Babesy:
Not againnnn ....LRWS: 8, 7.5, 6.5, 7.5.....

Please ask for a remark then if possible, book for another

I really appreciate everyone's comments and advise as I have picked one thing or the other to look into. The race is not to the swift..... But there is obviously no giving up. Thumbs up to our senior gbogbogbo in the house today to provide support, you guys rock.

BC has finally freed me oooo L9, S8, R8.5 W7... With this score my CRS is now 448 without my wife's ECA. Hopefully we get ITA this week.

Good day all, just want to know if i am doing the right thing. I am trying to start the ECA. So I picked WES and decided to assess my masters since it's my highest qualification.I have log in to their site ,created an account, total fee was $207. Not sure if I ticked the right postal medium. Then the first recipient to receive is myself and second is the immigration. Can I pay with my regular atm card? Or are they banks that can help with payment. I am a serious novice in this process, please I need your assistant abeg.

Passed my IELTS, first attempt
L 8.5
R 8.5
W 7.0
S 7.5

I am grateful to everyone for your words of encouragement. I have been disappointed in myself since checking my result online on Friday and i have been thinking if i should just consider schooling in the US or somewhere else but your comments have challenged me once more.

I'll continue to prepare for the ielts general exam pending when I have the funds to register.

I am willing to learn and improve. Your advices have been and will continue to be useful.

Thank you all.

exquisitehiphe@yahoo.com. Thanks.

boco2126:
On this IELTS issue...my two cents.

1. Stick to a FEW practice materials! The number of materials for IELTS that we see on a daily on this thread can be overwhelming. Try out only a few and stick to the one that resonates with you. Don't use ieltsliz, Jay, Cambridge, ieltsadvantage, road2ielts etc at the same time (some of these peope don't agree on the same approach and reading all can get really confusing). If you try one and it sits well with you, ditch others. Focus on that one and be a master of it. I almost got overwhelmed at some point, because l wanted to open every link or try every material l saw here. But l had to give myself brain oh.

2. Practise everyday. No excuses. Create the time. Even at work, you can use your lunch break to practise. Instead of listening to music or radio on your way to work, listen to your downloaded tips on writing, speaking, reading, listening. When walking down the streets, have an earpiece on (l hate this, but we can make sacrifices for one month abi?) and keep LISTENING. At weekends, practice speaking with your wife/husband, friend, son/daughter etc. Write out questions and tell them to ask you (under exam conditions). I finished a WHOLE 30 leaves notebook for listening practice (yeah l work an 8 to 5 and live on the mainland with my office on the island -remember, no excuses!). Always check your wrong answers and replay those portions and find out what you didn't hear properly. I used youtube for listening/speaking/reading.

3. There's this ielts expert too, one Ryan (cannot remember his surname) that l think is underrated. I used his tips for writing. He talks about 15 sentences max for writing. 3 paragraphs with 4 sentences and the closing paragraph should have 3 sentences. This keeps you in check and you already know what to write before the exam, all you will be waiting for on the ielts day is the topic given! I can share his materials if you drop your email address.
For writing, write letter and essays! Don't read what someone else wrote. Write yours too. Some people practise writing by reading another's work -WRONG! write yours too and compare. Minimum letters to write on different topics - 10. Minimum essays - 20. Revise your work and look for better ways to reconstruct your sentences. I suggest you write with pencil on your exam day so you can erase if need be.

4. For reading - use youtube. It also has a timer, so practice using the time and don't stop the timer or pause the video. The easiest comprehension in reading are the first two. Spend less time there. Say 5 mins tops for each. You do not need to UNDERSTAND nada. Just look at the instructions (very important), then the questions, then scroll through the passages for the answers. You need all your time for the last two passages. They are more technical.

5. For speaking - Be confident, relaxed and know your basic english and introduction (see ieltsliz). See this as an interview. We all attend interviews don't we? I got a list of 42 likely cue cards from ieltsliz blog (l think she said they change it every 3 months but she always update the cue card questions) and l practiced the 42 different topics and l always set my two minutes timer with my phone. You can be in the BRT or your car and practice this one, or when walking down the street or whilst doing chores at home, or lying down in your bed doing nothing (l did this. Some days, people will think you are going crazy because you are talking to yourself, but...who no go no know). One of the 42 questions l practiced was my cue card during my speaking test -something on my pet animal (l was wondering "madam why me? Animal kwa?" but because l had practised earlier, the examiner had to cut me off when it was two minutes. I just went on and on.

4. Lastly and certainly not the least...the place of PRAYER. I'm catholic, so when l saw the prayer to St. Joseph of Cupertino here, l made a mental note to say it. I started saying it every day from September till i wrote my exam on the 1st of November. I even added a 9 days St. Joseph of Cupertino novena with prayer and fasting which ended on the 31st of October (l'm that extra oh. I left no chances). I asked my family to add me in their prayers too. So, pray, pray and pray. Whatever works for you. Someone dropped one St. prayer here on financial assistance for POF, best believe l'll look for that prayer and do it too!

