You can enrol for the test right away without the prep course but you will have to start cramming for the exam now! At this point of time, you only have time to study the formats of the exams and do a once-through practice to familiarise yourself.nanana wrote:Just wonder if any of you have done the IELTS test?
Just found out I need to do one in order to secure a job offer. Don't have enough time to enrol in one of the prep classes as I need to register for the next available test date (2 days from now!).
Kinda nervous as English is not my first language and it has been more than 10 years since I last sat for an exam. Any tips from someone with experience?
Thanking all in advance.
I fixed your sentence structure somewhat.Wd40 wrote:OP, from the way you have written, dont worry, you dont need any prep, you will easily get a 7 atleast, you might even get an 8
I had attended the test long ago and its pretty easy, no need of any prep unless you are targeting the max score.
Dear Original Poster [OP],
Judging from your post, don't worry, you do not need much preparation, you might get a score of seven quite easily or even get an eight.
I had attempted the test a long time ago and it's pretty easy,there is no need for any preparation unless you are targeting the max score.
Some institutes require you to take their prep course for their IELTS test, but some don't. Look for those, unless the company you're applying for insists that you have your IELTS from their approved institutes (which I am not surprised honestly, because there is risk of certificate/diploma buying if this thing goes unregulated).nanana wrote:Not possible.as employees will need to attend a course offered by the institute, in which IELTS is one of the selection criteria.
and worst still, I'll need to fork out my own $ to pay for the test. If I fail, means no job no nothing. Hence, the stress. Argh!
Thanks lynx for the tips! yes! I've been doing that for the past few days. Not sure if it is sufficient for the band score they need. Don't think I do very well for the writing task. Can't write under pressure.
I am not telling him not to prepare. Read my response again. I am telling him there is "no need" to prepare. Its a test of English skills and and I have attended that test and with my skills I got a 7 without preparation. Its ofcourse his choice to prepare or not to prepare. He was asking for opinions and I gave mine.rajagainstthemachine wrote:I fixed your sentence structure somewhat.Wd40 wrote:OP, from the way you have written, dont worry, you dont need any prep, you will easily get a 7 atleast, you might even get an 8
I had attended the test long ago and its pretty easy, no need of any prep unless you are targeting the max score.
Dear Original Poster [OP],
Judging from your post, don't worry, you do not need much preparation, you might get a score of seven quite easily or even get an eight.
I had attempted the test a long time ago and it's pretty easy,there is no need for any preparation unless you are targeting the max score.
So, WD40 are you suggesting OP that this person attempt this test without any prior preparation? It's rather foolhardy to do that don't you think?
In my opinion it is always necessary to prepare well before any exam.
@OP, I would suggest looking at some sample exam questions online and possibly from youtube even? There are plenty of tutorials which may be able to help you.
pardon me, but it did sound like you were telling him not to prepare, unless I read your sentence wrong.Wd40 wrote:I am not telling him not to prepare. Read my response again. I am telling him there is "no need" to prepare. Its a test of English skills and and I have attended that test and with my skills I got a 7 without preparation. Its ofcourse his choice to prepare or not to prepare. He was asking for opinions and I gave mine.rajagainstthemachine wrote:I fixed your sentence structure somewhat.Wd40 wrote:OP, from the way you have written, dont worry, you dont need any prep, you will easily get a 7 atleast, you might even get an 8
I had attended the test long ago and its pretty easy, no need of any prep unless you are targeting the max score.
Dear Original Poster [OP],
Judging from your post, don't worry, you do not need much preparation, you might get a score of seven quite easily or even get an eight.
I had attempted the test a long time ago and it's pretty easy,there is no need for any preparation unless you are targeting the max score.
So, WD40 are you suggesting OP that this person attempt this test without any prior preparation? It's rather foolhardy to do that don't you think?
In my opinion it is always necessary to prepare well before any exam.
@OP, I would suggest looking at some sample exam questions online and possibly from youtube even? There are plenty of tutorials which may be able to help you.
Just curious, is this job offer for a company in Australia or NZ? I have never heard of a Singaporean company ever asking for IELTS. I know Australia and NZ ask for it, for education, job and even PR application.nanana wrote:Just wonder if any of you have done the IELTS test?
Just found out I need to do one in order to secure a job offer. Don't have enough time to enrol in one of the prep classes as I need to register for the next available test date (2 days from now!).
Kinda nervous as English is not my first language and it has been more than 10 years since I last sat for an exam. Any tips from someone with experience?
Thanking all in advance.
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