It's Ebonyi State University sha, not OOU. He will be travelling next week. The thing tire person.

sleekchic:


Wow!! since August? has he gone to the school to see her in person? We will laugh last IJN

[qu1st- LRWS- 7.5, 6.5, 7, 7.5 (BC)
2nd- LRWS- 7.5, 8.0, 6.5, 8.0(MOD)
3rd- LRWS- 8.5,7,6.5,8.5 MOD (remark came back unchanged)

September 29 was my 4th attempt (BC)
L-8.5
R-9.0
W-7
S-7.5
I've never written an exam this many times in my life









!

Jehovah is not sleeping at all..he gives us what we need when we least expect.[/quote]




So happy for you sister,
you need to see the way I was happy with your OOU verification yesterday ,
Even though you vex me with utterance while trying to help then..
that's past now,
I can imagine how you feel today,
congratulation,may the remaining journey be smooth IJN

Tojued:


https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/submit-profile/rounds-invitations/results-previous.html

Follow the link, you'll see history of draws from the very beginning. Look out for 'CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited.' By the time you study the trend, you will be able to predict when if or when a score of 405 will get picked. Won't take you more than 30 minutes, I promise.

Thank you,I just checked, the lowest for FSW which my profession falls into is 413 on May 2017.

So this means that my 405 won't fly ?

Sthill5:
My people!!!
God decided to give me a hit back to back.

Congrats sis!

joo2018:
CRS jumping from 423 to 447. My marathon stay in the pool almost over.

Congratulations!

Thanks @Glitteringstar, @veleta and other well-wishers.
@dumprep thanks, e remain small.

freshdad:
As long as you are the PA, your spouse's ielts wont give you more than 20points and that's after your points have been summed up. Just book another test and prepare adequately particularly in those modules you fell short.

All the best

Thanks.

"......However, it's very dangerous to generalize and cast aspersions and smear an entire community, which is why, for example, in my travel to Nigeria as well as my engagements in Canada, I've made it very clear that the vast majority of people who come to this country come regularly.

For example, Nigerian nationals form a large percentage of the successful applicants under express entry. They form a big percentage of those who enter through the provincial nominee program, international students, 6% growth in tourism, so again, we can't let the good work of—.....)

----Ahmed Hussen MP, Hon Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship for the Government of Canada

Citizenship and Immigration Committee on May 31st, 2018

Thank God we still have goodwill.

Tojued:


Ottawa crew. PPR incoming.

We been know ourselves o.

Im so anxious

dumprep:
My AOR mate. Welcome Ma

You made me check my account. Hahaha. Thank you

pretygurll:
Please has anyone been able to check the results?

Where art thou?

Finally feel like I can join this thread

L - 9.0
R - 9.0
S - 8.0
W - 7.5

With this, my CRS = 481


Now it's time to sit on Unilag's head for my transcript, I hope those etx guys won't disappoint me with OAU

Congratulations
I will be grateful if you can send those materials to
suak007@yahoo.com
Thanks in anticipation.

Lansky:
God is good!

L - 9.0
R - 9.0
W - 7.5
S - 8.0

Sharing my story cuz of how I've learnt from others in this thread. Mine will take a peculiar route and I'll update the house.
However, for now I'll share how I studied for IELTS with the hope that it might help someone too.

Listening: Practice a lot. Get a hold of the Cambridge Books 1-12 and even 13 and do many practice tests. Practice concentrating cause my mind wandered sometimes, usually in between sections or at the beginning.

After a lot of practice, find out which of the listening question formats gives you a hard time then focus on that one to get better. Mine was the section with a question and multiple choice long answers. I jonsed a lot answering these type of questions during practice.

In the hall, don't touch the headset during the test or bend too low. Doing so will either interfere with or block the Infra-Red signal and you'll hear a scrambled sound instead of the test. I wrote all my answers in ALL CAPS; I couldn't risk small caps as my handwriting is terrible.


Reading: Get a hold of the Cambridge Books 1-12 and even 13 and do many practice tests. Although it's the GENERAL we are writing, I practiced a LOT with the ACADEMIC as it's harder/complex. When I did practice GENERAL, it was a breeze. Also, time yourself as you proceed.

