satchet Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 I am in the process of preparing and booking the IELTS (need 8 in all section for 489 visa) I'd be grateful if anyone could let know of any useful and effective resources they recommend for the GENERAL IELTS. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chall77 Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 PM me an e mail address and I can send a writing guide used in UK schools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chall77 Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 And get all the practice papers and discs you can find and practice loads! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satchet Posted August 22, 2014 Author Share Posted August 22, 2014 (edited) Hi Chall77, That's amazing and thank you for your speedy response. Edited September 9, 2014 by satchet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angekins Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 I used the online practice sessions for the listening and reading sections and found them really useful, especially the listening as you only have one chance to listen and get the answer and it's very easy for your mind to wander, or at least mine does! Best advice for the day is to stay focused and try and relax! Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satchet Posted August 22, 2014 Author Share Posted August 22, 2014 Hi Angekins, Thank you that's really useful to know - I will start to look at these. Have a good day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satchet Posted August 22, 2014 Author Share Posted August 22, 2014 Just sent you PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete J Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 I'd be grateful if anyone could let know of any useful and effective resources they recommend for the GENERAL IELTS. Check out my free IELTS course at www.freeieltscourse.com. The course contains IELTS Writing Task 2 lessons and sample answers that are useful for IELTS Academic or IELTS General Training candidates. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satchet Posted August 22, 2014 Author Share Posted August 22, 2014 Thank you for sharing your website resources and course. I will let you know how I get on ....my test is 6 weeks away, need to get 8 in general, so will be getting my head down and revising daily! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherries002 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Have you had the exam yet, are you native English?? this was by far the easiest, I have jus passed the academic one and I found it very easy apart from the reading section only because of the amount of text to skim and scan through!! Here is another to add to your list for revision: http://www.ielts-simon.com http://www.takeielts.britishcouncil.org/prepare-test/free-practice-tests (youll be able to access this as you will have paid and get about 30 hours access) Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerryandPaul Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 I sat the test in Brighton, and have to say the recording volumes were appalling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satchet Posted September 19, 2014 Author Share Posted September 19, 2014 Hi Cherries002. . I have not taken the test as of yet. Yes I am a native speaker, like you I found the skimming and scanning a little challenging. Test is in 6 weeks! Thank you for sharing the resources, I will let you know how I get on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princess1 Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Hi how did you get on with it. These links are helpful thanks. Got mine in 5 weeks and need all 8s too. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secure12345 Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Hi All, I require 8 in all modules of General Training and any assistance in this would be a great help for me. my exam date is Dec 6th and i heard its hard to crack and obtain 8, please provide you suggestion.... Cheers Renato Pereira Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satchet Posted October 17, 2014 Author Share Posted October 17, 2014 Test in two weeks. Will be practicing intensively from now. But the key is practice. The reading for me is the most challenging. Good luck Princess1:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secure12345 Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 (edited) Hello everyone, Any materials or links that can be shared please pm them, it would be a great help for me. Cheers Renato Pereira Edited October 18, 2014 by noworriesmate removed email as per forum rules Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerryandPaul Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 I had a book with a DVD - sold it now, sorry. My only issue was with the clarity of the recordings. I passed but did struggle to hear properly. Good luck. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benj1980 Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 I got 8.5 reading, 8.5 listening, 8.5 speaking but 7.5 for writing. Guess what I need 8's! Is it worth having a remark for £85? This part of the test worries me as I believe as it's very subjective! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest30085 Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 I got 8.5 reading, 8.5 listening, 8.5 speaking but 7.5 for writing. Guess what I need 8's! Is it worth having a remark for £85? This part of the test worries me as I believe as it's very subjective! I would just re-book and sit the exam again, is it around £130 these days? You might spend £85 and find that there's no change in the marking and then you have to pay another £130 to re-sit anyway. Your scores are good, I'm sure you will manage all 8s with some more practice. It's personal choice, but it takes weeks afaik to hear back from a re-mark and you could have sat another test in that time. Good luck either way :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven106 Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 when you do the ielts test do you find out your result straight away? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest30085 Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 when you do the ielts test do you find out your result straight away? No it takes 13 days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benj1980 Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Yes you're right. I just have to face the fact that I need to play the game with this ridiculous test. I'm just completing my MEd with good grades. They've never questioned my writing ability in writing for and against arguments! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Roberto Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Ah bummer. Go for a new test. Rough to just miss on the 20 points but I'm sure you'll nail it next time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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