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Tokyopop and Kaplan Publishing have announced the July publication of Vocabulary-Building editions of three popular manga volumes, Psy-Comm Vol. 1, Warcraft Vol.1, and Van Von Hunter Vol.1.

The manga will each retail for $9.99 and each volume will include more than 300 vocabulary words frequently tested on the SAT highlighted throughout the text and defined on the same page on which they are used.

The words and definitions are supplied by Kaplan Publishing, a unit of Kaplan Inc., a leading publisher in the world of test preparation and the number one provider of test prep material for key career-molding exams such as the SAT, ACT, LSAT, MCAT, and TOEFL.

Kaplan pioneered this technique of mixing learning with reading for pleasure in Kaplan's Frankenstein and Other Score-Raising Classics, and its collaboration with Tokyopop allows the test preparation gurus to take this method to the next level by using pictures as well as words to provide the right context and definition for new words.

Tokyopop and Kaplan Publishing are planning to introduce additional volumes of vocabulary-building manga that will expand the number of exam-favorite words defined and allow teens to build their vocabularies in a much more pleasurable (and easy-to-remember) fashion than pouring over dry vocabulary lists.

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Score HIGH on NEW English Tests

Why international students score low on English tests

• Students score low because they do not understand the test requirements.
• Students score low because they underestimate the large volume of work necessary to pass.
• Students score low because they have limited English vocabulary.
• Students score low because some English skills are not practiced.
  
• Students score low because they rely on "secret tips" rather than real skill.
• Students score low because they cram for tests and become confused.
• Students score low because they become upset and cannot perform.

How international students can SCORE HIGH on NEW English tests.

First step in your plan to score high on a specific English test is to understand the test requirements. Is the test a written test only? Do you have to read a text? Do you have to listen to a conversation on tape? How much speaking is required? What type of questions will be asked? What type of answers are required? Students must understand how the English information is presented, what English skills are being tested, and how answers must be submitted.

Second step is to understand the volume of advanced English skills and vocabulary required to score high on these tests. Students must have studied and practiced English for 2500 to 5000 hours counting school classes and self study.

Students require a vocabulary of between 8,000 and 15,000 words to score high on the new TOEFL, TOEIC, AP, IELTS and Cambridge tests.

To score high students require all four English skills (reading, writing, speaking, listening), technical language structure knowledge (grammar) and the application of the grammar knowledge in the active productions of speaking and writing.

The "secret tips" of using specific words that have a higher percentage of occurrence in the correct answers may give you the opportunity to raise your score from 0 to 1 %. If your vocabulary is less than 8000 words or your listening skills or writing less than advanced then you will still fail despite using all the "secret tips" or "secret vocabulary indicating correct answers".

Everyone knows that cramming helps memorizing facts for a short time but does very little for the practice of the application skills. All new English tests are a combination of facts and the application of English skills including technical grammar knowledge. Students who only cram for tests will fail most of the new tests as answers require the application of English grammar skills. The students who cram can only help some of their factual knowledge if they can remember it perfectly. I have never met a student who can remember crammed English facts correctly.

Students become upset when they read questions they cannot answer, questions they cannot understand, words they do not know the meaning of, or "secret words" that occur in two or more answers.

Remember students that are prepared have less chance of becoming upset. Students that are rested, relaxed and arrive on time at the test site will score higher on the tests.

What English Should I study to PASS English Tests?

Diagram showing the overlap between the English concentrations

There is only one English language.
There are a variety of programs and courses that overlap each other. Many business English courses cover 90% of what students require to pass the TOEIC exam. Many advanced English courses cover 90 % of what is required to pass TOEFL, TOEIC, AP, IELTS and other English tests.

Many Toeic, toefl, IELTS courses only provide practice tests without teaching any vocabulary the four English skills and applied grammar practice. Students must create a plan to increase all applied English skills, vocabulary and become comfortable with the test requirements and answer formats.

Students can take combinations of programs and still pass tests.

For example: Advanced students could take 100 hours of business English, 200 hours of academic preparation and 10 hours of toefl and score high on the new Toefl test . The only secret is to have a balance of applied English skills and factual knowledge. The following is an example of a balanced study program.

• EXAMPLE PLAN TO PASS ENGLISH TESTS
• 20% vocabulary
• 15% grammar comprehension
• 15% reading comprehension
• 15% listening comprehension
• 15% writing skills, short answer and essay
• 15% speaking skills
• 5% practicing test formats
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CanTEST

Test format and contents

The CanTEST measures English language knowledge and English language skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking. The CanTEST is divided into the following sections:

Listening

The English listening test involves answering 40 multiple choice or short answer
questions based on authentic taped material delivered at normal speed. The listening
samples include dialogues, announcements, interviews, and short lectures. The test lasts one hour, and listening passages vary in length from 45 seconds to five minutes.