After a lot of practice, figure out which type of questions you suck at and focus. Mine was T/F/NG or Y/N/NG - I failed them hard - especially when synonyms were used in the questions.

Finally, I read the entire passages during practice for both Academic and General. However, before my test I tried the skimming and scanning technique, and it worked too

In the hall I answered in my question paper first then transferred to answer sheet later cuz of my bad handwriting. I finished Reading in 30mins then I revised my answers or the ones I skipped and transferred my answers in the last 30mins. I answered in ALL CAPS too.

Writing: Honestly, this was definitely the hardest for me - I am not a fan of long story.

Firstly, I finished an official free (for 1 month) IELTS LRWS online course *** even though I can't remember how I learnt about it. I also did the RoadtoIELTS that comes after you pay. Thirdly, I did a short video course *** downloadable via torrent - it taught me how to plan the different types of essays. Popular free IELTS websites also helped me too. Like L & R, it goes without saying that you should practice a lot.

Now when it comes to practicing, I think the best approach is to first UNDERSTAND the Writing marking criteria for both Task 1 and 2. The criteria for both is similar but only differs in Task Achievement vs Task Response respectively. When you understand the criteria you can give them what they want abi are looking for. (Same goes for Speaking).

Second step is to practice (TIMED) a lot with the criteria in mind. For writing (and speaking) it's hard to know your standing since you can't get immediate answers like L & R. What I did was to pay someone online ***, who claimed to be an official IELTS tutor, to mark some of my practice tests (Did same for speaking). Doesn't cost much. So say you have 3 weeks to your IELTS exam, you can write 4-5 letters and essays a week and get the last one in every week assessed. Practice with pencils or biros - basically whatever you prefer to write with during exam.
If you can't write an essay everyday, at least practice planning an essay everyday (i.e, Intro, Paragraph 1, Paragraph2, etc , Conclusion).

In the hall, every minute counts in Writing. If you are going to ease yourself during the test, it's best you do it during Reading cuz it's probably the test you'll finish on time. They won't let you out of the hall during the chill period between L & R, or R & W. I lost about 2 mins in Writing while running to and fro the bathroom . As globally advised, spend 20 mins on Task 1, and 40 mins on Task 2 (you know Task 2 carries twice the weight). For each Task, quickly plan before you start writing.

The moment I started writing, I wrote down the different ways to show 'Grammatical Range and Accuracy' so that I remembered to include them (i.e. Simple/Compound/Complex Sentences, Modals, Tenses, Adverbials, etc).
In Task 1, one mistake I recall was mixing up indentation with skipping a line between paragraphs. I corrected the mistake in Task 2.
I didn't do well in Task 2 as I wrote well below 250 words: 220 ish words if I recall correctly. Also, my handwriting is pretty bad (like Doctor type) so I had to slow down to be legible which also added to the pressure. I also recall my conclusion paragraph was poor as I was tense, rushing and looking at the clock.



Speaking: I semi-covered speaking in the Writing section. To reiterate, UNDERSTAND the Speaking marking criteria and give them what they want. Cambridge Books 1-12/13 has Speaking tests too.

You already know about giving extended but on-point/topic (don't digress) answers in Part 1, speaking beyond the stipulated 2 minutes in Part 2, using Part 3 to further give them what they want and finally that lying is okay .

The free (for 1 month) online course *** helped. YouTube videos, free IELTS websites, RoadtoIELTS. I also paid someone, who claimed to be a former IELTS examiner, to interview/assess me; He gave me pointers/feedback and the session eased my tension - don't even understand why I was tensed about a Language I've spoken all my life .

To conclude, practice for L & R, understand criteria and practice for W & S, know your weak areas and improve them.

While I understand that we all want to get this PR sorted, please consider your schedule and book a date that will give you time to study/practice wella. Like if you work full-time, part-time, run a biz, married, single, run a family etc schedule your test accordingly. In hindsight, I nearly made the mistake of registering in another City for the test cuz my own City had no space for a closer date - I would have performed poorly.

