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Re: IELTS: Share Your Experience, Ask Your Questions, Tell Us Your Score If You Can. by Abosede1234(f): 9:21am On Jan 31, 2020
hello, everyone here please i want ti register for IELTS Academic by this coming month and i need good agent to register me to any centre in mainland lagos.
i need a good response please.
Re: IELTS: Share Your Experience, Ask Your Questions, Tell Us Your Score If You Can. by B2consult111: 9:35am On Jan 31, 2020
You can hook me up on whatsapp 08039211169 if you dont get chance to call, for your IELTS registration
thanks
Abosede1234:
hello, everyone here please i want ti register for IELTS Academic by this coming month and i need good agent to register me to any centre in mainland lagos.
i need a good response please.
Re: IELTS: Share Your Experience, Ask Your Questions, Tell Us Your Score If You Can. by mamanababy(f): 7:55am On Feb 01, 2020
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Re: IELTS: Share Your Experience, Ask Your Questions, Tell Us Your Score If You Can. by EnglishWithJosh: 9:43am On Feb 01, 2020
JOIN THE IELTS TELEGRAM TUTORIAL GROUP BY SENDING IELTS TO 080.78. 72. 55. 55 THROUGH TELEGRAM ONLY....
Re: IELTS: Share Your Experience, Ask Your Questions, Tell Us Your Score If You Can. by Kelechi009: 1:00am On Feb 02, 2020
Hello Guys

Has anyone tried Computer Based IELTS in NIGERIA. Please how was it?

I am having fears that the quality of computers in Nigeria may be really poor OR keyboard may be jammed occasionally.
Re: IELTS: Share Your Experience, Ask Your Questions, Tell Us Your Score If You Can. by neurosally(f): 12:45am On Feb 05, 2020
I wrote the computer based one on 1st of february. It was a wonderful experience and not bad at all. Computers were great, headphones wonderful. Still awaiting my results. But it was a great experience

Kelechi009:
Hello Guys

Has anyone tried Computer Based IELTS in NIGERIA. Please how was it?

I am having fears that the quality of computers in Nigeria may be really poor OR keyboard may be jammed occasionally.

Re: IELTS: Share Your Experience, Ask Your Questions, Tell Us Your Score If You Can. by Abosede1234(f): 12:26pm On Feb 05, 2020
thanks for my IELTS registration just got my IELTS test Notification
B2consult111:
You can hook me up on whatsapp 08039211169 if you dont get chance to call, for your IELTS registration
thanks
Re: IELTS: Share Your Experience, Ask Your Questions, Tell Us Your Score If You Can. by B2consult111: 4:22pm On Feb 05, 2020
OK good!
Abosede1234:
thanks for my IELTS registration just got my IELTS test Notification
Re: IELTS: Share Your Experience, Ask Your Questions, Tell Us Your Score If You Can. by Francieuche: 11:19pm On Feb 06, 2020
Who is taking ielts on February 13 3020
Re: IELTS: Share Your Experience, Ask Your Questions, Tell Us Your Score If You Can. by obitobe: 3:23am On Feb 07, 2020
Francieuche:
Who is taking ielts on February 13 3020

I am

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Re: IELTS: Share Your Experience, Ask Your Questions, Tell Us Your Score If You Can. by Akankemayowa: 3:22pm On Feb 07, 2020
hello house. please I will appreciate some good IELTS materials to help me prepare for my IELTS exams. kindly send it to jadesolaogunyinka@gmail.com. thank you.
Re: IELTS: Share Your Experience, Ask Your Questions, Tell Us Your Score If You Can. by opeldexter(m): 4:44pm On Feb 07, 2020
I sat for IELTS last October and scored an overall 8.5 at my first sitting.

Reading 9.0
Listening 8.5
Writing 8.0
Speaking 8.0
Overall 8.5

I have always loved English language and it remains my best subject, however I attribute this success to God.

