This Report Says Malaysia Has Better English Than Singapore And ...
Phua Chu Kang might not be so happy with the findings of this English Proficiency Index, but the 'Ah Bengs' here would rejoice!
By Mei Mei Chu — 06 Nov 2013, 05:14 PM — Updated over 10 years ago
According To The English Proficiency Index (EF EPI), Malaysia's Level Of English Is At HIGH PROFICIENCY
According To The English Proficiency Index (EF EPI), Malaysia's Level Of English Is At HIGH PROFICIENCY
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In The Asian Region, Malaysia Has The Highest Proficiency Of English, Beating Singapore And India
In The Asia Region, Malaysia Scored The Highest Ranking, Beating Singapore And India
Image via imgur.comBut, The Malaysian Govt Has Plans To Import English Teachers From INDIA To Teach English Here
20 DECEMBER 2012 - Indian nationals may soon be teaching English in Malaysia, in a bid to help alleviate the shortage of English teachers in Malaysia and to improve proficiency of the language. Najib said the move would enhance the Government's efforts to alleviate the shortage of English teachers and improve proficiency in the language.
thestar.com.myPutrajaya’s plan to import Indians to teach English in national schools appears to be meeting resistance from educators who doubt the government’s idea will help Malaysian students master the language.
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Ironically Enough, The Malaysian Govt Has Plans To Import English Teachers From INDIA To Teach In The National Schools Here
Image via malaysiandigest.comIn The Middle East And North Africa, UAE Ranks The Highest While Iran, The Lowest
In The Middle East And North Africa, UAE Ranked The Highest While Iran, The Lowest
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The Proficiency Of A Country's English Can Affect Its Progress And Economy
Poor English skills hinder nations’ progress, study says. Countries with poor English-language skills also have lower levels of trade, innovation and income, according to a report released last week.
nytimes.com“English is key to innovation and competitiveness,” Michael Lu, senior vice president of Education First, said in the report.
nytimes.comAbout English Proficiency Index (EF EPI)
Founded in 1965 by entrepreneur Bertil Hult, EF is a privately-held company with 15 divisions that offer a range of educational programs from language training, educational travel, and academic degrees to cultural exchanges.
ef.comThis third edition of the EF EPI ranks a total of 60 countries and territories, up from 44 in the first edition and 54 in the second edition.
ef.comThe EF English Proficiency Index calculates a country’s average adult English skill level using data from two different EF English tests completed by hundreds of thousands of adults every year. One test is open to any internet user for free. The second is an online placement test used by EF during the enrollment process before students start an English course. Both include grammar, vocabulary, reading, and listening sections.
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