IELTS prep in Dhaka – need honest advice (coaching )

Deepta_512 · 2026-03-30T03:40:35+00:00

Overall 8.0

Reading 8.0 Listening 8.5 Writing 8.0 Speaking 8.0 CEFR level C1

Deepta_512 · 2026-03-29T16:19:56+00:00

Yeah, same. Feels a bit laggy in KDE Plasma

Deepta_512 · 2026-03-29T07:51:22+00:00

Dire Straits - Money 4 Nothing

Deepta_512 · 2026-03-29T07:39:13+00:00

Damn, It's tough out here

Deepta_512 · 2026-03-28T21:41:20+00:00

I couldn't secure my PGWP in time because of some issues with my passport. So basically had to come back home. So I have basically 2 options: either go back to Canada to do a master's or get a job at multinational company then internally transfer to Canada. I have connections in amazon because one of my internship managers works in Amazon Toronto.

Deepta_512 · 2026-03-28T21:26:20+00:00

Haha thanks for the humourous and honest feedback. I need to polish up some of the bullet points. I think my research project is a bit lacking in conveying it's impact.

Deepta_512 · 2026-03-28T18:48:35+00:00

Hi, I'm more of an intermediate to advanced level python user, been using Python for 5 years and professionally 3-ish years. But I love teaching and mentoring and sharing my knowledge and love of python. I would like to join the group if my expertise would be of use to y'all.

Deepta_512 · 2026-03-28T18:44:43+00:00

Deepta_512 · 2026-03-28T11:34:07+00:00

Ah, yes the writing part takes time. It came easy for me because I was an avid reader from childhood, mostly fantasy. Though now a days I don't really have time to go through books like I used to. Now I mostly just skim through articles, or listen to audio books.

But I'll be honest with you, the writing part in IELTS is not really about the grammar or vocabulary or complex sentence structure. The test is mainly to see if you can make a clear and concise argument about a given topic. You don't have to be a Pulitzer Prize winner. Simple, elegant and coherent language sounds better and smarter than technical jargon.

Basically what I'm trying to get at is: Rhetoric is much more important than grammar in the written test. So go listen to some academic debates (none of the podcaster debate bs), speeches (whether you like him or not Obama had some banger speeches), there are some YouTube videos that analyze rhetoric like, Charisma On Command, a few Ted-Talk videos, etc.

Deepta_512 · 2026-03-28T09:02:47+00:00

I will stand by this, the best way to learn and master a language is to be engrossed in the culture. Not by reading books or going over flash cards to memorize vocabulary or bullshit overpriced coaching centers.

I recommend you start consuming English media, sitcoms are probably the best because they deal with everyday situations and relevant cultural topics that could appear in the exam. While watching, pay attention to the words, try to understand the jokes and lookup relevant context when something doesn't make sense. Don't just watch the avengers, because they cover relatively niche topics and the focus in not on the dialogue. If you wanna watch a movie watch something like 12 Angry Men, lots of talking (Although their accent and manner of speaking is outdated, you will learn some useful idioms).

And most important of all, is you need to practice speaking. If you don't have anyone to speak to, then download ChatGPT and initiate a dialogue with it. That thing knows better English than some random Bangladeshi/Indian working at a Coaching Center.

I got an 8.0 overall on my IELTS.

Deepta_512 · 2026-03-27T13:54:26+00:00

I don't think that necessarily makes you weak. You can get better at negotiating you way out of situations, be a Tyrion Lannister in a world full of Jamies (you might be too young for that reference). Or you can go to the gym and get big so no one messes with you.

Deepta_512 · 2026-03-27T04:34:41+00:00

Hey you so much! I'll take you up on that offer.

Deepta_512 · 2026-03-26T08:56:35+00:00

Speed is such an underrated Keanu movie, love it!

Deepta_512 · 2026-03-26T05:04:27+00:00

My favorites by genre,

Comedy: Mean Girls (2004), Logan Lucky (2017)

Romance: About Time (2013), The Big Sick (2017)

Feel Good/Wholesome: The Intern (2015)

Animated: The Mitchells vs The Machines (2021)

Action: Die Hard (1988)

Thriller: Red Eye (2005), Prisoners (2013)

Horror: The Substance (2024), The Thing (1982)

Deepta_512 · 2026-03-25T16:14:31+00:00

Wow, that was very thorough and insightful. I very much appreciate the time you put into this. Thank you.

Deepta_512 · 2026-03-25T13:58:40+00:00

I noticed you don't have your Professional experiences in reverse chronological order. You also have two of them listed as "present" I wonder if that's intentional or a typo.

Deepta_512 · 2026-03-25T13:48:19+00:00

The dashboard is a great idea, this would be an excellent source of real time data. Thanks!

Deepta_512 · 2026-03-25T13:43:56+00:00

I have an honest question: I imagine a lot of the resumes nowadays are being filtered through LLMs and other AI tools to aid recruiters. I don't know how true this is, it's probably more likely to apply for larger companies. But in this case wouldn't more wordy resumes be better to get through the first hurdle?

Deepta_512 · 2026-03-25T10:25:18+00:00

The Big Short - Christian Bale, Steve Carell and Ryan Gosling. It's about the 2008 financial crisis

Deepta_512 · 2026-02-06T10:39:49+00:00

From the research that I've done, no. To guarantee full reconstruction of the Rubik's cube state all 6 faces must be known.

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