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In this article, we'll give you some suggestions on the best way to prepare for your English exam. These tips will help you prepare for both the primary school exam and the secondary school or 12th grade English exam, as well as the IELTS and TOEFL exams.

English is the first or second language for more than 840 million people worldwide. This makes English the second most popular language in the world after Mandarin Chinese. English is the official language of 67 countries.

1. Why Learn English?
2. Tips for Learning English
3. English Lessons at School and the 12th Grade English Exam
4. IELTS Exam
5. TOEFL Exam

Why Learn English?

Nowadays, almost every employer in Latvia expects their workers to speak English. In many large and international companies, English skills are essential for performing work duties. Knowledge of English will not only help you find higher-paying jobs. It will also improve other areas of your life, such as travels, finding information and communication. For that reason, English is now taught at all levels of education, starting from preschool and until the preparation for the final exam in the 12th grade.

English skills will allow you to enjoy more travel opportunities and also to find higher-quality information, owing to the fact that English is the most widely used language on the internet. More than 4,000 new English words are coined every year, so it is never too late to refresh or improve your knowledge. WebTeachers language school can help you learn English.

Tips for Learning English

1. Study regularly! We recommend having 2–4 study sessions a week.
2. Put the acquired knowledge to use – learn what is useful in everyday life.
3. Motivate yourself – tell your friends and family about your achievements.
4. Studying with someone can be more motivating than doing it all alone.
5. Don't be afraid of making mistakes – they help you learn.
6. Don't expect the results too soon – you only get good results after you put in a lot of effort.
7. Learn in different ways – try different learning methods.
8. Plan your lessons and record everything you have learned.
9. Use your "body clock". If you are not a "morning person", study in the afternoon or evening.
10. Try to apply your newly acquired English skills whenever possible. It's that simple!

English Lessons at School and the 12th Grade English Exam

 The first foreign language is taught at school starting from grade one. Many parents, being aware of the importance of English for their child, make them learn it through self-study or by attending classes in nursery schools.

Schools usually require children to learn English as their first foreign language. Children gradually learn English throughout the twelve school years. But what should you do, if you feel that your child is not going to pass the 9th or 12th grade centralized exam well enough? There is no need to worry about this. There are many opportunities for children and young people to learn English outside of school. Many children learn foreign languages by watching movies and TV series or playing video games. But is this the best way for a child to learn English and prepare for the centralized English exam? Of course, one can attend the tutorials offered by schools, but in order to achieve the desired result, we recommend taking private English lessons. We guarantee that regular in-depth study of English under the guidance of a professional teacher will help your child successfully pass the centralized English exam.

WebTeachers language school can help to prepare your child for the 9th and 12th grade centralized English exams. We will help you choose the most suitable teacher and will adapt to your time schedule, so that the lessons do not interfere with school or extracurricular activities of the child.

 IELTS Exam

IELTS stands for International English Language Testing System. In 2021, more than 3.5 million people around the world took the test. This exam comprehensively assesses your knowledge of English. It assesses your reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. This is the most effective way to test your knowledge of English. The test is designed to reflect your ability to use English in your studies, work, play and in your new life abroad. For example, for assessing your speaking skills you talk to a real person.

The IELTS exam has been developed by the world's leading experts in the assessment of language skills. The exam has an excellent international reputation and has been recognised by more than 10,000 organisations worldwide, including schools, universities, employers, immigration authorities and professional associations.

The IELTS exam is usually taken for one of three purposes: studies, work or immigration.

IELTS for studies: if you are interested in studying abroad, keep in mind that all universities and colleges in the UK and many universities around the world require students to take IELTS as part of their enrollment process. As a prospective student, you will need to prove that you are sufficiently qualified and are able to successfully complete the study programme in English. You will need higher IELTS scores to apply for a master's or doctoral degree.

IELTS for work: the IELTS score is also very important for obtaining a work visa and for being able to work for a specific employer abroad. Language skills are the key to a successful career and are considered a major asset along with the other requirements of any job. If you are applying for a work visa, you must obtain a "competent" or "professional" level of proficiency in English, which is a much higher niveau than simple spoken English.

IELTS for immigration: government agencies use the IELTS exam as part of the application process for obtaining citizenship or residency. Language skills are considered to be essential to a person's integration into society and the workplace.

WebTeachers language school can help you prepare for the IELTS exam – apply for the first free introductory lesson on our platform www.webteachers.eu

TOEFL Exam

The TOEFL exam is similar to IELTS. It also assesses listening, writing, reading and speaking skills. More than 35 million people around the world have taken the test.

This test must be taken by non-native English speakers who want to start studying in an English-speaking country. This test is usually important, because the result affects the prospective student's chances of being admitted to a university.

The TOEFL exam can be taken by anyone who has to prove their academic knowledge of English. This exam may be necessary and useful for you for exchange study programmes, studies in foreign colleges and high schools. 9,000 universities in 130 countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand, require the TOEFL exam results.

This test can be taken repeatedly, giving you the opportunity to improve your results several times.

TOEFL is not an easy and quick test. It requires careful and extensive preparation. There are several ways to take this test in person – online or on paper.

To receive a higher score on your TOEFL exam, we recommend that you start preparing in advance and put a lot of effort into practising your speaking, listening, writing and reading. We recommend attending group or private language lessons, as it has been scientifically proven that the best way to learn a language is through practice.

WebTeachers can help you prepare for the TOEFL exam – sign up for the first free introductory lesson on our platform www.webteachers.eu