Rose Mount's Institute of English Language

Cursos de Inglés en la India

2011-10-18T23:38:00.000-07:00

Tengo la oportunidad de presentaros mi escuela de idiomas, la cual fue establecida en 1999. Nuestra escuelas:

•El centro examinador oficial de IELTS (International English Level Testing System), un examen de la Universidad de Cambridge (www.ieltsidpindia.com).

•El centro examinador oficial de TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language) (www.toefl.org).

•El centro examinador oficial de Pearson Test of English.

•El unico centro de la India certificado por Cambridge University Press.

•Representante de numerosas universidades de Australia, Reino Unido, Nueva Zelanda y Singapur.

•Representante de la Allianze Francaise para enseñar Frances (www.afindia.com).

•Actualmente mas de 1000 alumnos estudiando en el extranjero.

De hecho somos la unica escuela de idiomas en India que posee tantos certificados. La clave es que cuando estudias en Rose Mount’s Institute tienes garantizada la calidad tanto en los recursos materiales como didacticos.

Nuestros cursos intensivos son:

•5 horas al dia.

•6 dias a la semana.

•Los sabados son dias de repaso y evaluacion.

•Especial atencion en habilidades orales.

•Clases basadas en audiovisuales.

•Materiales de la Free Cambridge University en nuestras clases.

•En el tiempo libre puedes utilizar internet o conexion WI-FI.

•Nuestra sala de ordenadores cuenta con 15 estaciones.

•Animamos a nuestros estudiantes a estar en la escuela el tiempo que ellos quieran.

Nuestro alojamiento es:

•Impecables instalaciones dentro de un gran patio.

•Habitaciones individuales o dobles, muy espaciosas y confortables.

•Limpios servicios que disponen de agua caliente.

•Incluye tres comidas al dia (desayuno, comida y cena), cocinadas por la familia que cuida el recinto al mas puro estilo tradicional indio.

•Normalmente hay estudiantes de España, Francia, Japon, Arabia Saudi o Taiwan.

Nuestra ciudad Dehradun es:

•La capital de Uttaranchal y esta situada a los pies del Himalaya.

•Gran accesibilidad para llegar en avion, tren o autobus.

•Varias opciones de trekkings, rafting, etc. en los alrededores.

•Cercana a Rishikesh, situada a 40 km.

•Cercana a Haridwar, situada a 60 km.

•Posibilidades de ir a cercanos parques naturales.

•El tiempo es templado y la contaminacion menor que en otras ciudades.

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The Testimonial

2011-06-14T20:59:00.000-07:00

What Our Students Say

Student Testimonials:

Marili De Souza (Brazil)

Hello Everyone!!

My name is Marili De Souza Gomes from Brazil.My friend(Jacqueline) when told me that she shared her experience, so i too thought of sharing with you. Where shall i start from,because there is no end to it. But in brief if I have to say my experience of studying in Rose mount school was amazing.

I stayed in Dehradun for 2months with my friend.

Learning English in Rose Mount School was complete fun with various activities involved in the classes.

Studying continuously for 5-6hrs was not at all monotonous as the classes are very interesting.

I made new friends from India,Mongolia,Spain,Thailand,Libya,Oman who were there with me in my English class. I am a complete Shopaholic so explore Dehradun markets.

I and my friend visited many places.

Hostel was clean,food was hygienic.

Both in hostel and school got friendly environment.

People were very friendly.

It was a great experience studying and staying in Dehradun.

Go and experience it.

Bilguun (Mongloia)

Hi friends,my name is Bilguun from Mongolia.I came to India only for two months but i liked the place and school so much that i extended my stay for another two months.

My main purpose for coming to India was to improve my communication skills and grammar.

And my motive of coming to India was successful.

My whole experience of studying in Rose Mount School was great and nice.

Teachers of School was a great help in improving my skills on English.

On my trip to Dehradun i went to many places,saw the real beauty of Indian culture and traditions.

Really liked food and the hostel.

I have captured all the memories of my trip in my camera. I really missed my trip to India.

So one suggestion for all, if you really wanna learn English and enjoy, then your way should be to Rose Mount School.

Miss Everyone..

Oscar Arevrec Regnis

Hi i am Oscar from Spain.I came to Dehradun 2 months ago to study IELTS.Studying in Rose Mount School was really a good experience.I used to study 5 hrs in a day.The outcome of it was I scored 8 bands out of 9 On IELTS(University of Cambridge).

