Will it be possible to get more 0.5

[Mahakarora]

I got my trf writing 5.5 reading 6 listing 7.5 speaking 7.5 BC

I need more 0.5 in writing shall i apply for rechecking

 

[matteis]

I got my trf writing 5.5 reading 6 listing 7.5 speaking 7.5 BC

I need more 0.5 in writing shall i apply for rechecking

It is difficult to answer that since we do not have access to your essay so that we can analyze it. In the end, the rule of thumb is: if YOU fill that your writing has what it takes to get a 6, you should go for it. Just balance the costs between going for a remarking or reseating the test, since the last option gives you the chance to improve all your other bands.

 

[Gabbyowl]

Hi !
Took CELPIP on the 6th March 2019 waiting for re-evaluation .
I am really sad because there’s no celpip exam center in my country so I have to travel to the US everytime i want to take it .
I don’t know how to go from 8 to 9 when it’s only a 0.5 left . I honestly need people to share their experiences with me and give me some hope bcoz I feel like I’m losing my mind . I feel like I will never be able to make it
This is the second time I take this exam .
I took IELTS but was even worse for me as I think it's WAY HARDER than celpip .
Thank you all and Good luck with your applications

 

[matteis]

Hi !
Took CELPIP on the 6th March 2019 waiting for re-evaluation .
I am really sad because there’s no celpip exam center in my country so I have to travel to the US everytime i want to take it .
I don’t know how to go from 8 to 9 when it’s only a 0.5 left . I honestly need people to share their experiences with me and give me some hope bcoz I feel like I’m losing my mind . I feel like I will never be able to make it
This is the second time I take this exam .
I took IELTS but was even worse for me as I think it's WAY HARDER than celpip .
Thank you all and Good luck with your applications

To be objective: if you can take IELTS in your city/country, forget CELPIP. Traveling to US to take an exam just because you think it is easier makes no sense. There are lots of IELTS free practice material in the internet (way more than CELPIP since IELTS is a more popular exam). So, study harder and I promise you'll get there.

 

[Gabbyowl]

To be objective: if you can take IELTS in your city/country, forget CELPIP. Traveling to US to take an exam just because you think it is easier makes no sense. There are lots of IELTS free practice material in the internet (way more than CELPIP since IELTS is a more popular exam). So, study harder and I promise you'll get there.

You are right ! What would you recommend me to be more confident and less scared of doing ielts . I just see it almost impossible to score 8 in listening ( I am hard of hearing and they do accommodate me with my hearing aids and everything so I don’t think that’s a problem or constraint but for celpip I always score much better grades than ielts idk why .
Last time I did ielts it was 5.5 in everything except speaking where I got 8.5 and writing I got a 6.
I hope I do get what I need for my PR bcoz if i don’t it’s almost impossible for me to be selected from the pool .

 

[matteis]

You are right ! What would you recommend me to be more confident and less scared of doing ielts . I just see it almost impossible to score 8 in listening ( I am hard of hearing and they do accommodate me with my hearing aids and everything so I don’t think that’s a problem or constraint but for celpip I always score much better grades than ielts idk why .
Last time I did ielts it was 5.5 in everything except speaking where I got 8.5 and writing I got a 6.
I hope I do get what I need for my PR bcoz if i don’t it’s almost impossible for me to be selected from the pool .

First, I am sorry to learn about your hearing problem, but if you did well in Celpip listening section, I am convinced you will do great in IELTS as well. It is just a matter of practicing. Tons of it.


Second, getting an 8 in IELTS listening is everything but impossible. My wife and I got 8.5, so as many members of this forum.


That being said, when I first start studying for IELTS, my listening band varied between 6.0 and 6.5. Here’s what I did to improve:


· Lots of practicing tests so that I could identify my major weaknesses. This is by far the most important advice I could give to you. Study hard, but study smart. When you make a mistake, you have to understand WHY you made it and study to never make the same mistake again (or, at least, minimize it). For example: I used to lose important points due to bad spelling. For that, I studied vocabulary and wrote down the words I had problem; read articles and IELST band 9 essays; and wrote at least one paragraph of any subject every day.

