NEW HOURS!

I will be available for students every Wednesday from 9.00 to 11.00. This schedule is effective immediately, and will continue until Christmas.
In January, I will be at the Centro Linguistico in via Partenope from 9.00 to 11.00 on Fridays. Let me know if you have problems meeting me at that time, and we can make a special appointment.

Not sure which exam to take?

Have you discovered that some companies or universities accept both exams, but want very high scores, and you are not sure which exam would be most advantageous for you? If you have studied with British teachers most of your life, it may seem easier for you to answer the questions on the IELTS exam, especially on the listening part. If you have more experience with Americans, then you may want to take the TOEFL exam. Then, try your luck at the exam practice links found on the right side of the page. If you get the idea that one exam is easier for you than the other, make an appointment with me by clicking on the 'comments' button under this posting, and I will prepare a mock exam for the one you have chosen. It will give you an idea of the score you would get right now, without studying. If you are not convinced by that score, make another apointment and take a mock exam for the other one. Then we'll make the decision together!

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE TOEFL EXAM:

The Test Of English as a Foreign Language (or TOEFL, pronounced "toe-full", or sometimes just "toffle") evaluates the potential success of an individual to use and understand Standard American English at a college level. It is required for non-native applicants at many English-speaking colleges and universities. A TOEFL score is valid for 2 years, and then is deleted from the official database.
Since its introduction in late 2005, the Internet-based test (iBT) has progressively replaced both the computer-based (CBT) and paper-based (PBT) tests. The iBT has been introduced in phases, with the United States, Canada, France, Germany, and Italy in 2005 and the rest of the world in 2006, with test centers added regularly. The demand for test seats remains very high even after almost a year after the introduction of the test, candidates have to wait for months since shortterm test dates are fully booked. The four-hour test consists of four sections, each measuring mainly one of the basic language skills (although some tasks may require multiple skills) and focusing on language used in an academic, higher-education environment. Note-taking is allowed in the iBT.
For more information and practice, click on the links in the right column of this page, or go to wikipedia and write TOEFL.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE IELTS EXAM:

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is a test of English language proficiency. It is jointly managed by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, British Council and IDP Education Australia. Candidates may choose either the Academic Module or the General Training Module:
The Academic Module is intended for those who wish to enroll in universities and other institutions of higher education.
The General Training Module is intended for those planning to undertake non-academic training or to gain work experience, or for immigration purposes.
IELTS is accepted by most Australian, British, Canadian, Irish, New Zealand and South African academic institutions, by an increasing number of academic institutions in the USA, and by various professional organisations. It is also a requirement for migration to Canada.
For more information, look at the right column of this blog and click on the links, or go to wikipedia and type IELTS.