5. People have done it, you too can. Don't be discouraged if you have tried more than once. We don't give up on this thread oh. Being here has taught me a different level of selflessness and never say never spirit. People you don't even know are quick to help and empathise and l am still in awe of you guys.

6. Please drop your email address so l can send the Ryan materials to you.

This too shall pass!

All the best everyone and my apologies for the long post.

boco2126:
On this IELTS issue...my two cents.

1. Stick to a FEW practice materials! The number of materials for IELTS that we see on a daily on this thread can be overwhelming. Try out only a few and stick to the one that resonates with you. Don't use ieltsliz, Jay, Cambridge, ieltsadvantage, road2ielts etc at the same time (some of these peope don't agree on the same approach and reading all can get really confusing). If you try one and it sits well with you, ditch others. Focus on that one and be a master of it. I almost got overwhelmed at some point, because l wanted to open every link or try every material l saw here. But l had to give myself brain oh.

2. Practise everyday. No excuses. Create the time. Even at work, you can use your lunch break to practise. Instead of listening to music or radio on your way to work, listen to your downloaded tips on writing, speaking, reading, listening. When walking down the streets, have an earpiece on (l hate this, but we can make sacrifices for one month abi?) and keep LISTENING. At weekends, practice speaking with your wife/husband, friend, son/daughter etc. Write out questions and tell them to ask you (under exam conditions). I finished a WHOLE 30 leaves notebook for listening practice (yeah l work an 8 to 5 and live on the mainland with my office on the island -remember, no excuses!). Always check your wrong answers and replay those portions and find out what you didn't hear properly. I used youtube for listening/speaking/reading.

3. There's this ielts expert too, one Ryan (cannot remember his surname) that l think is underrated. I used his tips for writing. He talks about 15 sentences max for writing. 3 paragraphs with 4 sentences and the closing paragraph should have 3 sentences. This keeps you in check and you already know what to write before the exam, all you will be waiting for on the ielts day is the topic given! I can share his materials if you drop your email address.
For writing, write letter and essays! Don't read what someone else wrote. Write yours too. Some people practise writing by reading another's work -WRONG! write yours too and compare. Minimum letters to write on different topics - 10. Minimum essays - 20. Revise your work and look for better ways to reconstruct your sentences. I suggest you write with pencil on your exam day so you can erase if need be.

4. For reading - use youtube. It also has a timer, so practice using the time and don't stop the timer or pause the video. The easiest comprehension in reading are the first two. Spend less time there. Say 5 mins tops for each. You do not need to UNDERSTAND nada. Just look at the instructions (very important), then the questions, then scroll through the passages for the answers. You need all your time for the last two passages. They are more technical.

5. For speaking - Be confident, relaxed and know your basic english and introduction (see ieltsliz). See this as an interview. We all attend interviews don't we? I got a list of 42 likely cue cards from ieltsliz blog (l think she said they change it every 3 months but she always update the cue card questions) and l practiced the 42 different topics and l always set my two minutes timer with my phone. You can be in the BRT or your car and practice this one, or when walking down the street or whilst doing chores at home, or lying down in your bed doing nothing (l did this. Some days, people will think you are going crazy because you are talking to yourself, but...who no go no know). One of the 42 questions l practiced was my cue card during my speaking test -something on my pet animal (l was wondering "madam why me? Animal kwa?" but because l had practised earlier, the examiner had to cut me off when it was two minutes. I just went on and on.

4. Lastly and certainly not the least...the place of PRAYER. I'm catholic, so when l saw the prayer to St. Joseph of Cupertino here, l made a mental note to say it. I started saying it every day from September till i wrote my exam on the 1st of November. I even added a 9 days St. Joseph of Cupertino novena with prayer and fasting which ended on the 31st of October (l'm that extra oh. I left no chances). I asked my family to add me in their prayers too. So, pray, pray and pray. Whatever works for you. Someone dropped one St. prayer here on financial assistance for POF, best believe l'll look for that prayer and do it too!

5. People have done it, you too can. Don't be discouraged if you have tried more than once. We don't give up on this thread oh. Being here has taught me a different level of selflessness and never say never spirit. People you don't even know are quick to help and empathise and l am still in awe of you guys.

6. Please drop your email address so l can send the Ryan materials to you.

This too shall pass!

