For teachers managing large classes with limited contact hours, assessing spoken English can be a demanding task. The Dynamic Speaking Test is a thoughtful and practical solution.
A standardised, data-driven approach to placement testing for English benefits teachers, parents and, most importantly, the students themselves.
We discovered the hard way that generally accepted ‘rules’ for intonation are often misleading. Clear Pronunciation 2 balances ‘rules’ and ‘guidelines’. Here’s how.
Instead of relying on expensive retakes, IELTS, OET and TOEFL candidates need a gateway test that tells them if they are ready to achieve their target score – or not
In this post, we look at how British Council Libya deploys the Dynamic Placement test as a key component in their teacher training program.
Can we, and should we, make English tests more international? Andrew Stokes explores the possibilities.
This month we are highlighting this post by Sean McDonald of telc Language Tests. Here he explains why not all tests are created equal.
What is the difference between ‘accuracy’ and ‘reliability’? Learn ten key phrases in testing terminology.
The HOPES-LEB project aims to improve the chances for a better future for young people in Lebanon. Here’s how they do it.
A placement test score should be a fair representation of a candidate’s ability, not their cultural knowledge. Here are four steps test designers can take to ensure that.
Your thought-provoking Arrivals in English questions answered.
How we localised the program for Australian and Canadian English.
Introducing features and how to best use the program.
Speakers of tonal languages such as Chinese, Thai or Yoruba face particular challenges with English intonation. Andrew Stokes examines why and how we can help.
Most online learning tools are free of charge and available at all times on the phone in your pocket! These are five stand out tools your learners can access for free.
In this post, Adam Forrester introduces three ideas for using Road to IELTS in class. Try these activities with your students to prepare them for the IELTS Speaking test.
Sieon Lau reports on a Road to IELTS upgrade that enables IELTS test takers to prepare for the increasingly popular IELTS on computer.
Andrew Stokes asks Idah Chunga and Justina Kilumelume how the British Council helps IELTS candidates in Zambia.
Sarah Philpot led the team which redesigned the Road to IELTS Speaking section. In this post, she describes the program features and the approach behind the update.
Andrew Stokes points to a life hack that helps IELTS candidates optimise their preparation time.