) I am going to list some of the IELTS myths that I have heard of, and maybe some of you can somewhat clarify them. Feel free to add more to my list.1. I hear this from many people (this applicable for Australia): If you state that you are taking the IETLS test for immigration (you are required to do so on the registration form), they will fail you purposely because they can make more money. Another version which is involved Australian Immigration, that they make it tough, as to fail people purposely, to prevent immigrants.
2. Taking IELTS in English speaking countries, such as Australia and England, candidates would be marked stricter because examiners consider test takers are more advantageous since they have been living in an English speaking environment. A lot of people believe in this. In fact, a few people that I know go back to Vietnam in order to sit the IELTS test.
3. I was told that I didn't score high in the speaking test probably because I speak with a slight American accent. According to few people, I need to speak with a British or an Aussie accent to score higher.
==> My response to this: I don't believe it. I've known people who have strong accent and manged to score high in speaking test. So there's no reason for saying that one must sound like a Britain or an Aussie.
