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by Ryan
Fri Jan 17, 2014 11:44 am
Forum: IELTS related discussion
Topic: Mabuhay from the Philippines
Replies: 1
Views: 950

Re: Mabuhay from the Philippines

Hi Sol,

Welcome to the community. Your goal is an ambitious one. I hope you overshoot it and hit band 9 in all sections. ;)
by Ryan
Fri Jan 17, 2014 11:41 am
Forum: IELTS related discussion
Topic: A new friend
Replies: 1
Views: 814

Re: A new friend

Hi Abdallah,

It's very nice to meet you. Welcome to the community. Thanks very much for telling us a bit about your background and plan for the IELTS.
by Ryan
Fri Jan 17, 2014 11:25 am
Forum: Post your success story
Topic: Overwhelmed with my IELTS score in first attempt..!!
Replies: 2
Views: 9414

Re: Overwhelmed with my IELTS score in first attempt..!!

Hello azm,

What an incredible performance! Well done. All of your hard work has paid off. Thank you for taking the time to share your success here. :)
by Ryan
Fri Jan 17, 2014 11:23 am
Forum: Post your success story
Topic: Band Score 8 on my First Try
Replies: 1
Views: 8493

Re: Band Score 8 on my First Try

Hi strawberrydreams,

Thanks very much for sharing your story. Band 8 on your first attempt is very motivating! That review centre must be doing something right.

Congratulations on your success! :)
by Ryan
Fri Jan 17, 2014 11:13 am
Forum: Latest IELTS questions
Topic: Full IELTS seen in Arlington, USA (9 January 2014)
Replies: 0
Views: 2107

Full IELTS seen in Arlington, USA (9 January 2014)

A exam taker emailed this recount to me the other day: Listening: 1) Man booking hotel for celebrating his company's anniversary 2) Don't remember 3) A student discussing about his paper - newspaper article with different sections (this is the 2nd time im hearing same type of questions in this secti...
by Ryan
Thu Jan 16, 2014 3:52 pm
Forum: Latest IELTS questions
Topic: Essay writing
Replies: 4
Views: 3941

Re: Essay writing

Hi lifegoeson,

If you'd like to share information about your business, please do so in the appropriate section of this website (Business Board). Thanks!
by Ryan
Thu Jan 16, 2014 3:48 pm
Forum: Latest IELTS questions
Topic: IELTS questions seen yesterday in Saudi Arabia
Replies: 5
Views: 3701

Re: IELTS questions seen yesterday in Saudi Arabia

Thank you for the update, Abdallah. Please keep us posted on your results.
by Ryan
Tue Jan 14, 2014 4:59 pm
Forum: Latest IELTS questions
Topic: 11 JAN 2014 | MELBOURNE
Replies: 5
Views: 3771

Re: 11 JAN 2014 | MELBOURNE

Hi robdrake,

Thank you for sharing your experience and questions. I'm sorry to hear you had such a nerve wracking situation during the listening. Someone whispering to me would throw me off my game, too. At least you were able to recompose yourself for the remaining sections.
by Ryan
Tue Jan 14, 2014 3:55 pm
Forum: Latest IELTS questions
Topic: IELTS questions seen yesterday in Saudi Arabia
Replies: 5
Views: 3701

Re: IELTS questions seen yesterday in Saudi Arabia

Hi Hassan,

This was the General exam.
by Ryan
Sat Jan 11, 2014 11:46 am
Forum: IELTS related discussion
Topic: Post your IELTS goals for 2014!
Replies: 32
Views: 11446

Post your IELTS goals for 2014!

Happy 2014! Well, a new year has started and thus it is a perfect time to establish some objectives for the next 12 months. I want to invite you to post your IELTS goals for the coming year as a reply to this opening post (just press "Reply" to do so). Please note that this is for serious...
by Ryan
Fri Jan 10, 2014 2:53 pm
Forum: Latest IELTS questions
Topic: IELTS questions seen yesterday in Saudi Arabia
Replies: 5
Views: 3701

IELTS questions seen yesterday in Saudi Arabia

A test taker emailed me this information today: Reading Passage 1 Different shops offering different products A study about a kind of endangered animals with its different lifestyle and breeding system Listening Animals sleep study compared to humans “I don’t actually remember the rest” Writing Task...
by Ryan
Fri Jan 10, 2014 2:23 pm
Forum: IELTS related discussion
Topic: Hi! I need help!
Replies: 2
Views: 1023

Re: Hi! I need help!

