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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...

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...

SOFT SKILLS THROUGH VOICE INSTITUTE

A common misconception in corporate training is that  soft skills  are just one of those things that aren’t teachable (or not worth the time and effort required to teach properly). But they definitely are! And since these are general skills that everyone in your organization can learn or improve, this training has the broadest application and can have a huge positive impact on your business. If you don’t know where to start, this post can serve as your guide for teaching soft skills in your organization. What are Soft Skills? First off, let’s define soft skills. Soft skills are non-cognitive or non-technical skills. You can think of them as attributes and attitudes that lead to greater effectiveness and productivity. Some examples of soft skills: Team work Work ethic Leadership Creativity Time management Attention to detail Going back to misconceptions, many people think these are ingrained attributes that are only learned over long peri...