I am based in Abuja and have all the IELTS study materials Cambridge 1 - 14 and also have lots of other videos (9GB in all). You can get in touch if you will like to copy the materials for free directly to your storage device/laptop (i am sorry, I cannot send via email due to the size). If you are in Abuja, you can Just get in touch with via email at ebennyinc@yahoo.com and phone at 08038555960

UPDATE: Do not pay for any Coaching or Training on IELTS until you have read my free report which detailed exactly what I did to achieve Band 8.5. Read the report for free here [url]https:///IeltsAceStrategy[/url]

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Re: IELTS: Share Your Experience, Ask Your Questions, Tell Us Your Score If You Can. by EnglishWithJosh: 2:27pm On Feb 08, 2020
JOIN THE IELTS TELEGRAM TUTORIAL GROUP BY SENDING IELTS TO 080.78. 72. 55. 55 THROUGH TELEGRAM ONLY....

Re: IELTS: Share Your Experience, Ask Your Questions, Tell Us Your Score If You Can. by NEROSKY(m): 3:35pm On Feb 08, 2020
opeldexter:
I sat for IELTS last October and scored an overall 8.5 at my first sitting.

Reading 9.0
Listening 8.5
Writing 8.0
Speaking 8.0
Overall 8.5

I have always loved English language and it remains my best subject. I attribute this success to God.

I am based in Abuja and have all the IELTS study materials Cambridge 1 - 14 and also have lots of other videos (14GB in all). You can get in touch if you will like to copy the materials for free directly to your storage device/laptop (i am sorry, I cannot send via email due to the size). If you are in Abuja, you can Just get in touch with via email at ebennyinc@yahoo.com and phone at 08038555960 (This is not my Whatsapp number)

I am also available to coach anyone one-on-one. Just get in touch if you are in Abuja

Brother please help me with the link to download it, or how can i get the study materials
Re: IELTS: Share Your Experience, Ask Your Questions, Tell Us Your Score If You Can. by canadasool: 9:45am On Feb 09, 2020
Hi please I need materials for IELTS academic also (jahknowsall@yahoo.com). Thanks
Re: IELTS: Share Your Experience, Ask Your Questions, Tell Us Your Score If You Can. by Kelechi009: 11:06pm On Feb 14, 2020
neurosally:
I wrote the computer based one on 1st of february. It was a wonderful experience and not bad at all. Computers were great, headphones wonderful. Still awaiting my results. But it was a great experience


Alright thanks
Re: IELTS: Share Your Experience, Ask Your Questions, Tell Us Your Score If You Can. by lasignor(m): 7:43am On Feb 17, 2020
NEROSKY:


Brother please help me with the link to download it, or how can i get the study materials
He stated clearly that he can't upload it anywhere due to size. However, if you want the Cambridge Test Practice 1-14, just type it on google and it will give you the link to download them. Be ready to burn some data on that though. Best of luck!
Re: IELTS: Share Your Experience, Ask Your Questions, Tell Us Your Score If You Can. by NEROSKY(m): 1:57pm On Feb 19, 2020
lasignor:
He stated clearly that he can't upload it anywhere due to size. However, if you want the Cambridge Test Practice 1-14, just type it on google and it will give you the link to download them. Be ready to burn some data on that though. Best of luck!

Thanks bro, i downloaded Cambridge 1 to 12 around 1.4GB
Re: IELTS: Share Your Experience, Ask Your Questions, Tell Us Your Score If You Can. by capofwesh(m): 2:09pm On Feb 19, 2020
opeldexter:
I sat for IELTS last October and scored an overall 8.5 at my first sitting.

Reading 9.0
Listening 8.5
Writing 8.0
Speaking 8.0
Overall 8.5

I have always loved English language and it remains my best subject. I attribute this success to God.

I am based in Abuja and have all the IELTS study materials Cambridge 1 - 14 and also have lots of other videos (14GB in all). You can get in touch if you will like to copy the materials for free directly to your storage device/laptop (i am sorry, I cannot send via email due to the size). If you are in Abuja, you can Just get in touch with via email at ebennyinc@yahoo.com and phone at 08038555960 (This is not my Whatsapp number)

I am also available to coach anyone one-on-one. Just get in touch if you are in Abuja
Is Cambridge 1-14 all u need to scale IELTS?
Re: IELTS: Share Your Experience, Ask Your Questions, Tell Us Your Score If You Can. by tall2ce(m): 2:31pm On Feb 20, 2020
Hi please I need materials for IELTS academic also (tall2ce@gmail.com) Thanks
Re: IELTS: Share Your Experience, Ask Your Questions, Tell Us Your Score If You Can. by B2consult111: 9:11pm On Feb 20, 2020
IELTS VS. TOEFL: WHICH SHOULD YOU TAKE?
Our breakdown of the difference between the IELTS and TOEFL English language exams for international students. Find out the strengths of each one and decide which one suits you best.

