Category Archives: Teaching English in Taiwan

TOEIC- the Test of English for International What??

A guest piece by Carmela Chateau “International ’Communication’, according to the full name of the test, but most studies in communication refer to four skills. In the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, there are in fact five skills: … Continue reading

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Rumours about TOEIC

This is just gossip, so perhaps you can tell me (by comment or email) which ones you have heard or think to be true: – The TOEIC was originally set up by specific request of the Japanese government who wanted to … Continue reading

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Six things to think about before deciding to teach in Asia

Was the original, overlong title of my not so original, overlong guest piece for Lindsay Clandfield of Six Things fame. Go and have a look at it now. I said now!

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The truth about TOEFL

“TOEFL- Test of English with Fluency Lacking- A test of English in which you can get full marks without speaking one word. Originally developed only for people who have physical problems with their voice box, eventually having been through an … Continue reading

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