UK immigrant and work visas require proof of English ability. Show yours with TOEIC tests. Both TOEIC Listening & Reading and TOEIC Speaking & Writing tests are offered on the second Sunday of every month at AMIDEAST/Abu Dhabi and AMIDEAST/Dubai. Book your seat now!

Nation shifts toward bilingual education. The National recently reported that 17 schools in Dubai and the north will begin daily English lessons for kindergarten students. Prepare your children for success. Learn more about how the TOEFL Junior test can help you.

Speaking English with children: the debate. Arab News recently reported on the opposing positions that different parents hold regarding this issue. If you didn't perfect your English pronunciation as a child, enrolling in our English language classes is a great solution.

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.  

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

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.