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English is a West Germanic language that was first spoken in early medieval England and is now a global lingua franca. It is an official language of almost 60 sovereign states, the most commonly spoken language in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia, Ireland, and New Zealand, and a widely spoken language in countries in the Caribbean, Africa, and South Asia. It is the third most common native language in the world, after Mandarin and Spanish. It is the most widely learned second language and is an official language of the United Nations, of the European Union, and of many other world and regional international organisations.
English has developed over the course of more than 1,400 years. The earliest forms of English, a set of Anglo-Frisian dialects brought to Great Britain by Anglo-Saxon settlers in the fifth century, are called Old English. Middle English began in the late 11th century with the Norman conquest of England.Early Modern English began in the late 15th century with the introduction of the printing press to London and the King James Bible as well as the Great Vowel Shift. Through the worldwide influence of the British Empire, modern English spread around the world from the 17th to mid-20th centuries. Through all types of printed and electronic media, as well as the emergence of the United States as a global superpower, English has become the leading language of international discourse and the lingua franca in many regions and in professional contexts such as science, navigation, and law.
Cambridge English Language Assessment is part of the University of Cambridge and has been providing English language assessments and qualifications for over 100 years.
The first Cambridge English examination, the Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE), was launched in 1913. The 12-hour exam had just three candidates, all of whom failed. One hundred years on, Cambridge English provides more than 20 exams for learners and teachers, which are taken by over 4 million people each year.
Cambridge English Language Assessment contributed to the development of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and its examinations are aligned with the CEFR levels.
In 2010, Cambridge English Language Assessment and the English Language Institute Testing and Certificate Division of the University of Michigan agreed to form a not-for-profit collaboration known as CaMLA (Cambridge Michigan Language Assessments). This brings together two institutions with a long history of language assessment.
The International English Language Testing System, or IELTS /ˈaɪ.ɛlts/, is an international standardised test of English language proficiency for non-native English language speakers. It is jointly managed by the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and Cambridge English Language Assessment, and was established in 1989. IELTS is one of the major English-language tests in the world, others being the TOEFL, TOEIC and OPI/OPIc.
IELTS is accepted by most Australian, British, Canadian and New Zealand academic institutions, by over 3,000 academic institutions in the United States, and by various professional organisations across the world.
IELTS is the only Secure English Language Test approved by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) for visa customers applying both outside and inside the UK. It is also a requirement for immigration to Australia and New Zealand. In Canada, IELTS, TEF, or CELPIP are accepted by the immigration authority.
No minimum score is required to pass the test. An IELTS result or Test Report Form is issued to all test takers with a score from "band 1" ("non-user") to "band 9" ("expert user") and each institution sets a different threshold. There is also a "band 0" score for those who did not attempt the test. Institutions are advised not to consider a report older than two years to be valid, unless the user proves that they have worked to maintain their level.
Read examiner's comments here http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/images/149446-pet-for-schools-examiner-s-comments.pdf This includes comments on the student performances in this video, and information on the format of the Speaking test and how it is assessed. A sample Cambridge English: Preliminary for Schools Speaking test
https://www.facebook.com/learnwithsyed SYED MAHMOOD Email: learnwithsyed@gmail.com Twitter: @learnwithsyed If you email or message me about IELTS or English language, please mention a few things about yourself first so that I know who I am talking to. No part of this video may be reproduced, copied, modified or adapted, without the prior written consent of the copyright holder. You may share the URL link of this video. Stay tuned with 8.5 scorer SYED for: Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking Preparation, Tips, Tricks, Practice, Tests, Materials, Sample, Course in English, Hindi, Urdu, Bangla / Bengali, Sylheti, Arabic
Read examiner's comments for learners here http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/images/173976-cambridge-english-advanced-examiners-comments.pdf The Cambridge English: Advanced exam has been revised and the updated exam will start being used for exam sessions in January 2015. See what happens in each part of the exam. Read more at: http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams-and-qualifications/advanced/exam-update-for-2015/
A three-stage interview. 1. Introduction to relax candidates. 2.Discussion of relative merits of different ideas. 3. Wider discussion of topic of general interest.
