chloe_zara Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Hi my husband just got his result for Ielts!! This was his 2nd attempt he got 8 in 3 components but a 5 in reading This result was similar to the first exam reading is proving very difficult with the area of question false, true or not given section At £160 per go and a day off work each time it's getting very pricey Has anyone done the Cambridge or Pearson Test? Would you say they are easier? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bell123321 Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Hi I would not say one is easier then the other. My OH kept failing PTE on speaking and then took IELTS and passed first time. However everybody is different and your husband may find the format of say PTE easier then IELTS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve deighton Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 hi I've done both kept failing on my writing , I've taken ielts 10 times [emoji17] so have now taken the pte academic and missed out by two points ,found pte better just got to keep plugging away Sent using Poms in Oz mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloe_zara Posted June 7, 2017 Author Share Posted June 7, 2017 hi I've done both kept failing on my writing , I've taken ielts 10 times [emoji17] so have now taken the pte academic and missed out by two points ,found pte better just got to keep plugging away Sent using Poms in Oz mobile appIt's so gutting and frustrating Is PTE computer based?Fingers crossed you get it next timeSent using Poms in Oz mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve deighton Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 pte is computer based and you are only there for 3 1/2 hours as with ielts you can be waiting up till 7pm to do your speaking test .I've got everything crossed for the 23rd [emoji23] Sent using Poms in Oz mobile app 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SusieP17 Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 I've not done the Cambridge but I have done both the IELTS and PTE. I definitely prefer the PTE. I would recommend lots of practice for whichever one he decides to do next. Everyone underestimates how hard it is to score high in these exams, I payed for both the official persons practice with two marked practice exams and the e2language.com PTE practice. It was well worth the money. Good luck for next time.Sent from my SM-A310F using PomsinOz mobile app 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloe_zara Posted June 7, 2017 Author Share Posted June 7, 2017 I've not done the Cambridge but I have done both the IELTS and PTE. I definitely prefer the PTE. I would recommend lots of practice for whichever one he decides to do next. Everyone underestimates how hard it is to score high in these exams, I payed for both the official persons practice with two marked practice exams and the e2language.com PTE practice. It was well worth the money. Good luck for next time.Sent from my SM-A310F using PomsinOz mobile appThanks for the advice Susie he has practice lots that's why he got 8 on 3 components which is near top marks just finding the reading so difficult the way it's asked in the test.... very frustrating He has booked PTE now for next test see if their reading is more his level Fingers crossedSent using Poms in Oz mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloe_zara Posted June 7, 2017 Author Share Posted June 7, 2017 pte is computer based and you are only there for 3 1/2 hours as with ielts you can be waiting up till 7pm to do your speaking test .I've got everything crossed for the 23rd [emoji23] Sent using Poms in Oz mobile appYes Ielts was 9am and he was home 6:30pm had to wait 4 hours to do the speaking such a long dayHe has booked PTE now for 19th JuneI wish you all the luck for the 23rd ☘️Sent using Poms in Oz mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve deighton Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 thanks and best of luck to your hubbySent using Poms in Oz mobile app 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloe_zara Posted July 21, 2017 Author Share Posted July 21, 2017 pte is computer based and you are only there for 3 1/2 hours as with ielts you can be waiting up till 7pm to do your speaking test .I've got everything crossed for the 23rd [emoji23] Sent using Poms in Oz mobile appHey how did u get on?Sent using Poms in Oz mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve deighton Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 hi all passed [emoji2]?how's things going with you and hubby Sent from my SM-G920F using PomsinOz mobile app 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Gregan Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 It seems to vary from person to person when it comes to which test is 'best'. It's more about how your brain is wired. A good tutor is always helpful, so it's worth looking one up if you want a bit of extra help to bump up the scores. Regards, Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetBlast Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 I have done the PTE 3 times. I need 79 and I keep getting 76 / 77 in the written!! I have not done it for ages as it got be down a little. I am in Australia visiting family and I am going to give is another try. Is the Cambridge something new? I didn't know about this one until now. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve deighton Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 keep going with the pearson I'm sure you will get the results you need ielts in my opinion is rubbish and I found it alot harder and longer good luck ?Sent from my SM-G920F using PomsinOz mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fergiep Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 We are considering PTE academic but hes a slow typist....would you need to be able to type quickly for the written part??Sent from my GT-I9505 using PomsinOz mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetBlast Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 It depends on how good you are with coming up with the content. If he can do the content fairly quick he should be ok. There are loads of resources on this link - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0BxSAhiEs5XzvX3lNSnRxc3NWcU0?usp=sharing There is an exam simulator in this link. It is also timed so that will give you a good indicator.https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxSAhiEs5XzvYzE0SDhQYXN6OFU/view?usp=sharing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
