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Topsmamen:
No, you don't need an agent or lawyer. The process is straightforward. Everything you need to know about the process is found here on Page 1.

Noted, thanks

Please is there any lawyer here who has successfully been called to the Canadian Bar? I've done the basic research and know what the process is and the exams that need to be done, would just like to speak to someone who has gone through the actual process to know e.g if they needed their law school transcript and struggles with articling or they could get a waiver. Thanks

Am in so much pain now as I just got to see my result after a lot of anxiety, my 1st attempt LRWS - 7.5, 6, 5.5, 7.5. Thanks to all contributors here whose stories has encouraged me as am not giving up.

And am staying glued to NL till my success story lands.

can anyone confirm if port Harcourt mod centers use headphones. it's urgent please thanks

CheesyTee:
Stuck at verification stage with WES as Unilag is yet to respond to mail.

Sent an email to records and was told “Your request is under processing and it will be reverted to Wes as soon as the process is completed”.


Even visited records office, I was told to “keep monitoring my status with WES”

This is the sixth week by the way

Unilag has not yet sent my official documents to Ices. I paid since 30th and 31st January. Ices have confirmed that they've not received documents so my status is Application Incomplete.

toyinana:
Am in so much pain now as I just got to see my result after a lot of anxiety, my 1st attempt LRWS - 7.5, 6, 5.5, 7.5. Thanks to all contributors here whose stories has encouraged me as am not giving up.

And am staying glued to NL till my success story lands.

Awesome! That's the spirit. I wish you great luck and I believe you will fight back like a warrior and rise like a champion. Your success is inevitable.

Check your status on unilag website. If it’s “in progress” or just “received”.

abyejecks:
Unilag has not yet sent my official documents to Ices. I paid since 30th and 31st January. Ices have confirmed that they've not received documents so my status is Application Incomplete.

Thanks for the tip. I read your long post and was able to pick up some tips again. Thanks

ladymarshall:
Hey I reside in Germany and in the centers, headphones are not used. I think you can re-mark the exam. If you decide to re-write, can you indicate in your application that you have a hearing need and would like to sit at the front seat or perhaps if an headphone can be provided. I know a candidate at my center that did this and his request was granted to sit at the front seat, closest to the speaker.

ladymarshall:
Silent reader but not anymore, lol. Decided on this journey January 2019.

Wrote ielts 09 Feb (first attempt)

LRWS: 8.5, 8.5, 8, 8. Overall band= 8.5. I saw my result and could not believe. I still think maybe it is not mine and they switched results.

I am grateful to @Es.hay for introducing me to the Cannyland journey, this platform and thread, guiding me and sharing her experiences while I prepared for the exams. You are my angel. May our dreams come true

I prepared for a month.

Listening: Practice and concentration is the key. I practiced at least 3 times a week. First results were poor but over time it got better. Know the scores you need to get an 8 (36/40 minimum) and never give up until you can score it in at least 6-7 practice tests consecutively. @happy.me31 is so right, that listening tip helped me too especially part 2, 3, and 4. I remember it was a lady that scored so high in part 6 that gave that tip. Practice writing out keys parts of the conversation as you hear them, especially for those academic and touring conversations (part 3 and 4). This will be so useful for answers that are synonyms of what was spoken. For instance, in part 3 of my exam, the supervisor told the student that her presentation was too sudden and the answer was Abrupt. She told the student that she was also too slow, too fast in her speaking and the answer was Irregular. Writing out that conversation helped me identify the synonyms as I rechecked. In those sections, where you have A, B, C options, You would waste a lot of time and lose concentration if you are looking for the answers while the conversation is on. Write out key words and points. Part 1 and sometimes part 2 are straightforward, no need to write all, just listen carefully. If you miss an answer, MOVE ON FAST, don't panic or think about it.

Reading: Skimming and scanning are the keys. The answers are sequential through the passage but they can be tricky. In passage 3 of my exam, the last two answers were in the second paragraph because it mentioned two sentences about outdoor jobs, while the rest of the paragraphs were about indoor jobs. When you cannot find the answer, move on immediately and finish the rest, then return to those unknown questions and read the passages carefully sentence by sentence in that paragraph you think it is, you will find it, depending on how much time you have. While practicing, I noticed my weakness was the difference between False and Not Given, so I spent more time on those parts.

