Finally I Achieve my First 7.0 Band IELTS Test

 Helloo~ I will share my experience how to achieve 7.0 for IELTS score

Its my 4th time of IELTS test and every time I went to the test I always anxious about my writing and speaking. I always aimed to get at least 6.5, with no score under 6.0. With my capability, I can get 'okay' result, but sometimes one of them only have 5.5 or overall score only 6.0. 

There are many kind of IELTS course that I joined in span of 7 years, only to get into master degree and scholarship. Seven years of struggling and 4 times real test. Only two of them I get 6.5 and 7.0. Finally I got the pattern of how I study IELTS/.

Here are the courses that I joined before and my honest review: (Jakarta, Depok and Pare based)

2015

EF Depok - IELTS Intensive - about 4-5 months, fee between IDR 2000K-3000K

They gave us really great overall view about IELTS Test but I find it hard to get individual review. 

2016

TEST Pare Kampung Inggris - IELTS 1 month Intensive - IDR 1000K

Its like an eye-opener for me to join them. I spend only one month but feels like 1 year staying there. I have to spend my time in a dorm learning english all day. The morning class start at 5.30 AM 💀💀 and night class ended at 9.00-10.00 PM. But I really love all the curriculum, schedule, and classmate. I get to know all the theories to the specific tips from them. All in~! After join them I got my IELTS done with 6.5 score overall.

2018

LBI UI - Academic English or IELTS (?) I forgot, fee between IDR 1000K-2000K

I joined this only to upgrade my academic english but I feels like I did not really click with the lessons.

2018

Private Online IELTS Writing Feedback - 1 month - IDR 500K

Hemm its not really good experience for me because I couldnt catch up with daily tasks and my email stucked at his spam folder. Sooo  did not get full review and there were no class interaction between peers.

2019

Bel*ajar ID IELTS Writing - Online Whatsapp, below IDR 200K

Sadly I cant even remember what I learned here... I was really stress with work at that time. I couldnt even get the accepted IELTS score at that time

2021

My Skill ID IELTS Intensive Class - Online Zoom 1 month - IDR 1000K 

Only 10 times online class but its worth the price. I got 7.0 band and I think its also because I really want to push myself this time

I can say that the study time, consistency and have study partner is really important. 

The amount time you spend is not really affected the result, but its crucial to have effective exercise. 

I always use Cambridge IELTS as they have the most similar test package to the real one. They have 16 books and you can find the PDF easily on the internet. The listening part also on Youtube. You just have to type the specific test package, for instance: Cambridge 15-1, Cambridge 14-3. In one book, they have 4 test packages, include academic and general. 

I prepare IELTS Test about 3 month:

First month is for refreshing the general type questions and grammar, also useful tips that cover all of questions type. Usually I have to join group or pay for a class for this 1 month. After the class ended, I made a self-assessment and start to apply for the real test. That way I can settle up without postponed too far from the initial plan.

The next month, I got to drill the Cambridge books, but a bit slower to understand where I usually have my mistakes and try to watch Youtube videos or listening to British podcast about different topics. This month I'm learning by myself so I have to be strict with schedule:

*Listening - 40 min + 10 min (5.00 -6.00 AM)

*Reading - 60 min + 10 min (6.00-7.00 AM)

*Speaking - 15min + 10 min (after 4.00 PM or after 8.00 PM)

*Writing - 60 min + 10 min (only 2-3 a week)

-NB: last 10 min for making note/reminder and self-review

of course I did not really following the plan but at least it help me to figuring out my schedule (I also working full time) 

The last month before test, I find a study partner who can review my speaking or writing privately because its my weaknesses. Not to forgot also to keep drilling the practice books until I satisfied. I usually get to do listening and reading in the morning (I spend only 2 hours everyday) and writing/speaking 2-3 times a week (depend on revewer's schedule. If I need more opinion then I ask more than 1 reviewer. I really grateful to have friends who are willing to do that for me 😊😊

Here is my plan: 

I made this plan before join online zoom class. At first I aimed to have 7.5 band score even though I only need 6.5. I planned higher band in order to give more space to failure(?) in case I have difficulties in real test, at least I prepare the higher band when I'm practicing. 

On the other note, I really enjoyed computer based test! 

Maybe because I often write on the dekstop in my last practice month and feel awkward when I'm writing by hand. Its really convenient because I can hear the listening section clearly also the reading part I just need to scroll down for each part. 

Here is my detailed score:

- Reading 7.5

- Listening 7

- Writing 6.0

- Speaking 6.5

So overall 7.0 😊😊😊

I hope I can use this IELTS result for the better opportunity in achieving my higher education 😆

Please pray for me too~ 

Friend who want to get your IELTS may you get the best score

Welcome 30!!

 

Yesterday is my 30th birthday.

