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Placement tests: Can your choice of device affect your result?

by Adrian Raper, Technical Director, ClarityEnglish | 7 February 2023

No one wants to be disadvantaged during a test. Here is a reminder of what students can expect when taking the Dynamic Placement Test on different devices.

Road to IELTS: Behind the questions

by Katie Stokes, Blog Editor, ClarityEnglish | 10 January 2023

Road to IELTS experts and writers Sarah Philpot and Marijana Petrovic share their writing process and the most frequently asked questions from IELTS test takers.

Thirty years of Clarity

by Katie Stokes, Blog Editor, ClarityEnglish | 22 November 2022

Our 30th anniversary has allowed us to connect, reflect and plan for the future. See more from our 30 year anniversary here.

Lessons in textspeak

by Katie Stokes, Blog Editor, ClarityEnglish | 15 November 2022

It is so easy to feel lost and isolated online. Here is why textspeak is an essential part of English language learning.

Internationalising an English test

by Andrew Stokes, Publisher, ClarityEnglish | 8 November 2022

Can we, and should we, make English tests more international? Andrew Stokes explores the possibilities.

The English filter: DPT for recruitment

by Katie Stokes, Blog Editor, ClarityEnglish | 17 November 2020

Language testing is a key part of the recruitment process. Is there an efficient, secure, and accurate approach to online English testing? Katie Stokes discusses a successful case study.

An interview with ClarityEnglish’s Adrian Raper: Creating a test

by Henry Woo, Editor, ClarityEnglish | 30 October 2020

Featured in the October issue of TEASIG’s Testing, Evaluation and Assessment Today issue, Dr Adrian Raper shares his experience and hopes for online test development.

How do job applicants view the Dynamic Placement Test?

by Henry Woo, Editor, ClarityEnglish | 29 September 2020

Henry Woo took the Dynamic Placement Test as part of his job interview with ClarityEnglish. He reflects on the experience.

Do students prefer digital or paper-based tests?

by Andrew Stokes, Publisher, ClarityEnglish | 29 September 2020

In a previous post, we looked at how Directors of the Language Centre at Universitas Indonesia postulated that a digital test is more appropriate for this generation of students. We have now been able to survey test takers on this question. Here are the findings.

Placement test results: what do they mean?

by Andrew Stokes, Publisher, ClarityEnglish | 15 July 2020

Andrew Stokes reminds us of the purpose of a placement test (with thanks to Laura Edwards of telc Language Tests for her input).

Helping students avoid plagiarism

by Andrew Stokes, Publisher, ClarityEnglish | 2 March 2022

Andrew Stokes takes a look at how Study Skills Success can help students avoid plagiarism.

How to protect your licences

by Adrian Raper, Technical Director, ClarityEnglish | 23 February 2022

Unprotected licences might be the reason why your students are locked out of the programs you purchased for them. Here is how to avoid that.

Pronunciation: Speech in Action

by Katie Stokes, Blog Editor, ClarityEnglish | 8 February 2022

If you’re looking for pronunciation models for your classroom, why not try these three websites?

Social media education: ‘Incredibly social’

by Katie Stokes, Blog Editor, ClarityEnglish | 25 January 2022

Social media teaching is growing in popularity. Why does it work and where do you start?

‘Why do students plagiarise?’

by Andrew Stokes, Publisher, ClarityEnglish | 4 January 2022

Andrew Stokes takes a look behind the act and suggests four reasons why your students might be plagiarising.

Free British Council IELTS prep tools

by Andrew Stokes, Publisher, ClarityEnglish | 27 February 2017

Most IELTS candidates leave their test preparation to the last minute. When they go into the test centre, they discover they don’t understand the question types, they’re not sure how to allocate their time efficiently, and they don’t know what the examiner is looking...

All posts

All

Placement testing

General English

IELTS for teachers

Placement tests: Can your choice of device affect your result?

Road to IELTS: Behind the questions

Thirty years of Clarity

Lessons in textspeak

Internationalising an English test

The English filter: DPT for recruitment

An interview with ClarityEnglish’s Adrian Raper: Creating a test

How do job applicants view the Dynamic Placement Test?

Do students prefer digital or paper-based tests?

Placement test results: what do they mean?

Helping students avoid plagiarism

How to protect your licences

Pronunciation: Speech in Action

Social media education: ‘Incredibly social’

‘Why do students plagiarise?’

Free British Council IELTS prep tools

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