Reading

The reading test has a 15-item Skimming and Scanning component, which is strictly timed (10 minutes) and administered before the Reading Comprehension. The Skimming and Scanning component features authentic texts from public information brochures, newspapers, university calendars, and annotated bibliographies. The reading comprehension part of the test is composed of passages of various lengths (up to 650 words) with 20 questions (both multiple-choice and short answer). This test also includes a 25-item multiple-choice cloze. A total time of 50 minutes is allowed for the reading comprehension and cloze sections.

Writing

All candidates produce a writing sample which is graded according to content, organization, and language use. The writing task varies but candidates are generally required to compare, contrast, or react to information given on a current issue of interest. Candidates have 45 minutes for this task.

Speaking

Candidates participate in a 15-minute interview with two judges where they are evaluated on the basis of listening comprehension, pronunciation, fluency, and range and accuracy of language used.
For Dates, prices and locations go to:http://www.cantest.uottawa.ca/

CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment)

New CAEL website at www.cael.ca the CAEL Assessment site includes: English test preparation materials that can be downloaded, access to purchase resource materials, sound files for listening practice, information for educators, research documents, test centre information, band score description and What's New Page.

IELTS

IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is jointly managed by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL), British Council and IDP:IELTS Australia. IELTS language assessment covers the four language skills - listening, reading, writing, and speaking. IELTS is recognized by universities, employers, professional bodies, immigration authorities and other government agencies in many countries, including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK and the USA. Some selectors feel that the IELTS gives the clearest picture of an applicant's English language proficiency. The IELTS test can be taken at four Centres in Canada: Conestoga College of Applied Art & Technology, Simon Fraser University, International Language Institute and GV Calgary.

TOEFL

Visit the TOEFL pages and the ETS web site. Information on TOEFL test dates and registration. There is information on preparation, practice materials, and advice for the day of the test. http://www.toefl.org/index.html , http://www.ets.org/

Computer Based Test Locations across Canada, with local Phone Numbers. Calgary - (403)777-1365 Edmonton - (780)444-6110Coquitlam - (604)464-6401 Richmond - (604)231-1966 Victoria - (250)472-4501 Winnipeg - (204)288-5056 St. John's - (709)724-8901 Halifax - (902)422-7323 Cambridge - (519)622-4479 Etobicoke - (416)236-2629 London - (519)657-4124 Ottawa -(613)745-8391 Whitby - (905)404-1818 Windsor - (519)974-8747 Montreal - 5259 (514)876-8818 Saskatoon -(306)978-7323

TOEIC

TOEIC Services Canada Inc. the official website for the TOEIC test in Canada. http://www.toeic.ca/

Cambridge

Cambridge EFL On-line is the website of the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate, English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Division. In this site ( http://www.cambridge-efl.org/ ) you will find full information on all of the Cambridge EFL examinations and tests, as well as the latest news from Cambridge.

LINC Assessments using Canadian Language Benchmarks

The benchmarks were developed for Citizenship and Immigration Canada by the Centre for Language Training and Assessment in Ontario. LINC uses the 1 to 12 level program for the assessments of new Canadians language proficiency.

LINK programs are offered free to qualified individuals for a one year period up to level 5. Candidates should note that most entry level jobs require level 8 skills and ability and most professions require level 10 to 12. Tutor prices for the level 5 to level 12 professional English classes range in price from $25 to 65 per hour.

Information Articles for Students

How to PASS the New TOEFL,TOEIC, IELTS English Tests

How to Learn English - Example Plan
ESL Books, Videos, Tapes & CDs
English skill descriptions for University Admissions

Other English TEST's

International House's (IH) Web site has a useful page on British English Language Examinations. the Oxford University Delegacy and the ARELS Examinations Trust, Pitman examinations, Trinity College London, the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry Examinations Board (LCCI), the Associated Examinations Board (AEB), the University of London Examinations and Assessment Council (ULEAC), City and Guilds, Northern Examinations and Assessment Board (NEAB), University of Reading (TEEP), The English Speaking Board (ESB), the Institute of Linguists and CENTRA. The I H site provides the addresses and telephone numbers of all these UK examinations boards for anyone who wishes to get in touch with them.

Please confirm all English test information with the Organizations directly.



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