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IELTS score and Leaving Cert English equivalent grade

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  • 17-12-2011 11:09pm
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    MrThrifty
    Registered Users Posts: 491 ✭✭


    Just a quickie...

    Has anyone out there who passed honours English (e.g. say a C grade) in the Leaving Cert had difficulty getting an overall score of 8 in the IELTS general test?

    Some have said in this forum that the IELTS is a breeze once you've done English at Leaving Cert level, but from looking at some sample papers I have the impression that the two tests might be a bit like chalk and cheese in some respects, especially the IELTS writing one!


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    zweton
    Registered Users Posts: 2,683 ✭✭✭zweton


    Have not done it myself yet but preparing for it atm and hoping to sit it in Jan or Feb. I think its mostly about being familiar with the format of the exam so that you are not caught out when you go in on the day. I have downloaded a fair bit of practice material and once you go over them a bit they are fine.
    I need 8 across all 4 sections for 20 points so want to get it first time round.
    Just do plenty of practice and you should be fine.:)


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    MrThrifty
    Registered Users Posts: 491 ✭✭MrThrifty


    Unfortunately (or forunately maybe) it's not me who has to get the score of 8 in it!! :D Anyway, good luck with the test, it'll be like being back in the old school exam hall days!


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