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Curlann @annierose (21955) • United States 26 Jan

I recently took some CEFR English tests online and wanted to share my experience and get your thoughts. On the British Council EnglishScore test, which assesses grammar, vocabulary, reading and listening and shows your level from...

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Curlann @Ineeddentures That’s really impressive, especially at 10 years old! But not all native speakers are at the highest level. Some don’t read or write as much. Your habit of always finding out the meaning of words is definitely a big advantage.

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Curlann @annierose (21955) • United States 26 Jan

Hi everyone! I’ve been thinking about how we learn English. Some people find reading and listening easier than speaking and writing, or the other way around. I’m curious about your experience. Are your reading and listening skills...

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Curlann @Ineeddentures Thanks for sharing, Jimlos. I can understand why you feel upset. If teachers and parents can’t control bad behavior, it must be very hard for everyone. I don’t know the best solution, but I agree it’s a big problem.

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Curlann @annierose (21955) • United States 26 Jan

I recently took some CEFR English tests online and wanted to share my experience and get your thoughts. On the British Council EnglishScore test, which assesses grammar, vocabulary, reading and listening and shows your level from...

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Curlann That is impressive! It sounds like you’re really confident with English. Do you ever use it professionally, or is it just a natural skill for you?

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Curlann @annierose (21955) • United States 26 Jan

I recently took some CEFR English tests online and wanted to share my experience and get your thoughts. On the British Council EnglishScore test, which assesses grammar, vocabulary, reading and listening and shows your level from...

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Curlann Absolutely, many ESL sites are super helpful. These CEFR tests are another great tool because they give a clear level and show where you might need improvement. Have you tried any online ESL tests yourself?

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Curlann @annierose (21955) • United States 26 Jan

I recently took some CEFR English tests online and wanted to share my experience and get your thoughts. On the British Council EnglishScore test, which assesses grammar, vocabulary, reading and listening and shows your level from...

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Curlann Wow, that’s impressive! A TOEIC score of 980+ is amazing. It’s great that your reading and listening were evenly matched too. I bet your teaching skills were really strong with that level. How did you feel about the test experience in...

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Curlann @annierose (21955) • United States 26 Jan

I recently took some CEFR English tests online and wanted to share my experience and get your thoughts. On the British Council EnglishScore test, which assesses grammar, vocabulary, reading and listening and shows your level from...

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Curlann That's understandable. College entrance tests can be intense! And wow, dreaming about exams is something I’ve definitely experienced too. Maybe your brain is just reminding you to relax a little.

4 Feb

Curlann @annierose (21955) • United States 26 Jan

I recently took some CEFR English tests online and wanted to share my experience and get your thoughts. On the British Council EnglishScore test, which assesses grammar, vocabulary, reading and listening and shows your level from...

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Curlann Thank you! I didn't do any special preparation.I think the test itself is a good challenge, especially the listening part. Did you ever take any CEFR tests?

4 Feb

Curlann @annierose (21955) • United States 21 Jan

Before that day, my husband surprised me with hiking shoes and an insulated jacket. He also packed food and water for our hike in his backpack. We didn’t eat breakfast at home, just grabbed a jasmine milk tea and a sandwich to eat...

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Curlann @Ineeddentures Maybe that’s the secret: just go for it and worry less.

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Curlann @annierose (21955) • United States 26 Jan

Hi everyone! I’ve been thinking about how we learn English. Some people find reading and listening easier than speaking and writing, or the other way around. I’m curious about your experience. Are your reading and listening skills...

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Curlann @Ineeddentures It’s sad to hear how much things have changed in schools. When there’s no real consequence for bad behaviour, it’s hard for teachers to keep a good learning environment. I can see why that would affect students’ progress and confidence....

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Curlann @annierose (21955) • United States 26 Jan

Hi everyone! I’ve been thinking about how we learn English. Some people find reading and listening easier than speaking and writing, or the other way around. I’m curious about your experience. Are your reading and listening skills...

