Is it important to get an English certificate?

How to prepare for English Certificate?

Remember to prepare according to your work patterns to come confident on the exam day. On a daily basis, some learning techniques will allow you to improve, such as watching movies and series in English with English subtitles (VOST), daily correspondence with English speakers, or listening to English songs attentively.

You can also take intensive English lessons that will put you in the best position for the final exam. Following an English course that focuses on preparing for a specific exam allows you to know the rigor and practice of the exam on D-Day as you prepare for it alongside other candidates. At the same time, you diversify your vocabulary, work on your pronunciation and refine your grammar to stand out in written and oral expressions.

Cost is sometimes a big barrier, but be aware that many training courses can be fully or partially funded (studies and final exam) thanks to your CPF (Personal Training Account) credits.

TOEIC

Regardless of your level, you can take the TOEIC test (Test of English for International Communication). It consists of two sections: Written Comprehension and Oral Comprehension. You answer a multiple choice quiz in both parts. TOEIC is specifically aimed at candidates who wish to register their position in a professional environment.

At the end of the exam, the organization submits the results within two working days. You cannot “fail” the TOEIC. In fact, your results are established according to your correct answers and the scale practiced. It is good to know that the maximum score is 990 points and getting 800 points is already considered a good result. Also note that the certificate is valid for two years in the transit country.

TOEFL

ETS Global has developed 4 different TOEFL tests (Test of English as a Foreign Language) aimed at students who want to formalize their academic standing. Like the TOEIC, these are written and oral comprehension tests. Highly regarded by students competing for admission to major schools, the TOEFL is an asset that allows you to stand out from other candidates. A maximum score of 120 points guarantees you a C1 level (CECLR scale), but getting 90 points already indicates success in the exam.

IELTS

The IELTS (International English Language Testing System) test is for people who want to enter an English-speaking university or move to an English-speaking country (United Kingdom, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand).

The exam is scored on a scale of 0 to 9. Each score corresponds to a description of the marker.

For example, if the candidate is able to understand himself in a general way without ease from a linguistic point of view in conversation in subjects for which he has not prepared, the mark awarded will be 4/9. If the examiner considers the language passable with some approximation, the candidate will get 5.5/9. A score of 9/9 is obtained while speaking bilingually.

IELTS is a great test to establish yourself in your authentic English before going abroad. Like the other two tests, the IELTS tests are divided into:

• Written comprehension
• Oral comprehension
• Written expression
• Oral presentation in front of the examiner

Acquiring one of these certificates is proof of a firm desire for university or professional integration that will not fail to serve you well in your future plans.