path2aus Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 Reading needs lots of practice. Try lots of exercises online and time yourself to make sure you are within the stipulated time. Reading looks easy but I feel is the toughest of all the sections in IELTS. I got 7.5 the first time I wrote IELTS, 8.5 the second time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve deighton Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 I am not very good on a computer but you have a pad at the side of you which you can write down answers, then type them on to the computer .Sent from my SM-G920F using PomsinOz mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloe_zara Posted August 10, 2017 Author Share Posted August 10, 2017 hi all passed [emoji2]?how's things going with you and hubby Sent from my SM-G920F using PomsinOz mobile app[emoji1303] well doneGot 8 & 9 & 8 but then a 6 on reading so failed again need a 7 each one very frustrating Sent using Poms in Oz mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloe_zara Posted August 10, 2017 Author Share Posted August 10, 2017 I have done the PTE 3 times. I need 79 and I keep getting 76 / 77 in the written!! I have not done it for ages as it got be down a little. I am in Australia visiting family and I am going to give is another try. Is the Cambridge something new? I didn't know about this one until now. Thanks Yeah my husband failed by 1 point on the reading and it's got us down hasn't booked another test yet... Cambridge is on the list on the Aus Gov website as an option.. doesn't seem like anyone uses that one Sent using Poms in Oz mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve deighton Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 hi passed pte 2nd time and visa application gone in ?how's things going with you?Sent from my SM-G920F using PomsinOz mobile app 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloe_zara Posted August 12, 2017 Author Share Posted August 12, 2017 hi passed pte 2nd time and visa application gone in ?how's things going with you?Sent from my SM-G920F using PomsinOz mobile appExciting times for u!!!Keep me update when you hear backStill needing to pass English at the moment I will let u know when we can put in visa application Sent using Poms in Oz mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve deighton Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 get it done pte is a much better test wish i knew about it sooner [emoji3].what part of oz are you going ? Sent from my SM-G920F using PomsinOz mobile app 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloe_zara Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 get it done pte is a much better test wish i knew about it sooner [emoji3].what part of oz are you going ? Sent from my SM-G920F using PomsinOz mobile appHopefully Perth with two Children How about u? Sent using Poms in Oz mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evel1184 Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Hi all Quite new to this and need some advice on English test and points scoring etc I have spent the summer pulling together all of the paperwork that I require for a subclass 189 Australian visa application and have just received my skills assessment back from CAANZ who have approved me under the Accountant (General) 221111 occupation classification. Having received a suitable skills assessment response I looked at the next stage of the process which will be making the required expression of interest, however, I think I may be struggling to achieve the necessary points score of 75 appears to be what I would need in order to invited under the occupation classification of Accountant (General). I am 35 years old (25 points), have 8-10 years of recent employment experience (15 points), have a degree of the recognised standard (15 points) but I appear to be struggling as I think I can only claim 10 points for my level of English. I sat the academic IELTS back in July for the purpose of the skills assessment and the scores of 9.0 Listening 7.5 Reading 8.0 Writing 9.0 Speaking were fine for the purpose of the skills assessment but don't seem to be enough for the points scoring requirement. Is my understanding correct here that I need a better English test score or am I not interpreting things correctly? If I do need a better English test score, then I am now in a quandary as to what the next best step would be and this is where I'd appreciate some guidance. Achieving a better points score from attaining a grading of Superior English on the English language test rather than a grading of Proficient English seems like the only solution that I have available to me. However, if this is the case I am at a loss as to what test I would need to sit? Do I need to sit a certain test because I am applying for a skilled migration visa or for the purpose of the points requirement can I do any of the tests? I.e. Is it possible for me to sit the standard level IELTS test rather than the academic level test? Furthermore, will it cause me any problems if my skills assessment was done on the basis of one test where the level achieved was less than required for the level of Superior English grading and I submit a separate successful test to support my Superior English grading? Please help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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