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PTE

Checklist for PTE Exam Day -Crosslink Consulting

Jul 17, 2019 crosslink 0 Comment

There is a widespread precept prevalent that if one is a native speaker or an advance level in english or an Upper-intermidiete , they can attempt the PTE Exam without having to undergo a training and still get brilliant scores. But this is not Here is the problem: many true people think that merely speaking english fluently or being a top ranker in school an english proficiency test is just a trivial test. But the problem with this psyche is that they fail to understand English proficiency tests are more than being super performers in english.

The PTE exam is to assess your ability to operate in a completely English environment, be it a professional set up or studying at a college or being a part of a project.More than this it needs you to be possessing the ability and skillset for problem solving crisis-management and being blessed with good critical thinking and analytical capability. Not to forget all these skills have to be showcased in a non-native language.

Lets understand what to do:

1> SELF EVALUATION:

Get hold of some practice material (a great way to begin is our PTE free Demo SESSION) and get a taste of what the PTE exam questions will look like and understand what is difficult for you. One thing that we see a lot at Crosslink Consulting is people who are not real and overconfident about their skill level and their timeline. They are completely lost and confused about the PTE test format, yet they’ve booked their test for the next week and are determined that they can improve in an extremely short period of time.

2>DO NOT BE IN A HASTE:

Now that you know what is your performance level, it’s time to work on your problem areas. Our PTE expert Mentors will be more than happy to help you with this. They will draft for you an ideal study plan that suits your needs and timeline, they put you in a comfort zone and help you in areas of struggle for you. Many people fail to understand that they lack in reading or writing because of poor grammatical range and accuracy.

Routine practice of questions is not the ideal strategy but Working on your Problem areas will help you. help. And the only person to identify them is but of course a PTE Expert.

3> ENAMOURED BY MOCK TESTS:

A lot of people think that mock tests is the route to succeed. Being a trainer and PTE Expert I have been able to deconstruct the exam and hence , I have to refute this myth . Mock tests are useful WHEN you have already taken a level of coaching and know what you are attempting. But using Mock tests as a sole means of preparing for the exam is a misplaced technique.

4> BRAIN RACKING ENVIRONMENT SURVIVAL AND THE ORIGIONAL FEEL:

We all are habitual to a quiet, comfortable and disciplined surroundings for study, but being complacent by the fact that PTE exam centers match this is like fostering a hallucination. Imagine congested cubicle and having to sit there for three hours with loud sounds of other people attempting the exam, some of them struggling with the keyboards surrounding you. You are not allowed to eat or drink too.

Hence you need to create this same environment and practice studying under distractions and chaos. Try to record your describe Image in a noisy Burger King or a packed restaurant, or attempt a reading exercise in a noisy metro, or try concentrating on Ted – Talks in a public park with an ongoing match of cricket being played by children and all are shouting. Well! This looks silly for sure. But its worth a bargain. Your brain starts to filter out irrelevant information and starts focusing on the work at hand. In other words I will say brain develops its own process of elimination.

5> CHOOSE THE CORRECT PART OF THE DAY:

It is always better to take the exam in the first half of the day. mornings are always fresh and energetic. I remember a student taking exam in the second half of the day and most of them complaint that post lunch they felt sleepy and fatigued and less responsive and finally even lesser productive. One of my students almost yawned and felt sleepy by the time she had to attempt the Listening section in her PTE exam and that impacted her listening abilities too, her concentration was impaired.

All the best for your PTE attempt just follow these precautions and you will be healed , with a favorable result sealed.

study visa

Australia On Your Mind For Study Abroad? Get Answers To All Study Abroad Queries.

Jul 8, 2019 crosslink 0 Comment

Fresh and Clean air, pleasant atmosphere and amazing beaches€¦ Welcome to the land of kangaroos and kiwis, where the nature engulfs the best of studies.
The reverberating gusto of international students to bag the best of certifications and degrees. Australia is emerging as a preference. Australia is able to beat the other countries in the run for study abroad options. If this article has spotted you doing the same finding your options on the internet, just go through the reasons I list and then decide.

As we know the overseas study is expensive, but Australia comes as a more affordable option. Offering avant-garde courses and study. Brilliant sustenance and living condition and a multicultural society.

1> The Australian Higher Education Colleges are the world’s best ones. Australian Higher Education Institutions rank among the world’s best. An Australian degree gives you a niche.

2> Further education in Australia certainly provides value for money in the form of their shorter and detailed courses. Science & technology, modern trends in marketing , all are evident in the study. A master’s course on an average is between 1, 1.5 to 2 years, whereas the duration of Bachelors may be 3 – 4 years. Last but not the least It accepts Indian degree 12 +3, which is like a good tiding for many students.

3> The Visa Process is well organised and straightforward and on top very- very fair. Australian people are the friendliest in the world.

4> There was a fear in students about racism but the govts initiative in the form of Education service for overseas students (ESOS) Act is to protect rights of international students. (Safe Environment) and this is a relief.

5> Accommodation is cheap affordable as compared to the other countries.

