By Charles Varghese Choosing to study in the USA can be an exciting decision. U.S. universities are home to a melting pot of cultures, personalities, experiences, and so much more! As much as we’d love for you to come right over and experience the joys of this journey, there are a few steps we need to address before that can happen. Don’t worry; we have you covered!  In this article, we’ll be addressing all you need to know before you start applying, and ultimately, decide to start the next chapter of your life in the United States. We’ll be going over: 1. Academic Transcripts 2. E ..read more

Live this Thursday, August 26th at 11 AM American Pacific Time on the Study in the USA Facebook page. Join international blogger, TOEFL test taker and graduate student, Pietro Rossini, as he shares his English-language journey and provides tips to help you prepare for yours. The TOEFL® test is a high-quality, high-standard test that assures admissions officers of your readiness for the classroom and beyond. More than 35 million people worldwide have chosen the TOEFL test to demonstrate their English-language proficiency.   ​ Do you have questions about ..read more

If you intend to come to study in the U.S., you will soon find yourself involved with the preparation for the TOEFL iBT test. Any university and college will ask you for a TOEFL score. Every institution has different requirements. To apply for some, you will need a score of 80 while for others 90 or 100 out of 120. Some colleges, furthermore, may ask you for a specific minimum partial score in one of the four sections of the test (Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing). In the previous guides, I told about “how to beat the reading section,” and “some tips for the listening part.” Here, I ..read more

For many English learners planning to study or work in the U.S., students are often bombarded with many unfamiliar slang words from American TV shows, songs, or native-speaker friends. Slang words learning are often excluded from formal English education, yet it helps English learners to understand American popular culture and better communication with their American friends. Today, we’ll cover the top 10 American popular slang words to ease your communication with English native speakers. 1. Bail/ ditch Bail and ditch both mean to have to break or cancel the plans with someone ..read more

If you intend to study in the U.S., you will soon find yourself involved with the preparation for the TOEFL iBT test. Any university and college will ask you for a TOEFL score. Every institution has different requirements. To apply for some, you will need a score of 80 while for others 90 or 100 out of 120. Some colleges, furthermore, may ask you for a specific minimum partial score in one of the four sections of the test. In a previous post, I talked about “how to beat the reading section.” Here, I will give you some tips for the listening part. Tips for the listening section The ..read more

Music is an important part of life. It improves your cognitive, mental, and emotional health. Music can also help you learn languages. Music can help a person improve their pronunciation and listening skills, which then has the potential to help a person improve their speaking skills. Here are some benefits of using music to learn English as a second language. Music Can Lead to Improved Pronunciation One of the hardest things about learning a new language, especially English, is mastering pronunciation. Using songs to learn English can help train a person to speak the language with the prop ..read more

The need for interpreters and translators will grow at a rate of 19% between 2018 and 2028. So, your language skills in a resume matter a lot in defining your chances of getting hired.  But it is not limited to translator and interpreter jobs. The requirement of additional languages is expanding in a lot of other jobs as well. In the hospitality industry, the candidates are preferred to be fluent in more than one language.  In this guide, we will help you showcase your language proficiency in a resume and clear doubts in terms of where you can add these skills.  Relevance to ..read more

Picking a career can be a difficult endeavor, both for young adults and more experienced professionals who are seeking change. And choosing one that aligns with your passions and ideals makes the situation even more complex. You may even hope to secure a career wherein multiple (seemingly unrelated) passions align, such as service to others and traveling. Fortunately for those who hope to travel as well as make a difference in the world, our multicultural, interconnected world allows plenty of opportunities to do just that. For example, you could enter the nonprofit world, or pursue a career ..read more

Heading off to a different country to continue your education is an exciting yet daunting prospect. The benefits of international travel are myriad. For those learning English as a second language (ESL), studying in the U.S. is a chance to immerse yourself in the culture and boost your working knowledge of the dialect. But studying abroad is not without its challenges.      There are always a range of logistical hurdles to overcome — from gaining school acceptance to planning for a smooth relocation. Finances have always been high up on that list of issues. Students ..read more

Our new era of digital devices has brought important changes with it, along with enhanced technological development. One of which is virtual reality (VR). In this new world of opportunities, the content is delivered through an active engagement of the participant. A virtual world is created — either real or imagined — that allows users to interact with it, and thus, accelerate their learning process. Being immersed into this world, users will quickly acquire whichever skills or content they must engage with.  Today, students can benefit from high-quality VR. Because technology is expand ..read more