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The last BEC Cambridge exams will be held in June 2024. After this, Cambridge will no longer offer exams that specifically test business English skills. We have therefore put together a list of alternative English language exams that you can take as well as tips on how to improve your business English!
Simple words in German are usually separated into syllables. Examples: Ver-gnü-gen, be-vor-ste-hen, Vor-sil-be. But what about English? In this blog post you can read about the differences and similarities in the rules on word division in English and German.
Exciting News for GMAT Takers! Starting November 7th, 2023, the new GMAT exam is available at test centers and online, and registration is open. You can still opt for the old format of the GMAT test until 31st January 2024. It's a dynamic time for GMAT prep!
The good news is that the SAT has become shorter! Outside the US, starting in March 2023 all students taking the SAT now take the new digital test. Another change is that now a calculator can be used throughout the entire Math section.
Cambridge have announced that the Linguaskill Business exam is the replacement for the Cambridge BEC exams. The new exam will be launched in January 2024.
You may wonder how one exam can replace a set of three exams, which were offered at B1, B2 and C1 levels. The answer is that Linguaskill is computer adaptive. The computer rapidly obtains an approximate measure of your English ability and designs the rest of the test you will take to reflect your ability.
In response to the shortening of other US standardized tests such as the TOEFL and the GMAT, the administrators of the GRE have announced a shorter version of the test, which will be available from September 22nd, 2023.
New TOEFL iBT Structure: Briefer and More Streamlined. Discover the significant alterations to this test format, including a reduction in test duration and a revamp of the writing section. Our comprehensive breakdown explores each section's changes in depth, ensuring you're fully prepped for this updated exam. Ideal for students and language learners, this blog keeps you ahead of the curve in TOEFL iBT preparation.
In 2023, a new GMAT test will be available: the GMAT Focus Edition. It is a shorter and more flexible test than other GMAT tests with a strong focus on critical reasoning and data literacy. Read our summary of this new GMAT Focus Edition test and how we can help you with the preparation!
The best way to get better at English is to enjoy your efforts to improve your language skills. That way you will be motivated to spend the time necessary to get better. So the short answer to which books you should read is to read the books that you will enjoy.
The Toefl Essentials test is a variation of the Toefl iBT (internet-based Toefl). 3 official practice tests are available. You can register for the test from June 2021 and testing will be available from August 2021. Testing will be available around the clock, initially for 1-3 days per week, but the number of days per week will increase. The expected price is USD 100 – 120, depending on country.
The answer to this question is yes. The Executive Assessment is shorter. It is not computer-adaptive at question level, as the GMAT is. If you get a question right on the GMAT, the next one gets harder. On the Executive Assessment, the questions are grouped into modules of 6-7 questions. It is believed that EA questions are generally easier than GMAT questions.
This 1-day English writing course, originally created for HSLU (Lucerne University of Applied Sciences) students and faculty, is designed to make publishing in English easier. It will clarify the standards required to publish. The course can be held in our classrooms in Zurich or at your institute. It is designed for anyone who wants to improve their written English, with a special focus on academic and scientific writing for publication.
The short answer to this question is that it depends! It depends on what your purpose is in learning your new language. It’s of course better to learn both, so perhaps the question can be rephrased: Is it better to learn Swiss German or High German first.
Most people would argue that the General IELTS test is easier, because many test takers are not very familiar with describing graphs or being asked questions about reading passages on academic topics. Unfortunately, the choice about which test to take is usually taken out of your hands, and is decided by the institution that requires the test. Most universities and many professional certification bodies require the Academic IELTS. Some immigration authorities are content with the General IELTS. It’s important to find out what the institution you are dealing with requires.
Some exam providers have moved to put their exams online in the current situation and some haven’t. Of course, this is a very fast-changing situation and this information will need to be updated regularly. However, this is the current situation:
If you’ve ever looked into naturalisation in Switzerland in order to become a Swiss citizen, you may know that applicants in Switzerland must demonstrate their knowledge of one of the national languages to ensure that their application is successful. This is set out in Swiss law. We will help you on your way to success!
The TOEFL test has been shortened with immediate effect. All test takers will now take the new, shorter version of the test. The scoring system remains the same. All sections of the test – reading, listening, speaking and writing – are scored out of 30, and the maximum total score is 120. The writing section has not been changed. All the other sections have been reduced in length.
We recently asked our English teachers to give us their recommendations for the best language learning apps. (Note: these apps are great for extra practice or to build holiday vocabulary, but of course they can never replace personalised language lessons with a qualified teacher.
From April 16th, 2018, the GMAT will be 23 minutes shorter. The changes affect only the quant and verbal sections. For information on how this will affect you, continue reading this blog…
Are you writing your bachelors thesis in English? This can be a challenge. The following tips will make it easier for you.
Time management is one of the most important keys to success on the GMAT. Of course, time management is very important in all exams, but it is particularly vital on the GMAT. The goal of the test makers is to slow you down at every opportunity. In this blog you will find some advice that will make the time management a bit easier for you.
Different authorities require different tests. Some institutions require the TOEFL; some require the IELTS. In general, educational institutes prefer the TOEFL, and government agencies prefer the IELTS for immigration purposes or to assess whether potential workers have a high enough level of English to work successfully in their adopted country.
Find out which test suits you better in this blog!
Does your job require a knowledge of business-focussed terms, or would you prefer to improve your wider general English vocabulary? Read more about the differences between the exams.
Many students ask me whether they should take the GMAT or the GRE. Often their motivation is to avoid what they think is the harder GMAT maths. The truth is that there are more similarities between the tests then there are differences.
Recently the test makers announced that you can take the new GMAT exam from November 7th, 2023. The test will be available from that date at test centers and for online testing at a location of your choice. Get some free GMAT practice tests here!