taking the test on 11th june

[Jalapeno]

Hi,

Just want to ask everyone's experience with taking the IELTS. It's my first time to take it, and I'm a bit nervous. Personally, I don't think my English is that bad, but considering that I'll be graded for the whole thing is just driving me crazy.

I do know, however, that I have my weaknesses (yep, plural form). I hate writing essays, so the "writing" part will be a pain, I rarely speak English and my brain goes haywire once I start speaking. Hahaha. But the real problem is with the "reading" part of the test. I really do not get it but from the practice tests I have done, I always score a 27 - no more no less. Let's see if I happen to score higher on other test books.

I know I can do it.. but I'm just too lazy to practice right now. For me, the type of test I hate most in IELTS is to pick the topic sentences in the "reading" section. I always get the wrong answers. And the "yes, no, not given" test type. Urgh. The ones I like best are filling in the blanks, i always get high scores on these tests.

Well anyway, I hope to pick up a tip or two from you... and hopefully get a decent grade so I won't have to take the test again four months from now!!!

~Jalapeno

[rajram]

Hi Jalapeno,

Iam new to this site and taking the IELTS eaxm on 11th june , I too bit nervous and lazy to prepare for , however i feel you can do mush better than me. As i see you are fluent and free to express, which i lack.
You will suceed guy!
Have nice day and be in touch !

Regards
Raj

[May67]

Hello guys,

We are on the same boat... I too feels nervous with this test and feel bored everytime I study. writing is really a pain for me too. I can not express my english. But I'm trying my best. I know I need more practice, but I'm a full time worker as well. Anybody can suggest what we are going to do with this review? Our exam is getting closer. I hope and pray that all of us pass this exam.
When I was in school I feel that I have a good english, but now it seems I forgot everything I studied in school coz' that was 18 years ago he, he, he
All the best for all of us
May