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Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by dossylvanus(m): 10:41pm On Jan 22, 2017 |
uzolexis: Sure. But I don't think that these English language proficiency testing companies will ever agree to let Nigeria off. The number of Nigerian students abroad is frightening. It's very big business for these guys. |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by dossylvanus(m): 10:47pm On Jan 22, 2017 |
Gerrard59: By proper English you mean being as close to the colonial master as possible? There has been serious corrosion of culture in all those countries you mentioned. Nigeria still remains the Beacon for black culture the world over. It's not going to change soon. Anyway I wish we would throw away our inferiority complex and adopt Nigerian pidgin full time. Use it to code and teach, etc. As for the GRE part, I think checking out the admissions requirements for the institutions you want to apply to is usually the best idea. Maybe contact them if their contact information is available. 1 Like |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Gerrard59(m): 11:13pm On Jan 22, 2017 |
dossylvanus: It's not possible. It has no standard form. https://www.nairaland.com/3212730/why-pidgin-english-not-taught Thanks for the GRE tip. |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by dossylvanus(m): 11:19pm On Jan 22, 2017 |
Gerrard59: Guy abeg remove the English from pidgin. It stopped being English a long time ago. No Nigerian academic even wants to do research on it. You're welcome. |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by towbaynah(m): 11:38pm On Jan 22, 2017 |
happyday: Yeah true about the email, most top-rated schools state it clearly on their websites. Would try to check-in here as often as I can as well. Thanks a lot. |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by uzolexis(f): 11:49pm On Jan 22, 2017 |
dossylvanus: I think it's more of the schools than the company. I mean, the schools are the ones that set the requirements. |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by BintBello: 11:52pm On Jan 22, 2017 |
sirRiddy: Thank you sir ![]() |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Nobody: 12:35am On Jan 23, 2017 |
I am a yoruba boy and I understand why I said that. Because of the way our accent is, some words are not pronounced well. At the same time, many words were pronounced wrongly for us by our first teachers in primary school. The English speakers are native speakers even though they have different accents. Their pronunciation are definitely closer to the British English than ours. Yes, the test is for non-native speakers. Nevertheless, your accent matters in TOEFL especially if it distorts you from pronouncing some words on the Speaking section. I wrote the test myself and had a 24S. uzolexis: |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Nobody: 12:41am On Jan 23, 2017 |
I agree with you. Our English is way better than many countries. But the speaking is where the challenge lies. dossylvanus: |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by dossylvanus(m): 2:07am On Jan 23, 2017 |
uzolexis: Lol. You think? It is a freaking racket sis.. dem no go gree.. |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by dossylvanus(m): 2:07am On Jan 23, 2017 |
sirRiddy: ![]() |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by uzolexis(f): 9:36am On Jan 23, 2017 |
sirRiddy: My brother don't let inferiority complex kill you o. Have you heard an Italian speaking English? Or a French person speaking English? Or even a hungarian? Their English is heavily accented with their native tongue as a result they don't pronounce some of the words well. Yet they write TOEFL and they pass and they don't laugh at each other cos of their accent. There is nothing wrong in having an accent, everybody has an accent. 6 Likes |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by testedtechs: 10:10am On Jan 23, 2017 |
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Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by towbaynah(m): 10:55am On Jan 23, 2017 |
uzolexis: Or one can even fake an accent there. It's just for 45 seconds right? Not too difficult if you ask me. |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by uzolexis(f): 11:27am On Jan 23, 2017 |
towbaynah: abi o my brother. |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by temmitats(f): 4:07pm On Jan 23, 2017 |
Good afternoon everyone, please I've been trying to download the gre prep books from the previous links provided and it is proving difficult, I'll be really glad if anyone can help me with the ebooks, I'll really appreciate it, thank you. |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Nobody: 4:19pm On Jan 23, 2017 |
uzolexis:There is no inferiority complex, aunty. I am proud of my accent You have totally misconstrued me unfortunately. I have tried to explain my point to you but you seem not to get it. Never said other non native speakers don't have accents. My initial assertion was that it is harder for us to score the 26 in the speaking section because of our accent which is reality. All these your irrelevant points about Italian is what I don't get. I am sorry you don't get humor and took it too seriously. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.ets.org/s/toefl/pdf/94227_unlweb.pdf&ved=0ahUKEwjX67T-y9jRAhXhylQKHdLoDKEQFggaMAA&usg=AFQjCNHb4I75VDuyanvaQD7CG16BBUeAYw PS: look at the statistical report from ets on speaking. Look at sweden, norway and denmark. There is a marked difference from yoruba and igbo even though they are all non native speakers. What would you ascribe to this? 2 Likes |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by tuffpuff: 5:07pm On Jan 23, 2017 |
