Intensive English Programs (IEPs) Are in Trouble Again
Intensive English Programs (IEPs) Are in Trouble Again Once again, we find ourselves in very challenging times for intensive English language??programs in the US. These enrollment valleys occur once every ten years or so. One can cite a variety of reasons for the declining enrollments; however, the primary one is the decline in Saudi Arabian […]
What is CEFR?
What is CEFR? ?? With an increasing number of language tests and certifications out there, one carefully created neutral system aims to provide context for all of them: CEFR or?? Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. While CEFR is the most widespread method of expressing language skill, it’s not uncommon to meet folks in […]
iTEP Changing English Assessment in Iran
Thanks to a special education exemption from the trade embargo, 10 test centers in Iran had begun administering iTEP.
iTEP Prep: Difficult Listening Questions
iTEP Prep: Difficult Listening Questions The listening section of iTEP gets progressively more difficult. After four simpler questions, you have 2-3 more difficult conversations, followed by one most difficult lecture. Each includes multiple questions. You’ll find examples of these more difficult exercises below.??Try them, and if you feel ready to an iTEP Practice Test, you??can […]
iTEP Prep: Simpler Listening Questions
iTEP Prep: Simpler Listening Questions During the iTEP listening section of iTEP, you will hear a conversation or lecture and then answer questions about it on the screen. Each conversation or lecture is played only once, but you can take notes while listening. The first part of the listening section includes four short conversations. Here […]
A Brief History of English Assessment
A Brief History of English Assessment The same year TOEFL was introduced, I entered the field of international education. It was 1964. Before that, most colleges and universities had no English language admission requirement. You showed up and prayed. TOEFL was a godsend???finally, an objective way to know about applicants’ English skills. At this point, […]
A Brief History of English Assessment
A Brief History of English Assessment By iTEP Chairman Perry Akins The same year TOEFL was introduced, I entered the field of international education. It was 1964. Before that, most colleges and universities had no English language admission requirement. You showed up and prayed. TOEFL was a godsend???finally, an objective way to know about applicants’ […]
iTEP now widely available in Brazil
Through a partnership with new iTEP distributor MK Consultoria em Idiomas, iTEP will be widely available for the first time in Brazil.
iTEP Brings Affordable, Up-to-date English Assessment to Iran
Through a US Treasury Department special education exemption to the trade embargo, iTEP is now available to Iranian organizations to evaluate the English proficiency
iTEP a ???bueno, bonito, y barato??? English testing solution for Mexico
iTEP made major strides in Mexico this quarter when the CGUTyP mandated iTEP as the English assessment test for use.