The classes,material given in school was very useful and effective.The teachers were very good,experienced and helpful.I got very pleasant and quite environment to study in School.

Staying in hostel was really fun,got family environment ,food was very tasty.

Apart from my education i also enjoyed going on treks,excursions in Dehradun.On weekends I traveled to Rishikesh,Haridwar and many others places and explore the real beauty of Dehradun.

On a whole it was a great experience learning in Dehradun.

Rose Mount School Rocks!!

Dina Jimenez Fernandez

Hello everyone this is Dina from Spain.Just want to share my lovely experience studying & staying in Rose Mount School,Dehradun.

I was here in Dehradun to learn English Language.I had a problem in grammar,but after studying in Rose Mount School with experienced and trained professionals,the problem went off.

The classes,material provided was very effective.Learning English was a complete fun as there used to be many activities in classes.

There was also a computer ab where we can sit and practice online English activities.

Now,there is tremendous improvement in me and it is all because of Rose Mount School.

The accommodation provided was neat ,clean and specially the Indian food.

While staying in Dehradun visited many beautiful places like Mussoorie,Rishikesh,Haridwar.

It was a great experience.

I am again planning to come back.

Take Care!!

Jacqueline Rutkowski (Brazil)

Hello Everybody. I am from Brazil. I and my freind did my English language course at Rose Mount. Dehradun, India. I and my freind stayed there for 8 weeks.

We found the classes, material, accommodation and food to be quite good.

The teachers are very nice and helping. In the hostel the food was home cooked so it was clean and healthy.

We also visited the mountains, Rishikesh and after some time my husband also joined me.

Rose Mount is a good school.

Keiichiro Shimonishi (Japan)

Hello, I am Keiichiro Shimonishi from Japan. I have been to Rose mount twice! Both the times I have thoroughly enjoyed myself. I am a student of High School. My level of English was zero when I first came.

It was difficult to adjust the first week but then I slowly learnt my way around.

Now I can speak good English.

I really had fun time here in India. The weather was lovely, the food was great and made some long lasting friends. I didn’t travel much around Dehradun but went to Haridawar with Mr. Madhukar (director Rose Mount). I am coming back again the third time next year!

Ali (Oman)

My purpose of coming to Dehradun, India was not to study English. I had come here to qualify one exam in Petroleum Industry. To qualify that exam good English is required and so I joined Rose Mount.

I studied English for six months.

I spent my evenings playing badminton or sitting and chatting with friends at the hostel. Because nobody could speak Arabic so I had to speak English to communicate and this really improved my language Skills.

Once I finished the course two of my friends also joined Rosemount..

Mohsen (Saudi Arabia)

My brother contacted the school. That proved to be the turning point.

I studied for 8 weeks in the school. My level was elementary when I joined but when I left I was able to read, write, speak English at a preInt level.

The best I had was in the hostel. All of us became very good friends. Some of them I am still in contact.

My teachers especially the morning teacher was very good. She spent lots of time with me to give correctional classes. I know without her it would have been very difficult. I thank her from all my heart.

Chih Chi (Taiwan)

I came to the school to prepare for IELTS (University of Cambridge Exam) with my friend. We stayed together in the same room.

After scoring 6.5 band I am now teaching English in Thailand. The principal himself used to take our classes. We spent around 6 hrs average in the class.

The mock test at the end of the course was exceptionally good. We got lots of practise and we were very comfortable on the examination day.

I highly recommend Rose Mount.

Learn English in India

2011-05-30T04:10:00.000-07:00

English in India

For international students willing to study English, India is fast becoming a popular destination. There are more speakers of English in India than in UK itself – the country of its origin! So for one there is no dearth of good English language teachers. Secondly, it is affordable and thirdly, students have the choice of mixing holidays with learning.

You call up your insurance company from America to fix up a problem and the chances are that your call is received by a person sitting in India! He is more than glad to offer you quick instructions in perfect English. At times you do not even realize that you just spoke to a person thousand of miles away from a Hindi speaking country. People are waking up to the fact that writers from India - Arunaditi Roy, Vikram Seth can win prizes for their writings in English. So be sure that when you decide to learn English in India you are in safe hands.

