EF EPI is a standardized and objective report that categorizes the English language skills of non-native English speaking countries. The report was compiled with data on English proficiency from 2 million individuals who have taken the EF Standard English Test (EF SET) or other English language proficiency test models provided by EF in 2020. This year, 2021,Indonesia’s EPI achievement is ranked 80 out of 112 countries or down 6 places compared to the position last year. Indonesia got 466 points, an increase from last year score of 453. Despite an increase in score, this year Indonesia is still in the “low” category for English proficiency. Globally, Indonesia’s EPI score is… Read More
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We may recognize monkey mind—that wild mind going in more than one direction at a time, swinging from one branch of thought to the next. It wants the next banana, the next big thing, the next small thing. It wants to keep moving. Monkey mind likes texting and online gaming. It’s the mind that likes to be mindless. It’s the part of your brain most connected to the ego, which contends that you can’t do anything right. It’s also the part of you that stifles creativity and prevents you from moving forward with your passions. The monkey mind insists on being heard, and sometimes it takes a lot of self-control… Read More
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Language proficiency is difficult to measure, as everyone has different strengths, weaknesses, and learning styles. You may be able to tell the difference between a person who only speaks a few words in English and a native English speaker, but what about everyone in between? How can you determine your English level? And how many English proficiency levels are there? Generally, The CEFR, Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, is one of many frameworks that describe your language proficiency. This standard includes 6 distinct English levels: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, and C2. Some institutions also recognize the pre-A1 level, though it is not as common. There are several… Read More
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