*** I'm not sure about the rules as per what is considered advertising so I'm not mentioning any links. However let me know and I'll email them to you. For the Cambridge Books I think they are available via torrent even though I copied via USB from someone in my City.

...and I said I'm not a fan of long story.
Cheers

Done. All the best.

pyruvateluv:


Congrats bro
Please email the materials you used fugbogbo@gmail.com
Thanks in anticipation

Done. Cheers

Pegzzyg:
Hello, please i'll need an email of the IELTS materials you have... gloriachinonsoonyeabor@gmail.com. I'll anticipate feedback from you. Thanks

Please I am also interested, peju.osonuga@yahoo.com.
Thanks

Lansky:
Done. All the best.

Hi...I'll just upload everything tonight and post a link HERE to either Dropbox or some other file sharing site. About 3-3.5GB. I'll also attach a cover note that contains the online courses.
It's more efficient than responding individually.

Akinwole007:
Congratulations
I will be grateful if you can send those materials to
suak007@yahoo.com
Thanks in anticipation.

Received! Thanks, I appreciate.

Lansky:
Done. Cheers

Pegzzyg:
Hello, please i'll need an email of the IELTS materials you have... gloriachinonsoonyeabor@gmail.com. I'll anticipate feedback from you. Thanks

If you get a response from @lansky will also suggest you ask for help with reviewing your written essays. I would have loved to help but IELTs humbled me, thankfully hubby passed and was PA.

Rooting for you and will be looking out for your testimony.

Congratulations to all those who aced their IELTS.
For those who did not get their desired score, fire again.

Thanks for this, i'll consider that. Lansky came through. Thanks again.

Oakville19:


If you get a response from @lansky will also suggest you ask for help with reviewing your written essays. I would have loved to help but IELTs humbled me, thankfully hubby passed and was PA.

Rooting for you and will be looking out for your testimony.

got one of the greatest news this morning.

Spouse IELTS result on 5th attempt

L - 8.0
R - 9.0
W - 7.5
S - 8.0

First attempt was with BC, 2nd attempt with IDP, 3rd with BC, 4th BC and 5th with IDP

Really appreciate all the techniques and skills gotten from folks on this beautiful thread.

From this episodes of IELTS, i can categorically say that for

reading= just go with all what Jay tells u

speaking = Follow Jay's [/b]method, but customize to suit the questions asked (cos PPF may not go in all situations)

Listening= Just deep dive with [b]LIz, you may top up with other good materials too

Writing = Again here, [b]LIZ [/b]wins

Above all, your own life experience(s) and with God on your side, you are good to go.

Now unto the next hurdle to see how best to work with a reference letter given to spouse that falls under category c (institution didn't word reference how we wanted it, which was really the JD in reality and the work handled).

We go meet for canny las las @ the Nigerian Christmas party usually organized by the Nigerian embassy for the Nigerian community

ottawasenators:
got one of the greatest news this morning.

Spouse IELTS result on 5th attempt

L - 8.0
R - 9.0
W - 7.5
S - 8.0


Now unto the next hurdle to see how best to work with a reference letter given to spouse that falls under category c (institution didn't word reference how we wanted it, which was really the JD in reality and the work handled).

We go meet for canny las las @ the Nigerian Christmas party usually organized by the Nigerian embassy for the Nigerian community

Congratulations,

Glory to God.


Je m'appelle Ramj

Lansky:
God is good!

L - 9.0
R - 9.0
W - 7.5
S - 8.0

Sharing my story cuz of how I've learnt from others in this thread. Mine will take a peculiar route and I'll update the house.
However, for now I'll share how I studied for IELTS with the hope that it might help someone too.

Listening: Practice a lot. Get a hold of the Cambridge Books 1-12 and even 13 and do many practice tests. Practice concentrating cause my mind wandered sometimes, usually in between sections or at the beginning.

After a lot of practice, find out which of the listening question formats gives you a hard time then focus on that one to get better. Mine was the section with a question and multiple choice long answers. I jonsed a lot answering these type of questions during practice.

I pmed you bro. Kindly oblige. Many thanks.

