Tuesday, 2 February 2016

PTE Preparation Tips


Pearson Test of English Academic is an international computer based English language test. It measures the English language ability and can be used to apply to educational institutions and professional organizations. This test is divided into three sections- Speaking and Writing, Reading and Listening and lasts for a duration of approximately three hours




Tips on each section


Speaking


Read aloud

  • Use the 40 seconds you are given to go over the text quickly.
  • Be loud and clear when you begin speaking. Use the punctuation to help you decide where to pause
  • Do not be in a hurry, you have plenty of time


Repeat Sentence



  • There is no tone before the microphone opens in this task, begin speaking as soon as the status box changes to recording
  • Speak as clearly as you can

  • Do not try to copy the accent that you hear


Describe Image



  • Use your 25 seconds to understand what the graph/chart is showing you
  • Don't just focus on the details, include developments and conclusions
  • You cannot mention every point on the graph. Describe the overall changes if any and mention the significant differences


Re-tell Lecture



  • Do not try to write every word that you hear. Use key words to note the main idea of the lecture
  • Stay attentive and keep taking notes until the lecture stops
  • After the audio stops, you only have ten seconds before the tone sounds, use this time to organize your points accordingly


Answer short question



  • State your answer as soon as the status box changes to recording
  • Click on Next to move on to the next question
  • Once the microphone closes you cannot change your answer
  • If you think that your first answer was not correct. Keep speaking and give the correct answer. You have ten seconds to give your response
  • Do not pause for longer than three seconds. The recorder will move on to the next question leaving your answer incomplete



Writing

Summarize written text


  • Your response must be one sentence only, between 5 and 75 words. Ensure that you use punctuation that allows you to include all your points within one sentence
  • Your summarization should begin with a capital letter and end with a full stop
  • Your response will not be scored if your sentences have full stops in between or if it is all written in capital letters
  • Take a few minutes to check your grammar and vocabulary.
  • At the end of ten minutes, the screen will stop responding

Write essay


  • While writing your essay, make sure to fully answer the questions the task is asking of you
  • Make sure that your essay is well organized, with a new paragraph for every new idea
  • Save a few minutes to check your essay. You will lose marks for poor grammar and spelling mistakes



Reading

Multiple - Choice, Choose Single Answer/Choose Multiple Answer


  • Always read the question before you read the passage
  • If you don't know an important word in the text, try to guess its        meaning from the context
  • Make sure that you do not spend too much time on one task


Re-order paragraphs


  • Skim through the sentences, look for the sentence that introduces the topic
  • Check that your selected sentence contains no reference to any information stated before it
  • Look for linking words in the other sentences. Be on the look out for words like however or in addition to or pronouns replacing nouns already mentioned
  • Use these markers to put the information in the correct order

  

Fill in the blanks


  • Skim through the text to get an idea of the topic at hand
  • Look at the words around the first blank. Identify the idea being expressed in the sentence, and think what word will create meaning in the context
  • Check to see if the word fits the grammar and meaning of the text
  • If you cannot fill one blank, move on to the next one. The more blanks you fill in, the easier the missing ones will be
  • Read through the text to check if the meaning is consistent



Listening

Summarize spoken text


  • As you listen, take down notes. Do not write down everything you hear. Use key words to capture the main and supporting ideas
  • A high score is given if all relevant aspects of the audio are mentioned
  • Keep to the word limit of 50-70 words, you will lose marks if you exceed
  • Save a few minutes to check for grammar and spellings



Multiple-Choice, Choose Multiple Answers/ Choose Single Answers


  • Read the question and skim the options before the audio begins
  • Be aware of the development of the speaker's ideas
  • Once the audio is done, eliminate options that contain incorrect information
  • For multiple answers, the candidate is required to select more than one option


Fill in the blanks



  • Skim through the text to gain a general idea of the topic
  • As you hear the missing word, type the word in the blank. Make sure that your spellings are correct. will be marked zero for incorrect spellings
  • Follow the speaker, so you do not miss a word
  • After the audio stops, read the sentence and check if the word makes sense



Highlight Correct Summary



  • Skim through the options quickly to get an idea of the topic
  • Focus on listening, take down notes once your audio begins
  • Once the audio stops, refer to your notes to select the correct option
  • Eliminate any option that may hold incorrect information

 

Select missing word



  • Skim through your options to get an idea about what the speaker might talk about
  • Do not worry about any words that may sound new to you, focus on the overall ideas of the speaker



Highlight incorrect words



  • Use the time before the recording begins to skim though the text
  • Pay attention to the speaker
  • As soon as the recording starts, move your cursor along each sentence
  • Always ensure that you keep up with the speaker
  • Do not make random guesses, you will lose out on marks if you have selected a correct word that was in the recording



Write from dictation



  • Focusing on the meaning of the sentence will help you remember the sentence
  • Ensure that the words are spelt correctly. Marks are given for every word that is correctly spelt
For any queries on PTE, Contact Edwise on 1-800-200-3678 (Toll Free) / 08600911333.

