AMIDEAST UAE Testing Newsletter October 2012

Thanks to the over 400 of you who visited our booth at the NAJAH Expo. We were pleased to meet you and proud to represent TOEFL, GRE, ITP and our related test preparation programs through the support of ETS at this major educational event.

Can English language study hurt a child's knowledge of their native language? Dr. Khalid Al-Seghayer reviews a number of scientific studies in a recent issue of the Saudi Gazette to conclude that the answer is "no" even for primary school aged children. Didn't start English language study in your youth? It's not too late. We offer a range of classes for older learners at all proficiency levels.

Mobile phones and cultural difference. Over three-quarters of the world's population now have cell phones but use and proper etiquette vary widely by country. Learn more by reading this recent CNN report.

TOEIC required by top companies worldwide. A recent story from Focus Taiwan discusses average scores and company requirements in different Asian countries, bemoaning Taiwan's relatively low expectations. Did you know 100% of the top 1,000 companies in Korea and almost 85% of those in Japan require candidates for employment to show TOEIC test scores? Now TOEIC tests are available to you too. Requiring them is the fairest, most objective way to ensure your employees have the business English skills you need. Contact us to learn more.

English language site of the month. Get an in-depth examination of English language terms, workplace trends, and links to related articles from sources such as the New York Times and Wall Street Journal, along with vocabulary lists, on the blog Business English Expressions, Idioms, and Buzzwords.

Want more great business English sites? No need to hunt through our newsletter archives. You can find them all on AMIDEAST's brand-new business English links page.

Eid Mubarak! We at AMIDEAST hope that you and your families are enjoying the holiday.