Archive for the 'Common Questions' Category

Writing a Good CV

Our students often ask us for help with their CVs. And in fact, with the recession bringing so much competition to the job market, especially for new graduates, writing a good CV is a must.


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How to Look for Student Part-Time Jobs!

Some of you may find it is quite hard to start looking for part-time jobs when you are international students. I completely understand how you guys feel.


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20 things you need to know about the IELTS test

The international English language testIELTS stands for the International English Language Testing System. The whole purpose of the IELTS examination is to measure your ability to communicate in English.


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So is pronunciation important then?

Simply, yes it is important. It is the second most important aspect of learning a foreign language, after vocabulary. Words are important but people need to be able to understand what you are saying.


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How can I learn enough English words?

Vocabulary is the single most important aspect of learning any language. It’s no use knowing how to construct complex grammatical sentences if you don’t know enough words to demonstrate your knowledge.


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Should I study English grammar?

Many people may try and tell you that you don’t need to concentrate too much on grammar. After all, you learnt a language well enough when you were growing up didn’t you?


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Should I study at a big or small school?

This is really does come down to personal choice and as you would expect, each has its own unique advantages and disadvantages.


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Should I learn English in England?

You don’t have to, but it is a very good idea too, for obvious reasons. If you study in your own country, you will miss out on so many opportunities to practice your English.


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How long will it take to learn English?

Again, this a tricky question to answer and is most commonly answered with ‘it depends’. There are many different factors that influence how long it will take you to learn English.


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