Posts Tagged ‘Preparation’


-IELTS (International English Language Testing System): The IELTS is a direct English language assessment, jointly managed by the University of Cambridge , the British Council and IDP Education, Australia. Know more

-TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): The TOEFL is a multiple-choice test for non-native English speakers. It is a prerequisite for admission in colleges and universities, where the medium of instruction is English. Know more

Manya in association with the Princeton Review understands these tests better than others in India . We secure all the study material directly from the Princeton Review in the USA in order to maintain our universal standards. Weak areas are discussed with the faculty and corrective measures are suggested in order to facilitate an enhanced performance in the tests. The class size is small, thus ensuring a more personalized interaction with the students. We also conduct interactive speaking and listening tutorials. Manya is the first in India to launch the new iBT (internet-based test) to replace the earlier CBT (computer-based test).

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Sunday, February 28th, 2010 at 08:56 0 comments


GMAT is an entrance test conducted worldwide for the MBA aspirants who want to pursue their business and management programs in reputed business schools. There are various reasons as to why one should write GMAT.  First, the score secured by the test-takers are required by most of the business schools, though not by all, to select the best candidates into their institutions.  The score is an indication of the candidate’s suitability to get admission in famous schools. It also acts as a parameter to measure the candidate’s ability to succeed academically in a graduate management program.  Second, the percentile table, presented to the candidate along with the score, helps him make out where he stands in competition with others. One should prepare for GMAT systematically. As GMAT covers three sections, keen attention must be paid to the types of questions and level of difficulty that are present in each section. There are quite a few steps one can follow before attempting each section. However, in this article I am going to provide an insight into how one should prepare for the GMAT Verbal section. This section contains three important parts: Reading Comprehension, Critical Reasoning and Sentence Correction. Here I would like to deal with the approach to the Reading comprehension. Reading comprehension tests a candidate’s ability to read and comprehend the given passages. Since the Reading Comprehension passage contains questions asked mainly from three areas: science, social science and business, the candidate has… [Read More...]

Saturday, February 27th, 2010 at 10:11 0 comments


TOEFL (Test of English as a foreign language) like IELTS is a test to evaluate a student’s English speaking skills. It is a standard test to measure a student’s English fluency in order to communicate with his/her peers when he/she enters the academic set up of the university. Unlike GRE, TOEFL is not a computer adaptive test. The TOEFL consists of four sections- Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing. The total score is out of 120. Every university has a minimum score requirement in order to admit a student to a particular program. Some universities even have sectional cut-offs for certain programs. It is very crucial that students score very well in TOEFL as a high score in TOEFL helps students get into good universities abroad.SpeakingIt is observed that many students have a major problem in the speaking section. For students who are not fluent in English speaking, practice well in advance. It is essential to speak clearly with minimum of grammatical errors. So, it is ok to speak slowly but correctly. However, do try to complete your response within the time frame so as not to lose your points. Conversing with friends in English will definitely help. Over a period of time, you will see a difference in yourself. However, it is best to have good professional coaching to really do well.ListeningIn this section you have to listen to a set of dialogues and answer the questions based on them. This is an… [Read More...]

Sunday, February 7th, 2010 at 09:12 0 comments


Did you know the seemingly listening section of the TOEFL can really prove dangerous unless mastered properly? Since the listening test comprises different accents spoken by English speaking people, mastering all required skills is a must to get a good score. In this article, we present a few tips which we think will help you optimize your score in the listening section of the TOEFL. As different dialects used by people of different English speaking countries appear in the listening section, you must be able to identify each individual sound. Hence, we suggest you to watch selective programs like sitcoms and hour-long dramas on TV on a regular basis. Why should you follow only these programs? Because these programs are spoken in dialogue and deal, finally with problems and solutions, and are similar to the conversation you will encounter on the TOEFL. You should take notes and make sure to identify the problems and solutions while listening to sitcoms and the hour-long drama. Start doing research on any idioms or slang you might hear. This will come in handy for you in the exam because many rhetorical function questions deal directly with idiomatic expressions. Download news articles from a variety of sources like news articles from the BBC or Business English from I-tunes where English spoken words are used and listen to these words at least for half an hour every day. This will help you expand your vocabulary and even improve your… [Read More...]

Friday, February 5th, 2010 at 09:01 0 comments


TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign Language) Test of English as Foreign Language is a mandatory test, required by all countries to allow nationals of different nation to reside or study in their country. The objective of this test is to check the competency and fluency of the candidate in the English language. The TOEFL is a test that shows your level of English. The university wants to know that you know enough English to understand the courses and do well in school. Almost every university in the world requires a certain TOEFL score. How Does CAT Work? The TOEFL is a computerized test that adapts to your performance. This format is called a CAT (computer-adaptive test). As you take the test, the computer will select questions based on your performance. If you get a question correct, the test may select a more difficult one next. If you get a question wrong, the computer may select an easier one next. Thus, the test adapts to your performance. Each computer-based test section meets pre-established specifications, including the types of questions asked and the subject matter presented. The statistical characteristics of the questions answered correctly and incorrectly, including their difficulty levels, are taken into account in the calculation of scores. Therefore, scores of all test takers can be compared even though they received different questions. SECTION 1. Listening The Listening Section has been designed with purpose to test the candidates integrated “visuals and reading skills.” This… [Read More...]

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010 at 10:20 0 comments

TOEFL Preparation Course – Rank First With The Proper TOEFL Preparation Course An excellent TOEFL score is essential for a promising college life and picking the right TOEFL preparation course can help you reach the top percentiles among the examinees. A regimen that intensifies your testing capacities while you learn English lingo and terms will come out certainly convenient; especially if it gives an insight about concrete approaches to perform when the exam finally comes. Today, a few scholarships and universities are only open to those who get high scores. Ergo, what is the just TOEFL preparation course? That depends on… you!Begin by asking yourself a few questions: o What are your language strong points? Structure? Listening, perhaps? o Which difficulties do you have? Are they having too small a vocabulary? Can’t understand oral English?The appropriate TOEFL preparation course will have to adapt to your explicit needs. Consider, before your choosing a TOEFL preparation course, other things to cogitate (What? Don’t know the meaning of that word? Well, you might be in trouble!): o How much time can you allocate for your TOEFL preparation course? o Would you consider travelling to a faraway campus for a total immersion plan of action?o How fast do you type? o Why are you considering taking TOEFL after all? When deciding upon a TOEFL preparation course, try to find out how many students are allowed in a single classroom in the training centers you are evaluating. The ideal number should be less than a… [Read More...]

Friday, January 29th, 2010 at 08:56 0 comments