How to Prepare for Your English Exam
How to Prepare for Your English Exam In my previous article, I discussed a few of the many English tests available online and offline. However, before you register and pay […]
Which English Test is Best for You?
Which English Test is Best for You? I sometimes tease my students by saying, “Do you TOEIC?” or “Do you TOEFL?” since those are apparently the most popular of the […]
TOEFL Listening Tips for Teachers and Students
TOEFL Listening Tips for Teachers and Students You’re stuck. And, you can’t seem to improve your TOEFL Listening test scores. On top of all that,you have read the books, and […]
TOEFL Reading Tips for Teachers and Students
TOEFL Reading Tips for Teachers and Students It’s no secret that intermediate and advanced English Language Learners struggle to improve their proficiency. When an individual continues to put in the […]
Teaching in Korean Universities
Teaching in Korean Universities As I end my 20th year in Korea, and my 18th as a Professor at a University in Seoul, I have been reflecting on what life […]
Adapting ELT Textbooks for Students
Adapting ELT Textbooks for Students Course books are the mainstay of any course of English language study, providing the essential grounding in areas such as the four skills, vocabulary, grammar […]
Louis von Ahn Interview with EFL Magazine
Louis von Ahn Interview with EFL Magazine Who is Luis von Ahn and what does he believe? I believe everyone should have access to high-quality education. As for who I […]
TOEFL Is Not an English Test – These Are the Reasons
TOEFL Is Not an English Test – These Are the Reasons In September, 2005, ETS, the New Jersey-based company that designs and administers the TOEFL test, introduced an updated version […]
IELTS Speaking Band Descriptors: an Introduction
IELTS Speaking Band Descriptors: An Introduction What is IELTS? If you’ve never heard of IELTS, you’ll probably come across it sooner or later – it’s the world’s most popular English […]
Case Study: The AI Solution to South Korea’s Declining English Proficiency
Case Study: The AI Solution to South Korea’s Declining English Proficiency My Speaking Score’s second biggest market outside of the US is South Korea. The peninsula’s slipping ranks in English […]