How much would a person shell out if he goes to UK for a few weeks to learn English? Take a wild guess – hmm – lets say, around 4000 thousand pounds and that does not include stay and meals! Well, its way cheaper to stay and study in India. You get the same level of teachers and you are given more personal attention. You get a comfortable bed and let me warn you the Indian food is addictive.

India also amazes you with its history, culture and the natural diversity. In fact, you name it and we have it. Its rich architecture seeped in folklores, the Himalayan range in the north and the Thar desert, the wild life sanctuaries – you will always have something to pick up from the menu.

In the past years air travel has become cheaper, faster and safer. But what are you waiting for? Pack your bags and get moving. And don't forget to keep me posted.

You may also visit http://www.rosemounts.org/

How to Increase your English vocabulary?

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The biggest hurdle in communicating effectively and confidently in English is good ‘active vocabulary’. Active Vocabulary constitutes of those words which we actively or confidently use in our day to day conversation or writings. On the other hand, there is ‘passive vocabulary’ – words we are familiar with but are not sure when and how to use them.

So, I think, the first step towards a better vocabulary is to work on your passive vocabulary and then regularly using those words so that they become a part your active vocabulary.

The following are tips on how to increase your passive vocabulary and turn it into active vocabulary:

(a) Read, read and read:

Reading is the most effective way of increasing your vocabulary. Newspapers, magazines, novels, story books are a rich source of new words. Whenever you come across new words write them down in a separate note book. Look them up in a dictionary. Make sentences using those words and try to use them in your day to day conversations.

(b) Looking up words in dictionary:

Whenever you look up a word in a dictionary find out its word class whether it’s a noun, an adjective or a verb and also what are its other forms. Lets take the example of the word familiar . ‘familiar’ is an adjective, ‘to familiarize’ is a verb and ‘familiarity’ is a noun. Every part of speech has its own specific place in a sentence. So, if you know the different forms of a word you will be able to use it more effectively.

(c) Watch and Listen:

Programmes in English on television and radio are another source of words. They also provide us with the context so the words can easily be understood and mimicked in our day to day conversations.

The idea is that the more you use new words in your day to day conversations the better your active vocabulary becomes. So start off today and never be ashamed of making mistakes. Not knowing a language is not a crime. Its just a hurdle. You need to overcome it. Nothing more nothing less.

Written by Madhukar Dhiman. http://www.rosemounts.org/

Why Study English in India?

2010-07-25T22:54:00.000-07:00

For international students willing to study English, India is fast becoming a popular destination. There are more speakers of English in India than in UK itself – the country of its origin! So for one there is no dearth of good English language teachers. Secondly, it is affordable and thirdly, students have the choice of mixing holidays with learning.

You call up your insurance company from America to fix up a problem and the chances are that your call is received by a person sitting in India! He is more than glad to offer you quick instructions in perfect English. At times you do not even realize that you just spoke to a person thousand of miles away from a Hindi speaking country. People are waking up to the fact that writers from India - Arunaditi Roy, Vikram Seth can win prizes for their writings in English. So be sure that when you decide to learn English in India you are in safe hands.

How much would a person shell out if he goes to UK for a few weeks to learn English? Take a wild guess – hmm – lets say, around 4000 thousand pounds and that does not include stay and meals! Well, its way cheaper to stay and study in India. You get the same level of teachers and you are given more personal attention. You get a comfortable bed and let me warn you the Indian food is addictive.

India also amazes you with its history, culture and the natural diversity. In fact, you name it and we have it. Its rich architecture seeped in folklores, the Himalayan range in the north and the Thar desert, the wild life sanctuaries – you will always have something to pick up from the menu.

In the past years air travel has become cheaper, faster and safer. But what are you waiting for? Pack your bags and get moving. And don’t forget to keep me posted.

Written by: Madhukar Dhiman, Director Rose Mount's institute of English Language. http://www.rosemounts.org/

Speak English Better

2010-07-23T04:29:00.000-07:00

Watch, Listen, Read, Speak
Ever wondered how you acquired your mother tongue! There was no magic and nobody sat down with you with loads of books to teach. You heard, watched people and one fine day everything just came to you. You were able to make simple sentences and successfully get your message across. Grammar and other technical aspects came much later.

