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After years of success helping test-takers around the world achieve their dreams of getting an official certificate in English, we’re excited to announce the new online Pearson English International Certificate.  This flexible, on-demand test has been designed to meet the practical needs of 21st century test-takers, employers and universities. While... Read more »

The world is facing a growing refugee crisis. Over 26 million people have been forced to leave their homes and their countries. That’s equivalent to the entire population of Australia having to flee abroad. When you include displaced and stateless people, that number rises to over 80 million. To make... Read more »

What’s the most effective way to learn English? It’s a question that has perplexed linguists for years – and one that four of us got to chew over on a panel at this month’s ASU+GSV conference in San Diego. For those not familiar with the conference, it seeks to be... Read more »

Hopefully, you’ve been following our discussion around the importance of building a reading habit in young learners. Ideally, you’ve also managed to encourage some parents of your students to take part in the Reading Together Challenge!   Now, if none of this sounds familiar, please take a look at my previous blog post: Do the Reading Together Challenge! As part... Read more »

The new online Pearson English International Certificate is an assessment that tests a candidate’s English language ability across all CEFR levels from A1 to C2. Perfect for students or workers, now test-takers can schedule their test at any time at a Pearson-approved testing center or at home using OnVue, our... Read more »

Education has embraced remote and hybrid learning – and it looks like it’s here to stay as a more accessible option for students everywhere. For the same reasons, even higher-stakes English exams are proving it’s possible to throw off old-fashioned approaches and adapt to the changing needs and expectations of... Read more »

Teaching pre-primary learners requires a different approach than teaching primary or older students. You need to use a very different skillset and it can be a challenge to shift gears and adjust your expectations. Teaching expert and materials writer Jeanne Perrett has years of experience working with the youngest learners.... Read more »

Recently, I’ve been thinking a lot about building a reading habit in our young learners. By this I mean ways to get them reading widely and often so that they develop a life-long love of reading. And as I’ve been delving deeper into the research around reading for pleasure, the evidence is compelling: According to the OECD,... Read more »

In the last episode of this season, the Pearson English Podcast panel speaks with teacher trainer and IELTS expert Anna Hasper about what testing and assessment really mean and why they are so important.  Listen to the podcast on Testing and Assessment.  Why are testing and assessment so important?  Words like... Read more »

While machine learning and deep learning are often used interchangeably, they refer to two sub-domains of artificial intelligence. They represent different (but related) approaches to data analysis; deep learning is a subset of machine learning. The distinctions between them are important and become especially relevant when communicating on technical topics—such... Read more »

Classification is a core concept in data analysis and machine learning (ML). This guide explores what classification is and how it works, explains the difference between classification and regression, and covers types of tasks, algorithms, applications, advantages, and challenges. Table of contents What is classification? Classification vs. regression Types of... Read more »

What is a cover letter and why is it essential in today’s job market? A well-written cover letter can be the key to landing your dream job, giving you the opportunity to introduce yourself, highlight your qualifications, and make a memorable first impression. But knowing what to talk about and... Read more »

Taking a well-earned vacation from work is meant to allow employees to decompress from the stress of their jobs and return recharged. However, some workers experience a common phenomenon called post-holiday blues, or post-vacation depression, after taking paid time off (PTO). Although post-vacation depression isn’t a clinical disorder, feeling stressed... Read more »

Getting your dream job isn’t easy, but a well-crafted cover letter can be exactly what gets you hired. If you know how to write a cover letter, you can demonstrate your aptitude and personality and forge a connection with the hiring manager—things a résumé or CV can’t do on their... Read more »

The days of advertising’s “spray-and-pray” targeting are over. Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the advertising industry. Now, with AI, marketers can pinpoint optimal digital advertising channels, create tailor-made ads to maximize performance and adjust campaigns along the way to reach the right people at the right time in the right... Read more »

Shorthand can be useful for quickly communicating information—but only if you and your audience are familiar with the meaning of the given term. For those who don’t know: “TL;DR” is relatively common slang that stands for “too long; didn’t read.” However, the contextual meaning of this word can change depending... Read more »

In the ancient tradition of using machines to complete boring tasks, AI can now write letters for you! AI letter writing can help put your thoughts into words, whether an email, personal letter, or work correspondence like a cover letter. All you have to do is learn how to use... Read more »

Grammarly, the trusted AI assistant, has been named an Emerging Leader in the Gartner® “Emerging Market Quadrant™ (eMQ) for “AI Knowledge Management Apps/General Productivity” in the Innovation Guide for Generative AI Technologies (14 November 2024) [link, subscription required]. Grammarly enables millions of professionals and over 70,000 teams to streamline workflows,... Read more »