Whether you’re planning on studying in a country where English is the first language or the company you’re working with has decided to assign you in an English-speaking country, you’ll find yourself having to take two internationally-recognized English language tests: the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or the Test Of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Either way, your goal is simple: ace one of these tests.
Preparing for these tests requires that you know what to expect from each test and how they work. That includes anticipating the possible formats for each test, including the areas in English where you’ll be tested.
For IELTS, the standard or average band score is at 6.5, but this can vary depending on which university and which country you plan to study. While you’ll be rated for each of the four skills, your overall band score is crucial, especially if you intend to study abroad or take up a job in any English-speaking country. For TOEFL, most universities in the US require a minimum score of 80 or more for you to be able to get in.
The most important thing to remember is that for these tests, you’ll be rated on how fluent you are based on the four major skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. As you may have understood by now, the only way you’ll be able to survive in the country where you’ll potentially work or study is to master your English language skills in these four major areas.
While it’s very possible that you can prepare for these tests yourself, most people would recommend that you seek help from someone who speaks fluently in English. Others even highly encourage looking for a native speaker to help you go through the exercises—especially in the areas of speaking and writing, when your output has to be given a thorough feedback right away. This way, you’ll know what areas in your skills – also called your microskills – need to be improved.
Acadsoc’s 1-to-1 Online English Tutoring System offers such assistance to prospective IELTS or TOEFL test takers like you. All you need to do is sign up for a class, and depending on your availability, Acadsoc will arrange everything for you.
One of the great things about Acadsoc’s tutoring system especially to test takers like you is the vast selection of highly qualified teachers who have taken the tests themselves and who are passionate in sharing what they know. Acadsoc values quality teaching from its teachers, and it’s Acadsoc’s imperative that only the best teachers with years of teaching experience and certifications should cater to your language needs.
You’ll find soon enough how essential it is that you get a highly qualified language partner who knows and completely understands the anxiety of having to take these tests, and who will help you ease up through engaging, structured lessons that will prepare you for your test ahead. Native English-speaking teachers working with Acadsoc highly value the importance of setting goals and making them happen.