If you aren’t a native English speaker, you’ll almost always be required to sit an English language proficiency test as part of your application to study abroad at an English-speaking university. The two most accepted English language tests worldwide are the International English Language Test System (IELTS) and Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).



Whilst both accurately test your level of English and are widely accepted across over thousands of institutions worldwide, the two tests are different in their approach, structure and teaching criteria, so you should think carefully about which one you choose to sit.



Read our guide to the differences between IELTS and TOEFL to help you decide which is best for you.



What is IELTS?

The IELTS is an English language test that is used for educational, immigration and occupational purposes, and is accepted by over 10,000 institutions across 140 countries worldwide. Jointly owned by the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia, and Cambridge Assessment English, IELTS is an international language test, meaning that you can use either UK or US spelling. Depending on the entry requirements of your study programme, you might need to take either the Academic or General Training IELTS exam.



What is TOEFL?

The TOEFL test seeks to test your ability to communicate in English in specifically academic, university and classroom-based settings. It is accepted by over 8,500 institutions across 130 countries, including the UK, USA and Australia, as well as all the world’s top 100 universities. TOEFL is administered by US-based organisation the Education Testing Service, and so is conducted in American English. This test is more likely to be favoured by American institutions.



General differences

Aside from the different styles of English each exam is are based on, TOEFL exam questions are almost entirely multiple choice, whereas IELTS requires you to respond to a range of different question types such as short answer, gap-filling and short essay tasks. The IELTS is significantly shorter than the TOEFL exam, taking approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes versus four hours to complete.



There is only one type of TOEFL exam that is done entirely on the computer, whereas there are two types of IELTS that are both completed on paper. Students applying for English-speaking tertiary programmes will need to sit the Academic IELTS exam, whereas the General Training exam is used to meet immigration and some occupational requirements.



IELTS and TOEFL favour different modes of thought and problem solving. As TOEFL is primarily multiple choice, students will need to be able to think analytically to weigh up the differences between their options. IELTS requires more use of memory and draws on broader comprehension skills as students are faced with different question styles.



Exam Structures

Speaking

Whilst both exams have a speaking component, the IELTS speaking test is taken face-to-face with an examiner. In the TOEFL exam, you’ll answer six questions into a microphone which are recorded and later sent to a group of six reviewers. Your IELTS speaking score will only be determined by a single examiner. The IELTS test will take between 11-14 minutes and may not necessarily be on the same day as the other exam components, whilst the TOEFL will take about 20 minutes and is always on the same day as the rest of the exam.



Where the IELTS exam features a range of different accents speaking in English, TOEFL only features American speakers.



Writing

The written component of the TOEFL exam is typed as opposed to the paper-based IELTS exam. TOEFL requires you to complete two tasks, the first of which will be a five-paragraph essay between 300-350 words. For the second task, you will need to take notes from a section of text and lecture excerpt on the same topic and use them to construct a 150-225 word response. The IELTS writing test also has two sections, the first of which however requires you to summarise or explain information presented in a graph, chart, table or diagram. In the second, you’ll need to write a 200-250-word response to a prompt that offers a point of view, argument or asks you to write in a particular language style.
Reading

The reading tests for both exams are quite similar: the TOEFL reading test is made up of three-five reading sections you will have 20 minutes to complete, each drawn from academic content you’d be likely to encounter in a classroom. You will have to answer a series of multiple-choice questions testing how well you’ve understood the texts.



The IELTS reading test has three sections also each 20 minutes long and with texts academic in nature, but with a wider range of question types that could be anything from ‘fill in the gaps’ to short answer. Questions are also designed to test how well you’ve understood the text in its particular use of language, ideas and style.