Language needs environment to sprout, to grow. So sow the seeds today. Nothing can be more fun when both entertainment and learning can be fused. Start watching and listening English programmes on television and radio or maybe youtube. Watching is a great way to improve English language skills as its easier to understand while watching. There are lots of clues which the actors give away through gestures, facial expressions thereby helping you to understand the dialogues. Listening too improves your understanding by helping you learn new words and improve pronunciation.

Reading is a great way to acquire new words and improve grammar. And its fun too. Reading throws open up a whole new world. Its a constructive leisure activity. Initially it might be boring but when you come across topics which interest you then there is no looking back.

When you have acquired new words start throwing them around. Catch hold of your friend whose English is good and start testing his patience! Jokes apart, till the time you don’t practice you will not improve. So speak a lot.

The last piece of advice is – join a good English language Institute. Make sure that its teachers are well trained and lots of speaking activities are done in the class.

Email me at madhukar@rosemounts.org

IELTS SPEAKING

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Speaking section in IELTS is an interview session where the examiner tests the students on their English fluency.

Speaking consists of three tasks:

Task I - Introduction

Here the examiner asks questions pertaining to the student's personal life.

Home, Work, College, Hobbies, Holiday, Sports, Free Time

Time : 3-5 min
Task II - Task Cards

Here the student is given a specific task to speak on.

Describe a Person, Book, Friend, Movies, Thing, Place

Time : 1 min (preparation), 2 min (response), 1-2 min (followup question)
Task III - Discussion

Detailed conversation on the basis of Task Card given in Task II.

Analysis, Possibilities, Oppinion, Cause and Effect

Time : 3-4 min

Total Time : 11-14 min

Studetnts are assessed on:

Fluency
Range of Vocabulary
Grammatical Sense
Voice Modulation
Coherence
Pronounciation
Expression

Useful tips on Speaking Next Week.

IELTS LISTENING

2010-02-06T05:08:00.000-08:00

Useful Tips

Read the directions.
Read the keywords.
Underline them.
Be careful of the spelling.
Proper Nouns should begin with capital letters.
Synonyms are frequently used.
While writing dates, ordinal should be written.
Answers should have appropriate grammatical sense.
Do not exceed the word limit given in each section.
Spell-out words should be fully written in capitals.
Use symbols where words are not allowed.
Anticipate answer but only write after listening to the whole conversation of that particular question.
Time Management is very essential.
While transferring answers to answer sheets DO NOT be careless or in a hurry.
Handwriting has to be legible.

IELTS LISTENING : AN OVERVIEW

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Total Time	30 mins*
Listening Sections	4
Each section	10 questions
Total Questions	40
Total Marks	40
* + 10 mins to transfer answers to an answer sheet.

Section1	Conversation	Section 1, 2 are based on social topics
Section2	Monologue	Section 1, 2 are based on social topics
Section3	Conversation	Section 3, 4 are academic
Section4	Monologue	Section 3, 4 are academic

Questions are in the form of :

Objective
Multiple Choice
Sentence Completion
Labeling a Diagram
Notes/tables/forms/summary/flow charts questions
Classification questions

The students answer the questions as they listen.
Sequence of the conversations and questions are same.
30 sec gap between sections gives the candidate time to read keywords.
Keywords help to identify answers.
Listen to complete conversation of each question before writing the final answer.

Next week, check out for IELTS LISTENING USEFUL TIPS . . . .

Announcement

2010-01-21T22:07:00.000-08:00

Fresh French Batch Level 1 (Alliance Francaise)starting first week of February.

Academic Writing : Grammar and Vocabulary

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Avoiding Repetition

You will receive a higher mark if your writing uses a range of structures and vocabulary correctly rather than a limited number. For example, the candidate who writes:
The number of cases of X disease started at 50 in 1965 and then went up to 200 in 1970 and then went up to 500 in 1980 and then went down to zero in 1990.
will lose marks for being repetitive. You should therefore practise writing reports using a wide variety of terms to describe the different movements in the graphs and different structures to vary your writing.