All the best everyone and my apologies for the long post.

toondaycoal13@gmail.com

Nahhh, this is not cool, see sweet result.…..… diaaa fadaaaa
Please apply for a remark asap..…

Ladychristie:
I'm so heartbroken, LRSW 8,8, 8.5,6. British Council has officially broken my heart. No BC slot in Ibadan for December, trying to decide MOD next month or BC January. I know it will end in praise

Hello guys, please can someone recommend a certified translator for me? I want to translate my police report from Portuguese to English.

Also, does one need to add any additional documents to the reference letter? Like pay slips or the likes?

Does a reference letter have an expiration period such that it becomes invalid after a certain period of time?

Thanks guys

Pls what address did you put for immigration?

rieme26:
Good day all, just want to know if i am doing the right thing. I am trying to start the ECA. So I picked WES and decided to assess my masters since it's my highest qualification.I have log in to their site ,created an account, total fee was $207. Not sure if I ticked the right postal medium. Then the first recipient to receive is myself and second is the immigration. Can I pay with my regular atm card? Or are they banks that can help with payment. I am a serious novice in this process, please I need your assistant abeg.

kiari:
Nahhh, this is not cool, see sweet result.…..… diaaa fadaaaa
Please apply for a remark asap..…

Thanks, I'd do just that

.

Check ur dm abeg

Newmum0615:
I don't even know why I am responding to you people with all these your back and forth argument, but I'd choose ieltsadvantage for writing any time. Liz helped with my reading and a little bit of writing but I didn't use any of her techniques. During my time, I didn't even know there was anything like paid videos sef. To each his own sha.

All this while, I thought the Evaluation report was supposed to be sent to only me and then I upload when CIC requests for it.

Now I am reading about sending to immigration.

So confused.

I used LIZ and maxed out at first attempt.

Jasmine17:




I hope the smart ones here pick sense from your posts and delete all those overrated liz paid videos. I laugh when i see people requesting for it as if its the key while those sending it will be doing shakara like kings. Some are even requesting for recharge cards before sending.

It's when they have gotten 6.5 four times that their eyes will clear. Overhyped rubbish.

BC finally, at first attempt wife passed her ielts
Lrsw - 8.5, 8.5, 8, 7. To God be the glory, great things he has done!. Crs Score now at 471 !

rieme26:
Good day all, just want to know if i am doing the right thing. I am trying to start the ECA. So I picked WES and decided to assess my masters since it's my highest qualification.I have log in to their site ,created an account, total fee was $207. Not sure if I ticked the right postal medium. Then the first recipient to receive is myself and second is the immigration. Can I pay with my regular atm card? Or are they banks that can help with payment. I am a serious novice in this process, please I need your assistant abeg.

I believe postal medium is selected by default to post office, that means you pay $207 but if you chose private courier, it will be more than that $207.

You can pay with your debit card.

Hiphe08:
exquisitehiphe@yahoo.com. Thanks.

mosakuanuoluwapo28@gmail.com

happyude8@gmail.com please, thanks

happyude8@gmail.com pleaseeee thanks much quote author=boco2126 post=73293040]On this IELTS issue...my two cents.

1. Stick to a FEW practice materials! The number of materials for IELTS that we see on a daily on this thread can be overwhelming. Try out only a few and stick to the one that resonates with you. Don't use ieltsliz, Jay, Cambridge, ieltsadvantage, road2ielts etc at the same time (some of these peope don't agree on the same approach and reading all can get really confusing). If you try one and it sits well with you, ditch others. Focus on that one and be a master of it. I almost got overwhelmed at some point, because l wanted to open every link or try every material l saw here. But l had to give myself brain oh.

2. Practise everyday. No excuses. Create the time. Even at work, you can use your lunch break to practise. Instead of listening to music or radio on your way to work, listen to your downloaded tips on writing, speaking, reading, listening. When walking down the streets, have an earpiece on (l hate this, but we can make sacrifices for one month abi?) and keep LISTENING. At weekends, practice speaking with your wife/husband, friend, son/daughter etc. Write out questions and tell them to ask you (under exam conditions). I finished a WHOLE 30 leaves notebook for listening practice (yeah l work an 8 to 5 and live on the mainland with my office on the island -remember, no excuses!). Always check your wrong answers and replay those portions and find out what you didn't hear properly. I used youtube for listening/speaking/reading.

3. There's this ielts expert too, one Ryan (cannot remember his surname) that l think is underrated. I used his tips for writing. He talks about 15 sentences max for writing. 3 paragraphs with 4 sentences and the closing paragraph should have 3 sentences. This keeps you in check and you already know what to write before the exam, all you will be waiting for on the ielts day is the topic given! I can share his materials if you drop your email address.
For writing, write letter and essays! Don't read what someone else wrote. Write yours too. Some people practise writing by reading another's work -WRONG! write yours too and compare. Minimum letters to write on different topics - 10. Minimum essays - 20. Revise your work and look for better ways to reconstruct your sentences. I suggest you write with pencil on your exam day so you can erase if need be.

