For the seventh year in a row, the Dutch have been named the best non-native English speakers in the world by the EF English Proficiency Index 2025.

The Dutch press have been quick to champion Rotterdam’s English speaking skills following publication of a report claiming Rotterdammers have the best English in the world. The research gives ...

The Bridge English Placement Test measures competencies in all English language and academic skills, including reading, writing, listening and speaking. Per University requirements, incoming ...

In the speaking section of English proficiency tests, such as IELTS, fluency is part of the marking criteria used to assess students’ ability and performance. A former IELTS examiner, Peter ...

During the test you will be asked to speak on a variety of topics ranging from the general and personal to the more abstract and you will be expected to use both formal and informal language. In this ...

These ten strategies will help you sharpen your spoken English skills. Speaking English confidently opens doors to global careers, smooth business interactions, and richer social experiences. Whether ...

Schools are required to test the progress of their English learners each year to determine whether they still need language instruction services or can exit out of such programs. In close to 40 states ...

Students headed to nearly 200 testing sites on Nov. 27 across Tokyo to take the first English speaking test with the results forming part of the entrance exams for metropolitan high schools. The aim ...

The PARCC testing consortium has decided to make the speaking-and-listening section of its test optional for states for at least two years. The decision, made this month, means that member states of ...