poppyblue Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Hi, I am at the beginning of applying for a Skilled -Independant (Subclass 189) Visa , in order to qualify I need 20 points for IELTS to build my points to 65 ! Has anyone managed to get 8 in all four sections of the IELTS? I feel under pressure as if I do not succeed I will not have enough points so eveything is resting on me ! I have a Bachelor Degree but spelling was never my strong point and anything with an exam sends shivers down the spine haha anyone have any advice or experiances they could share about getting high marks . Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungo Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Hi, I am at the beginning of applying for a Skilled -Independant (Subclass 189) Visa , in order to qualify I need 20 points for IELTS to build my points to 65 ! Has anyone managed to get 8 in all four sections of the IELTS? I feel under pressure as if I do not succeed I will not have enough points so eveything is resting on me ! I have a Bachelor Degree but spelling was never my strong point and anything with an exam sends shivers down the spine haha anyone have any advice or experiances they could share about getting high marks . Thanks guys Yes loads of people achieve all 8s. It isn't a spelling test (so don't use words you can't spell!), it isn't even an English test, it is a literacy test. If you are a native speaker and presumably have reasonable literacy skills as a graduate, then try not to worry about it too much. It is well worth familiarising with the format of the test, finding out what to expect on the day (there are lots of rules) and taking some test papers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cubiscus Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 I did, have a look through some practice tests to familiarise yourself. You really don't have much to worry about if you're a native speaker, listening you only get one go so some concentration is required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Molder Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 If you're a native English speaker, I wouldn't worry about it too much. I took the Pearson PTE Academic and somehow got a perfect score (while I do consider myself a good speller and whatnot, by no means an English scholar). The hardest part for me was the verbal response describing charts/graphs. They give you appx. 10 seconds to respond and I was certain I missed them because a few of the graphs didn't make much sense and I was stumbling on my words using a few "uh's" and "umm's", but I suppose they heard me getting frustrated in English and gave me credit anyways! Now I'm just (im)patiently waiting for a successful skills assessment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppyblue Posted May 17, 2016 Author Share Posted May 17, 2016 Thanks everyone, that has given me some reassurance ! :smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldcoastMAD Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Understanding the format of the test is probably the most important part of the test, for a native speaker. this site helped me get 8s on all 4 http://ielts-simon.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbradley1 Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Yes I took it, and to be honest I got 8+ above, if you send me your personnel email address I have some revising material. practice practice practice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferrets Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Hi Poppy, There are a few books available that helped me, my worry point was the reading test personally, I did some trial tests and found that this was an area that I needed to work on the format. As anything, if it is essential for points it is worth making an appropriate effort to ensure you get the points. I think they get a lot of native speakers who turn up with little preparation, and then fail because of not knowing the style of questions. I went via the British Council, and they had plenty of trial tests on-line so you can use that as a benchmark once you register. Best of luck Ferrets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Priscilla101 Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 I was extremely hungover (looked like death and eating a maccy d's on the way in) and I scored 8.5's pretty much across the board (may have slurred a bit in speaking lol) as long as you have a basic understanding of English. Remember the test is designed for non English speakers to prove they can. Think of GCSEs French exams etc- "I live in the town square. My house has a red door and 4 people live there .... " it isn't brain surgery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big girl Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Hi I am also 20 points short so will need to do IELTS, I have had a look at their website, which assessment is it for the visa application, general or academic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABG Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 It's not as bad as you think. I got 9.0s except for writing which I got 8.5. Familiarise yourself with the type of questions, pay attention in the listening and you'll do fine Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cubiscus Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 General for the visa application. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big girl Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry1986 Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Hi I am also 20 points short so will need to do IELTS, I have had a look at their website, which assessment is it for the visa application, general or academic? general unless you are required to do it as part of you skills assessment then I think you need academic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry1986 Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Don't forget you can get 5 extra points for state sponsorship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big girl Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Don't forget you can get 5 extra points for state sponsorship. Hi how do I I go about getting state sponsorship? and yes the IELTS is for skills select so does it need to be the academic test? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry1986 Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Hi how do I I go about getting state sponsorship?and yes the IELTS is for skills select so does it need to be the academic test? you may have to do both. What is your anszco code? And where are you planning on going? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenfrapin Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Well if you are a native speaker, comfortable speaking into a mike without the need for a human in front of you then why not try PTE? There are a lot of pros and cons discussed about PTE but overall, native English speakers tend to ace it with far less stress, tension and waiting time Take a look KnK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big girl Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 Well if you are a native speaker, comfortable speaking into a mike without the need for a human in front of you then why not try PTE? There are a lot of pros and cons discussed about PTE but overall, native English speakers tend to ace it with far less stress, tension and waiting time Take a look KnK Thank you, great advice, I think I will go for the PTE-A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londongal76 Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 I got 9's and one 8 and I'm a native English speaker and was as worried as you. The hardest part is the essay part, speaking and reading should be super easy for you. I'd suggest ordering the practice materials as then the format of the tests isn't a surprise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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