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    Speaking test @ Hopkins

    Hello members,just wondering how long does the speaking test last coz I am trying to book my flights and if I have sufficient time after the test I will get the last flight from Manila to CDO.Hope anyone who took the speaking test will help me with this,thank a lot.


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    http://filipinaroses.com/showthread....hlight=hopkins

    You might want to post the question to Hopkins on the above thread. Cos these things can and do change.


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    I recall the speaking only test last for 20 mins.


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    Quote Originally Posted by juvyjones28 View Post
    I recall the speaking only test last for 20 mins.
    Thanx juvyjones28 coz i want to be back in CDO after the exam,dont want to stay another night in Manila.You think it is worth paying another P1000 for the workshop?


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    Leen...you dont need to attend a workshop...so easy...you'll just read what is on the screen ...good luck


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    My wife is booked on April 25th with Hopkins. The schedule they emailed through was
    L & R 9.00-11.00am
    S only 1.00-1.30pm

    We might have been able to catch the last flight back to Tagbilaran (3.00pm) but decided to spend another night rather than rush about.


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    Well good luck to both. I'm sure everything will be fine.


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    Quote Originally Posted by BoholoX View Post
    My wife is booked on April 25th with Hopkins. The schedule they emailed through was
    L & R 9.00-11.00am
    S only 1.00-1.30pm

    We might have been able to catch the last flight back to Tagbilaran (3.00pm) but decided to spend another night rather than rush about.

    Good too know that BoholoX,I will also take my exam on April 25th might see your wife there.Will see attend the workshop?


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    she rather,typo error


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    Quote Originally Posted by Terpe View Post
    Well good luck to both. I'm sure everything will be fine.
    Thanks Terpe,a step closer in getting a visa


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    Quote Originally Posted by Marie View Post
    Leen...you dont need to attend a workshop...so easy...you'll just read what is on the screen ...good luck
    Thanx Marie for the advice,might as well save the P1000 and save more from the hotel money.


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    yes...just be attentive on their instruction... you can always ask the instructor if something you cant understand...good luck Leen and boholox...


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    Thanks all for the good luck wishes.

    We wont be attending the workshop as its a couple of days before and just adds to the expense of staying over. My wife has gone through everything we can find for free online and is getting in the region of 80% so as the A1 pass mark is I believe 12 and 25% she should be alright
    As mentioned though its important to follow the instructions just as much.


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    Just a heads up regarding the location of Hopkins for those country bumpkins like us from the provinces that dont get to city that often.....

    They are in a building just about right at the convergence of EDSA, Gil Puyet, Makati and Ayala avenues so you can imagine what the traffic was like at 8.00am.....

    Allow plenty of time travelling, my wife was getting stressed in the taxi which doesnt help obviously as the minutes ticked away. Got there just in time (8.30) as the others were entering the room but it had taken us 45 minutes to go about 1 mile from the hotel...

    Also there is not alot else in walking distance of the test centre for companions to do as you are not allowed to wait in reception. There is a McD, KFC, Chicken Inasal next door and a Starbucks behind the building.

    Good luck to all future attendees!!


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    Yes. My wife travelled in from Cavite and allowed enough time to get there with an hour to spare, just in case. I think she popped in to McDonalds next door when she arrived and had breakfast beforehand...


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    i get the mrt when i went there last 25th and just a 15 minutes travel time


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    Quote Originally Posted by Leen View Post
    i get the mrt when i went there last 25th and just a 15 minutes travel time
    Lucky you. It took my wife about 2.5 hours to get there....


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    not really lucky lastlid coz i came from Cagayan de oro took a plane to Manila .it's cheaper and faster to travel by mrt than taxi


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    Quote Originally Posted by Leen View Post
    not really lucky lastlid coz i came from Cagayan de oro took a plane to Manila .it's cheaper and faster to travel by mrt than taxi
    Oh. I see what you mean. Sorry.


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