Finding a new future: Free English language tests for refugees
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by Sasha Hampton
2y ago
The world is facing a growing refugee crisis. Over 26 million people have been forced to leave their homes and their countries. That’s equivalent to the entire population of Australia having to flee abroad. When you include displaced and stateless people, that number rises to over 80 million. To make matters more difficult, approximately half of the refugees are under the age of 18 according to the UN. “Russia’s recent invasion of Ukraine, and the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan last year, are stark reminders that refugees need solutions – now more than ever,” says Gio Giovanelli, Pearson’s Pr ..read more
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What’s the most effective way to learn English?
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by Mike Mayor
2y ago
What’s the most effective way to learn English? It’s a question that has perplexed linguists for years – and one that four of us got to chew over on a panel at this month’s ASU+GSV conference in San Diego. For those not familiar with the conference, it seeks to be “the industry catalyst … around raising learning and career outcomes through scaled innovation.” Think edtech. Think augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), Artificial Intelligence (AI). Think Metaverse.  Surrounded by entrepreneurs and acronyms, it’s easy to be dazzled by the latest shiny toys. For many at the conference ..read more
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Building a reading habit: Do the Challenge!
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by Rachel Wilson
2y ago
Hopefully, you’ve been following our discussion around the importance of building a reading habit in young learners. Ideally, you’ve also managed to encourage some parents of your students to take part in the Reading Together Challenge!   Now, if none of this sounds familiar, please take a look at my previous blog post: Do the Reading Together Challenge! As part of this challenge, we’re looking at ways to get our young learners of English reading widely and often so that they develop a life-long love ..read more
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International Certificate home testing: Benefits, rules and requirements
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by Jane Bledsoe
2y ago
Education has embraced remote and hybrid learning – and it looks like it’s here to stay as a more accessible option for students everywhere. For the same reasons, even higher-stakes English exams are proving it’s possible to throw off old-fashioned approaches and adapt to the changing needs and expectations of today’s test-takers. As we’ve previously written, the Pearson English International Certificate is now available online (as well as in its original paper-based format) and can be taken in a home environment. It has a number of benefits for both teachers and test takers.   ..read more
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Pearson English International Certificate: Preparation vs familiarization
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by Jane Bledsoe
2y ago
The new online Pearson English International Certificate is an assessment that tests a candidate’s English language ability across all CEFR levels from A1 to C2. Perfect for students or workers, now test-takers can schedule their test at any time at a Pearson-approved testing center or at home using OnVue, our Online Proctoring system.   Unlike other English assessments when it comes to preparation, test-takers don’t have to prepare in the traditional sense.  The International Certificate tests real-world English communication skills. That means candidates don’t need to cra ..read more
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How to teach English to pre-primary students
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by Jeanne Perrett
2y ago
Teaching pre-primary learners requires a different approach than teaching primary or older students. You need to use a very different skillset and it can be a challenge to shift gears and adjust your expectations. Teaching expert and materials writer Jeanne Perrett has years of experience working with the youngest learners. Here, she shares her insights into starting the learning journey with three to six year olds.     What are our aims?   There are two main language aims when we teach children aged from three to six. The first is to help them feel at ease in an ..read more
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Introducing the online Pearson English International Certificate
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by Jane Bledsoe
2y ago
After years of success helping test-takers around the world achieve their dreams of getting an official certificate in English, we’re excited to announce the new online Pearson English International Certificate (previously known as PTE General).  While you might already be familiar with the paper-based International Certificate, the new online version allows learners to take the test in the comfort of their own home.   This flexible, on-demand testing provides an ultra-convenient English assessment option for students and teachers. You can now ..read more
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Do the Reading Together Challenge!
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by Rachel Wilson
2y ago
Recently, I’ve been thinking a lot about building a reading habit in our young learners. By this I mean ways to get them reading widely and often so that they develop a life-long love of reading. And as I’ve been delving deeper into the research around reading for pleasure, the evidence is compelling: According to the OECD, “Reading enjoyment has been reported as more important for children’s educational success than their family’s socio-economic status.”   It’s not surprising that children who read daily do better on school  ..read more
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Testing and Assessment: Pearson English Podcast
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by Richard Cleeve
2y ago
In the last episode of this season, the Pearson English Podcast panel speaks with teacher trainer and IELTS expert Anna Hasper about what testing and assessment really mean and why they are so important.  Listen to the podcast on Testing and Assessment.  Why are testing and assessment so important?  Words like test and assessment strike fear into the hearts of many of us. Yet, they are a fundamental part of language learning. For Anna, it’s important that we make the distinction between the two terms.   Assessing refers to collecting information about our students ..read more
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Effective classroom management routines for very young learners 
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by Jeanne Perrett
2y ago
For very young learners, children aged 3-6, being in a classroom might be a completely new experience. Most of them won’t know any English words at all and might have very little idea of what English is or why they are learning it. Some of them may not yet be completely fluent in their mother tongue.   At the beginning of the school year, some of them may find it distressing to be separated from their parents and they also have to learn to get along with their new classmates.   If we want to keep them comfortable and safe and provide a friendly and welcoming environmen ..read more
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