· Learned about different type questions (multiple choices, labeling maps, summary completion etc) and came up with a strategy to approach each of them (you may use this tip for the reading part as well)

· Listened podcast while I would go for a run and watched Netflix without subtitles or with English subtitles every day

· Read many blogs in English about a topic that I was interested

· Watched youtube channels about IELTS tips and filtered the information I judged useful. Learning how to filter helpful information is a very important skill to develop since you’ll come across with a bunch of nonsense advices over the internet

· Did more and more listening practice test (at least 2 or 3 every week) – here in the forum and in the internet you can find the official Cambridge books to download


I took the IELTS twice. First time I got an 8. Second time, I scored 8.5


As you can see, there is no need to be scared, but be aware that there is not an easy way to get a good band without putting lots of effort. You must work hard. Any “tip” would NOT substitute hard work.


So, in order to get more confident, just study as much as you can on a daily basis and I promise you will accomplish your goals.


Finally, stop focusing so much on your fears and start becoming positive about your strengths. You got 8.5 in speaking. It is just amazing for a non-native speaker. Besides, the mind plays an important role in life. If you keep thinking you are not able to achieve whatever you want, hardly you’ll achieve it. On the other hand, if you start believing in yourself and WORK YOUR WAY OUT to get it, you’ll start to testify wonderful happenings on your favor.


Just out of curiosity, at the beginning of 2018, I barely could speak English.

Good luck and study hard, my friend. You CAN do it.


Cheers from Brazil.

 

[Gabbyowl]

First, I am sorry to learn about your hearing problem, but if you did well in Celpip listening section, I am convinced you will do great in IELTS as well. It is just a matter of practicing. Tons of it.


Second, getting an 8 in IELTS listening is everything but impossible. My wife and I got 8.5, so as many members of this forum.


That being said, when I first start studying for IELTS, my listening band varied between 6.0 and 6.5. Here’s what I did to improve:


· Lots of practicing tests so that I could identify my major weaknesses. This is by far the most important advice I could give to you. Study hard, but study smart. When you make a mistake, you have to understand WHY you made it and study to never make the same mistake again (or, at least, minimize it). For example: I used to lose important points due to bad spelling. For that, I studied vocabulary and wrote down the words I had problem; read articles and IELST band 9 essays; and wrote at least one paragraph of any subject every day.

· Learned about different type questions (multiple choices, labeling maps, summary completion etc) and came up with a strategy to approach each of them (you may use this tip for the reading part as well)

· Listened podcast while I would go for a run and watched Netflix without subtitles or with English subtitles every day

· Read many blogs in English about a topic that I was interested

· Watched youtube channels about IELTS tips and filtered the information I judged useful. Learning how to filter helpful information is a very important skill to develop since you’ll come across with a bunch of nonsense advices over the internet

· Did more and more listening practice test (at least 2 or 3 every week) – here in the forum and in the internet you can find the official Cambridge books to download


I took the IELTS twice. First time I got an 8. Second time, I scored 8.5


As you can see, there is no need to be scared, but be aware that there is not an easy way to get a good band without putting lots of effort. You must work hard. Any “tip” would NOT substitute hard work.


So, in order to get more confident, just study as much as you can on a daily basis and I promise you will accomplish your goals.


Finally, stop focusing so much on your fears and start becoming positive about your strengths. You got 8.5 in speaking. It is just amazing for a non-native speaker. Besides, the mind plays an important role in life. If you keep thinking you are not able to achieve whatever you want, hardly you’ll achieve it. On the other hand, if you start believing in yourself and WORK YOUR WAY OUT to get it, you’ll start to testify wonderful happenings on your favor.


Just out of curiosity, at the beginning of 2018, I barely could speak English.

Good luck and study hard, my friend. You CAN do it.


Cheers from Brazil.

OBRIGADA!
Thank you so much for all these tips and encouragement. This means a great deal for me becoz I’m gonna be Honest to you I’m scared !!! If I don’t get this score my points go from 456 to 380 . It is crazy !!
As for celpip I got 8 in everything except reading where I got 11, but I sent it do re-evaluation. (I hope something changes )
I am planning to do ielts computer based as I feel much more confident than paper .
I did my bachelor degree in the UK and I’ve studied English since I was 15 years old so I really don’t know what I’m doing wrong .

AND YES I NEED TO CHANGE MY WAY OF SEEING AND APPROACHING THIS. YOU ARE 100% SPOT ON MY FRIEND IT IS JUST HARD SOMETIMES TO SEE THE GOOD IN YOURSELF AND GIVE YOURSELF CREDIT .

thank you again
God bless