6> Course prospectus has a Variety of courses available which includes Science, medical, Engineering, Business, Hospitality along with the language Courses etc

Which Are Some Popular Universities To Apply?

1> Central Queensland University (CQU)

2> Victoria University

3> Charles Sturt University

4> Curtin University

5> La Trobe University

6> James Cook University

7> Griffith University

8> Flinders University

9> University of Melbourne

10> Bond University

11> University of Canberra

12> Charles Darwin University

Can I Or My Spouse Work?

Aspirants who apply for student visa for Australia can definitely work part time for a span of 20 hours per week during their course in Australia and during holidays and vacations they can work even for extended hours. On entering the Main course they can share their expenses.

Visit Crosslink Consulting And Live Your Australian Dream !

IELTS

How To Manage the Time in the IELTS Reading Test?

Jul 3, 2019 crosslink 0 Comment

By now you would know that The IELTS test is divided into four parts. 1. Listening 2. Reading 3. Writing 4. Speaking Of late, many candidates are facing a major problem in the reading part, which is the lack of time in the main IELTS reading test. Owing to this reason, they are unable to perform up to the mark, and this is resulting in a lower band score. In this article, we are going to share some key tips for managing the time in the IELTS reading test.

Why are candidate experiencing this issue?

There are several causes for the mismanagement of time. (A) Not knowing the details regarding the question types, the foremost reason for the poor performance in the IELTS reading test, both for the academic and the general training versions is that the candidates may not be familiar with what sort of questions would be asked. Eventually, they would descend into confusion and end up reading in a wrong way.

To avoid this, you should be familiar with the different types of questions in the IELTS reading test.

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Note completion / sentence completion
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 Flow chart completion 
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 Table completion 
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 Diagram label completion 
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 Summary completion 
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 Matching the list of headings 
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 Matching the nouns with the statements

 Matching the endings of the statements

 Matching the information to the paragraphs

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 Short answer questions 
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 True/false/ not given 
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 Yes/no/not given 
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 Multiple choice questions – one option

 Multiple choice questions – two options

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 Lack of proper practice
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This might be a major reason why you may feel that the time is insufficient. You should understand several tips at this point.

A.) For some question types, the answers may not be in a sequence. For example, let us consider the matching questions. You should be aware that since you are supposed to match the right option to the questions, the options are never given in a sequence. Hence, being clear with such things can be a time saver in the main test. You will get exactly 60 minutes of time to complete the reading test. No extra time is given. So, it is better to demarcate the questions based on the time that is required to get the answers. This is a very useful tip for the academic test takers as the paragraphs would be much lengthier when compared with the general training test.

1> Remember that you need to transfer the answers from the question paper on to the reading answer sheet within the time (one hour). So, practice with time.

2> During your preparation, you can set an alarm clock so that you can be sure of the number of minutes you are taking to find the answers. If you read the instructions carefully, you will see that approximately twenty minutes of time is given to complete one reading passage. Ideally, you should be able to complete the whole passage within this span along with transferring the answers.

3> Spending too much of time on one question: You should ensure that all the questions are attempted using the proper strategy. But, sometimes, you may unknowingly spend more time on one question searching for its answer. In this process, you may not realize that the time is running out. Ultimately, the questions which are in the last passage are generally neglected. Though you can take a guess, it is not a recommended practice.

Avoid getting stuck at one question. Analyse the questions properly and set the time accordingly. Generally, the questions which time are quite taking in the IELTS reading test area.

(a) Multiple choice questions

(b) Matching the list of headings

(c) Matching the information to the paragraph

(d) True/false/not given

(e) Yes/no/not given So, you need to know that you should complete the other question types first and later attempt these questions.

1> Not transferring the answers:

It happens to many test takers in the main exam. They will not be able to manage the time towards the end of the test, because they spend most of the time in writing the answers in the question paper. It is not a good idea. You should know that the test papers are prepared in such a way that the candidates can complete answering the paper and transfer the answers in the given time.

However, many of the test takers do not transfer the answers after they complete the individual sections on the test. They will postpone this task to the last minute, which is obviously a bad thing. Avoid this last -minute tension. When you are practicing for the test, make sure that you manage your time including the time to write the answers in the answer sheet.

What should be done to manage the time in the IELTS reading test? Follow these tips and you can see that the test can be attempted in a much better way. You should spend one minute or less than that on any given question. If you are exceeding this, it means that you will probably not get enough time to complete the full test.

2> Follow the techniques properly.

Basically, there are two very important reading strategies.

(i) Skimming

(ii) Scanning

You should understand what these means.

SKIMMING: This is a process of quick reading. While skimming the text, you should read the paragraph quickly to get an overview of what the intention of the writer is, and what is the main idea that is conveyed through the passage. You should highlight any significant details that you see. You can underline any headings and subheadings and make short notes.

SCANNING: This is another quick reading technique. But, the difference is that you underline the keywords such as nouns, adjectives, verbs, etc and try to match it to the question.

Practice as much as you can to perform better in the main test. Try to finish the test within 50 minutes so that you can feel relaxed and check for any possible error.

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