Communication is believed to be one of the keys in life to people cooperating and interacting with others for the benefit of every end user. Without appropriate communication life is nothing as the world is so large yet development seems to run very quickly and we have to catch the running advancement these days. The TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication) test is the preferred English- language assessment tool for organizations worldwide. We all know the importance of developing strong communication skills to remain competitive in today's global economy. The TOEIC Speaking and Writing tests provide an authentic measure of English-language proficiency that can help you find out who has the language skills to succeed. Now more than ever, English proficiency is a necessity in the global work environment. Whether you are an individual who wants to stand out against the competition or an organization seeking to build a more skilled team or prepare work-ready students, the TOEIC program can help you achieve your goal. As the industry leader noted, the TOEIC program has set the standard for assessing English-language skills needed in the workplace for over 35 years. With about 7 million tests administered every year, the TOEIC tests are the most widely used around the world. More than 14,000 organizations across more than 160 countries trust TOEIC scores to make decisions. This book is designed to give learners and test takers an overview of the types of questions test they encounter on the actual TOEIC Speaking and Writing tests. It is also aimed to help learners to guide them through the test experience. In addition to the TOEIC tests' sample question, it has included information on the authentic and real topics to provide test takers with a comprehensive overview of the TOEIC testing experience. This book is provided with sufficient practice in grammar, vocabulary development, as well as practice in TOEIC supported with appropriate recording. The writer would like to appreciate courtesy of book writers, media, and of course the publisher for without which the book would not stand out on readers' desk.

This book seeks a better understanding of the sociocultural and ideological factors that influence English study in Japan and study-abroad contexts such as university-bound high schools, female-dominant English classes at college, ESL schools in Canada, and private or university-affiliated ESL programs in Singapore and Malaysia. The discussion is based not only on data garnered from Japanese EFL learners and Japanese/overseas educators but also on official English language policies and commercial magazine discourses about English study for Japanese people. The book addresses seemingly incompatible themes that are either entrenched in or beyond Japan’s EFL context such as: Japan’s decades-long poorly-performing English education vs. its equally long-lived status as an economic power; Japanese English learners’ preference for native English speakers/norms in at-home Japanese EFL contexts vs. their friendship with other Asian students in western study-abroad contexts; Japanese female students’ dream of using English to further their careers vs. Japanese working women’s English study for self-enrichment; Japanese society’s obsession with globalization through English study vs. the Japanese economy sustained by monolingual Japanese businessmen; Japanese business magazines’ frequent cover issues on global business English study vs. Japanese working women’s magazines’ less frequent and markedly feminized discourses about English study.

In "Master the TOEIC: Strategies Student Workbook" the ESL teacher will find a ready-made course-book to easily teaching all seven parts of the TOEIC Listening and Reading test. The Student Workbook introduces unique and effective Techniques and Strategies for the each part of TOEIC Reading and Listening Test, including tips for students to remember and for teachers to use as discussion topics in class. These TOEIC secrets and TOEIC tips will help your students get a great TOEIC score. Most test-preparation books for English-language students are written for students who already have a high-level of English, as well as have pages not useful in a classroom setting. "Master the TOEIC: Strategies Student Workbook" is different. It is the perfect workbook to use in class, enabling you to concentrate on individual parts of the TOEIC test. The activities and exercises on each page are designed to help test-takers of all levels improve their score. The techniques in "Master the TOEIC: Strategies" were developed from years of classroom use. Most students see their score improve by 50 points or more in just 2 months, and many students improve their score by 100-150 points! (NOTE: Teachers will also want to purchase a copy of our "Master the TOEIC Strategies: Teacher's Manual" ISBN-13: 978-0984926817.)

Don't fear the TOEIC Speaking – Writing test! Now you have these 37 recommendations that will improve both your TOEIC and English skills before the exam. This guide includes test-taking strategies, expert tips, and up-to-date test information so you can maximize your TOEIC score. Get helpful test tips that only a veteran TOEIC teacher can give. Learn the same advice he gives his own students. Use these precise suggestions for every Speaking and Writing question to ramp up your test score. Precisely, sharpen your skills by learning how to: *avoid 5 common mistakes *sidestep 9 confusing English terms *use 9 collocation, idioms, and phrasal verbs to increase your score. Use this convenient eText to study for the high score on the exam that you seek – and deserve! Plus, sign up for Teacher Winn's TOEIC SW email blog for more practice to extend your learning so you are better prepared for success on exam day! Get 37 Things You Wish You Knew About a High Score for TOEIC Speaking-Writing and prepare for the test with the confidence you need!

A Guide to Doing Statistics in Second Language Research Using SPSS and R, Second Edition is the only text available that demonstrates how to use SPSS and R as specifically related to applied linguistics and SLA research. This new edition is up-to-date with the most recent version of the SPSS software and now also includes coverage of R, a software program increasingly used by researchers in this field. Supported by a number of pedagogical features, including tip boxes and practice activities, and a wealth of screenshots, this book takes readers through each step of performing and understanding statistical research, covering the most commonly used tests in second language research, including t-tests, correlation, and ANOVA. A robust accompanying website covers additional tests of interest to students and researchers, taking them step-by-step through carrying out these tests themselves. In this comprehensive and hands-on volume, Jenifer Larson-Hall equips readers with a thorough understanding and the practical skills necessary to conducting and interpreting statisical research effectively using SPSS and R, ideal for graduate students and researchers in SLA, social sciences, and applied lingustics. For more information and materials, please visit www.routledge.com/cw/larson-hall.

The official guide from the makers of the TOEFL to ensure your exam success! The Official Guide to the TOEFL® iBT is the leading guide to the most widely accepted English-language proficiency test in the world--the TOEFL test. Written by ETS, the makers of the test, this book includes two real full-length TOEFL tests for practice, as well as explanations of every section of the test and information on what is expected of you for every speaking and writing task. You will learn how to construct your answers and integrate the four skills needed to demonstrate academic English-language proficiency: reading, listening, speaking and writing. The accompanying CD-ROM provides on-screen interactive versions of both real TOEFL tests in the book, just like the one you will encounter on test day.