Thursday, 28 January 2016

World Education Fair


The World Education Fair is organized by Edwise Overseas Education Consultants. Since the last couple of years, Edwise has conducted several fairs and a large number of institutions from over 12 countries have participated. It is a truly international fair with only international institutions participating.



Edwise has organized over a 150 fairs in the last 6 years. The World Education Fair is conducted in cities like Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Chandigarh, Cochin, Coimbatore, Delhi, Hyderabad, Indore, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune, Surat, Trivandrum, Vadodara and Vizag.



The World Education Fair is organized thrice a year in the month of February, May and September.

Why World Education Fair
At The World Education Fair students get opportunity to meet delegates from internationally renowned universities. The event offers attendees unique opportunities to interact one on one with delegates from top academic institutions.


All queries on visas, loans, financial assistance and a comparative analysis of educational global systems would be addressed by experts in the field of overseas academic process management. 


Scholarships will be given to meritorious applicants and application fee waivers would be provided to those applicable.




With a chance to obtain on the spot offers, admissions, scholarships and application fee waivers for complete applications, the World Education Fair is a brilliant option for any student considering an education abroad.


 Advantage of World Education Fair
•    A chance to meet and interact with renowned university delegates under one roof
•    Availability of unique resources which will provide a step-by-step guidance for the entire process
•    Hosting a one on one session with the delegates from the top academic institutions
•    Multiple choice of Countries & Institutions under one roof
•    The counseling session is free of cost
•    Our initiative is to match the profiles of the students with the right institution and destination
•    Avail spot offers and application fee waiver
•    Scholarships will be given to meritorious applicants
•    Special Attention to your application
•    Special presentation on study and visa processing by the US Consulate *
•    Obtain guidance on visa application and availability of education loans
•    Get guidance on GRE/GMAT/SAT/TOEFL/PTE/IELTS Coaching
•    Academic  Pathway Planning  can be undertaken by anyone who is uncertain about their future academic direction
 


What the Universities say about the World Education Fair…
•    “The education fairs by Edwise International are well organized. The locations are carefully picked to be accessible to potential students. The number of educational fairs conducted by Edwise International is a good example of their presence throughout India. It is also a measure of the trust which students and potential students have in the Edwise brand. During the education fairs, education institutions are able to meet a variety of students from diverse educational backgrounds who have a common goal - to attain an educational qualification which allows them to create a better future for themselves. Edwise International has created a distinction in facilitating this opportunity to potential students.”

-    Parthipan Poospernathan
Country ManagerInternational Business
Management Development Institute of Singapore – Singapore

•    “Edwise's WEFs are a key stop on TRU's recruitment circuit every year in India. The fairs are professionally organized, well attended and the student follows up that they provide is excellent. Quite simply, if you are recruiting in India, you can't miss this event.”

-    Mike Henniger
Director, International Marketing and Interim Managing Director
Thompson Rivers University – Canada

•    “Cardiff University is very proud to be represented by Edwise International in India. Edwise are a key partner of Cardiff in India and their hard work, dedication, expertise, professionalism and support are highly valued by the University. Cardiff participates in World Education Fairs (WEF) right across India and I find the Fairs to be an invaluable way of meeting good quality students at both Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels. WEF students are interested in a broad range of subject areas and are knowledgeable and enthusiastic about studying in the UK. I have no doubt whatsoever in supporting Edwise International and participating in WEF now and in the future.”

-    Anne Morgan
International Officer
Cardiff University – UK

•    “In combination with the office network the Edwise fairs are unique in their coverage of both major and minor markets and their follow up on inquiries and conversion of leads to applications is excellent. At the fair venue you can count on meeting high quality applicants with a wide variety of interests. In addition, you can be confident that the follow up will be done in an efficient and professional manner.”

-    Ray Wallace, PhD
Senior International Office and Director of International Programs
California State University, East Bay – USA


What Students say about the World Education Fair…
“World Education Fair – Must Visit for those who are planning to study abroad. They provide step by step guidance on each and everything right from selecting the university till you get the visa. Thank you Edwise for hosting such an event without which it would have been impossible to study abroad”
-Anjana Mehta


“The World Education Fair is the event for students who are planning for abroad studies. I got good exposure over there as many universities participate and you get to weigh your interests directly with the university delegates.”
-Yash Kapoor


“I entered the World Education Fair with absolutely no idea of which courses are good for me and the various opportunities. This fair by Edwise helped me clear all my doubts . Not only that they guided me with step by step procedure on various exams I need to give to get into a good university. The university delegates had a look at my profile and suggested me ways to improve it.”
-Rohan Shah