Describing Trends

Trends are changes or movements. These changes are normally expressed in numeric items, for example, population, production volumes or unemployment. There are three basic trends:

Expressing Movement: Nouns and Verbs
For each trend there are a number of verbs and nouns to express the movement. We can use a verb of change, for example:
Unemployment levels fell
Or we can use a related noun, for example:
There was a fall in unemployment levels

Direction	Verbs	Nouns
	Rose (to) Increased (to) Went up (to) Climbed (to) Boomed	A rise An increase Growth An upward trend A boom (a dramatic rise)
	Fell (to) Declined (to) Decreased (to) Dipped (to) Dropped (to) Went down (to) Slumped (to) Reduced (to)	A decrease A decline A fall A drop A slump (a dramatic fall) A reduction
	Levelled out (at) Did not change Remained stable (at) Remained steady (at) Stayed constant (at) Maintained the same level	A levelling out No change
	Fluctuated (around) Peaked (at) Plateaued (at) Stood at (we use this phrase to focus on a particular point, before we mention the movement, for example: In the first year, unemployment stood at … )	A fluctuation Reached a peak (of) Reached at plateau (at)

Describing the movement: Adjectives and Adverbs

Sometimes we need to give more information about a trend as follows:
There has been a slight increase in the value of the dollar
(degree of change)
Unemployment fell rapidly last year (the speed of change)
Remember that we modify a noun with an adjective (a slight increase)
and a verb with an adverb (to increase slightly).

IELTS Writing Topics

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Essay Topics

In what ways has information technology changed work and working practices in the past 10 years?
We are becoming increasingly dependent on computers. They are used in businesses, hospitals, crime detection and even to fly planes. What things will they be used for in the future? Is this dependence on computers a good thing or should we be more suspicious of their benefits?
To what extent is the use of animals in scientific research acceptable?
Forests are the lungs of the earth. Destruction of the world’s forests amounts to death of the world we currently know. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
To what extent should economic planning be influenced by the need of environmental conservation?
The idea of going overseas for university study is an exciting prospect, for many people. But while it may offer some advantages, it is probably better to stay home because of the difficulties a student inevitably encounters living and studying in a different culture. To what extent do you agree or disagree this statement? Give reasons for your answer.
Education is recognized as vital to the future of any society in today’s world. Governments throughout the world should make education compulsory for all children between the ages of 5 and 15. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Should wealthy nations be required to share their wealth among poorer nations by providing such things as food and education? Or is it a responsibility of the governments of poorer nations, to look after their citizens themselves?
Should wealthy nations be required to share their wealth among poorer nations by providing such things as food and education? Or is it a responsibility of the governments of poorer nations to look after their cit
izens themselves?
The rising levels of congestion and air pollution found in most of the world cities can be attributed directly ,to the rapidly increasing number of private cars in use. Discuss possible ways to encourage the use of public transport.
The mass media, including TV, radio and newspapers, have great influence in shaping people’s ideas. To what extent do you agree or disagree this statement? Give reasons for your answer.
Should rich countries pay more for environmental damage?
Are famous people treated unfairly by the media ? Should they be given more privacy, or is the price of their fame an invasion into their private lives?
Does modern technology make life more convenient, or was life better when technology was simpler?
Will modern technology, such as the internet, ever replace the book or the written word as the main source of information?
If children behave badly ,should their parents accept responsibility and also be punished?
Tourism is becoming increasingly important as a source of revenue to many countries, but its disadvantages should not be overlooked. What are some of the problems of tourism?
News editors decide what to broadcast on TV and what to print in newspapers. What factors do you think influence their decisions?
To what extent should universities function as training grounds for employment?
Does travel help to promote understanding and communication between countries?

Letter Writing Topics

Letter to an important personality telling him that you have given his name & reference.
Letter to a postmaster complaining about non delivery of money order.
Letter from an employee to his employer for leave of absence.
Letter to a credit card company complaining about fraudulent charges in your credit card.
Letter to the manager of the bank of change of address.
Letter from the manager confirming the services of an employee.
Enquiring about a vacancy in a commercial firm.
Letter to local residents on the formation of a recreational club.
Your friend has just given birth to a baby boy. Write a letter to her congratulating her on the birth of a son.
Letter from a principal to a parent about her child’s poor performance in his examination.

Daily Meditation

2010-01-10T22:27:00.000-08:00

"Every job is a self-potrait of the person who did it.Autograph your work with excellence."

Daily Meditation

2010-01-08T01:26:00.001-08:00

"It's amazing what can be accomplished when no one cares who gets the credit."

Daily Meditation

2010-01-06T20:41:00.001-08:00

“Unless you try to do something beyond what you have already mastered, you will never grow.”

