Every role or responsibility we take in a life is a challenge. However; many consider that being a student is fun and most enjoyable part of the life, but trust me that this role has its own sets of challenges especially when you aspire to become an international student because in the latter role one also has to prepare oneself for shocks.
So, if you are an Indian student, who aspires to go abroad then this is a piece of writing is for you, which will help you prepare for the new role you are about to assume.
Drastic changes in the cultures
This is a surprise/shock that every international student has to deal with and it works both ways . But then again didn’t you move to another country for a change? You will definitely find people, culture and way of doing things differently and your job is to observe them and blend in with celerity. Remember, the locals of the country are not your enemies and neither trying to scare you. Change is sudden and accepting the change takes time. So, be patient with the changes they will become normal for you.
Home sweet home
Unless you already have some friends or family in the country you are moving in, homesickness will definitely haunt you for quite a few days. Trust me, not knowing even a single face in the entire city is awkward enough. The first month will be particularly difficult. No matter how much you have enjoyed partying with your friends in your hometown, the feeling --- there is no other place like home -- will dawn on you in no time in the new country. The best remedy is to try and make at least one local friend or try and talk to your neighbours.
Finances
Managing finances while being a student is like learning the art of juggling. And when you add currency conversion to this, things can get quite messy. You may not have cared about one rupee in your lifetime but, you will come to know the value of one dollar soon enough because of the difference in the economic structures. It is best to keep a ledger to track all your expenses or simply install an app in your smartphone. This will help you eliminate all the unnecessary expenditures from your finances.
Language as a barrier
Language is another barrier with the international students. It’s not just the language but accent, pronunciation and fluency also matter. You may be used to listening to the English language but listening to it from the mouth of a native will give you a completely different experience. For example, talking in English with an American, and Britisher is quite different because of the difference in the sounds they use when they speak. Then each region has their own list of parlance and slang that you may not be able to relate to.
And this where PTE Academic comes into the picture. While it may not prepare you for the local slang and jargon but will help you master the essential English skills which are reading, writing, speaking and listening, which are needed when you move abroad.
Why PTE Academic?
PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) offers fastest, and fairest way for the students to provide a concrete proof of their English language skills for immigration and student visas.
PTE Academic is one of the best English language proficiency examinations out there and for most of the students, it’s #DefinitelyPTE due to its reliability, pragmatic approach, and smart scoring system. You can on its Official Website .
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PTE Scoring system
PTE Academic evaluates the candidates on the global scale from 10-90. Candidate’s score report includes:
Overall Score
Overall score reflects the candidate’s overall command in the English as a language throughout the test.
Communication skills
Communication skills reflect the proficiency of the candidate in communicating using English as a language assesses listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.
Enabling skills
Enabling skills marks the candidate’s fluency in Grammar, oral fluency, pronunciation, spelling, vocabulary and written discourse.
The breakdown of the score in various sections provides an extremely accurate assessment of the test taker’s ability.
Preparing for the test
Simply preparing for the test in today’s scenario is not sufficient. With exams going dynamic, it is important to have an actual experience of the test. And for this purpose, Pearson offers a wide variety of test preparation packages and resources for the candidates so that they can get a real-time experience of the test along with the type of the questions.
Free material
Pearson provides free preparation material which includes a test taker handbook, which is available ins7 languages to help the candidate learn about the nuisances of the test.
Preparation books
The Official Guide to PTE Academic is a comprehensive test preparation resource which includes more than 200 practice questions along with the analysis of sample responses and important tips for taking the test.
Test preparation courses
The official website of the PTE Academic offers several preparation courses which are delivered by the private language schools. Candidates can find more information regarding the same on the official website of the PTE Academic.
Online preparation package
Test takers can also prepare online by purchasing the online preparation package, which allows them to give online tests from their home. The tests are fully scored and tell when the candidate is ready to book the test.
Test takers can more information about test preparation by visiting the official website.
Pearson test centers
If you are worried about the test center and the distance that you might have to travel then don’t worry because Pearson has test centers located in more than 50 countries of the world. Some of the major countries on the list are:
●India
●Australia
●Austria
●China
●Germany
●UK
●The US and many more.
Test takers can search and book their seats here
PTE Academic Recognition list
PTE Academic is a renowned English proficiency test which is endorsed by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC).
The test is recognized by more than 6000 organizations and universities including Stanford University, Harvard University, and Imperial College London. Test takers can find the full recognition list of the universities here.
Since the test accurately accesses the ability of non-native English speaker to speak English it is also accepted by the government of Australia and New Zealand for visa purposes.
Quick results, accurate assessment, 360 days availability, large acceptance list, global test center are some of the unique advantages which PTE Academic offers above other English Proficiency Test. So, if you are planning to move abroad either for work or studies it’s #DefinitelyPTE.