The TOEIC Bridge

                                     The six different levels of English are A1: Beginner This is where you can use very simple expressions and talk about yourself in a basic way. You need the other person to talk slowly to understand. A2: Elementary If you have an elementary level, you can understand frequently used expressions and give basic personal information. You can talk about simple things on familiar topics. B1: Intermediate If you can deal with most situations when traveling, describe experiences and events, and give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans, then you have a B1 level. B2: Upper Intermediate This is where you feel comfortable in MOST situations. You can interact spontaneously and with a degree of fluency with native speakers and people can understand y...

Why do young professionals, be it a graduate or a post graduate (B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA, MCA etc) take up courses to polish their communication skills in English? Why are organizations these days engaged in training students and employees on effective communication skills in English ? Why do parents leave no stone unturned to make sure that their children are sent to the best of schools? Years ago, the choice used to be between a good public school and a convent school. Today, the choices have extended to the international schools following IB curriculum. Whatever be the reasons for the different choices that parents make but one thing that is not debatable is the fact that almost all parents want their children to have the ability to communicate confidently and effectively in English. Ever wondered why? Well, one need not wonder because the answer seems quite obvious. Good command over English opens up various avenues for a bright career. You may ask “Why English?” People ...