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Good day everyone. Kudos to everyone keeping this thread alive and running.

KingMEXX:
I don't believe this narrative because it is an avenue to give excuses for failure. In my opinion, the first step towards passing ielts is understanding what the exam requires of you. Many Nigerians rush into the exam hall with the basic mindset of "Is it not the English we speak everyday", ignorant of the fact that what most of us speak everyday in this country end up being wrong. Take a minute and go online on social media platforms and you'll understand the extent of the decay. Another example is when you go for Nysc and you listen to graduates talk.

I feel the best approach to ielts is starting with the basics (Prepositions, adverbs etc and their use), then progressing to sentence structures (complex sentences, linkers, phrase verbs etc) before you then get to writing the practice essays. That's why tutors always hammer on having alot of time for proper preparations

Hello everyone I’m just confused with this ielts mod - I feel like they’re using us to make money incessantly. First time R7.5 S9 L8.5 W6, second time R6.5 S8.5 L7.5 W8. I’m just frustrated and don’t feel encouraged at all . I’m just tired , maybe I should try British council but I feel they’re all the same jo. Sigh

Thank you so much

Triplezero50:
I practiced on YouTube. Mostly listening tests. Any video suggestion with "Very Hard", "Extremely Difficult" etc attached to it, I clicked and practiced. Aim to get 36 and above and you will be fine. I practiced sample reading tests too. There are answers at the end of each video. I usually go back to see the questions I missed and note my errors. I don't just mark and move on. Also, download the app on your phone. You have samples there too. It was even on the day of the test that I tried working with the free samples on ielts app. All my work was from YouTube. I'm sure you've heard about Liz and Jay. I watched their videos and wrote down notes.

Thank you so nice for sharing!!

COPR:
When ECA was a big issue here, I wrote about it, titled: WES vs. ICES vs. IQAS, to help those evaluating their certs. It made it to page one and 'page 1 lovers' have benefited from it, while those that don't like page 1 are still asking already answered questions.

Last week, I promised to share what I call IELTS Cheat Sheet to test-takers, since IELTS Nigerian examiners have learnt to use the exam to increase their revenues; test-takers should also learn how to pass the exam at first attempt and render BC/MOD dubious acts useless. If you like believe it or not, it doesn't change the fact that, for sometime now, BC/MOD examiners are intentionally failing test-takers to increase their revenues. Otherwise, I can't explain why someone would remark Writing and it changed from 6.5 to 8. Someone on this thread remarked Reading (objective questions) and it changed. There are other numerous examples. BC/MOD have also learnt not to send EOR to the UK and Australia respectively. Hence, people started emailing the two countries when they apply for EOR for confirmation.

IELTS CHEAT SHEET



Sorry for the long post. I pray this cheat sheet helps you to achieve your desired scores.

Desmosome:
Good morning everyone, pls how do Medical doctor apply for express entry. I need someone to explain the steps.

The entire process is the same, the only difference is your degree needs to be assessed by a medical board or association in Canada. You can't use WES or the other bodies. Check the CIC website or page 1 of this thread for more information

Pls did u submit ur OND and HND transcript for evaluation or any of the two.

Keluma:
Good evening house, thanks for the responses on my previous post, I find using this site difficult maybe because I'm new here, I have another question pls
I have OND,HND,PGD. WES evaluated my HND exactly like this: diploma(three years) and postgraduate certificate ( one year). Pls I don't understand why his, what option do I choose in my ECA on the EE form?
Secondly, WES claimed they have sent my original evaluation doc since January, I didn't get it uptil now, pls what steps can I take, I tried chatting them up online but I didn't get any response. Thanks for you all for your assistance in this journey

Pls check pm

Keluma:
Good evening house, thanks for the responses on my previous post, I find using this site difficult maybe because I'm new here, I have another question pls
I have OND,HND,PGD. WES evaluated my HND exactly like this: diploma(three years) and postgraduate certificate ( one year). Pls I don't understand why his, what option do I choose in my ECA on the EE form?
Secondly, WES claimed they have sent my original evaluation doc since January, I didn't get it uptil now, pls what steps can I take, I tried chatting them up online but I didn't get any response. Thanks for you all for your assistance in this journey

congrats to the lord of shekere dancers. Ma the rest of the journey be smooth.

yemblaze:
MY PR JOURNEY PART 2- IELTS (a.k.a The humbler of men & women)

Hello my beautiful e-fam,

All Praise and Glory be to God who makes all things possible in his own due time. Its IELTS breakthrough... Am so happy I've crossed this hurdle. The journey has been a tough one. I 've decided to share my timeline to encourage someone out there.