godG: Thank you godG. I checked but their Fall 2017 deadline was December 1st 2016. I'm still grateful, am happy to have known about the school. God bless you real good. 2 Likes |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by tuffpuff: 5:11pm On Jan 23, 2017 |
Scholastica16: Wowwwww!!! Congratulations Scholar! Great Scores! Get ready for better testimonies because God is planting your feet on higher grounds. Wish you greater heights dear. |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Scholastica16: 5:25pm On Jan 23, 2017 |
tuffpuff: Thanks mate. AMEN. Wish you the same. |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Scholastica16: 5:39pm On Jan 23, 2017 |
uzolexis: I think I agree with SirRiddy. There is obviously a bias in the scoring of the TOEFL for non-native speakers whether they admit it or not. It is like an unwritten rule. ETS pretends they are fair in the marking but they are probably just better prepared or more receptive to accents of some other countries than some others. For example, because an ETS instructor can predict how a french man will pronounce the world "Foible" (foy-ab) as against (foy-e-bul) that English demands, he would be understood and still scored well compared to an African (in this case Nigerian) who might say (foy-e-blay). Their excuse will be that the word was borrowed from French but the reality is it should have made no difference. 2 Likes |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Nobody: 6:02pm On Jan 23, 2017 |
What amused me is inferiority complex she said. Nigerians have aced speaking in Toefl but I was talking of the average. She obviously has issues with superiority between languages which is totally irrelevant in the conversation. If we had test of yoruba or igbo, maybe other African languages which are closer would have an edge. No need living in alternative reality. Our accents, even though present, get less pronounced when we use another language more frequently. Scholastica16: 1 Like |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Time2Smile(m): 7:52pm On Jan 24, 2017 |
Scholastica16:Not yet done, putting finishing touches. Deadline is February 1 for my course and 15th for yours. Documents can be submitted up to 2 weeks after the deadline in both cases. How many schools did you apply to 7, 8? I envisage a situation where you will have a hard time selecting where to attend when they all bombard you with admission and funding. |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Tunmise100(m): 4:24am On Jan 25, 2017 |
Time2Smile: GUYS PLS HELP WITH THE LINK TO CHK 4 D DEADLINE OF UNI OF HOUSTON. A SCHOOL I INTEND APPLYING TO. |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Slymonster(m): 9:07am On Jan 25, 2017 |
Please all,which is better for me to write this exam,through ets or b.y mafit?i want to take the exam next month so i can get ready for spring2018. |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by realone2012: 9:20am On Jan 25, 2017 |
iCool: Bro, thank you for replying that guy promptly. I need your help also.. I'd like to get a link for schools for Statistics major. By God's grace, I'll take my application to the US very serious this year. So help me God! |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Time2Smile(m): 9:49am On Jan 25, 2017 |
Tunmise100:Go to the your Dept Graduate admission site, The deadline would be there. |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by kaydp: 12:46pm On Jan 25, 2017 |
andradaeze:Is this IELTS result good enough bro? R7 S6 W6.5 L6 Overall 6.5. Thanks |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Bolisticbond026: 2:40pm On Jan 25, 2017 |
Guys you doing a great job on this thread as we galvanize each other may God continue to bless you all.Please guys what is best way to search for schools that can provide me with fundings either GA or TA in IT related courses.I reschedule my GRE exam till May.Wishing every one best of luck in all our endeavors. |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by towbaynah(m): 9:39pm On Jan 25, 2017 |
Bolisticbond026: A Google search would be a good start. Keywords; "Your course", "US schools" (I'm assuming you're gunning for those), "PhD or M.Sc", "Teaching Assistantships". Hit search. 1 Like |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Cephas0009: 9:50pm On Jan 25, 2017 |
Evening friends... I understand the primary purpose of this group is to provide necessary information that will help members ace the GRE and we av done well in this regards. However, the main goal is to secure admission (with funding) . Please I suggest we discuss our admission applications, efforts we av made in reaching out to faculties n possibly the status of ouuur application if any yet. I believe we can learn one or two things from each other's experience so far. I also understand individuals can want to be discreet with their applications until fruition, it's fine. I applied to UofH n KSU for fall 2017. I completed both applications last year. I had admission for MS Mech Engr Fall 2016 in SDSM&T and SIT last year but I didn't pursue further since neither came with funding option, I deferred SDSM&T to fall 2017 n m still hopeful of securing the service of a faculty for a potential GA. The few times I have gotten replies to my email is when they want to explain that they r not taking new research students. How is it going from ur end Sirs & Mas? Cc: Scholastica16, drhopeful, Time2smile, the whole house. SirRiddy, thanks 4 d support always ... God bless bro 1 Like |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by OGreene: 10:33pm On Jan 25, 2017 |
Any of them is fine. BY MAFIT is cheaper. I registered with them. No issues For ETS site, make sure your card can allow the $205 limit. Slymonster: |
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