{"id":15865,"date":"2012-12-09T03:03:06","date_gmt":"2012-12-09T10:03:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/?p=15865"},"modified":"2013-03-19T20:19:22","modified_gmt":"2013-03-20T03:19:22","slug":"interview-with-jon-hodge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/interview-with-jon-hodge\/","title":{"rendered":"Interview with Jon Hodge"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Jon<\/a>For this week\u2019s episode of Accepted Admissions Straight Talk, we interviewed Jon Hodge of Strictly English<\/em>. Check out the full recording<\/a> to hear our great conversation about test prep, the latest technology in test-taking and more!<\/span><\/p>\n

00:29:00 - Introducing Jon Hodge, founder and owner of Strictly English<\/em>.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

01:26:00 - The origins of Strictly English<\/em> and its focus on the TOEFL.<\/span><\/p>\n

03:16:00 - Find out how the TOEFL changed since its start in 1969 and added a speaking component to the exam.<\/span><\/p>\n

06:29:00 - Overview of the 3 different English exams: TOEFL, IELTS<\/ins>, PTE.<\/span><\/p>\n

08:58:00 - Is there really<\/em> a difference in the speaking sections of these three exams?<\/span><\/p>\n

15:13:00 - Do students of certain native backgrounds have greater difficulties with certain parts of the TOEFL?<\/span><\/p>\n

17:30:00 - Impact of cultural background on communication skills.<\/span><\/p>\n

18:57:00 - Newest exam, the PTE \u2013 uses the latest technology to provide test-takers with results within 48 hours.<\/span><\/p>\n

21:22:00 - Heads up: TOEFL allows universities to hear a selection of your speaking!<\/span><\/p>\n

25:22:00 - Learn about this essential communication skill: paraphrasing.<\/span><\/p>\n

29:40:00 - Reading improves all language skills: speaking, writing, and listening. So, read, read, read!!<\/span><\/p>\n

33:35:00 - The unique approach at Strictly English not only prepares you for the TEOFL, but also teaches essential skills for graduate school.<\/span><\/p>\n

39:23:00 - Learn more about Strictly English and TOEFL prep.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Admissions<\/a> Subscribe to Admissions Straight Talk<\/a><\/em> in iTunes so you don\u2019t miss any segments! Stay in the admissions know. (And while you\u2019re there, feel free to leave us a review.)<\/p>\n

*Theme music is courtesy of podcastthemes.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Accepted.com's experienced admissions consultants<\/a> can help you create the most impressive application possible with comprehensive packages<\/a>, <\/em><\/strong>or provide targeted assistance from picking perfect programs<\/a> to designing a dazzling resume<\/a>, constructing engaging essays<\/a>, or preparing for intense interview<\/a>s<\/a>\u2026and more! Accepted.com has guided thousands of applicants to acceptances at top MBA programs since 1994 \u2013 we know what works and what doesn't, so contact us<\/a> to get started now!<\/p>\n

This article originally appeared on the Accepted Admissions Consulting Blog<\/a>, the official blog of Accepted.com.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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