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International English Language Testing System

                    The IELTS test assesses your abilities in listening, reading, writing and speaking – in less than three hours. There are two types of the IELTS test:  IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training. Listening and Speaking are the same for both tests, but the subject matter of the Reading and Writing components differs depending on which test you take. The Listening, Reading and Writing components of all IELTS tests are completed on the same day, with no breaks in between them. The total test time is 2 hours and 45 minutes. Testformat You will listen to four recordings of native English speakers and then write your answers to a series of questions. Recording 1 – a conversation between two people set in an everyday social context. Recording 2 - a monologue set in an everyday social context, e.g. a speech about local facilities. Recording 3 – a conver...

Occupational English Test – Speaking Task

                                       OET is an international English language test that assesses the language communication skills of healthcare professionals who seek to register and practice in an English-speaking environment. About the Speaking sub-test The Speaking sub-test is delivered individually and takes around 20 minutes. This part of OET uses materials specifically designed for your profession. In each role-play, you take your professional role (for example, as a nurse or as a pharmacist) while the interlocutor plays a patient, a client, or a patient’s relative or career. For veterinary science, the interlocutor is the owner or career of the animal. The Speaking sub-test structure In each Speaking test, your identity and profession are checked by the interlocutor and the...

CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH- LINGUASKILL

                                 Linguaskill is an online, multi-level test designed to help organizations assess groups of candidates. It offers a complete picture of your candidates' English abilities, with fast and accurate testing of all four language skills: reading, listening, writing, and speaking. It provides detailed results and clear individual and group reports. Linguaskill can be easily administered and invigilated at your own venue at a time that suits you. All you need is a computer, an internet connection, a microphone and a set of headphones. Linguaskill is a flexible, modular assessment, which tests: ·        Reading and Listening (combined) ·        Writing ·        Speaking Rea...

Why is it Important to Develop Soft Skills

Soft skills are an essential part of procuring and retaining clients. Highly developed presentation skills, networking abilities, and etiquette awareness can help you win new clients and gain more work from existing clients. Honing your abilities to resolve conflicts, solve problems, and provide excellent customer service can lead to stronger relationships with colleagues, vendors, and other professional contacts. Ultimately, strong soft skills can help you gain confidence - an invaluable trait in the business world. On the other hand, a lack of soft skills can limit your potential, or even be the downfall of your consultancy. By developing strong leadership, teamwork, and communication abilities, you can run projects more smoothly, deliver results that please everyone, and even positively influence your personal life by improving how you interact with others. Do Your Soft Skills Need Work? Soft skills aren’t generally “all or none.” Many people are adequate or even exe...