Listening

Tests vary quite significantly in their listening components. The TOEFL listening test is between 40-60 minutes long, and involves you listening to excerpts from university lectures or conversations on a university campus. You will be required to take notes whilst listening and answer a series of multiple choice questions afterwards. In the IELTS listening test, students can answer questions whilst they are listening to the recordings, and will need to respond to a number of different question types and exercises of different lengths.
Scoring

The speaking and writing sections of the TOEFL are graded based on how they appear, including your range of vocabulary, writing style and grammar. Those of the IELTS are considered based on separate grades of individual criteria such as your use of logic, cohesion, grammar and fluency. For example, an essay with a logical progression of ideas but poor grammar will score higher in a TOEFL exam, whereas an essay with strong grammar and vocabulary that is weaker in expressing an idea will do better by the IELTS criteria.



The IELTS is graded on a band system from 1-9, with your overall score being an average of your separate scores in all four tests. Your overall score will be rounded to the nearest half-band, i.e. if your overall average is 6.25, it will be rounded up to a final score of 6.5. TOEFL is a single test that is graded out of 120 points.

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Re: IELTS: Share Your Experience, Ask Your Questions, Tell Us Your Score If You Can. by Francieuche: 11:23am On Feb 23, 2020
Please if you took ielts on the 13th of February 2020 with mod idp let's talk.....
Re: IELTS: Share Your Experience, Ask Your Questions, Tell Us Your Score If You Can. by Kelechi009: 9:19am On Feb 26, 2020
Hello Guys, please I need an advice in order not to look very foolish.

I did my IELTS test on 13th of January in Lagos with British Council & came out with this result: L7.0 R7.0 S7.5 W6.0 I was very sad, felt like crying that I failed.

Then a friend of mine told me this morning that I can request for a Remark of Writing 15k. My fear is what I re-mark and I get the same score or lower. Has anyone IN HISTORY tried remarking and got a better score?

Also how long does it take?

Please guys, help me out here I don't want to take a foolish step. Any contribution is welcomed, criticism and all.


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Re: IELTS: Share Your Experience, Ask Your Questions, Tell Us Your Score If You Can. by readandwrite: 4:42pm On Feb 26, 2020
Hi everyone,

Please who is writing IELTS on march 7th, I haven't gotten a notification for the speaking test and I'm getting concerned, if anyone can advise me. Thanks
Re: IELTS: Share Your Experience, Ask Your Questions, Tell Us Your Score If You Can. by Toyin92: 5:07pm On Feb 26, 2020
I did.

Francieuche:
Please if you took ielts on the 13th of February 2020 with mod idp let's talk.....
Re: IELTS: Share Your Experience, Ask Your Questions, Tell Us Your Score If You Can. by opeldexter(m): 9:50am On Feb 27, 2020
capofwesh:

Is Cambridge 1-14 all u need to scale IELTS?

Actually i only practiced Cambridge 14. and watched a few videos to understand the IELTS techniques...(I need to mention that English has always been my best subject since secondary school). Someone's current proficiency in English will determine how much more practice they need to have.

For anyone in Abuja, I can provide full coaching and likewise, can do phone reviews of Writing and Speaking.
Re: IELTS: Share Your Experience, Ask Your Questions, Tell Us Your Score If You Can. by opeldexter(m): 9:54am On Feb 27, 2020
Are you writing for Academic or Immigration?
If Academic, then maybe you want a remark, but if for immigration, you definitely need to rewrite the examination.

Now as for remarking, it depends on your proficiency. Do you feel there is no way on earth, you can score that low based on your performance? Will you consider yourself sound with writing A grade essays? Do you know how the Essays are marked for Content, Grammar, Coherence e.t.c? If you are absolutely convinced you did excellently, then you can ask for a remark.

On a final note, I can provide coaching on writing ielts because as a matter of fact, I started marking WAEC English Essays while I was a S.S 1 student. (because my mum was an English Teacher) so we get to mark the scripts she has been assigned to mark.

Kelechi009:
Hello Guys, please I need an advice in order not to look very foolish.

I did my IELTS test on 13th of January in Lagos with British Council & came out with this result: L7.0 R7.0 S7.5 W6.0 I was very sad, felt like crying that I failed.

Then a friend of mine told me this morning that I can request for a Remark of Writing 15k. My fear is what I re-mark and I get the same score or lower. Has anyone IN HISTORY tried remarking and got a better score?

Also how long does it take?

Please guys, help me out here I don't want to take a foolish step. Any contribution is welcomed, criticism and all.


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lasignor
obitobe
neurosally
mamanababy
ModestGal
fidelism
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