What  the Management say about World Education Fair…

•    “I feel every student who can afford it should take the opportunity to study abroad. We organize the World Education Fair which is India’s largest overseas education fair every year across 13 cities in India.
It makes a big difference in a person’s life. The exposure they get to different culture, people, industry, organization.
Our mission is to improve the life of students and make them globally successful citizens.”
-    Sushil Sukhwani (Director – Edwise)


Education Consultant
We at Edwise streamline and personalize the process for each student irrespective of the destination, institution, course or any level of study. Our team of experienced professionals will provide you individual attention and exceptional guidance throughout your process of application. We provide assistance related to course selections, admission, visa, bank-loan and scholarships. We also host University delegates for direct student interaction and all these services are provided free of cost. We have established since 1991 and have been maintaining strong networks with over 575 universities in 16 countries, hence giving us a unique insight into the finest educational establishments worldwide.


Start your education abroad with valuable information on everything you need to know about studying abroad from study permits, temporary resident visas and how much it costs, to finding a program.


Do visit your nearest Edwise branch & choose your university carefully under our expert guidance and ensure that you have all your paperwork in order. Once you apply, and the wait is over, you can really begin to look forward to not only studying in a beautiful and vibrant country, but also to a life experience quite like no other.


Save time by pre-registering online at www.worldeducationfair.com  or by call 1-800-200-3678 / 08600911333 FREE ENTRY.

Wednesday, 27 January 2016

Essay Writing Tips for the TOEFL


The TOEFL is the Test of English as a Foreign Language is used to measure English language proficiency. If you are applying to a college or university where English is the language of instruction, your TOEFL scores will help admissions staff determine the adequacy of your English language skills for your program of study. The TOEFL test is also the most accepted test in the world

The Writing Section consists of two different writing tasks:

An Integrated task in which you read a short passage for about 3 minutes and then listen to a short lecture that directly addresses the points made in the reading. You are then required to draft an essay based on the summarization of the listening passage and explain how they relate to the reading passage. This task demonstrates your ability to communicate in writing what you have read and heard about. You have 20 minutes for this task with a word count of 150-200 words


An Independent task is one in which you are asked to give an opinion about a general topic. You are then asked to support your opinion with relevant reasons and examples. You have 30 minutes for this task with a word count of 250-300 words


Essay-Writing Tips

Integrated Writing Task

  • Always take notes
  • Look for the main idea of the reading passage
  • While listening, pay attention to any information that is opposite of the points in the reading passage
  •  Your task here is to explain how the points in the listening relate to points in the reading. You are NOT being asked for your own opinion
  •  Ensure that you do not misrepresent the points from the reading and the lecture

Independent Writing Task

  • Understand the given topic. Ensure that you write what the essay is asking of you
  • Keep track of your time. Use your time wisely, that way you will have sufficient time to re-read what you have just written
  • Make sure that your essay is well organized, with relevant explanations
  • Ensure that you are consistent with the language you use, with appropriate word choice and minimal grammatical errors

What Edwise Students Say...

“I clearly remember the day I started my TOEFL coaching, after seeing the different sections of TOEFL I was sure I won't pass the test. But my faculty's support and personalized attention helped me. TOEFL being an internet based test, practice was very important. Edwise provided me with number of mock tests which boosted my confidence. I thank the entire Edwise team for the same.”

Shabbir Khambati - TOEFL Coaching

“My TOEFL class here at Edwise has been started great. I have experienced good changes in my performance. Good attention is given on individual students and the students weakest points are worked upon really well. Totally satisfied! My faculty is awesome teacher and a guide. Learned a lot of things and would surely look forward to my bright future. Thank you Edwise.”
Reshmi Bhaduri – TOEFL Coaching


Education Consultant
We at Edwise streamline and personalize the process for each student irrespective of the destination, institution, course or any level of study. Our team of experienced professionals will provide you individual attention and exceptional guidance throughout your process of application. We provide assistance related to course selections, admission, visa, bank-loan and scholarships. We also host University delegates for direct student interaction and all these services are provided free of cost. We have established since 1991 and have been maintaining strong networks with over 575 universities in 16 countries, hence giving us a unique insight into the finest educational establishments worldwide.

Start your education abroad with valuable information on everything you need to know about studying abroad from study permits, temporary resident visas and how much it costs, to finding a program.

Do visit your nearest Edwise branch & choose your university carefully under our expert guidance and ensure that you have all your paperwork in order. Once you apply, and the wait is over, you can really begin to look forward to not only studying in a beautiful and vibrant country, but also to a life experience quite like no other.

For any queries on TOEFL, contact Edwise on 1-800-200-3678 / 08600911333.