4. For reading - use youtube. It also has a timer, so practice using the time and don't stop the timer or pause the video. The easiest comprehension in reading are the first two. Spend less time there. Say 5 mins tops for each. You do not need to UNDERSTAND nada. Just look at the instructions (very important), then the questions, then scroll through the passages for the answers. You need all your time for the last two passages. They are more technical.

5. For speaking - Be confident, relaxed and know your basic english and introduction (see ieltsliz). See this as an interview. We all attend interviews don't we? I got a list of 42 likely cue cards from ieltsliz blog (l think she said they change it every 3 months but she always update the cue card questions) and l practiced the 42 different topics and l always set my two minutes timer with my phone. You can be in the BRT or your car and practice this one, or when walking down the street or whilst doing chores at home, or lying down in your bed doing nothing (l did this. Some days, people will think you are going crazy because you are talking to yourself, but...who no go no know). One of the 42 questions l practiced was my cue card during my speaking test -something on my pet animal (l was wondering "madam why me? Animal kwa?" but because l had practised earlier, the examiner had to cut me off when it was two minutes. I just went on and on.

4. Lastly and certainly not the least...the place of PRAYER. I'm catholic, so when l saw the prayer to St. Joseph of Cupertino here, l made a mental note to say it. I started saying it every day from September till i wrote my exam on the 1st of November. I even added a 9 days St. Joseph of Cupertino novena with prayer and fasting which ended on the 31st of October (l'm that extra oh. I left no chances). I asked my family to add me in their prayers too. So, pray, pray and pray. Whatever works for you. Someone dropped one St. prayer here on financial assistance for POF, best believe l'll look for that prayer and do it too!

5. People have done it, you too can. Don't be discouraged if you have tried more than once. We don't give up on this thread oh. Being here has taught me a different level of selflessness and never say never spirit. People you don't even know are quick to help and empathise and l am still in awe of you guys.

6. Please drop your email address so l can send the Ryan materials to you.

This too shall pass!

All the best everyone and my apologies for the long post.
[/quote]

rieme26:
Good day all, just want to know if i am doing the right thing. I am trying to start the ECA. So I picked WES and decided to assess my masters since it's my highest qualification.I have log in to their site ,created an account, total fee was $207. Not sure if I ticked the right postal medium. Then the first recipient to receive is myself and second is the immigration. Can I pay with my regular atm card? Or are they banks that can help with payment. I am a serious novice in this process, please I need your assistant abeg.

I would suggest u use ICES since u only need to evaluate ur MSC. It's stressless

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I can also work with him/her on the preparation.
Cheers!

Majesticniyi:




This is heartbreaking. You can't afford to give up now though...the breakthrough is just around the corner. If you stay in Ibadan, I can assist with your next preparation.

@boco2126
Kindly send me Ryan's practice materials.
nitaebony@yahoo.com

Can you PM me, please?

Cheers.

NameUserNo:
I am grateful to everyone for your words of encouragement. I have been disappointed in myself since checking my result online on Friday and i have been thinking if i should just consider schooling in the US or somewhere else but your comments have challenged me once more.

I'll continue to prepare for the ielts general exam pending when I have the funds to register.

I am willing to learn and improve. Your advices have been and will continue to be useful.

Thank you all.

Yes, it surely will by God's grace. Good u ready to hit it again.

Ladychristie:
I'm so heartbroken, LRSW 8,8, 8.5,6. British Council has officially broken my heart. No BC slot in Ibadan for December, trying to decide MOD next month or BC January. I know it will end in praise

Thanking God for you

MrTeeo:
BC has finally freed me oooo L9, S8, R8.5 W7... With this score my CRS is now 448 without my wife's ECA. Hopefully we get ITA this week.

Wow! Congrats!

Thunderchief:
Passed my IELTS, first attempt
L 8.5
R 8.5
W 7.0
S 7.5

Super Congrats!

swaga007:
BC finally, at first attempt wife passed her ielts
Lrsw - 8.5, 8.5, 8, 7. To God be the glory, great things he has done!. Crs Score now at 471 !

boco2126:
On this IELTS issue...my two cents.

Good morning fam, couldn't come online yesterday just to meet these arguments. At least we now have list of other materials we can use and compare to finally arrive at which works best for us as individuals before sitting for the almighty test. I want to appreciate all that have contributed on this. Ehnnehnn @boko2126 mbok send the materials to voguemum@yahoo.com
It shall end in praise for us all and let's remember to start this journey with prayers.

Good to see u carry this thunder fire dt "yeye" IELTS(lol). Big congrats man!

Thunderchief:
Passed my IELTS, first attempt
L 8.5
R 8.5
W 7.0
S 7.5