To support your learning during this challenging time, Oxford University Press recently hosted a series of free webinars to help you improve your language skills.
You can get exclusive free access to the recordings of these lessons by signing up to our Learning English with Oxford newsletter, so you can achieve success when you take the Oxford Test of English or any English proficiency test.
Please note you need to be aged 16 or above to sign up for the newsletter.
How will these webinars help me?
Are you preparing to take an English proficiency exam or test, like the Oxford Test of English? Or maybe you would just like some tips and advice on how you can brush up on your language skills? If so, then this series of online preparation lessons can help you get in shape. In your test, you will be assessed on your command of Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing in English. These lessons give you a set of techniques you can use to help you improve your proficiency in each skill and achieve success when you do sit your test.
What can I expect from the lessons?
Each lesson focuses on one skill, and we look at aspects that are commonly assessed in language proficiency tests, such as understanding the main ideas when Reading or Listening, or expressing opinions in Speaking or Writing. We work through some activities together, exploring techniques that can help to develop your skills and strengthen your performance – in your test and for when you use your English in the real world. You can also have a go at putting these techniques into practice in the context of a selection of Oxford Test of English sample tasks. We give you some tips about how you can continue to build your skills after the webinar, and you’ll hear more about preparing for and taking the Oxford Test of English.
Are these lessons suitable for me?
To get the most from these lessons, you will need to be working at a B1+ to B2 level and be aged 16 years or older. They will help you get ready for any English proficiency test, including the Oxford Test of English – even if you are only thinking about it!
How long are they?
Each webinar lasts approximately 45 minutes.
Who are the presenters?
All the presenters work on OUP’s assessment products and services, including the Oxford Test of English. They have a wealth of experience in preparing students for a wide range of English proficiency tests and they are excited about being able to welcome you to these online lessons. You can read more about them below:
If you are interested in finding out more about the Oxford Test of English, including information about the format of the test and free practice materials to download, please visit our website.