TIMELINE:

1st: (Nov 10 2018)
LRSW- 7.5,7,7.5,7

2nd: (Dec 15 2018)
LRSW- 7.5,6.5,6.5,7

3rd: (Jan 19 2019)
LRSW- 8.5,6.5,7,7

4th: (Feb 9 2019)
LRSW- 8,6,7,6.5

5th: (April 27, 2019)
LRSW- 7.5,8,8,7.5

6th: (May 23, 2019)
LRSW- 7,8,7,7,5,7

7th: (July 6th, 2019)
LRSW- 8,7,7,7.5

All MOD IDP (LAGOS Mainland)

No REMARK

dedutchess89:
Hello everyone I’m just confused with this ielts mod - I feel like they’re using us to make money incessantly. First time R7.5 S9 L8.5 W6, second time R6.5 S8.5 L7.5 W8. I’m just frustrated and don’t feel encouraged at all . I’m just tired , maybe I should try British council but I feel they’re all the same jo. Sigh

Don't give up yet . Take your time to prepare well. No need to be disappointed. Try Youtube videos especially Jay and Liz.

battousaiX:
Dear Topsmamen,
Kindly help with the correct NOC code for the below JD.
Please which of the following matches closely:
1215, 1211, 7202, 0714, 0912
Designation: Operations data analyst/Fueling coordinator/ Diesel Manager
Experience: 2 years (Immediately after graduation)
• Data entry, data auditing, creating data reports and monitoring all fueling data for accuracy and consistency.

Also check 9241. 9241 and 0714 seem close enough.

The NOC Guru, I salute you!

Topsmamen:
Also check 9241. 9241 and 0714 seem close enough.

Hi everyone. I've asked this question before but haven't received a better answer.
If you are currently unemployed, how do you go about stating it in the application? Do I get a reference letter from my last job and then explain the period of unemployment, or how do I do it?
Please help me. Lol
Thanks

If that's the employment you're claiming points for, as long as it was in the last 10 years, you have to do the needful by obtaining a reference letter. All other activities in the last 10 years, including that period of employment goes into your "Personal History". I hope this helps.

Silversurfer1:
Hi everyone. I've asked this question before but haven't received a better answer.
If you are currently unemployed, how do you go about stating it in the application? Do I get a reference letter from my last job and then explain the period of unemployment, or how do I do it?
Please help me. Lol
Thanks

Please for someone who works in the card unit of a bank ie deals settlement and production of card transactions which NOC can i choose?

Please help

IELTS done.....

bankyh1905:
If that's the employment you're claiming points for, as long as it was in the last 10 years, you have to do the needful by obtaining a reference letter. All other activities in the last 10 years, including that period of employment goes into your "Personal History". I hope this helps.

Thanks. But do I have to explain what I've been doing after that period of time I was employed?

If you are currently unemployed, state it in your timeline. There is nothing wrong with that.
Get a reference letter for the period you are claiming. Should be in the last 10 years, it doesn't have to be a current job.
Explaining why you are unemployed is unnecessary (in my opinion).

Silversurfer1:
Hi everyone. I've asked this question before but haven't received a better answer.
If you are currently unemployed, how do you go about stating it in the application? Do I get a reference letter from my last job and then explain the period of unemployment, or how do I do it?
Please help me. Lol
Thanks

We don't know what you did at your job . It is your job description that determines your NOC.

PwityMiwa:
Please for someone who works in the card unit of a bank ie deals settlement and production of card transactions which NOC can i choose?

Please help

Great job!

^{Hopefully no one would say you wrote it outside Nigeria.}

DrDhe:
Testimony time....first try + 2 weeks prep.

What worked for me?....follow the tips from YouTube videos and solve questions. Yes! Practice writing and speaking

Of course! The personal history section requires a month-by-month entry of activities to date. If you've been "Unemployed", you will have to provide a few details about what you've been up to.

Silversurfer1:
Thanks. But do I have to explain what I've been doing after that period of time I was employed?

pyruvateluv:
Yes

Thanks

bankyh1905:
Of course! The personal history section requires a month-by-month entry of activities to date. If you've been "Unemployed", you will have to provide a few details about what you've been up to.

Really?

Where do you provide these details of unemployment?

Never heard of this before cos once you are unemployed for a period, just write UNEMPLOYED. UNEMPLOYED!

Good evening Canadians;

please advice a brother on which of the following investment options for my POF (sitting pretty in my account):

1. Treasury Bills - Primary market not available except secondary

2. Mutual Funds - don't know how to go about this.

3. Fixed Deposit

I know that when I was filling the forms, after selecting "Unemployed" in the drop down menu, there are other spaces where I had to fill in what I was doing at the time. Others can contribute. But that has been my experience.

Scandinavian02:
Really?

Where do you provide these details of unemployment?

Never heard of this before cos once you are unemployed for a period, just write UNEMPLOYED. UNEMPLOYED!

You're welcome.

Check the Compunet Limited website and call the number there, they'd put you through.

cyrilomonjeva:
Thanks Zara,

This is really helpful.

Please,how can one go about with the registration and training.

bankyh1905:
I know that when I was filling the forms, after selecting "Unemployed" in the drop down menu, there are other spaces where I had to fill in what I was doing at the time. Others can contribute. But that has been my experience.

Simply, it's only to indicate "unemployed". No need for extra details.

Topsmamen:
Simply, it's only to indicate "unemployed". No need for extra details.

Exactly!

You are unemployed so what are the details you are providing?

That you were fetching firewood from the farm during that period? VO does not care about this!

Exactly.

Topsmamen:
Simply, it's only to indicate "unemployed". No need for extra details.

Pls,is it the same account number I used in registering for BC exam ,that I will use for EOR?Secondly, what will I write in the center name, is it (British Council Abeokuta) Thanks