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Monthly Archive for April, 2009

Happy Birthday IELTS!

Published on April 26, 2009 in IELTS. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .

This year, IELTS – the International English Language Testing System – will celebrate its 20th birthday. IELTS is rightfully proud of this occasion, confirming IELTS key role in setting the standard of English language ability for further education and immigration.

Since its development in 1989, the international English language test has developed into a worldwide leader, with the number of people sitting the language test rising over one million in 2008. Today, the IELTS test is accepted globally by more than 6,000 institutions.

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Tax Increase on High Earners Could See British Brain Drain

Published on April 24, 2009 in UK Student Visa. 0 Comments

The Times reports this week that the new 50% tax rate on high earners, announced by Alistair Darling in his second Budget as Chancellor, could herald a 1970s-style brain drain.

Mr Darling admitted that net public sector borrowing would hit a massive £175 billion this year, and total national debt would peak at almost 80 per cent of GDP.

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Huge Rise in University Applications Could See Students Miss Out

Published on April 24, 2009 in University. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , .

The Guardian today reported that as many as 30,000 students could have their university applications refused, due to a dramatic rise in the number of mature students applying to study in an attempt to re-skill and beat the recession.

The crisis is so severe that University vice-chancellors have been told to cap the number of students recruited, or face fines for over-subscribing their courses. UK Government Ministers have announced that they will provide funding for only an extra 10,000 places, despite UCAS – The University and College Admissions Service – reporting that applications for full-time undergraduate degree courses have risen by 8.8% or an extra 38,952 more applications.

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London’s Best Markets

Published on April 22, 2009 in London For Free. 3 Comments Tags: , , , , , , .

London is a city that’s proud of its markets and justifiably so, as the trade dates back to medieval times and is as vibrant and varied as the city itself. With around 83 major street markets in London you‘ll be spoilt for choice when shopping for anything and everything from antiques and exotic ingredients, to retro fashions and crafts.

London’s huge choice of emporiums and unique street markets will land you in shopping heaven. Therefore why not give your senses a treat and pop along to enjoy the sights, sounds, and scents of some of the capital city’s best offerings.

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IELTS Test Dates UK – April, May June 2009

Published on April 21, 2009 in IELTS. 2 Comments Tags: , , , .

Liverpool
University of Liverpool
Next Test Date: 09-May-2009

Aberdeen
Basil Paterson College (Aberdeen)
Next Test Date: 25-Apr-2009

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5 More Ways to Improve Your English

Published on April 21, 2009 in English as a Foreign Language. 4 Comments Tags: , , , .

The English language can certainly be tricky for those who are not used to using it on a regular basis. Word order, vocabulary, and inflection can be very difficult without proper modeling. For this reason, there are several things that language learners can do on a regular basis to further improve their language skills. Read on to learn a little more about ways to improve your English language skills.

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