Utkarsh. He met me at the institute one fine Saturday morning towards the end of January, 2023. Hectic work schedule prompted him to opt for the Weekend IELTS classes. 3…
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When the IELTS examiner asks “Why?”. . .
The IELTS examiner wants to find out the reasons for your response. He wants to see if you are prepared to argue your case logically and explain it in a…
Is the IELTS test unfair?
No, it isn’t. It is a highly reliable test to determine one’s English proficiency. Don’t you think that there should be a very good reason for it to have become…
Should I take IELTS or OET?
Aren’t there a sizeable number of you who remember these lines from the famous Javed Jaffrey ad in the mid-80’s? Maybe you need to take the help of YouTube to…
From the Archives #5
Kunwar was the “no-nonsense” type of person. I knew it the second he walked into the institute, warmly shook my hands, and got straight down to business. Not for a…
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Don’t EVER develop that habit. Spouting fancy words and expressions when you are rather obviously limited in your speaking ability is a dead giveaway. The examiners are trained to catch…
PTE Academic: “Hard work” your way to Success
Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses, and some don’t turn up at all – Sam Ewing, author The year was…
From the Archives #4
There can be no denying that Anoushka is an extremely intelligent candidate. After all, achieving that Express Entry score is not easy. Many have tried and failed, finally opting to…
From the Archives #3
Someone who was spot on that one and only time. Nivedita cleared the PTE hurdle in her first attempt. She was already working in any MNC when she enrolled in…
IELTS or PTE?
“Which one is easier, sir?” I keep on hearing this so many times when I talk to candidates who wish to study and/or settle abroad. PTE is supposed to be…