I've been really anxious how my 30 will become

I think I was anxious because of my own expectation

Should people in their 30 get married?

Should people in their 30 have a stable career?

Should people in their 30 have a high income?

Am I should be sad if I can't achieve those yet?

I am tired of expectations yet I believe that I am capable of handle my own business

I'm imagining myself I will be an inspirator and influencer someday

and I'm proud that I can achieve it bit by bit 

I've been contributed to some of the environmental projects along with NGO and government institutions

I also created activities in communities.. 

I hope that I can achieve my long dream this year to pursue my master degree

Please please let it happen... 

I can only hope it will be my last chance to give all of my energy 

Maybe I can get married peacefully after pursuing my master degree 😅😅👀😹

Lastly, thank youuu for all of my besties who write wishes for my birthdayy

😆😆😆🙈🙈

Life in Online Community

 It's been almost 2 years of pandemic.

My life stay in bubble of online activities

Somehow I feel isolated

Sometimes I feel like want to do something big

Sometimes I also feel so hopeless

The next day I can feel so powerful

Well, nothing easy in this pandemic era.

I am ENFP who loves to work with other people 

So I constantly want to feel connected and share with others

There are several things that I tried this year, by online~

Seri Seni always coming even though we are doing it by online~

Not a fan of online meeting, atleast we are still connected

Well, another new knowledge~

Korean Language class that last for a semester

It's been a while since I know how to read hangul, 

but its rewarding when we join the right community

and teach by the local people

너무 채미 있었어요~~

Joining series of classes about marriage preparation and psychology of marriage

In my opinion, its really important to prepare all of these things by ourself

Even though we are have not meet our fate yet, doing all of the homework 

by ourselves also a critical act. 

Book Club~~

Well its an initiative by Pider and Bebeng but I happily join because that's the time when I'm enjoying read so many books.

Yuhuuu its been a safe place for many people 

We always have a lot of stories to tell and how books can be a guide for our discussion

Hemm.. what else?

Oh yess and Tahsin Class every Sunday morning

I will take a pic in the next session.. 

Process and Progress

 Hello, Here I am come again after being a bit discourage about my future. 

I'm not disregard God's will, but I'm just a bit anxious about my plan ahead. 

I'm a bit afraid but I'm sure I'm growing to be better everyday

I try to read a lot of books, pray a lot too. Also I join some classes that I interested. 

I can't really say  that I will be success, but everyday I strive to be the best version of me.

I still a bit afraid to open social media. I feel so pressure to see people's achievement. 

I don't mean to be jealous of those people, it's just me who needs to re-adjust my self. 

I  try to be honest with my own self, about my flaws, my trauma, my lacks of social skills, 

my own way to protect my well being. 

I need to sorting everything... in order to become my own self who is brave, kind and creative. 

I am really sorry if my attitude right now hurting you. I need time for my self.

Until 87 days later to my 30 years old birthday... I want to give myself the best present.. 

Ade Amelia who is ready to open new chapter, her own adventure.

BIG 5 Personality Test

 

I take Personality Test that suggested by Atomic Habits website.

Here is the link https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits/resources

https://www.personalityassessor.com/bigfive/

I got the Openness as my strongest point~ 

Here is the descriptions

Openness

You score higher in openness than 77% of other people. That's very high. Openness is a broad, diffuse personality dimension. Because of this, researchers originally had a difficult time naming this dimension and called it many different things in the past, including intellect and culture. Openness is similar to what Maslow described as self-actualization. Presently, most researchers call this personality dimension openness to experience.

People who are high in openness tend to love art, music, and literature. They are highly creative, whimsical, and insightful. They tend to be prone to intellectual discussion and processing new ideas. As its name suggests, individuals characterized by openness love new experiences, including visiting new places, trying new food, and hearing new ideas. Because of this, open individuals tend to be a little more politically liberal. Highly open people may take more time to reflect on their thoughts and feelings, and as such, may have greater self-insight.

Always be Grateful

Going on hiatus from social media and work somehow makes me feel isolated. 

Insecurity always there to makes me feel small and unimportant.

I hate these feelings still linger in my daily life.

But then, there are many things I can be proud of while I'm being away from online media scene. 

I can be focus on my own issues, I really eager to re-learn about my own self.

I make my self to read books as much as I could.

Making book club once in two weeks, still learning traditional dance and going to teach kids on the weekend. 

I also in my way to change my own bad habit. 

I really anxious about future, as I am going 30 years old in less than 100 days

I still haven't reach anything in my life

Somehow I asks my own self why I am being like this

But then, Its God's will

The only I could do is to keep being positive, to lean all of my problems to God. 

I still learn bit by bit. 

Right now, I should be grateful for my own siuation. 

Maybe I should log off again from social media until I have my confidence back

 

Learning to Animate~