IELTS and TOEFL English tests
English is one of the two most widely spoken languages in the world. It is also the world’s most widely taught second language. English is the international language of the internet and many international organisations and businesses trade using the English language. English makes it possible for people all over the world to communicate effectively. If you choose to study in England , your command of the English language will become greater and improve faster. But be aware that if you choose to study at one of the many UK Universities or Colleges, you will be taught using the English language, so you will need a good basic grasp and understanding of English before you begin your Course. UK Universities, Colleges and other Institutions know this and since they don't want you to waste your time and money, they will want to assess your capability with the English Language before you start your Course. If your first language is not English, you will probably be asked to demonstrate your ability with the English language by taking one of two tests : IELTS (International English Language Testing System) or TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language). If you reach the required standard in these tests but you still aren't very confident on your English, don't worry. Most UK Universities offer International students a short term English language familiarity course a few weeks before the specialist courses begin. It's a good opportunity to get used to the kind of terminology you will hear on your course. You can see which test is preferred by your prospective University or College by looking at the 'International Students' section of their website. To find out more about what to expect from the IELTS or TOEFL tests, go to our specialist pages by following the links below:
FREE English online Dictionary and Translation tools !No matter how good your English, there will be times when you need help with the English language - particularly when you come across new words on your study Course.Relax, there are many FREE online resources available to help you. (Author's note: It's times like this when I really appreciate the value of the wonderful World-Wide-Web!) There are many reputable online English Dictionaries, and various free online translation packages that will translate from English to virtually any other language and vice-versa. English online Dictionary An English Dictionary (such as the Cambridge online dictionary) will explain the meaning of an English word using the English language.
An online Translation tool will translate an English word into another language so you can understand it better.They will also translate a word from another language into English. There are several to choose from, but here are a couple you might like to try:
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