Let's talk IELTS

Hello our dear students.  By the time you're reading this, we are sure you shall have already completed your speaking test.  So what happened in your interview?  Did your interviewers behave the way they were described? What were the new questions that came out? What specific tips could you share with your classmates? You may also write here your thoughts about the rest of the components of the IELTS.  Please write anything, which you think would be of help to the incoming test-takers. Thank you and congratulations in advance! Rob and Dan

Top Scorers L R W S OBS RICHARD YAP 8.5 8.5 7.0 8.0 8.0 Overall Band Score Of 7.5 = 9/20 students  (45%) Highest Band Score per Component: Listening: 9.0 =  2 students Reading: 8.5 = 2 students Writing: 7.0 = 3 students  Speaking: 8.5 = 1 student (at least 7.0 = 16/20 students (80%)) Passing Rates: Those who passed the trending: 8/8 = 100% Those who failed the trending: 5/12 = 42% Complete list of TSAA January 2011 IELTS Passers: Ruvian Bade, Karl Benedick Baruis, Emerald Queen Debolgado, Gaudetha Bebs Delos Reyes, Paolo Enrique Herrera, Neil Lagana, Myla Millondaga, Rosalie Nayal, Hannah Oribe, Julius Paulo Palacios, Kristtine May Siano, Mark Anthony Socorro and Richard Yap.