seraphim Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 OK, I was feeling ok about this having done some trial papers and tests and getting ok (ish) scores. Now it's getting closer I'm a bit more worried, espcially as I read through people who have missed a single section 10 times or more! Eeek! I really need to pass 1st time to make the July deadline as I'll be an old codger by then! PRESSURE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Fabricator Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 You will be fine hun. Just take your time and as I tell some of my students....read the question....deep breath and you will be fine. Will be thinking of you.....Best of Luck xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nycplanner Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I'm also taking the IELTS on the 10th. I've done loads of practice exams and for some reason I'm doing poorly on the listening section. I think it's because the discussions and lectures are so boring that I start to tune them out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegibson Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Your not alone, I am doing a re-sit on the 10th, 3rd time lucky for me hopefully..:animal-dog: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauracoldwell Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Hey guys, sat my IELTS on the 25th Feb and NYCPLANNER I totally get what you mean. In the actual exam I kind of tuned out and then when I snapped back in to it 3 questions had passed, argh. The one I found hardest was for sure the reading. They give you some strange topics to discuss too....In the writing it it is hard not to go off and talk about something else. Suffice to say I am not looking forward to Saturday I am sure you will be fine but try not to look on here for stories of how hard the IELTS is cause it just knocks your confidence. Its a strange exam, I wouldnt say it is difficult, just strange. Keep revising and you'll be fine. I have a PDF that I made of how to structure your essay for writing that is taken from IELTS on you tube if you would like it? X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nycplanner Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Laura, if you could send that to me it would be really helpful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbie Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Hey guys, sat my IELTS on the 25th Feb and NYCPLANNER I totally get what you mean. In the actual exam I kind of tuned out and then when I snapped back in to it 3 questions had passed, argh. The one I found hardest was for sure the reading. They give you some strange topics to discuss too....In the writing it it is hard not to go off and talk about something else. Suffice to say I am not looking forward to Saturday I am sure you will be fine but try not to look on here for stories of how hard the IELTS is cause it just knocks your confidence. Its a strange exam, I wouldnt say it is difficult, just strange. Keep revising and you'll be fine. I have a PDF that I made of how to structure your essay for writing that is taken from IELTS on you tube if you would like it? X hie Laura, can you send it to me too, i find writing hard and i go off topic a lot... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauracoldwell Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 hie Laura, can you send it to me too, i find writing hard and i go off topic a lot... Hey Barbie, Course I will, just PM me your email and ill send it on to you xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauracoldwell Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Laura, if you could send that to me it would be really helpful! NYCPLANNER, sorry my laptop keeps crashing. I thought I had replied, if you PM me your email Ill send you what I have got. Laura xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seraphim Posted March 6, 2012 Author Share Posted March 6, 2012 Thanks Laura, that's really helpful. You must be a teacher!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rsaboy Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I am also re-taking mine in Acton on Saturday for the 4th time, i pass every module apart from the reading, i am doing loads of practice papers, books and now a tutor, so fingers crossed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauracoldwell Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Thanks Laura, that's really helpful. You must be a teacher!! Ha ha Im a mental health nurse who had a few hours on my hands at work but, don't tell anyone xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbie Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I am also re-taking mine in Acton on Saturday for the 4th time, i pass every module apart from the reading, i am doing loads of practice papers, books and now a tutor, so fingers crossed! you sound just like me lol loads of practice materials and a tutor in tow...lol wat scores do u need?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbie Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Ha ha Im a mental health nurse who had a few hours on my hands at work but, don't tell anyone xxx MH nurses we are known for having too much time on our hands hey...lol xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nycplanner Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Thanks Laura, this is great! Now all I need is a strategy for the listening section. Every time I do a practice run, all I hear is that Peanuts teacher saying "blah blah blah"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauracoldwell Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Thanks Laura, this is great! Now all I need is a strategy for the listening section. Every time I do a practice run, all I hear is that Peanuts teacher saying "blah blah blah"... Ha ha I know, he is a pain I bet his wife and children want to stab him, they couldnt have picked someone with a more dull and dreary voice. I reckon the secret is 2 cocktail sticks and some red bull. When your in the exam its just a big room with speakers. Silly me thought it would be headphones, giving you more of a chance to zone out but luckily the environment keeps you a bit more awake. xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachaelm0 Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I did mine last month, did the academic one and got overall 9.0. I too had done lots of practice papers (bought 3 official books). I was really worried about the reading having got varying practise scores. I think the following are the most important; Know how to write an essay (intro, body, conclusion) If you're not sure how to spell a word or know it's correct meaning don't use it! Know what the papers look like and how you fill them in (this shown in the official books) Read ahead in the listening and pay attention I found it easier to read the questions then refer to text in the reading-questions are frequently in text order Make sure you talk, talk, talk in speaking, it's about linking words not your knowledge. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rsaboy Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 I need all 7's anything higher would be a bonus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katerina Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 I just want to wish you the best of luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!the whole exam sucks but it`s not so bad (and I am not from english speaking country)I am sure you will be fine :biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doing a geographical Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 10th March is my IELTS too, lets make it a good one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbie Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 10th March is my IELTS too, lets make it a good one! Good Luck to u and everyone sitting the exam tomorrow. Let us know how it was :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doing a geographical Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 I finished it a couple of hours ago. I was surprised how little difficulty I had with reading and listening, I think practicing with the academic reading helped. Not sure about the writing... Very relieved that its over:biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nycplanner Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 I finished it a couple of hours ago. I was surprised how little difficulty I had with reading and listening, I think practicing with the academic reading helped. Not sure about the writing... Very relieved that its over:biggrin: Me too -- I'm happy to not have it hanging over my head anymore. I ran out of time on the writing section -- I think I wrote too much. But the reading and listening sections seemed easier than the practice tests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauracoldwell Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Good luck guys I hope you get the results you want xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seraphim Posted March 11, 2012 Author Share Posted March 11, 2012 I found that the (personally) dreaded 'True, False, Not Given' questions made up 25% of the paper, B****cks! I hope I pass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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