Speaking: Telling a story in part 2 and talkativeness in all the parts are the keys. As @happy.me31 pointed out, Jay's videos are the best. I also watched past interviews of band 9 candidates and asked myself why they were deserving of band 9. They never stopped talking and used the right vocabulary for the topic. Talk so much and allow the examiner to get tired and stop you (Be a talkative on that day, even if you are not naturally one). It does not matter if you have no idea. If you are unlucky like me to be asked about tough topics like Global Trade, importation and exportation between countries and sustainability in businesses in part 3, still say anything. I paused and told the examiner that this was a tough question because economics is not my strength but I will answer it anyhow based on my layman's knowledge. I used the example of computer village, Nigeria's population and our hustling spirit as the country's best export. I knew I did not make sense but I was determined to keep talking. I just kept thinking of President Trump who says rubbish with so much confidence and still gets supporters, lol.

Writing: Structure and complex sentences are the keys. Just like @happyme31 said, Jay's video was my only guide. Please use the first 2 minutes to understand the question and what is required. Then use the next three minutes to draw an outline in your question paper of points you want to write. May a sketchy outline so you do not get stuck in the middle of your writing especially for Task 2. Practice using different kinds of sentences (passive, complex, compound questions, etc. Avoid writing in simple sentences). Also, use transitional words like your life depends on them (However, even though, although, yet, still, nevertheless, etc). Use uncommon words as long as they make sense (critics, cousine, turbulence, flabbergasted, etc, write like those village headmasters of those days who use big grammars that make sense). Also keep writing, do not stop, collect extra sheet (you can only do this if you have drawn an outline of your ideas).

For task 2, fill at most three pages or three and a half. Structure is everything in task two, there is a template for writing from Jay's video (introduction, four to five paragraphs for body and elaborate on your ideas, then conclusion). Elaborate on each point in each paragraph (use examples, quote researches and studies (whether they are true or not, the examiner does not care about whether that research really exists), use your personal experiences as a student, worker, mother, father, Nigerian, hustler, business man anything). As you write, imagine you are a debater in the room trying to convince, expantiate, elaborate or prove to your listener about points. Finally, don't be like me, please proofread, allocate the last five minutes to proof read and edit all your tasks. I think I was only fortunate that I write error-free sentences on first draft, but maybe if I had edited, I would have scored higher (maybe, or maybe I scored lower but God touched the examiner's heart). Editing helps and might improve your score by .5 which might make a big difference.

Most importantly, avoid over-confidence. This exam is about technique and strategy, not English knowledge. I am at the level of a native speaker and very advanced user in my profession but I practiced like it was German or Chinese I was preparing for. And after writing the exams, pray, pray, pray to any God you believe in.

Apologies for the long post but I just wanted to help like previous posters in part 6 have helped me too.

ECA is in the final evaluation stage with Wes. Once it comes, I will dive into the pool. I am currently gathering post-ITA docs because my CRS score is really high (thanks to IELTS scores) as our seniors here have advised potential CRS high scorers.


Fingers crossed for us all in every stage of our journeys. May our dreams come true. It will end in praise.

QED!
You finished work here.
Big big congratulations to you!!

synteeyahani:
LADIES AND GENTS!!!!!!!! IT IS PPRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!! (Semi-Long Post Alert from a silent reader )

[b]all those who got PPR. Wishing everyone the best of luck, PPR is around corner. Hang In There and Never Lose Hope! It will surely end in praise

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!

toyinana:
Am in so much pain now as I just got to see my result after a lot of anxiety, my 1st attempt LRWS - 7.5, 6, 5.5, 7.5. Thanks to all contributors here whose stories has encouraged me as am not giving up.

And am staying glued to NL till my success story lands.

Sorry about your bad experience. Just refocus and refire!
CC @Wasseynewest (the reward for hardwork is more work )

Ojasope1:
I'm a witness to this, Wasseyne.west is doing a great job. May God Bless him for us.

Amen!!!!

Topsmamen:
Awesome! That's the spirit. I wish you great luck and I believe you will fight back like a warrior and rise like a champion. Your success is inevitable.

