowledgement slip. Acknowledgement slip is for applicant who intends to pay at the bank.

tunlex01:
which uni was your first degree and what was the duration?

laurelbae:
I have received
Access bank SSSB

mamadumi:
Please an experienced person here should advise me on this .I need a
good power bank to buy with a 10k budget. Thanks

MITCHELL96:
Bro, Let me tell you something, they're many things I'd love to type here, but for my personal reasons, I can't type them here as this place is an open place. I'll love to talk to you on phone or have a private chat with you on any social platform

A lot of people have been in your shoes, don't even try to take your own life for something you know you would have prevented if you used a condom, Though your previous post about this, a lot of Nairalanders mocked and made fun of you, it takes the grace of GOD to understand your situation, a lot of people just don't know how to talk to people they barely know, because they've been doing theirs without getting a girl pregnant that's why they're mocking you as if they're perfect!!

You shouldn't mind them, if you've chosen not to abort the baby, you should just try and save some money, don't let this make you drop out of school or do something stupid, it's not worth it, it will only make life worst for you, embrace what's coming, You've chosen to be a father now, you have to take that responsibility as if your life depends on it, The little kid you're about to bring to this world knew nothing about what you did, if he/she had know you won't be able to take that fatherly responsibility, he/she would have tried to stop it, but the poor kid has no idea of what you did, Cheer up! It's nothing to fear, just save some money to buy pampers and all of that, Nigeria sef can't help you, everything is costly now, you have to be a man you have Choosen to be by this fatherhood step you took.

Even this Cristiano Ronaldo, Yes! The Footballer, His mom wanted to abort him but the doctor that was supposed to do the abortion told her not to do it anymore, now is Ronaldo not a blessing to her ??


I really want to talk to you, I want to help you financially etc, if that can give you small hope. Most kids you see today are from mistakes like this too, if you trace the father or mother through the kid you'll see they're happy and living their lives..

Please don't take your life, Pleeeeeease!

Meanwhile, I am self employed and earn over $150,000 as my basic salary. Key: Vote someone that would create the right environment for you to create employment. That person is the People's General - Mohammadu Buhari.

-CramJones

MJBOLT:

Knives Out

endy83:
if u come to school up to three time a week for a term u will not be affected but if u did not u will be quiery,with a threat to send ur name to the board that u dont go to school.