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN IELTS AND TOEFL iBT

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TOEFL iBT - Test of English as a Foreign Language

IELTS - International English Language Testing System

TOEFL is conducted by ETS (United States of America) whereas IELTS is conducted by University of Cambridge UK.
Both TOEFL and IELTS test English.

VERSION -
TOEFL iBT has only one version i.e Academic English
IELTS has two versions :

1. Academic
2. General

ACCEPTANCE -

TOEFL is generally required in American Universities (It is now accepted by other countries as well).
IELTS is accepted in U.K. , Australia and other commonwealth countries.

RATING -

TOEFL - 0-4, total of rating converted to 120 score scale.
IELTS - 9 band.

LENGTH -

TOEFL - 4 hrs.
IELTS - 2 hrs, 45min.

METHOD -

TOEFL - Internet Based Test (IBT)
IELTS - Pen and Paper test

CONTENT -

TOEFL Speaking- (20min) - 6 tasks

2 independent tasks
4 integrated tasks (listen and write answers as you go along, 45-60 min speaking time)
Recorded on the computer using headphones

IELTS Speaking- (11-14 min) - 3 tasks

1st task Introduction (warm up)
2nd task cards
3rd general discussion based on task cards
Interactive session with the examiner

TOEFL LISTENING-(60-90 min)

4-6 lectures, 6 question each
2-3 conversations, 5 questions each
Answers are multiple choices only
Attempted after you have finished listening a lecture/conversation

IELTS LISTENING (30+10 min)

4 sections, 10 questions each
Answers are written as you are listening

TOEFL Reading (60- 90 min)

3-5 passages,12-14 question each(level of difficulty remains same, only multiple choice)

IELTS Reading (1 hour)

General-4 sections

TOEFL Writing (50 min)

1 integrated task (answer based on reading and listening on a topic in 20 min.)
1 independent task (essay on one topic in 30 min .)

IELTS Writing-(1 hour)

General
letter (20 min.)
an essay (40 min)
Academic
graph (20 min.)
an essay (40 min.) .

Daily Meditation

2010-01-05T20:26:00.000-08:00

"What comes out of you when you are squeezed is what is inside you."

Daily Meditation

2010-01-04T21:07:00.001-08:00

"Every thought you release becomes a permanent part of your character."

Announcement

2010-01-03T21:10:00.000-08:00

La Trobe University, Australia ANNOUNCES
50% scholarship for 2010 at Under Graduate and Post Graduate Programmes.

For information on how to apply, eligibility and more, please visit
Rose Mount's Institute of English Language
or email us at info@rosemounts.org or call us at 91 135 2622585

IELTS Overview

2010-01-02T01:36:00.000-08:00

What is IELTS?

IELTS, the International English Language Testing System, is designed to assess the language ability of candidates who need to study or work where English is the language of communication.

IELTS is jointly managed by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL), British Council and IDP: IELTS Australia. IELTS conforms to the highest international standards of language assessmen01t covers the four language skills listening, reading, writing and speaking.

IELTS is recognised by universities and employers in many countries, including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK and the USA. It is also recognised by professional bodies, immigration authorities and other government agencies. Please refer to a full list of recognising organisations on the IELTS website www.ielts.org

IELTS is not recommended for candidates under the age of 16.

Academic and General Training

IELTS is available in two formats - Academic and General Training. The Academic Module assesses whether a candidate is ready to study or train in the medium of English at an undergraduate or postgraduate level. Admission to undergraduate and postgraduate courses should be based on the results of this module.

The General Training Module emphasises language skills in broad social and workplace contexts. It is suitable for candidates who are going to migrate to an English-speaking country, for example, to Australia, Canada, New Zealand or the UK. It is also suitable for candidates planning to undertake work experience or training programmes not at degree level, or to complete their secondary education. The General Training Module is not designed to test the full range of formal language skills required for academic purposes.

If in doubt about which module to take, contact the organisation to which you are applying for their requirements.

Announcement

2010-01-01T22:03:00.000-08:00

Fresh French batch starting from 2nd week of January. All our courses are affiliated to Alliance Francaise (French Government). So you get an internationally recognized certification.

Daily Meditation

2010-01-01T21:14:00.000-08:00

“The difference between school and life?
In school, you're taught a lesson and then given a test.
In life, you're given a test that teaches you a lesson.”

