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   IELTS Speaking

Introduction The Speaking test is the shortest part of the IELTS exam, lasting only 11-15 minutes. However, for many test-takers this brief experience can seem to last an eternity! IELTS Speaking is a quick, but intense in-person interview. It requires focus, creativity, and strong English skills to think of responses to the interviewer’s questions quickly. It is very important to relax and remain confident during the IELTS interview. Being alert but calm will help you do your best. How can you achieve this? The best thing you can do is study and prepare. Knowing what to expect on the IELTS Speaking exam, practicing a variety of strategies, and answering many, many practice questions will help you on exam day. This Guide to IELTS speaking covers what you need to know about this short, but challenging part of the IELTS exam. We’ll start with basic information to introduce you to IELTS Speaking and how it’s scored. The second half of the post focuses on each of the three main p

LEVELS OF CAMBRIDGE ASSESSMENT ENGLISH

          LEVELS OF CAMBRIDGE ASSESSMENT ENGLISH The Common European Framework divides learners into three broad divisions that can be divided into six levels; for each level, it describes what a learner is supposed to be able to do in reading, listening, speaking and writing. The following table indicates these levels. A more thorough description of each level, with criteria for listening, reading, speaking, and writing, Language activities The CEFR distinguishes among four kinds of language activities: reception (listening and reading), production (spoken and written), interaction (spoken and written), and mediation (translating and interpreting). Competences A language user can develop various degrees of competence in each of these domains and to help describe them, the CEFR has provided a set of six Common Reference Levels (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2). A Basic user A1 Breakthrough or beginner ·         Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very
 C++ Certified Associate Programmer The course fully covers the basics of programming in the “C++” programming language and presents the fundamental notions and techniques used in object-oriented programming. It starts with universal basics, not relaying on object concepts and gradually extends to advanced issues observed in the objective approach. Learning objectives To familiarize the trainee with the universal concepts of computer programming. To present the syntax and semantics of the “C++” language as well as basic data types offered by the language To discuss the principles of the object-oriented model and its implementation in the “C++” language To demonstrate the means useful in resolving typical implementation problems with the help of standard “C++” language libraries Course outline Introduction to compiling and software development Basic scalar data types, operators, flow control, streamed input/output, conversions Declaring, defin

How to Prepare for the TOEFL Test the Right Way

              The TOEFL test is designed to measure the English skills of non-English speaking people by  testing their writing , reading,  listening  and speaking abilities.   1. Get to Know the Format of the TOEFL Test If you want to take the TOEFL, it is very important to first get familiar with the TOEFL format. Check out the official TOEFL website  to find information on the test format, find answers to your questions and to locate your testing centers. Understand the TOEFL content.  No matter which format you take, the TOEFL always has three parts: reading, listening and writing. The Internet-based TOEFL also includes a speaking section. Internet-based test The Internet-based test (iBT)  looks like this: ·          Reading section:  60-80 minutes | 36-56 questions ·          Listening section:  60-90 minutes | 34-51 questions ·          Short break:  10 minutes ·          Speaking section:  20 minutes | 6 tasks ·          Writing section:  50 minute