7/11/2016

Test of English as a Foreign Language (toefl)

The Test of English as a Foreign Language -- TOEFL or English Language Test is a standardized test that fee is designed to evaluate the ability to use and understand English in an academic context for those, not the mother tongue. It is comparable to other standardized English tests like TOEIC or IELTS, and in recent years by the language proficiency degree (DCL), French national diploma based on the CEFR criteria established by the Council of Europe (a body established in 1948 and independent EU) in 2001.

It was in 1964 that the TOEFL was created by the ETS (Educational Testing Service), a private organization based at Princeton University in the state of New Jersey, the US. TOEFL is a registered trademark of the Educational Testing Service (as TOEIC), consideration is paid and costs 240 US dollars in 2014.

This test is especially used by American universities, Canadian English or English for admission of foreign students.

It is possible to prepare for the TOEFL in many language schools abroad, which offer training and exams as part of a language course. The quality of these drives is questionable because each candidate agrees very strictly not to reveal any details about the test before entering the examination room.
TOEFL tests were declined in three forms: the paper version (PBT or Paper-Based TOEFL - from 310 to 677 points) the computer version of (CBT or Computer-Based TOEFL) (definitively abandoned in September 2006) the internet version (iBT or Internet-Based TOEFL - from 0 to 120 points). The test paper version is scored on 677 points, the Computer Based 300 version and the Internet version Based on 120 points. The test is based on the principle of multiple choice questions in limited time for grammar, listening and reading. The writing skills are tested for their part in an editorial. Since September 2005, the United States and October 2005 for Germany, France and Italy, a new version of the test is available on the Internet at official sessions in an organizing center. This is the TOEFL iBT (TOEFL Internet-Based Test). This version is divided into four parts: reading, listening, speaking, writing in English Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing. This version replaces the PC release. In all cases, the Educational Testing Service provides official copies of the result only for a limited time: two years. After this period, will require ironing, and repay the test for the organizer agrees to authenticate the results.
The new Internet test has four sections: Section I: Reading comprehension and vocabulary Section II: Listening Section III: Speaking Section IV: Writing
Reading comprehension and vocabulary
Objective: To test the level of reading and vocabulary skills of the candidate. Questions: Three (or four) passes with a length of about 750 words to read, questions about the content, the intentions of the author or the ideas implied in the passage. Time: 60-80 minutes
Expression oral (TASK, TOEFL Speaking Academic Test)
Objective: To test the oral level of the candidate. The candidate must speak into a microphone and the resulting recording will be noted. Questions 1 and 2: This is a question of personal opinion on familiar topics. Questions 3 and 5: This is a listen to dialogue (question 3) or read a text and listen to a dialogue (question 5) to respond to the issues raised. Questions 4 and 6: He is listening to a dialogue (question 6) or read a text and listen to a dialogue (question 4) to address the issues raised in an academic course. Duration: 20 minutes
Writing
Objective: Test the writing level of the candidate Question type 1 (duration 20 minutes): This is to read a text and listen to a dialogue on the subject discussed in the text. Then he will answer a question on the text and dialogue. Question type 2 (duration 30 minutes): This is to develop and present its arguments in response to a short open question which may be of the type of
"Some people like to live in large cities, others prefer small towns countryside. Review and argue " Duration: 50 minutes
TOEFL IBT and PBT sections
Test (paper or computer) is comprised of four sections: Section I: Listening Section II: Structure and Written Expression Section III: Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary Section IV: Writing
listening
Objective: To test the understanding of the candidates abilities. Questions: Conversations between two or more people in an academic environment that may be short dialogues between students and course registrations, issues that are often the type "who said what? ". Time: 45-70 minutes
Structure and written expression
Objective: To test the knowledge of English grammar candidate. Questions: Identify words or erroneous structures in sentences, filling in blanks with the appropriate word. Time: 15-20 minutes
Reading comprehension and vocabulary
Objective: To test the level of reading and vocabulary skills of the candidate. Questions: Three or four passages with a length of about 300 words to read, questions about the content, the intentions of the author or the ideas implied in the passage. No specific knowledge about the subject is necessary. Time: 70-90 minutes
Writing (Test of Written English) [change | modify the code]
Objective: Test the writing level of the candidate Questions: Develop and present its arguments in response to a short open question which may be of the type: "Some people like to live in large cities, others prefer small towns in the countryside. Review and argue " Duration: 30 minutes Since 2005, the TOEFL includes a speaking test, the TAST (TOEFL Academic Speaking Test) which replaces the "Structure" section.


american university

The American University is an American private university founded in 1893 under an Act of Congress. Located in one of the most residential areas of the District of Columbia, it is often known by its acronym "A.U. ". The university was founded by Methodists and is still linked to the United Methodist Church. Its programs include taught by the Washington College of Law (Law), the School of International Service (International Relations), the Kogod School of Business (finance, management) and the School of Public Affairs (political science, public administration).

The American University regularly hosts prominent political actors. In June 1963, during a graduation ceremony, President John F. Kennedy gave a speech there in favor of peace become famous. Eventually, most presidents of the United States have expressed to the community of American University, including Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton. It is not uncommon for foreign heads of state go there to speak on various political issues.

More than 11 000 students (undergraduates and graduates) attend today its campus in the heart of the US capital. Its alumni network is present throughout the world. The Princeton Review ranks the students A.U. as the most active politically.

The university has exchange agreements notably in France with Rouen Business School, Kedge Business School, SKEMA Business School, Paris-Dauphine, Paris X - Nanterre, the School of International Studies (HEI), ESJ Paris, Sciences Po Paris, Sciences Po Grenoble, Sciences Po Lille and Audencia Nantes.

The college basketball team, The Eagles ( "Eagles"), has experienced success recently [when?].

In recent years, the university continues its expansion campaign and work, called "AnewAU" ( "a new A.U."). The university has raised $ 200 million in donations to complete the project

7/09/2016

University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge (University of Cambridge) in the UK, which is located in the city of Cambridge is the University top. The university, about AD They expect to have started in 1209. This is the second ancient university in the English-speaking countries and in the process will be considered to have been the third diversified university.

In the year 2005, according to the university with 31 colleges students attend 25.595. 16.160 of them graduate students, 9435 students study  routine. According to the  2006 British pounds totaling about $ 4.1 billion in development funds provided by the company. The  universities in Europe is regarded as one of the highest money.

Cambridge has many important students, nearly 90 Nobel laureates affiliated with the university. It is also a member of various academic associations and English universities are part of the Golden Triangle.
King Henry III of England in 1231 by Cambridge University is founded by a sword.

Pope Nicholas IV 1290 in a medieval university, this university after the announcement by Pope John XXII in 1318 confirmed that many of Europe  Then came university grant to study or guest lecture.
In time, these hotels  with colleges. However, names like Garrett Lane Hotel  today.

Hugh de plasma, Bishop of Ely pitta habs in 1284, the college was originally founded empirically. This is the first college of the University of an empiric cup. Thirteen and several colleges were started in patina NN Kam centuries. But in 1596, the college opened in 1800. Sydney success 204-year gap had opened between Downing College.

In the interim, the members and founders of their colleges  pray for the soul of such colleges were established, which were often associated with chapels  . In 1536, this trend changed after the dissolution of the monasteries