The Itep Practice Guide

Book excerpt: Welcome to The iTEP Practice Guide. This practice guide can serve as a companion text to the Official iTEP Prep Guide or can be used as a stand-alone text. This practice guide picks up from the many great exercises in the Official Prep Guide with additional explanations, explications, exercises and practice. The Official iTEP Preparation Guide includes details on registering for iTEP and taking iTEP tests. The preparation guide also includes diagnostic tests. iTEP recommends that test-takers and schools purchase and complete the orientation and exercises in the Official Prep Guide before or at the same time as this practice guide. With both texts, you will be well-prepared for success on the iTEP exams. This practice guide focuses on the iTEP Academic Core, Academic Plus, SLATE (Secondary Level Assessment Test of English) Core, SLATE Plus, Business Core, and Business Plus tests. You will be able to practice listening to actual dialogues and lectures online, and you will also have the opportunity to answer corresponding questions in the book. Exercises for grammar, listening, reading, writing and speaking are provided, and the different types of questions in each section are examined in detail with ample opportunities for practice. This companion guide is best used with a teacher or in a class. Although for those at the high-intermediate level (CEFR B2 and above), it is also suitable for self-study. Language learning and development happens well with interaction so working with a tutor or even a friend will be helpful.This guide provides strategies and tips for working with the iTEP exam and even includes some helpful strategies for English-language learning overall.