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This video is to help year 11's prepare for their GCSE speaking and listening exam.
https://www.tofluency.com/speakingexam - Are you taking an exam where your English speaking will be assessed? If so, watch this video to get the tips you need to prepare for it properly. Tip #1: Research the exam and know what it will be like Tip #2: Know what questions you are going to be asked Tip #3: Work on your general speaking (pronunciation) Tip #4: Get feedback on your speaking Get these tips written down and two bonus tips as part of your free download: www.tofluency.com/speakingexam Please share this video if you found it useful. Thanks. Subscribe on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=tofluency Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tofluency Twitter: https://twitter.com/tofluency Google+: http://www.google.com/+Tofluencyenglish
Speaking exams can fill some students with dread. But don't feel stressed; we have some top tips to help you. Watch this video to see our five top tips to help you with your speaking exam - then visit our website and test your understanding in our quiz. http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/english-you-need/unit-14/session-1 [Images: Getty Images] Transcript Rob Speaking exams can fill some students with dread. But don't feel stressed; we have some top tips to help you. Firstly, you need to be prepared so make sure you practise speaking as much as possible a long time before the exam day. Check how to pronounce words, learn some phrases and find out what the examiner is looking for. When the real exam arrives, examiner, Mark Shea, has some good words of advice… Mark Shea, ...
http://www.goodluckielts.com/ Do you need to take the IELTS? I will teach you everything you need to get a higher score in Task 1 of the Speaking section of the exam! A lot of people have to take the IELTS exam when they immigrate or study overseas. Even if your English is good, you could get a low score in the Speaking section if you are not prepared. If you are taking this test, this video will help you. I'll tell you what to expect and give you a lot of tips and strategies to do well! To test your understanding of the video, take the quiz at http://www.engvid.com/ielts-speaking-task-1/ and for more IELTS tips, strategies, secrets, and sample questions and answers, go to Good Luck IELTS: http://www.goodluckielts.com/ Hi, there. My name is Emma, and in today's lesson, we will be looking ...
Read examiner's comments here http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/images/149446-pet-for-schools-examiner-s-comments.pdf This includes comments on the student performances in this video, and information on the format of the Speaking test and how it is assessed. A sample Cambridge English: Preliminary for Schools Speaking test
https://www.facebook.com/learnwithsyed SYED MAHMOOD Email: learnwithsyed@gmail.com Twitter: @learnwithsyed If you email or message me about IELTS or English language, please mention a few things about yourself first so that I know who I am talking to. No part of this video may be reproduced, copied, modified or adapted, without the prior written consent of the copyright holder. You may share the URL link of this video. Stay tuned with 8.5 scorer SYED for: Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking Preparation, Tips, Tricks, Practice, Tests, Materials, Sample, Course in English, Hindi, Urdu, Bangla / Bengali, Sylheti, Arabic
Read examiner's comments for learners here http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/images/173976-cambridge-english-advanced-examiners-comments.pdf The Cambridge English: Advanced exam has been revised and the updated exam will start being used for exam sessions in January 2015. See what happens in each part of the exam. Read more at: http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams-and-qualifications/advanced/exam-update-for-2015/
A three-stage interview. 1. Introduction to relax candidates. 2.Discussion of relative merits of different ideas. 3. Wider discussion of topic of general interest.
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This video is to help year 11's prepare for their GCSE speaking and listening exam.
