15 Days Practice for IELTS Speaking

Do you consider yourself a good English speaker? Is your speaking skill good enough to pass an English proficiency exam?

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According to a survey, Filipinos speak English very well that they are prioritized by employers overseas. This skill in speaking English puts a great advantage for Filipino’s professional career. However, there are some companies and institutions, particularly from Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States, which require Filipinos to take the IELTS or the International English Language Testing System examination – a test which Filipinos really have to get ready for.

The IELTS exam ahs four different sections: listening, reading, writing and the most dreaded speaking. Why is speaking dreaded by most candidates? The speaking section of the exam is a one-on-one interview with a native English speaker or a Filipino who has been trained to conduct speaking exams. Since it is a face-to-face examination, Filipinos often feel anxious in the test. This anxiety can consume the candidate and can have a negative effect on their speaking test.

IELTS examinees are advised to take practices for the speaking. However, is it possible to be good at speaking English within 15 days? Of course! Here’s how:

First Week

• Understand what the IELTS speaking test is all about.

• Know the different criteria in evaluating the speaking test (Fluency and Coherence, Lexical Resource, Pronunciation, and Grammar Range and Accuracy)

• Be familiar with the three tasks of the exam.

• Find the common topics usually used in the speaking test. Research on materials online that can help you with it.

• Look up for videos online about the IELTS speaking test.

Second Week

• Review on verb tenses which is a very important factor in the test.

• Improve vocabulary.

• Find someone who can help you with your speaking test. Let this person act as an examiner. Choose someone who is good at speaking English and evaluating people in terms of English usage.

• Make a schedule to have at least two sets of speaking mock exams.

The speaking exam is easy to pass as long as candidates know how to make correct responses. In addition, examinees have to develop their confidence in using the English language. They have to get used to being interviewed. With this, it is recommended for IELTS candidates to take part in speaking mock exams in IELTS review centers. Speaking coaches give really good comments and feedbacks on how candidates can better their responses and eliminate anxiety during the IELTS speaking test.

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Where to Take TOEFL Exam in Cebu City?

Since English proficiency examinations became a requirement to visa applications, a great number of individuals have been flocking in review centers to prepare for these examinations. One of these examinations is the TOEFL or the Test of English as a Foreign Language. In the Philippines, this examination is mostly taken by working professionals who wish to practice their professions overseas most especially in the United States. Different cities offer review packages for the TOEFL including Cebu City.

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Cebuanos do not have to spend a lot of money for reviews and for the taking the test itself. Cebu City hosts different review centers that offer quality training to their students. The convenience of having to review right in Cebu is what most Cebuanos look for. To add more to this convenience, the TOEFL examination is also available in Cebu. Candidates for the examination can take TOEFL need first to make a personal account at www.ets.org (they have to click on TOEFL home). Once they have made an account, they can pick a date available for their city. For Cebu, here are the following dates:

December 14, 2014 and 21, 2014

January 10, 11, 25, and 31, 2015

February 01, 2015

March 07 and 28, 2015

Once candidates have chosen the date, the test center in Cebu City will be seen. The TOEFL test is usually held at Cebu City International located c/o Train, Educ and Dev Cons Inc., Suite 308- Centro Maximo, Jakosalem Street, Cebu City. Payment options will be following this and once candidates are done, an email confirming their registration will be sent.

Cebuanos should be aware of the whereabouts of this test center. It is highly recommended for anyone taking the TOEFL test to visit the test center before the scheduled examination. On the test day, candidates for the examination are expected to be at the center an hour before the test. This will give TOEFL test administrators more time to have the candidates sign the confidentiality form along with the giving of instructions before examiners are checked in to their workstations.

Further, candidates have to take the exam prepared. Taking review classes for the TOEFL in TOEFL review centers is the answer. There will be a lot of classroom activities and mock exams given to the students. These will help them know the TOEFL more and develop skills that will lead them in hitting their desired scores.

There are more and more Cebuanos taking the TOEFL. Plan your future working and even living overseas and start it by getting a high score in the TOEFL exam. 

