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Free Help with Exam Prep for Non-Native English Speakers in College
Kelsey P. Miller, Senior Marketing
Manager, Americas, Pearson Language Tests
For
many families, this time of year might be the first time a son or
daughter returns home from their first semester at college or
university. Students share stories of adjusting to dorm life, dining
hall food, new friends and, of course, a completely new learning
experience.
For non-native speakers of English, studying at a higher education
institution where English is the language of instruction presents an
additional challenge that their native speaking classmates don't face.
Being well prepared to communicate effectively in English can help
students adapt successfully to the higher education experience.
Help for the Non-Native English Speaker in College
Pearson has developed a number of resources to help non-native English
speakers improve their English communication skills. These resources
will help students prepare to succeed on the newly-launched Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) and communicate effectively in an academic setting. PTE Academic
is a computer-based test that accurately measures real-life language
ability through the use of tasks that require test takers to produce
language during the test session.
We know that teachers are important influencers in helping non-native
English speakers with their communication skills. In last month’s article, we highlighted several of new resources available for teachers, including The Official Guide to PTE Academic and our online Skills Pod for test takers and teachers.
A New Online Community
In order to be truly successful in learning English, it is also
important that students engage with their peers who are also learning
English. To support this, we are offering an online community for
students and test takers.
Our Test Taker Community
contains forums for students around the world to share their ideas and
experiences while preparing to take PTE Academic. Pearson's resident
"Doctor English" is also on hand to answer any language learning
queries. And now, for a limited time only, we are offering a free unscored practice test with feedback (normally $25.00) for students who register for the community.
Win a Scholarship!
Pearson Language Tests is offering a scholarship to TESOL 2010
for the
teacher who refers the most students to take PTE Academic. Attend
this exciting conference for free — we'll
cover your
registration, travel and accommodation. For more information, contact Kelsey
Miller at kelsey.miller@pearson.com (To see the full terms and
conditions, click here.)
If you would like to receive more information on PTE Academic, sign
up
for our mailing list and be the
first to
receive important updates and announcements. You can also visit www.pearsonpte.com
for additional
information.
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