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Curlann @kaylachan That’s really interesting! It’s funny how we don’t always notice our own accents until someone else points them out. Accents really do stay with us.

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Curlann @annierose (21955) • United States 26 Jan

Hi everyone! I’ve been thinking about how we learn English. Some people find reading and listening easier than speaking and writing, or the other way around. I’m curious about your experience. Are your reading and listening skills...

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Curlann Confidence well earned! It’s interesting what you said about changes in education over time. Teaching methods really do make a difference. Strong basics like reading and writing are so important.

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Curlann @annierose (21955) • United States 26 Jan

Hi everyone! I’ve been thinking about how we learn English. Some people find reading and listening easier than speaking and writing, or the other way around. I’m curious about your experience. Are your reading and listening skills...

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Curlann Reading being your strongest skill is a great foundation! The others usually catch up with time and practice, so “work in progress” sounds exactly right.

4 Feb

Curlann @annierose (21955) • United States 26 Jan

Hi everyone! I’ve been thinking about how we learn English. Some people find reading and listening easier than speaking and writing, or the other way around. I’m curious about your experience. Are your reading and listening skills...

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Curlann I love your honesty. And honestly, convenience over perfection is very relatable. Language is about communication first, rules second.

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Curlann @annierose (21955) • United States 26 Jan

Hi everyone! I’ve been thinking about how we learn English. Some people find reading and listening easier than speaking and writing, or the other way around. I’m curious about your experience. Are your reading and listening skills...

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Curlann Reading a language is often much easier than speaking or writing it. French can be intimidating, so you’re definitely not alone in that struggle.

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Curlann @annierose (21955) • United States 26 Jan

Hi everyone! I’ve been thinking about how we learn English. Some people find reading and listening easier than speaking and writing, or the other way around. I’m curious about your experience. Are your reading and listening skills...

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Curlann Growing up with two languages is such an advantage. That kind of background really shapes how we understand and use language, even later in life.

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Curlann @annierose (21955) • United States 26 Jan

Hi everyone! I’ve been thinking about how we learn English. Some people find reading and listening easier than speaking and writing, or the other way around. I’m curious about your experience. Are your reading and listening skills...

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Curlann That’s impressive that you feel comfortable with all the English skills. And yes, pronunciation can be so tricky. I remember that was one of the reasons I stopped learning Mandarin Chinese. You’re definitely not alone, especially when you’re learning on your...

4 Feb

Curlann @annierose (21955) • United States 26 Jan

Hi everyone! I’ve been thinking about how we learn English. Some people find reading and listening easier than speaking and writing, or the other way around. I’m curious about your experience. Are your reading and listening skills...

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Curlann Thanks for sharing that, Kayla. Since you learn best through sound, it makes total sense how you approach English. Accents are such a natural part of language, even if they can sometimes make communication tricky. I visited Georgia last month, and honestly, I...

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Curlann @annierose (21955) • United States 26 Jan

Hi everyone! I’ve been thinking about how we learn English. Some people find reading and listening easier than speaking and writing, or the other way around. I’m curious about your experience. Are your reading and listening skills...

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Curlann That’s great! Strong writing and good conversational skills are a really solid combo. Sounds like you’ve found a nice balance between the two.

4 Feb

Curlann @annierose (21955) • United States 26 Jan

Hi everyone! I’ve been thinking about how we learn English. Some people find reading and listening easier than speaking and writing, or the other way around. I’m curious about your experience. Are your reading and listening skills...

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Curlann That makes total sense! Subtitles can be such a comfort, even when you understand the language. I also turn on subtitles even when I am watching an American movie. I think a lot of us use them as a backup—especially when accents or fast dialogue pop up.

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Curlann @annierose (21955) • United States 26 Jan

I recently took some CEFR English tests online and wanted to share my experience and get your thoughts. On the British Council EnglishScore test, which assesses grammar, vocabulary, reading and listening and shows your level from...

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Curlann Thanks for sharing, Dianne! Yes, these CEFR tests are more common internationally, but it’s interesting to see how standardized testing differs in the U.S.

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