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Showing posts with label IELTS. Show all posts
Showing posts with label IELTS. Show all posts

Saturday, April 25, 2009

Test scores hurt international recruitment











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Test scores hurt international recruitment

Does your company require a measurement of your English proficiency?

Do you want to know your true dominance of the language?

Don't hurt your chances for advancement like the students mentioned in the above article.

An alphabet soup of international tests is available whether for academic or career purposes.

Ah, but the heart of the matter is test preparation!

Each test basically covers the four essential areas of language usage: 1) reading 2) writing 3) speaking and 4) listening.

Your average English class is too broad and moves along at too slow of a pace to prepare you for the rigors of an international English exam.

Therefore, it is essential to register for a test prep class for the test you will take.

Don't miss these TOEFL/IELTS tips!
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Anyone interested in English-language services or translations (Sp/Fr/Pt>En) may send an email to mrenglish101@gmail.com for a prompt evaluation.

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Saturday, January 31, 2009

6 TOEFL/IELTS Tips

What 6 tips are useful for the TOEFL and IELTS exams?

1. ANALYZE YOUR OWN SITUATION

With the help of an expert test instructor like Professor Winn, your personal English coach, get to know your real level of knowledge. This will give you a clear idea about where you stand in realtion to your desired goal. In other words, you will know how far you need to run.

2. SET YOUR TEST GOALS

First you should find out the exact band or score required for your purpose (the educational institute you are planning to enter or your emigration consultant will provide you this information) and add 40% to that. This will be your goal.

3. BUDGET YOUR TIME

Decide exactly how many hours you can honestly spend in practice. Arrange with your English coach convenient times and keep these times consistent! A regular programmed time for study helps keep your focus.

4. HAVE THE MOST EFFECTIVE PREPARATION COURSE PLANNED AND DELIVERED

Again Professor Winn as your English Coach will have to plan the best prepartion course for you, once the situation analysis is well done.

5. NOW JUMP INTO WATER

Your English coach can prepare practice exams to test you for each section of the tests.

6. ASSESS YOUR PROGRESS AT REGULAR INTERVALS

Professor Winn will evaluate your progress regularly and let you know how well you are doing. The most critical thing to know is whether the rate of progress you are making is adequate to achieve your goal. If not satisfactory your instructor will change the strategy and keep you on the right track and help you gain momentum.

Your own personal English coach like Professor Winn can dramatically increase your chances of obtaining the desired score on either the TOEFL or IELTS exams. Make the investment today in your future!

In Buenos Aires, contact Professor Winn directly for your own English classes at: 1160 461 342 or mrenglish101 (at) gmail.com. Translations (Es/Fr/Pt >En) via email may also be sent to the gmail account for prompt evaluation. Buy your English-language texts here!