Become a TOEIC Speaking & Writing test center. Whether you are at a business, English language center, or other organization, you can
help others and yourself by administering tests, at no cost to yourself. Three of the ways that becoming a public and/or authorized center is a win-win proposition.

 How do TOEIC test scores improve over time? A research study in Australia showed some interesting patterns that can be used to encourage realism and motivation in learners. (TOEIC tests are ideal for research or training involving repeated test administrations because of the large number of different, validated test forms available).

Business English Site of the Month. EnglishClub.com provides lots of resources for both learners and teachers. Of particular interest may be the English at Work" section, which includes lessons focused on specialized vocabulary for varied types of workers: cashiers, housekeepers, health professionals, tour guides, and many others.

Stock up and save. Want to administer TOEIC tests to different small groups at different times? You can buy Speaking & Writing tests and/or Listening & Reading tests a full year ahead, give them when you want, and receive a quantity discount. Contact our representative Cary Bohlin by e-mail or at (202) 776-9657/(866) 383-9234 for details and consultative support based on your needs.   

Speaking English with children: Saudi family decisions. Arab News recently reported on the opposing positions that different groups of parents hold regarding this issue.

Reading builds the brain. As reported in The Guardian, a new study of brain waves found that readers build new neural pathways by "simulating" narrative situations found in the book they are reading. Results: better empathetic understanding of others and more creativity in responding to new real-life situations.