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by robdrake
Mon Jan 20, 2014 12:11 am
Forum: IELTS related discussion
Topic: Post your IELTS goals for 2014!
Replies: 32
Views: 11446

Re: Post your IELTS goals for 2014!

Hello Chi, I think the whole basis of the argument is we need to find motivation first before a learning can occur, which is very personal. If one is forced to learn something from a fixed concept, the process might be even longer and ineffective to a few. This is just my humble 2 cents. As for odd ...
by robdrake
Sat Jan 18, 2014 9:22 pm
Forum: IELTS related discussion
Topic: Post your IELTS goals for 2014!
Replies: 32
Views: 11446

Re: Post your IELTS goals for 2014!

Hello Chi, You can find a list of foreign words that are being assimilated into English. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_English_words_of_Chinese_origin Brainwashing A calque of Chinese 洗腦 xǐ nǎo (where 洗 literally means "wash", while 腦 means "brain", hence brainwash), a ter...
by robdrake
Sat Jan 18, 2014 9:59 am
Forum: Latest IELTS questions
Topic: Speaking 18 JAN | MELBOURNE
Replies: 4
Views: 2959

Speaking 18 JAN | MELBOURNE

I was bestowed with some really random questions today! - From the look of the examiner, he seems to enjoyed my talk, I think? I was being relax and careful about his questions, but I think was way too humorous too. :cry: Anyway the below question and conversation are just gists - My Name , Where I ...
by robdrake
Sat Jan 18, 2014 7:12 am
Forum: IELTS related discussion
Topic: Post your IELTS goals for 2014!
Replies: 32
Views: 11446

Re: Post your IELTS goals for 2014!

my goal is to get band 7 each module. seems easy for most people but not me - because i have an unusual anxiety in exams, and recently i have an unfortunate incident that made my ielts experience even worst where a candidate disturbed me in listening. anyway, great minds think alike! - i have more o...
by robdrake
Wed Jan 15, 2014 12:09 pm
Forum: Latest IELTS questions
Topic: 11 JAN 2014 | MELBOURNE
Replies: 5
Views: 3771

Re: 11 JAN 2014 | MELBOURNE

anyway, i have decided to book another ielts.

i will keep trying and hope for the best.
by robdrake
Wed Jan 15, 2014 11:31 am
Forum: IELTS related discussion
Topic: greetings from melbourne
Replies: 2
Views: 1249

Re: greetings from melbourne

hello sol, nice to meet you. it's nice to be in a place where we are all kindred souls as we share the same if not similar struggles. i won't consider myself a native english speaker, as i mostly speak chinese amongst my friends and families, however being in australia for many years has really forc...
by robdrake
Wed Jan 15, 2014 11:10 am
Forum: Latest IELTS questions
Topic: 11 JAN 2014 | MELBOURNE
Replies: 5
Views: 3771

Re: 11 JAN 2014 | MELBOURNE

i got a respond from the organisation about this incident and they have decided to void this matter. as i quote from their response: "Your complaint was sent to IELTS Australia head office for review and your complaint has been found to be unjustified. While acknowledging there are parts of the...
by robdrake
Sat Jan 11, 2014 11:47 pm
Forum: Latest IELTS questions
Topic: 11 JAN 2014 | MELBOURNE
Replies: 5
Views: 3771

Re: 11 JAN 2014 | MELBOURNE

interesting note - the exam i took during this day was an interesting one. i had a terrible experience during listening module. while the tape was playing in the second segment, a student sat beside me started whispering and pestering me for answers. an invigilator suddenly appeared and warned the s...
by robdrake
Sat Jan 11, 2014 11:40 pm
Forum: Latest IELTS questions
Topic: 11 JAN 2014 | MELBOURNE
Replies: 5
Views: 3771

11 JAN 2014 | MELBOURNE

PS: These are not the exact words of the question, but the gists from my memory. Writing part 1: Write a letter to a friend 1) describe a book. 2) describe why your friend would like it. 3) describe how he/she can obtain it Writing part 2: Some parents believe that we should control the freedom of t...
by robdrake
Sat Jan 11, 2014 11:32 pm
Forum: IELTS related discussion
Topic: greetings from melbourne
Replies: 2
Views: 1249

greetings from melbourne

greetings fellow earthlings, i am a struggling ielts candidate that has been taking the exam for more than 5 times over the year. my goal is to get band 7 across all modules. unfortunately, i always have a band that goes 6.5. i don't think my english is that terrible at all. i believe it's my nerves...