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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 »

Have you read any good books lately? If the answer is yes, what made them good? And if the answer is no, why didn’t you enjoy them? In a lot of cases, reaction essays start with prompts like these. Instead of arguing a position or persuading the reader, a reaction... Read more »

You know those partial words like re- or –ed that are added to longer words? Those are affixes, or affix in the singular. Even though they’re small, affixes can change a word’s meaning in a big way—they even take words you recognize and make them unrecognizable! In this guide, we... Read more »

In just under six months, generative AI has gone from a novelty to a workplace staple. In fact, a recent survey of US workers showed that 70% of people are using generative AI tools like ChatGPT at work. Whether or not organizations are ready for generative AI, it’s already here.... Read more »

In academia and the professional world, one of the most valuable writing skills to develop is the ability to clearly express and support a position in writing. When you write a position paper, this is the skill you’re strengthening. What is a position paper? A position paper is a type... Read more »

Cold emails can be a powerful tool for any professional. Sending a well-crafted cold email can help you expand your network, unlock opportunities, or potentially land new clients. However, creating a strong one is notoriously difficult to do. What is a cold email? A cold email is a message sent... Read more »

One of the most common mistakes when writing is misusing your and you’re. As with other homophones, your and you’re sound the same but have different meanings and spellings. The word you’re is a contraction of you and are, while your is a possessive adjective. If you’re ever in doubt... Read more »

Whether you’re a word nerd, a curious new learner, or someone simply wanting to up their grammar game, the English language can present its share of challenges. One example of this is the words either and neither, which are spelled similarly and also sound alike. Either means “one of two... Read more »

English capitalization rules require that certain words, like proper nouns and the first word in a sentence, start with a capital letter. Although that seems simple, some words are capitalized only in certain situations, and some words seem like they should be capitalized but are not—how can you tell which... Read more »

Before you start your next job hunt, take time to edit your résumé. Editing your résumé ensures that the information you share with prospective employers is accurate and that you’re presenting yourself in the best possible light.  Why is editing your résumé important? Editing your résumé is an important step... Read more »