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Steps on How to Reschedule an IELTS Exam

“I am Melody and I have already scheduled an exam for the IELTS; however, I got a call from my boss that I need to be out of the country on the day of my exam. Is it possible to reschedule the exam day?”

There are quite a number of reasons why candidates for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test cancel or reschedule their examinations. Some of these are schedule conflicts with work, illnesses or they do not feel ready to take the examination. Candidates should know that cancellation or rescheduling of the exam is allowed; however, there are some conditions to be followed.

Candidates are always reminded to be ready for the examination – that reviewing is important and is the only secret to a successful IELTS test. Since the studying for the exam is tedious, registering  a couple of months before the exam will give more time for the candidate to be exposed on different practice materials and at the same time have a week of rest before the test. This early registration is also a benefit for candidates who want to have their exam rescheduled or cancelled.

There are a variety of reasons a candidate can use for his or her excuse in rescheduling or cancelling the exam. However, there are certain reasons that are considered valid for the British Council and IDP – two authorized agencies of the IELTS. These are the following:

• Death of a family member
• A serious medical condition which needs immediate treatment
• Trauma or the candidate is a victim of a recent crime
• Military service (applicable to other countries)
• Loss of visa and government issues IDS as documents to be presented on the exam day
• Visa application problems

Candidates have to provide proof, evidence or certificates to be considered valid. The rescheduling of the exam should be done five weeks before the test date. The IDP or the British Council should be notified immediately. A 25% administrative charge will be charged for the refund. Rescheduling of the examination depends on the availability of the next test date.

Candidates have to complete a “Test Day Transfer Form” and have the necessary documents to support their reason for rescheduling of the examination and send them to British Council or the IDP.

Others can also ask help from IELTS review centers regarding this matter. IELTS review centers are authorized to provide assistance to candidates in registering and even rescheduling of the examination. Contact your nearest IELTS review center for more information on this matter.

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Where to Take TOEFL Exam in Davao City?

“I am Michael and I am scheduled for the TOEFL examination in Davao City. However, I am not sure what is the name of the establishment and its address, how can I find it?”

Registering for the TOEFL or the Test of English as a Foreign Language is very simple as it can be done online. Payments are online too making it so convenient for everyone, especially Davaoenos who are far from the capital city, Manila.

Davao City is one of the cities gaining a lot of examiners for the TOEFL examination. Different people from all over Mindanao flock in Davao to take the examination. Why is this so? This is for the reason that Davao City has a TOEFL test center and it has very good TOEFL review centers for all examinees. Some examinees do not mind going to Davao to take classes. They would even spend thousands of pesos living in a cheap hotel just to undergo intensive training for the TOEFL examination. What they have in mind is the assurance that they will get a better score in the test since they have practices, exercises, mock exams and coaching in these TOEFL review centers.

Candidates for the examination in Davao City do not need to worry about the TOEFL test center. It is in Seattle Effective Language Center, Inc. located in Tigatto Road, Buhangin, Davao City. It is a fifteen to twenty minute jeepney ride from the city center and about ten minute ride by taxi. This test center is very conducive for the examination as candidates are given their own rooms for the test. It would be easier to do speaking examinations as you will not hear other candidates giving their responses. Indeed, Davao’s test center is convenient and perfect for the test.

Further, candidates should not forget the availability of test dates in Davao City: Here is a list of test dates in Davao:

December 13, 14, 2014 and 21, 2014

January 10, 11, 25, and 31, 2015

February 01 and 14, 2015

March 07 and 28, 2015

In  addition, every candidate should be aware of the flow of the examination. There are lots of information on the internet. However, the best information for the test can be found in reviews in TOEFL review centers. Classroom lectures are managed by highly competitive instructors. They have one-on-one coaching that will help ensure candidates get their desired score, most especially in the speaking session.

TOEFL review centers in Davao City are a big help in getting a good score for the TOEFL. Manage your time wisely and prepare for the TOEFL exam as early as possible. 

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