Hi Kweni, Thanks for joining us here. I saw your voice recording a few days ago. I have been meaning to get to it and provide you with an assessment, but I've been quite busy the last few days. I will arrange time tomorrow morning and assess your speaking using the IELTS Speaking Band Descriptors Ch...
by Ryan
Wed Jan 08, 2014 10:54 am
Forum: Post your speaking
Topic: please review the speaking
Replies: 1
Views: 1758

Re: please review the speaking

Hi Kalkin,

I'm sorry, but the quality in this recording is really quite low. I can barely make out what you are trying to say. Please refer to the comments I've left for you in your other post.
by Ryan
Wed Jan 08, 2014 10:51 am
Forum: Post your speaking
Topic: review
Replies: 1
Views: 2414

Re: review

Hi Kalkin, Thank you for sharing your speaking. Although the audio quality is quite poor, it is clear that you are capable of using several piece of academic vocabulary accurately. There are, however, many areas with unnatural sounding pauses. Further, at times I feel you could have expanded upon yo...
by Ryan
Wed Jan 08, 2014 5:41 am
Forum: IELTS related discussion
Topic: Are you taking the IELTS for immigration purposes?
Replies: 55
Views: 25151

Re: Are you taking the IELTS for immigration purposes?

Hello Ryan, I am Tarun Chhabra, I am a temporary Resident in Australia. I have appeared IELTS exam on many occasions. My last two results were Listening 8.0 Reading 6 Writing 7 Speaking 7.0 Listening 7.5 Reading 6.5 Writing 7.0 Speaking 6.5 I have to attain Overall Band score of 7 in Academic part....
by Ryan
Wed Jan 08, 2014 5:36 am
Forum: IELTS related discussion
Topic: Potential Reasons Why Your US Visa Application is Revoked
Replies: 1
Views: 2664

Re: Potential Reasons Why Your US Visa Application is Revoke

Thank you for the information, lifegoeson. Can you tell us a little bit about your blog and what it can do for Filipinos?
by Ryan
Wed Jan 08, 2014 5:34 am
Forum: Latest IELTS questions
Topic: General Training Writing and Speaking, Dec 7th
Replies: 1
Views: 2739

Re: General Training Writing and Speaking, Dec 7th

Hi Hongsheng,

Thank you for sharing your experience here. Please excuse my delayed reply.
by Ryan
Wed Jan 08, 2014 5:32 am
Forum: Latest IELTS questions
Topic: Speaking topic 13 December
Replies: 1
Views: 2293

Re: Speaking topic 13 December

Thank you for sharing this, Matilda. What item did you speak about? Have you received your exam results?
by Ryan
Wed Jan 08, 2014 5:22 am
Forum: IELTS preparation resources
Topic: Android App for IELTS Vocabulary
Replies: 3
Views: 3046

Re: Android App for IELTS Vocabulary

Hi George,

Thank you for sharing this resource. Could you please explain a bit more about how this app would specifically help an IELTS taker improve their mark? The description and screenshots in the link you share make the app look like it is just another vocabulary flashcard tool.
by Ryan
Tue Jan 07, 2014 6:11 pm
Forum: Post your success story
Topic: satisfied
Replies: 2
Views: 8568

Re: satisfied

Hi vnskrajiv,

Thank you for sharing that link. Yes, those TED Talks presentations are excellent and definitely perfect resources for IELTS takers.
by Ryan
Tue Jan 07, 2014 5:38 pm
Forum: Post your success story
Topic: I scored 8.5 in the IELTS test, allow me to share
Replies: 3
Views: 9817

Re: I scored 8.5 in the IELTS test, allow me to share

...this single most evil exam on the planet :) I don't think I've heard anyone describe the IELTS more accurately. :D For most, IELTS preparation is painful , but that's exactly what makes IELTS victory so much sweeter. Hongsheng, that is a great account of your tips. I found this particularly insi...
by Ryan
Tue Jan 07, 2014 5:30 pm
Forum: Post your success story
Topic: yeeyyyyyyy sucess!!
Replies: 7
Views: 10931

Re: yeeyyyyyyy sucess!!

Excellent, Delvy! I am so happy to hear that you've nailed the band you need. What a performance! 8.5 in speaking? Absolutely incredible. I suppose this means you will never need to think of the exam again (that must be such a good feeling). Delvy, I know I speak for many here when I say "thank...
by Ryan
Tue Jan 07, 2014 5:23 pm
Forum: IELTS related discussion
Topic: hi guyz my name is Ali
Replies: 3
Views: 1233

Re: hi guyz my name is Ali

Hi all My name is Ali and I have to score 7 in each for IELTS to be able to apply for immigration. I am faceing hurdles in reading as the time is a challenge. Hi Ali, It's nice to meet you. Are you reading the entire passages when you engage your practice tests? Most successful students tell me the...
by Ryan
Tue Jan 07, 2014 5:22 pm
Forum: IELTS related discussion
Topic: Hello Ryan and everbody
Replies: 5
Views: 1499

Re: Hello Ryan and everbody

Good to hear from you Ryan. I am kind of struggling with the writing part of general test and planning to write my test in the month of March. How should I go for it. Appreciate all your help. Best regards, Komal Sharma Hi Komal, I suggest you get your essay structures down. Practice regularly and ...
by Ryan
Tue Jan 07, 2014 5:20 pm
Forum: IELTS related discussion
Topic: Introduction
Replies: 1
Views: 816

Re: Introduction

Hi Smail,

Thank you for the background on your situation. I hope you get a chance to do your studies in Montreal!