GBC sample answers: Inductive reasoning
May 18, 2019
Last week's blog post was a guide to inductive reasoning. This post builds on it, so take a minute to read or re-read it.
G.B.C.
Circle back
May 17, 2019
If a conversation is going in a new direction and you want to return to a previous point, you can circle back.
In business, it’s very common for discussions to be directed away from the main point as new ideas, issues, or related topics come up. If you would like to refocus everyone’s attention to the main point of a discussion, you can circle back to it.
You can use this expression as a statement or a question. Here are some examples of how to use this phrase:
Logic in spoken English: Inductive
May 11, 2019
This post looks at simple inductive logic. We start with a specific example and work out a conclusion based on it.
GBC sample answers: Deductive reasoning
May 4, 2019
This week's focus is using deductive logic in a couple of G.B.C. sample answers.
Logic in spoken English: Deductive
April 27, 2019
This is a quick guide to deductive logic. It will help you convince people of your opinion, as well as score more highly in speaking tests—like the G.B.C.—that require a logical answer.
Student writing for G.B.C. Why are non-native speakers silent in meetings?
April 13, 2019
Students at the English Farm write some amazing G.B.C. answers, and we like to share the best of the best.
This piece has had minor corrections by a teacher, but the logic, structure, and word choice are the student's.
Today's question:
The G.B.C. test is now tougher, but more realistic
February 9, 2019
The G.B.C. test now has nearly an infinite number of questions that can be asked, just like in te real world. Assessors will also interrupt, as often happens in conversation and business meetings.
How to use anecdotes as evidence
December 8, 2018
Sometimes the best way to answer a question isn't to list a bunch of numbers and facts—it’s to tell a story.
Student writing - What can be done to prevent natural disasters caused by extreme weather events?
November 24, 2018
Students at the English Farm write some amazing G.B.C. answers, and we like to share the best of the best.
This piece has had minor corrections by a teacher, but the logic, structure, and word choice are the student's.
G.B.C. sample answer: What you like about your job
November 17, 2018
Today, let’s look at a couple of ways to show sophistication in a G.B.C. answer. The question is about your work life, a common topic in the G.B.C. test.
Here's the question: What do you most like about your job and why?