https://www.tofluency.com/speakingexam - Are you taking an exam where your English speaking will be assessed? If so, watch this video to get the tips you need to prepare for it properly. Tip #1: Research the exam and know what it will be like Tip #2: Know what questions you are going to be asked Tip #3: Work on your general speaking (pronunciation) Tip #4: Get feedback on your speaking Get these tips written down and two bonus tips as part of your free download: www.tofluency.com/speakingexam Please share this video if you found it useful. Thanks. Subscribe on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=tofluency Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tofluency Twitter: https://twitter.com/tofluency Google+: http://www.google.com/+Tofluencyenglish
Speaking exams can fill some students with dread. But don't feel stressed; we have some top tips to help you. Watch this video to see our five top tips to help you with your speaking exam - then visit our website and test your understanding in our quiz. http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/english-you-need/unit-14/session-1 [Images: Getty Images] Transcript Rob Speaking exams can fill some students with dread. But don't feel stressed; we have some top tips to help you. Firstly, you need to be prepared so make sure you practise speaking as much as possible a long time before the exam day. Check how to pronounce words, learn some phrases and find out what the examiner is looking for. When the real exam arrives, examiner, Mark Shea, has some good words of advice… Mark Shea, ...
http://www.goodluckielts.com/ Do you need to take the IELTS? I will teach you everything you need to get a higher score in Task 1 of the Speaking section of the exam! A lot of people have to take the IELTS exam when they immigrate or study overseas. Even if your English is good, you could get a low score in the Speaking section if you are not prepared. If you are taking this test, this video will help you. I'll tell you what to expect and give you a lot of tips and strategies to do well! To test your understanding of the video, take the quiz at http://www.engvid.com/ielts-speaking-task-1/ and for more IELTS tips, strategies, secrets, and sample questions and answers, go to Good Luck IELTS: http://www.goodluckielts.com/ Hi, there. My name is Emma, and in today's lesson, we will be looking ...
English speaking practice (English talking practice). This video contains 100 English topics. Watch all the playlist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUWTubehtE0&list;=PLBAH_GfJiuYzQJNmSs1LFY_LEalG6uxhg They are for public speaking - topics (a good training). All these topics in English are short but quite informative for good English speaking practice (or as it sometimes called - english talking practice). It''s also good for english discussion - different subjects are discussed, they can be also used for discussion and conversation and topics for presentation. It's an English speech to improve English. This video can help improve English vocabulary and speaking English. You can make pauses and repeat. It can be good for English speaking practice. This English video is mostly for interme...
Learn how to describe people in English. You can learn useful words and phrases to describe a person you know in clear, detailed and natural English. See the full version of this free English video lesson here: http://www.oxfordonlineenglish.com/describe-people-english Think about someone you know well. It could be someone in your family, a close friend, someone you work with, or someone else. How would you describe this person? What does this person look like? What kind of personality does this person have? Describing a person is useful in many situations, including speaking exams like the IELTS speaking test or the FCE speaking exam. In this lesson, you’ll learn how to describe a person in detail using clear, natural English. During this lesson, you’re going to practice, so you need ...
Start speaking fluent English confidently - http://www.bit.ly/2gupuGO Did you know that there’s just 1 simple trick to becoming a fluent English speaker? Just 1 thing you must change about the way you learn to… Have your words came out naturally and automatically – without hesitation – as if English were your first language, every time you speak… Express your exact thoughts spontaneously, continuously and in detail, without being forced to change what you want to say – or only speak in simple sentences – because you can’t find the right words… Understand everything you hear in English movies, TV shows, music and conversations, and finally speak confidently – without ever feeling nervous or worried about mistakes – with the smooth pronunciation of a native speaker… And best of all, th...
In this video, I explain how to improve your English speaking skills. I give you advice in reverse order of English conversation tips starting with the basics and finishing with the most important advice. It is important to know how to improve spoken English because students often find oral tests and exams very difficult. Knowing how to improve your English conversation is very important to have for your job, personal life and travel. Don't forget that one of the most important pieces of advice is to make sure that you learn good English grammar. These tips will help you improve your conversation skills for tests such as IELTS and TOEFL. The accent in the video is a British English accent. Here are some grammar lessons: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6BDo90oiwpS4_AM1c0s0ozp...
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This presentation is aimed at teachers who are preparing candidates who are preparing, or going to prepare candidates for Cambridge English ESOL Skills for Life Speaking and Listening tests at Level 1 and Level 2. The presenter will explain the changes to the format, the focuses of each part of the tests and provide samples of the task types. All details correct as of April 2014