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How to Write English Sentences

Vigorous writing is concise. A sentence should contain no unnecessary words, a paragraph no unnecessary sentences, for the same reason that a drawing should have no unnecessary lines and a machine no unnecessary parts. This requires not that the writer make all his sentences short, or that he avoid all detail and treat his subjects only in outline, but that every word tell. By William Strunk Jr. in Elements of Style. ... (posted by Ross 4 years 258 days ago.)
How to Learn English Vocabulary

The mathematicians that study language and have lots of computing power are forming English language databases. These databases can be used for machine language translation, formulas to rank collocation, most used priority word lists, word grouping tendencies and other linguistics research. These frequency-based wordlists contain the words that are most used in English. Frequency-based wordlists can help you target... (posted by Ross 5 years 2 days ago.)
English Skills and Standards for University Admission

To enter University in Canada, USA or the UK students require English levels and skills equivalent to (new) Level 4 OAC, LINK level 8, or Toefl 550 and the graduate schools require Toefl 600. This is a detailed description of skill levels that international students should have to be successful in an English language university. Writing Student can: demonstrate fluent ability in performing... (posted by Ross 5 years 19 days ago.)
How to Recognize Education Fraud

Frauds are created using false information or omitting certain factual details. Fraud can occur with one lie or a series of misrepresentations designed to deceive. The most usual fraud results in a financial loss - for example: paying for a service that is not received or providing a service and not getting paid. The following examples illustrate fraud practiced by criminals in the education industry. FRAUD used by... (posted by Ross 5 years 334 days ago.)
How to Learn English Study Plan

First step " Choose your Goal" for learning English Goals are your motivation, what do you wish to accomplish with English? Sell and market your products to English speaking countries Be able to operate a business completely in English. Publish an authoritative business, scientific journal article in English Be admitted and study in a North American university. Travel independently in English speaking... (posted by Ross 5 years 340 days ago.)
How To Score High On Toefl, Toeic, Ielts, Cael
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Students fail because they do not understand the test requirements. Students fail because they underestimate the large volume of work necessary to pass. Students fail because they have limited English vocabulary. Students fail because some English skills are not practiced. Students fail because they rely on "secret tips" rather than real skill. Students fail... (posted by Ross 6 years 111 days ago.)