louloubelle Posted April 5, 2015 Report Share Posted April 5, 2015 Any advice on how long I should study for the test before sitting it. I am looking to book for the end of April, will this give me time to revise?? I need to pass this thing to get the visa ball rolling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonM Posted April 5, 2015 Report Share Posted April 5, 2015 Lou Lou, only you will know how much you need to revise. The advice I would give is to research on you tube and some IELTS websites and take some mock test, that way you will be able to gauge how much revising you need, also it's not a cheap thing to keep karting so I would say revise as much as you can. all the best with your exam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louloubelle Posted April 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2015 Thank you, I know it's very individual how each person performs, I'm just getting really frustrated at not being able to move forward until it's done and I know a lot of people have struggled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenPen Posted April 5, 2015 Report Share Posted April 5, 2015 It's difficult to know my hubs didn't revise and didn't make the grades I didn't really revise took about half a dozen practice bits in the sections I enjoyed and did really well so it all depends on how you are at english x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenPen Posted April 5, 2015 Report Share Posted April 5, 2015 Good luck though I hope you ace it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyJackMonster Posted April 6, 2015 Report Share Posted April 6, 2015 I bought an official IELTs book, just to familiarise myself with how the test was structured. Did a few practice tests and talked to myself like a nutter on my breaks at work to practice the speaking. (in the couple of weeks leading up to the test) and managed to walk away with 9 overall in the first go. As soon as you get used to the fact they could care less about the truth of your statements Only how you convey them, it gets a lot easier. I will always remember being asked to speak for two minutes about this subject "What local produce is your home town famous for"......I talked about aircraft! Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louloubelle Posted April 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2015 Thanks everyone, I need to stop worrying and just do it, I've been looking at some stuff on you tube and it seems pretty straight forward but different when your Actually doing it I suppose. Fingers crossed, let's hope I am lucky first time and we can get moving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sami c Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 I have been thinking same thing. Mines booked for end of May so just been starting recently. Urs must be coming up hun? Good luck how u getting on? xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louloubelle Posted April 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 So I did the test on Saturday and not an experience I want to go through again. I dont know what other peoples experiences were (especially if you undertook the test in Leeds) but I found the facilitators very rude, unwelcoming and spoke to us like children. I appreciate it is under strict examination conditions but still, I feel like makig a complaint. After sitting there for over an hour after registration at my desk waiting for the test to get under way, I felt I was doing ok until the reading part which I just found difficult to fully read and understand the 3 very boring articles then having to answer very inconspicuous questions. The speaking test (which I did on the same day but had a 3.5 hour wait after the first 3 parts had finished) went ok, if I failed that then ther is a problem!!! So now eagerly waiting my results which I will get a week on Friday. Im not sure what advice I would give you other than just to familiarise yourself with each section, I suppose it all depents on what topics/subjects you get asked on the day. Good luck, I hope you do well, try not to stress about it, I found the worst part the unwelcoming, frosty atmosphere!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sami c Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 Oh God sounds horrendous, just how I imagine !!! lol Sitting there for over an hr too, just like sitting there?? ... cheeky things, prob full of too much self importance. I would wait for results before complaining I'm sure you'll be fine, so u can throw in complaint after that. Eugh sounds a pain more than anything, mines in Manchester. Hate things like this, would rather sit a 3 hr science exam haha... Aww babe I hope u do well, just so you don't have to sit it again. Keep me updated, I have everything crossed for u. It will all be worth, just wish we could go now!! xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonM Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 I did mine in Cambridge and had a 4.5 hour wait for the speaking I was last =) when I did mine out of the very many people there 3 of us where from the UK. Felt a bit like cattle at times. I was glad I didn't need to do it more than once. It was a really long day with the travel etc. Anyone who is brave enough good luck and practice practice practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanbro Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 I believe that you can only complain on the day which is ridiculous cos how many people are going to go complain to the people they are complaining about xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TartanGary Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 (edited) Hi louloubelle, Your experience sounds very much like mine,i sat mines on the 18th April in Glasgow so results this Friday.I was the same as you,checked in & waited an hour at my desk before the exam started which wasn't ideal.Then after the morning session i had to wait 3 hrs before i got taken for the Speaking part.That aside i think the test went ok,struggled a bit on the final part of the Reading section but answered everything so hope i guessed right with the ones i wasn't sure of.Fingers crossed you get the results you need. Edited April 27, 2015 by TartanGary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clairej456 Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 Hi there I did mine on the 18th my 4th go !! This one was the general though as I need 8's. I have always found the reading really hard on the academic test but this one was much easier.the writing I struggled to get everything down so it is that one I am most worried about. And the ridiculous questions on the speaking test , who thinks of these stupid questions!! And I know exactly what you mean about the staff, it's more strict than gcse or uni exams, daren't bloody move !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benj1980 Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 The way I look at IELTS is its testing how much you want to move to Oz. It's one of the many hoops you need to get through and is potentially costly. Don't underestimate the satisfaction and relief of getting the scores that you need. It makes it all worth it, honest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louloubelle Posted May 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 So I got my results today and thank god I passed. Listening 8,reading 7, writting7, speaking 9, overall 8. I am shocked, I thought I had messed up big time with the reading. I'm just so relieved I don't have to go through it all over again. Good luck to anyone else due to sit there's soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louloubelle Posted May 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 I agree, I just felt there was no need to treat us and talk to us like children, we are adult learners and human beings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukclarkes Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 Hi all, quick question. Do both husband and wife have to sit the english tests? Or will just my hus and as it's his skills we using?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocolevi Posted May 9, 2015 Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 Yes just husband mines doing hie today Aarggghhh so nervous xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenPen Posted May 9, 2015 Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 So I got my results today and thank god I passed. Listening 8,reading 7, writting7, speaking 9, overall 8. I am shocked, I thought I had messed up big time with the reading. I'm just so relieved I don't have to go through it all over again. Good luck to anyone else due to sit there's soon Woopooohooooooo well done @louloubelle that's awesome news!!!! So happy for you xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louloubelle Posted May 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 Thanks you jenpen I am still dancing about it . Good luck for your husband today cocolevi I hope it goes well, it's the waiting for 13 days for the results that's awful. Let us know how he gets on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocolevi Posted May 9, 2015 Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 Thanks you jenpen I am still dancing about it . Good luck for your husband today cocolevi I hope it goes well, it's the waiting for 13 days for the results that's awful. Let us know how he gets on Thankyou yes I know the waiting is going drive me mad, how will I cope with everything else lol. Will post as soon as we hear x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonM Posted May 9, 2015 Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 So I got my results today and thank god I passed. Listening 8,reading 7, writting7, speaking 9, overall 8. I am shocked, I thought I had messed up big time with the reading. I'm just so relieved I don't have to go through it all over again. Good luck to anyone else due to sit there's soon Loulou you are lucky you didn't need 8s for your points. Congratulations on getting what you needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louloubelle Posted May 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 Yeah I know, I don't need the extra points fortunately I just needed to do it with being a nurse!!! I'm sure this is just the start of a very long and stressful process now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenPen Posted May 9, 2015 Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 Yes I bet!! I am still dancing about and smiling every time I think of it too and it's been 2 months haha!!! Hope all went well With J, T and looking forward to hearing results xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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