The TOEFL Junior Standard test is an objective and reliable measure of your English communication skills. While the ETS university-level TOEFL test continues to set the standard for the measurement of English-language proficiency worldwide, the TOEFL Junior Standard test measures the degree to which students in middle school and lower levels of high school have attained proficiency in the academic and social English-language skills representative of English-medium instructional environments. Usually these students are ages 11-15.
The Get Ready for ... series covers all the grammar, vocabulary and task types for the new 2012. Helps prepare pupils by focusing on all four language skills and familiarizing them with all the task types, enabling them to sit the tests confidently and successfully.
Welcome to Learning English through Funny News. Learning English through News is a new and exciting way to improve your reading, comprehension, listening, and writing skills. We discuss funny news articles about western culture, and learn new vocabulary, comprehension, and listening skills.
What is this course about?
In this course you will read funny English news articles. You will learn new vocabulary, and writing methods. We will discuss the articles and you will gain better English comprehension.
These days, strong critical thinking skills provide a vital foundation for academic success, and Critical Thinking Skills For Dummies offers a clear and unintimidating introduction to what can otherwise be a pretty complex topic. Inside, you'll get hands-on, lively, and fun exercises that you can put to work today to improve your arguments and pin down key issues.
Business English - Customer Service over the Phone
Customer service expert Jeff Toister helps customer service specialists develop the specific skills needed to help customers over the phone. Learn how to break the ice and develop rapport with the people you serve, even when you're pressed for time. Tune out distractions and develop listening skills that are critically important to phone service. Last, learn how to express empathy, de-escalate angry callers, and stay focused throughout the day.