smw Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Had to take the English test to get state sponsorship.... Just got my test results, needed 7's in all four catergories...scored 6.5 in reading, sailed through the rest and got an avergage of 7 Cant get another test date now, so it looks like we will have to go through the new process in July and we now feel its never going to happen....really upset by it...think the dream could be over Steph :sad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EMhinds Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Never give up, keep on going mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamjar Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 There are loads of testing places, I got an appointment in 3 days. Granted it was London, you might have to travel but it might be worth it rather than waiting. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dono Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Just do it again. I had to do mine 3x. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smw Posted March 24, 2012 Author Share Posted March 24, 2012 There are loads of testing places, I got an appointment in 3 days. Granted it was London, you might have to travel but it might be worth it rather than waiting. Good luck Thanks for the kind words and support, just really frustrated!. Can find test dates, but a good 2 hour drive away!!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sol2Oz Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Had to take the English test to get state sponsorship.... Just got my test results, needed 7's in all four catergories...scored 6.5 in reading, sailed through the rest and got an avergage of 7 Cant get another test date now, so it looks like we will have to go through the new process in July and we now feel its never going to happen....really upset by it...think the dream could be over Steph :sad: Please do not give up, Steph! Even if you have to take a day off from work to take the test during the week, go for it! If you can afford to, book two exams ahead of time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Surely if you really want to go a 2 hour drive to sit the test wont put you off! Some people commute nearly that to work everyday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smw Posted March 24, 2012 Author Share Posted March 24, 2012 Please do not give up, Steph! Even if you have to take a day off from work to take the test during the week, go for it! If you can afford to, book two exams ahead of time! Hi, thanks for the support, think i am just being a little dramatic!!!. Will persever...wanted this for so long, not going to give up now!! Just cant believe i have to take an English test!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nycplanner Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 I would try and book the test that's 2 hours away if you can manage it. I was ready to take my IELTS test in a city that was an 8 hour bus ride away because there was no availability in my city. In the end, I was able to get in at my local test center at the last minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katiem Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Hey smw, Don't give up at the first step! I'm sure you can find space somewhere in the UK?? Perhaps book a cheap travelodge close to whichever centre you can get into or something so location doesn't matter so much? For the cost of the exam, an extra £20-40 for accom would be worth it to get it done! Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waitingawhile Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Hi don't give it up it will be more than worth it and you passed most of it easily! I had to travel anyway and some have booked tests all over the country to get through it! The reading part is a little tricky as it is more about technique but you can prepare for this part doing online tests or getting the book with CDs off amazon-eg don't assume or infer information unless it says it explicitly in writing the true false bit you should choose not given etc, the other part is concentration and not letting your mind wander! Good luck keep the dream alive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramot Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 My son had to fly to NZ from Oz to take his, pay for fare and accommodation, but it was worth it. Certainly wouldn't have complained about a 2 hour drive. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zimbo Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 I had to fly from Bermuda to the US to to sit for the exam,it was worth it and i am here now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamjar Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Thanks for the kind words and support, just really frustrated!. Can find test dates, but a good 2 hour drive away!!. Mmmmmmmm........... So you would rather wait until July and risk the new process than drive the 2 hrs??? Somehow that doesnt seem to make sense to me, especially if you have been planning this for so long. Come on, its a stupid test that we all have to do - pull your finger out and get it sorted. 2 hrs is a bad movie, not a reason to delay your process for months and then the uncertainty of the new process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candygirl Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Don't Give Up!!!! My OH sat the test twice. First time in Malaga (4 hour drive from us), second time in Barcelona (6 hour drive from us). He would have flown to Oz if it meant he would have passed the test. Good Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smw Posted March 27, 2012 Author Share Posted March 27, 2012 I had to fly from Bermuda to the US to to sit for the exam,it was worth it and i am here now! Wow, thats dedication!!!...youve inspired me!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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