The most eminent and widely spoken language, English, is tested in all global tests. Along with Mathematical skills, English proficiency is one of the most sought-after skill. As such, it is an important part of admissions in US universities. Well, not being native English speakers, poses a challenge to Indian students. Building competency in the subject is indispensable not only for SAT/ACT but also for further studies, other competitive exams and career. In CareerGOD’s 3rd webinar titled “SAT/ACT English” from the 5-day webinar series ‘Experts’ Speak: Demystifying US Admissions’, seasoned English experts and trainers share important tips on building and upgrading English skills, especially from non-native English speakers point of view. Don’t miss out on these. Visit www.careergod.com for more info.

1. In association with
Wednesday, 28th December 2016, 5 PM – 6 PM IST

2. Mapping student’s potential to Globally Available
Opportunities !

3. MR. JOSEPH JOSE
(11+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN VERBAL)

4.  Critical Reasoning
 Critical Writing
 Essay

5. SAT is the test that takes more than 4 hours with essay and breaks.
Structure of SAT Test is
 Section 1 - Reading Test - 65 minutes
o Break - 10 minutes
 Section 2 - Writing and Language Test - 35 minutes
 Section 3 - Math Test - No Calculator section - 25 minutes
o Break - 5 minutes
 Section 4 - Math Test - Calculator section - 55 minutes
o Break - 5 minutes
 Essay - 50 Minutes

6.  Section 1 - English – 45 minutes
o 75 Questions
 Section 3 - Reading - 35 minutes
o 40 Questions
 Optional Writing Test - 40 Minutes

8. Why?
No baggage
No attachments and No detachments
Vocabulary

9.  Listen – Movies, TED Talks, serials/sitcoms without subtitles
 No Baggage – No need to know all subjects to crack CR
 No attachments/detachments
 Questions are solved to gain marks not knowledge!
 Vocabulary is a MUST! Plus TONE WORDS!
 Words and their meanings should be known in detail
 Example – Illustrate and demonstrate
 Find the passages which are easy - Need not be the first passage or Question 1
 Wrong Why? Is a wrong turn!
 Make notes when you practice.
 Do not split the passages. Read it one go. Attempt questions when you finish reading.
 Mock paper should be solved in the morning.
Remember this is a Psychological test – testing your endurance and alertness!

11. Rules of CR with rules of Grammar!

12.  Grammar -
 Preposition
 Conjunctions
 Adverbs
 Pronouns
 Make a rule table - Rules Always have three tables
 Fixed – Tenses
 Variables – dialect (onward/onwards)
 Oddity (specific to a place) – Invited round
 Mark the oddities and come back and revise!
 Strictly pick out questions written in oddity!
AdverbsPreposition Conjunction
Fixed Variable Oddity
Rule table

13.  Punctuations
: > double dash > , ,
 Example - The word, “facile”, comes from the French word “easy”.
A. No change
B. Word “facile,”
C. Word “facile”
D. Word, “facile”,
 X’s x=Noun
For example, student’s (single)
students’ (plural)
Only study the portions asked for SAT or ACT!

15. Application of rules of CR and CW!

16.  Use of literary devices
 Neutral about the opinion
 Good vocabulary
 Good handwriting
 No monotony
 Analyse More
 Good use of Punctuation
 Paraphrase everything
 Fluent
 Well framed
 Should not be vague (vagueness -> remove pronouns -> lack of flow)
 No repetition

17. THANK YOU!