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No. 20
Old Apr 15, 2009, 10:51 PM

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Well-- I have an accent, I spent 25 years of my life in Belarus, but believe me--it is not THAT bad...
I have many friend who are American, and so far I was able to communicate with them pretty well.
I passed my Nursing Refresher Course and I had no trouble with patients underspending me during my hospital rotations.
I also finished English 98,99,100 and 101 levels back in Chicago college and I earned 24 credit hours.
Well--who cares....
They stated their English requirements for foreign nurses very clear--- Right speaking score-- otherwise-- no license...
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No. 21
from KoshkaBuba
Old Apr 15, 2009, 11:18 PM

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Just do the other test.
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No. 22
Old May 10, 2009, 09:24 PM

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Hi my friends! I took the IELTS.
My speaking portion of the test was--like I thought--- just prefect....
Pleasant and friendly test administrator asked me many questions. I tried my best to answer it completely and accurately... We had very active and interesting conversation....
Well---I failed it--I got 5.5--its like a slap on my face.... I fell like someone betrayed me... He believes that I am "modest" user of English....
I feel scammed....
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No. 23
from 5cats
Old May 11, 2009, 03:41 AM

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It just confirms the toefl, doesn't it. I would have been very surprised, if the results would have been much different.
I think your english is just not as good as you think it is. Why should you be scammed, they don't even know you.
5cats
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No. 24
Old May 11, 2009, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 5cats View Post
It just confirms the toefl, doesn't it. I would have been very surprised, if the results would have been much different.
I think your english is just not as good as you think it is. Why should you be scammed, they don't even know you.
5cats
Thanks for your "support"!!!
How could I finish Nursing refresher course from OU university with my " horrible" English?
How could I pass NCLEX?
I feel much better now......
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No. 25
Old May 11, 2009, 08:33 AM

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Passing English on exams especially speaking isn't as easy as people think and we have seen many people pass NCLEX who struggle and pass IELTS etc

You could ask for review of score or concentrate on passing it by further practice
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No. 26
from elkpark
Old May 11, 2009, 09:11 AM
Updated May 11, 2009 at 11:20 AM by elkpark

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I think it's a nearly universal experience that it's easier to learn to read and hear/understand a foreign language than it is to speak it. It's the speaking that's the hardest part, unfortunately, and English is a one of the trickiest languages on the planet, I've always heard. I've encountered plenty of people who have been able to complete study programs and pass exams in English (as a second/foreign language) who weren't able to speak English adequately to work successfully. I don't mean that as a criticism -- I can't imagine ever being able to speak another language, myself, well enough to be able to study or work in it, and have tremendous admiration for the folks who are able to do so! I just mean that the fact that you didn't pass the IELTS doesn't mean you were cheated or mistreated (which I think is probably what the other poster meant as well). Best wishes for the next time!
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No. 27
from 5cats
Old May 11, 2009, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by RN2009-Belarus View Post
Thanks for your "support"!!!
How could I finish Nursing refresher course from OU university with my " horrible" English?
How could I pass NCLEX?
I feel much better now......
I'm sorry that you feel that way, but I'm realistic. I can not tell you that your english is excellent, and all testing centers are wrong. I never heard you speaking and the results are telling different things, and I haven't said your english is horrible. But the fact remains that it's not enough to pass the tests, and there's only one way, practise.
I also think it's a rumour that IELTS is easier to pass than toefl, I just think some people are more comfortable to talk to a person directly rather than to a computer.
5cats
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No. 28
Old May 11, 2009, 11:18 AM

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I don't know what should I do....
I probably should get any job somewhere in a hospital just to improve my speaking....
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No. 29
from KoshkaBuba
Old May 12, 2009, 11:06 AM

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HI! Sorry to hear about this you know if somebody is pleasant and smiling in your face really doesn't mean anything in this culture it is just being nice.. How long you have been living in US, what do you speak at home?
My advice would be just to keep trying ...don't let anyone to discourage you and sooner or later you WILL pass it.It is just a matter of time.
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