Thank you

Ifeoma77:
Sorry about your bad experience. Just refocus and refire!
CC @Wasseynewest (the reward for hardwork is more work )

Refocus and fire, way to go.
Am grateful

You might wanna try our free tutorials dear. God go do am.

toyinana:
Refocus and fire, way to go.
Am grateful

Congrats fyorgyn. At last.

wasseynewest:
You might wanna try our free tutorials dear. God go do am.

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Please don't sulk for too long. You'll smash it if you decide to write it again.

Nuges11:
This is beautiful. May all your wishes come true.

I also wrote IELTS on Feb 09, first attempt. LRWS: 8.5, 7, 7, 7.5. Overall band 7.5. Really not sure what to do next because this leaves my CRS score at 435 but I really don't feel like taking the test a second time. I'm quite disappointed anyway because the test seemed easy enough, in fact I wasn't expecting anything less than a 9 in both reading and listening. I also followed Jay's methods for the writing but obviously I must have done something wrong. I'm still sulking sha, I'll decide what the next step will be later.

Again, I wish you all the very best

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My dashboard is still showing application received after 12 weeks but I got below mail from ICES after requesting for an update.

"
We can confirm the assessment has been completed. We expect to have it mailed over the next couple of days. Thank you.
"

Debsify:
If you read my initial post well, I said the status update on her dashboard is "Document Received. being checked by ICES"

I have been heart broken since morning, after seeing my ielts result. would like to know your opinion about me going for EOR.
L-8.5
R-8.5
W-6.5
S-7.5
Overall Band 8
Please, help me.....Your opinion is highly appreciated.

IELTS....una do me strong thing.

Thanks so much. I have been quietly enjoying your posts, advice, encouragement, jokes and moderation of this thread. God bless you and grant your heart desires.

NL is a strong support system for many of us. Our dreams will definitely come true.

Ifeoma77:
QED!
You finished work here.
Big big congratulations to you!!

samsonedos:
I have been heart broken since morning, after seeing my ielts result. would like to know your opinion about me going for EOR.
L-8.5
R-8.5
W-6.5
S-7.5
Overall Band 8
Please, help me.....Your opinion is highly appreciated.

IELTS....una do me strong thing.

Call for Remark straight up no waste time!!!
I'm right nah

[quote author=ontarioissauga post=75992985]Go and read up on it nao.. abi u wan rep? [/quote

I know abtPNP already
What I'm asking is if you are in support of that route as opposed to EE]

[quote author=DexterousOne post=75998062][/quote]Na wa, the crux is ITA. Different routes, same destination. Some folks may never get in via FSW.

samsonedos:
I have been heart broken since morning, after seeing my ielts result. would like to know your opinion about me going for EOR.
L-8.5
R-8.5
W-6.5
S-7.5
Overall Band 8
Please, help me.....Your opinion is highly appreciated.

IELTS....una do me strong thing.

Remark asap

Goodluck

ontarioissauga:
Na wa, the crux is ITA.

Good

CheesyTee:
Check your status on unilag website. If it’s “in progress” or just “received”.

Mine is still RECIEVED o

toyinana:
Am in so much pain now as I just got to see my result after a lot of anxiety, my 1st attempt LRWS - 7.5, 6, 5.5, 7.5. Thanks to all contributors here whose stories has encouraged me as am not giving up.

And am staying glued to NL till my success story lands.

Just improve on ability to write. Good luck!

Only one WAEC result is enough. It doesn't matter the grades and you can only use one unscratch card for a single result and not two. So, process one result and one card.

Hope this help.

kelchy:
Can someone please advise me on what to do?

Hi all,

Pls, I have a few questions.

First, one of my job experiences which i got points for clashes with my full-time master's program. I got the full-time job as an Editor when i was writing my dissertation. My dissertation i did via emails, and occasional meetings with my supervisor during weekends and public holidays. How would i need to explain this to CIC?

Second, i moved some monies from my salary account to my POF account (650k but in trenches not higher than 150k all in a day). Though this doesn't count towards my POF as i got that in gift deed. Would this raise any questions?

saxyminia:
can anyone confirm if port Harcourt mod centers use headphones. it's urgent please thanks

Yes