Daily Meditation

2009-12-31T22:08:00.001-08:00

"There is no such thing as good or bad luck. Everything has a cause that produces appropriate effects."

TOEFL iBT Test Dates for Dehradun

2009-12-30T04:06:00.000-08:00

DATES	DAYS	TIME
23-Jan-2010	Saturday	10:00 a.m.
31-Jan-2010	Sunday	10:00 a.m.
07-Feb-2010	Sunday	10:00 a.m.
21-Feb-2010	Sunday	10:00 a.m.
27-Feb-2010	Saturday	10:00 a.m.
13-Mar-2010	Saturday	10:00 a.m.
27-Mar-2010	Saturday	10:00 a.m.
10-Apr-2010	Sunday	10:00 a.m.
08-May-2010	Saturday	10:00 a.m.
16-May-2010	Sunday	10:00 a.m.
12-Jun-2010	Saturday	10:00 a.m.
13-Jun-2010	Sunday	10:00 a.m.

IELTS Test Dates for Dehradun

2009-12-30T04:01:00.000-08:00

DATES	DAYS
09th January 2010	Saturday
20th February 2010	Saturday
20th March 2010	Saturday

The DOs and DONTs of IELTS Writing Task 1

2009-12-29T04:10:00.000-08:00

You should ALWAYS:

Read the task and the instructions carefully.
Do some brain storming and plan your response before you actually start writing.
Stick to the information which is given on the graph/ pie chart /table. Using outside information is a serious offence!
Present the information logically and coherently.
Mind your grammar. Remember the rules of subject and verb agreement, rules related to count nouns and mass nouns, prepositions, comparatives….
Use a variety of vocabulary. Never repeat key words and phrases. The idea is not to use heavy weight words but words which add variety to your writing.
Write a minimum of 150 words. That sounds a very trite advice but then it is here that many students make mistakes.
Complete the task in 20 minutes

You should NEVER:

Use outside information. Its an excercise on report writing. Using outside information may be penalised.
Give opinions. Save your opinions for Task 2.
Write anything less then 150 words. You will be penalised for doing so.

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In the next post I will be talking about the DOs and DONTs of writing Task 2.

IELTS Writing - An Introduction

2009-12-29T01:49:00.001-08:00

Writing

There are two tasks. The instructions specify the minimum number of words for each task and also recommend the amount of time you should spend on each one. It's important to follow these guidelines, because Task 2 carries more weight in marking than Task 1, for example if you score a 6 on Task 1 and a five on Task 2 your overall band score for writing will come to 5.
Task 1: You are given a diagram or table of some kind and you have to present the information in your own words. For example, you may have to consider a set of statistics and then write a report outlining the key features; you may have to study a diagram of a machine and explain how it works; or you may have to look at a flow chart and describe the main stages in a process. The task explicitly asks you to summarize the important information and make comparisons where relevant.

You have to write at least 150 words for Task 1 and you are recommended to spend 20 minutes on it.

Task 2: You are given brief details of an opinion, an argument or a problem, and you have to write an essay in response. For example, you may have to consider an opinion in relation to evidence, or weigh up the pros and cons of an argument before presenting your own view on the matter. You may also have to discuss various aspects of a problem and then outline your ideas for solving it.

You have to write at least 250 words for Task 2 and you are recommended to spend 40 minutes on it.

NB You will lose marks if you write less than the required number of words.

MARKING

Task 1 scripts are assessed on the following criteria:

Task Fulfillment: Have you followed the instructions exactly? Have you given a clear, accurate and relevant description of the information?
Coherence and Cohesion: Is your writing well organised? Are sentences logically linked? • Vocabulary and Sentence Structure: Have you used a variety of appropriate vocabulary, and are your sentences well constructed?
Task 2 scripts are assessed on performance in the following areas:
Arguments, Ideas and Evidence: Have you evaluated arguments and ideas? Have you compared and contrasted evidence and opinions?
Communicative Quality: Have you presented your ideas clearly and coherently and organised your writing logically?
Sentence Structure: Have you used a variety of vocabulary and sentence structures? Is your writing reasonably accurate?

There are loads of available on the market. Make sure that before you appear for the test you have had enough practice. Still if you feel that you need guidance join a good language institute.

In the next post I will be discussing the DOs and DON'Ts of writings.