Assessment Archives - Resources for English Language Learners and Teachers

Assessment
PTE General: an English exam that measures real-world skills

Every teacher wants the best for their students. When it comes to choosing an English language qualification, that means an...
By Sophia Fergus

January 28, 2020
7 1116
Assessment
4 activities to improve your students’ intelligibility

Intelligibility is the art of being understood by others. Let’s go into some activities and exercises you can try in class...
By Sophia Fergus

January 2, 2020
83 3247
Assessment
Computer-based language assessment: the future is here

In this article, David Booth explores the benefits of computer-based language assessment for test centers, test-takers and institutions. He makes...
By David Booth

November 14, 2019
19 2880
Assessment
Preparing students for PTE Academic: the new official practice app

When it comes to exam preparation, it can be an uphill battle to get your students enthused. But now you...
By Erica Da Rocha

November 7, 2019
15 3057
Assessment
How to motivate your students through assessment

Motivating students can be difficult, especially where exams are concerned. The prospect of preparing learners for them seems like a...
By David Booth

October 24, 2019
23 4944
Assessment
Back to school: 5 ways to establish SMART goals

Make your goals SMART. SMART is an acronym that you can use with your students to help guide goal setting....
By Jennifer Manning

August 13, 2019
86 11548
21st century skills
5 benefits of using tablets in the primary classroom

Interactive whiteboards, PCs and laptops are common in many schools around the world, but have you ever considered using tablets...
By Jacqueline Martin

August 8, 2019
12 5809
Assessment
What should you look for in an English placement test?

If you are an English teacher, Director of Studies or school owner you’ll know the importance of putting students in...
By Jennifer Manning

July 23, 2019
24 5230
Assessment
Can a computer really mark an exam? The benefits of automated assessment in ELT

Automated assessment, including the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), is one of the latest education tech solutions. However, it has...
By Rose Clesham

July 12, 2019
24 4905
Academic English
The high cost of placing university students in the wrong English program

University students usually join English language programs because they need to attain a certain level to be accepted on their...
By Jennifer Manning

May 14, 2019
7 1919

Assessment

Every teacher wants the best for their students. When it comes to choosing an English language qualification, that means an...

Intelligibility is the art of being understood by others. Let’s go into some activities and exercises you can try in class...

In this article, David Booth explores the benefits of computer-based language assessment for test centers, test-takers and institutions. He makes...

When it comes to exam preparation, it can be an uphill battle to get your students enthused. But now you...

Motivating students can be difficult, especially where exams are concerned. The prospect of preparing learners for them seems like a...

Make your goals SMART. SMART is an acronym that you can use with your students to help guide goal setting....

Interactive whiteboards, PCs and laptops are common in many schools around the world, but have you ever considered using tablets...

If you are an English teacher, Director of Studies or school owner you’ll know the importance of putting students in...

Automated assessment, including the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), is one of the latest education tech solutions. However, it has...

University students usually join English language programs because they need to attain a certain level to be accepted on their...