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Speaking tests are a performance. You have to show your skills.

Speaking tests are a performance. You have to show your skills.

The Grammar/Syntax section of the G.B.C. test is one in which the majority of students score below 3, with scores of 1 or 2 being very common.

The Grammar/Syntax section of the G.B.C. test is one in which the majority of students score below 3, with scores of 1 or 2 being very common.

Many students who have studied vocabulary still don't score well in the G.B.C. test. We'll show you why.

Many students who have studied vocabulary still don't score well in the G.B.C. test. We'll show you why.

We'll help you understand the Delivery section of your G.B.C score sheet. You'll also learn how to approach delivery to maximise your score.

We'll help you understand the Delivery section of your G.B.C score sheet. You'll also learn how to approach delivery to maximise your score.

Do you find your G.B.C. score sheet confusing? We'll help you understand the Communication of Information section. You'll also learn how to use the skills you have to score well.

Do you find your G.B.C. score sheet confusing? We'll help you understand the Communication of Information section. You'll also learn how to use the skills you have to score well.

The English word “budget” is complex. There are many ways to use it, and it is often misused by non-native speakers.

The English word “budget” is complex. There are many ways to use it, and it is often misused by non-native speakers.

Although "if" is the most common word used in conditional sentences, we can also use other words and phrases instead.

When can be used for an expected event:

For example:

It is common in English to use mixed conditionals. These are usually a combination of the second and third conditionals. For example:

Should you translate your traditional words into English?

Should you translate your traditional words into English?

Okay usually means yes, sure. But when you say, "It's okay", the meaning changes significantly. 

Okay usually means yes, sure. But when you say, "It's okay", the meaning changes significantly. 

You forget faster than you think! There are two ways you can fight against forgetting. Read on to find out how you can forget less.

You forget faster than you think! There are two ways you can fight against forgetting. Read on to find out how you can forget less.