New GCAS courses, and Kris funds research on children's diseases

By Di on July 29 2021

We're pleased to announce a new course offering and our July Employee of the Month.

New courses: GCAS strategies & Mock Tests

We've just published two new courses for students taking the GCAS exam. The first one, GCAS Strategies, covers general strategies for success in speaking tests, followed by an in-depth look at each section. 

  1. General speaking test strategies, including strong argument structure and fluency tips;
  2. Discussion—Part 1 of the test, where you introduce yourself and talk about your job;
  3. Presentation—Part 2 of the test, which involves interpreting and presenting graphs; and
  4. Problem-solving—Part 3 of the test, with a role-play about solutions to a business problem.

The second course, GCAS Mock Tests, presents students with 5 mock GCAS tests for practice. The tests are presented exactly like the actual GCAS and include similar sorts of questions.

Employee of the Month: Kris

We are very pleased to award July's Employee of the Month to Kris. Right from the start, Kris has been engaged, active, and a favorite among both students and teachers. She's always available to answer questions, and she doesn't hesitate to ask for help herself. Her teaching schedule is always full, with students coming back for more. And to top it all off, Kris has a smashing sense of humor that brightens our days and lightens the load for us all. 

Kris has chosen to donate her prize money to St. Jude's Children's Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee (USA).

St. Jude is a hospital in my hometown of Memphis, TN, that is a world leader in research on pediatric cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Having lost a sibling to childhood illness, I hope to help spur on cures. 

Thanks for everything you've brought to the Farm, Kris! We're so lucky to have you.

Best regards,

Di