Summary

In this episode, Thiago discusses proficiency exams in English, focusing on the four most popular ones: TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS, and Cambridge exams. He explains the purpose of taking a proficiency exam, such as measuring progress, assessing all four language skills, identifying gaps, gaining motivation, and enhancing your resume. Thiago provides an overview of each exam, including their format, scoring, validity, and cost. He also shares his personal opinion and recommends the Cambridge exams for learners who want a more comprehensive assessment of their English skills.

Takeaways

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Purpose of Proficiency Exams

07:41 Overview of TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS, and Cambridge Exams

23:42 Benefits of Cambridge Exams

34:36 Balancing English and Native Language

Article I read in the episode: https://www.ef.com/wwen/english-tests/

To learn more about TOEIC & TOEFL, go this website:

https://www.ets.org/

To learn more about IELTS, go this website:

https://ielts.org/

To learn more about the Camrbridge Exams, go this website:

https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/

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