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Kierra · 2009 November 4th, 01:22 AM

Hello everyone;
I am considering to take the IELTS, as i have taken the TOEFL twice and i am really dissapointed with it. First time i got 113 out of 120, (r29,l28,s27,w29), and i just needed one more point for the speaking part, but Ontario college of teachers did not accept my scores.
Second time i got 104 (r27,l26,s29,w25)and i really practiced a lot and this time i did less on the writing part.
Ontario College of Teachers require total 103 (read24, listen 24, speak 28 and writ 28). They have one of the highest requirements!
I don;t know what the equivilant is to the Ielts, but i really wanted to ask you what do u think, is it better if i took the Ielts instead?

These are OCT IELTS requirements:

The College requires proof of an overall score of at least 7 on the IELTS (academic test only), with scores of at least 6.5 in reading and listening and scores of at least 7 in writing and speaking.

I think the TOEFL is very demanding and too long! What are your experiences? i also want to hear from someone that had taken the TOEFL too and thier thoughts.

Thank you in advance;

Kierra

Kierra · 2009 November 4th, 12:35 PM

I hope i get a reply soon, i really would appreciate it from people here that have experience with these tests. Thanks

Tseprep · 2009 November 5th, 02:49 AM

I think the IELTS scores are more reasonable, but it is a new test for you. Take a trial test, to see where you stand. Good luck!

Kierra · 2009 November 5th, 12:42 PM

THANK YOU so much for your reply. How do i take a trial test? Can u give me some links where to study from?
Thanks again

LadyJane · 2009 November 6th, 05:25 PM

Ielts is easy than toefl - I took both, go to the library - in canada we have lots of material on that, get yourself a book with trial tests and do it. Ielts is just different... for example it was harder to concentrate for me on listening - in the room full of people each of them turning pages

Kierra · 2009 November 7th, 01:57 AM

Thank you sooo much, i will take your advise.

Kierra · 2009 November 11th, 12:31 AM

Ok so i want to ask you AGAIN. Do u think it is smart to prepare for the IELTS, as i have taken theTOEFL twice? Is Ielts that different and does it take that much time to prepare and learn. I already got some books from the library, so will see what they look like.
Also which are the best sites online that you would recommend me to practice from ?
I really am already frustrated from all this, due to this test i can still not apply for my teaching certificate

Sorry for all these questions, i just needed more opinions and don;t want to waste my time anymore.
Hoping for a response.

2009 November 4th, 01:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
Kierra I JUST got here. Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 24	Please need your advise! Hello everyone; I am considering to take the IELTS, as i have taken the TOEFL twice and i am really dissapointed with it. First time i got 113 out of 120, (r29,l28,s27,w29), and i just needed one more point for the speaking part, but Ontario college of teachers did not accept my scores. Second time i got 104 (r27,l26,s29,w25)and i really practiced a lot and this time i did less on the writing part. Ontario College of Teachers require total 103 (read24, listen 24, speak 28 and writ 28). They have one of the highest requirements! I don;t know what the equivilant is to the Ielts, but i really wanted to ask you what do u think, is it better if i took the Ielts instead? These are OCT IELTS requirements: The College requires proof of an overall score of at least 7 on the IELTS (academic test only), with scores of at least 6.5 in reading and listening and scores of at least 7 in writing and speaking. I think the TOEFL is very demanding and too long! What are your experiences? i also want to hear from someone that had taken the TOEFL too and thier thoughts. Thank you in advance; Kierra

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2009 November 4th, 12:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
Kierra I JUST got here. Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 24	I hope i get a reply soon, i really would appreciate it from people here that have experience with these tests. Thanks

2009 November 5th, 02:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
Tseprep TestMagic Guru Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Los Angeles, USA Posts: 1,185	I think the IELTS scores are more reasonable, but it is a new test for you. Take a trial test, to see where you stand. Good luck!

2009 November 5th, 12:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
Kierra I JUST got here. Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 24	THANK YOU so much for your reply. How do i take a trial test? Can u give me some links where to study from? Thanks again

2009 November 6th, 05:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
LadyJane Eager! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Vancouver Posts: 79	Ielts is easy than toefl - I took both, go to the library - in canada we have lots of material on that, get yourself a book with trial tests and do it. Ielts is just different... for example it was harder to concentrate for me on listening - in the room full of people each of them turning pages

2009 November 7th, 01:57 AM	#6 (permalink)
Kierra I JUST got here. Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 24	Thank you sooo much, i will take your advise.

2009 November 11th, 12:31 AM	#7 (permalink)
Kierra I JUST got here. Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 24	Ok so i want to ask you AGAIN. Do u think it is smart to prepare for the IELTS, as i have taken theTOEFL twice? Is Ielts that different and does it take that much time to prepare and learn. I already got some books from the library, so will see what they look like. Also which are the best sites online that you would recommend me to practice from ? I really am already frustrated from all this, due to this test i can still not apply for my teaching certificate Sorry for all these questions, i just needed more opinions and don;t want to waste my time anymore. Hoping for a response.

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