Congratulations, really happy for you. Please I sent you a PM

Sthill5:
My people!!!
God decided to give me a hit back to back.

Officially started this EE journey in March 2018.

1st- LRWS- 7.5, 6.5, 7, 7.5 (BC)
2nd- LRWS- 7.5, 8.0, 6.5, 8.0(MOD)
3rd- LRWS- 8.5,7,6.5,8.5 MOD (remark came back unchanged)

September 29 was my 4th attempt (BC)
L-8.5
R-9.0
W-7
S-7.5
I've never written an exam this many times in my life

As soon as I saw it I told my husband "pack your bags, we are going to Canada" and i just cried


Please please if you are battling with IELTS. You CANNOT give up.
It may seem like an exaggeration but IELTS taught me a lot and I've made amazing friends on this platform. You know yourselves

My WES and IELTS within 48 hours!!!

We now stand at 458!!!

Jehovah is not sleeping at all..he gives us what we need when we least expect.

I didn't do well too but my hubby aced it at first attempt. Unfortunately, he isnt the PA. Will be faking time off work too as against November

Pegzzyg:
Thanks for this encouragement! Would take a Leave from work b4 the next one next month so I can study better. Thanks again

Good morning great people of this wonderful thread.
Please I have a question for those who or thier spouse's have siblings in canada but do not intend to claim points for them as the CRS points are enough without adding them to it.
Do you answer ' yes' to the question 'do you have a sibling in canada who's a Canadian PR or Citizen' pre or post ITA.

I read somewhere that you can just keep mute about it if you don't intend to claim them for points but won't that backfire in future?.

Lastly, I tried to search for a similar situation on this thread as I'm aware such has probably been discussed severally here but I couldn't get enough information.

Please anyone that knows what page and part of this thread I can go to for this same information, should kindly refer me.

Thank you very much.

It is well my sister, we'll testify together in Nov by His Grace

Richness1104:
I didn't do well too but my hubby aced it at first attempt. Unfortunately, he isnt the PA. Will be faking time off work too as against November

Got passport request folks..
With Rprf request
London gang
April 16 Aor

Remark with MOD IELTS is 46,124 Naira not 146,124. Download EOR from this link https://ielts.ng/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/EOR-Request-Form-2018-A4-050718.pdf, then scan and forward it to info@ielts.ng

simplyalero:


Remark with idp costs N146,124. You'll need to download the EOR form from their website (https://ielts.ng/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/EOR-Request-Form-2018-A4-050718.pdf), fill it, scan and upload it along with proof of payment. Send it to info@ielts.ng. Also forward and follow up with Australia at idpieltsaustralia@idp.com

There was a discussion awhile back.
Someone stated he chose 'No", but submitted a LOE that yes, he has a sibling but chose 'No' because he's not claiming points. If I remember right, he got PPR.
Someone else suggested choosing 'Yes', but submitting a LOE that you are not submitting documentation for the sibling as you are not claiming points.

Vanillawafers:
Good morning great people of this wonderful thread.
Please I have a question for those who or thier spouse's have siblings in canada but do not intend to claim points for them as the CRS points are enough without adding them to it.
Do you answer ' yes' to the question 'do you have a sibling in canada who's a Canadian PR or Citizen' pre or post ITA.

I read somewhere that you can just keep mute about it if you don't intend to claim them for points but won't that backfire in future?.

Lastly, I tried to search for a similar situation on this thread as I'm aware such has probably been discussed severally here but I couldn't get enough information.

Please anyone that knows what page and part of this thread I can go to for this same information, should kindly refer me.

Thank you very much.

Hello, please follow this link https://ielts.ng/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/EOR-Request-Form-2018-A4-050718.pdf to download the EOR, print, fill it, scan the filled copy and send it to info@ielts.ng

duvocharrison:
Good Morning Guys,

please i need help on how to go about ielts remarking with MOD IDP. i wrote on 29th Sept and i checked my result this morning. LRWS 8/9/6.5/7.5.
i want to remark the writing and i need the necessary emails addresses both idp australia to copy to push them to work on it as at when due.
please i really need help with this urgently.