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The GMAT is a tough exam, even for those who have been speaking English their entire lives. Another degree of difficulty is added for those who are non-native English speakers. Here at Magoosh, we\u2019re proud to have helped many students from around the world who speak English as a second language. There\u2019s no denying that this endeavor is challenging. Below we share\u00a0a few study habits to help unlock the GMAT verbal section for non-native English speakers.<\/p>\n
The most important\u00a0thing you can do to improve your verbal performance on the GMAT is to read English as much as possible<\/b>. Reading will not only boost your knowledge of vocabulary, but also your comprehension skills \u2014 your ability to digest meaning and decipher the author’s intent. This is a crucial skill for the GMAT verbal section\u2019s critical reasoning<\/a> questions.<\/p>\n But don\u2019t just read anything: it\u2019s important to read high-level materials that are similar to what you\u2019ll see come test day. Consider\u00a0such venerated publications as\u00a0The New York Times, The New Yorker, The Economist, <\/em>and Arts & Letters Daily<\/em>. Take a look at\u00a0our full list of recommended periodicals<\/a>. Or, if you prefer books, check out our recommended fiction & non-fiction<\/a> (this list is written for the GRE, but all the picks would suit the GMAT as well).<\/p>\n You should read for at<\/em> least<\/em> 30 minutes a day. If you can afford the time, make it one\u00a0hour a day.<\/p>\n To master the GMAT verbal section, you need to \u2018trick\u2019 your brain into being alert and attentive at all times. In other words, you need to make it a priority to read actively<\/a>.<\/p>\n Many students make the mistake of trying to rush through passages in the hopes that they can spend more time focusing on the questions. In the end, this approach only wastes time, as you\u2019ll find yourself frequently returning to the passage to fish out details you can no longer remember.<\/p>\n So keep calm, slow down<\/a>, and make it your goal to read the entire passage with determination and poise.<\/p>\n As you read, strive to understand the nuances and figurative connotations of the English language \u2014 this\u00a0can be particularly difficult for non-native English speakers. Fortunately, we have a couple of free resources to aid you.<\/p>\n For on-the-go study, give our Idiom Flashcards<\/a> a try. These decks cover 160 of the most common idioms you\u2019ll encounter on the GMAT.<\/p>\n For a more methodical look at idioms, check out our GMAT Idioms eBook<\/a>. This free eBook examines hundreds of idioms broken down into 27 different categories.<\/p>\n And when hitting the books becomes tedious, you can study more leisurely\u00a0by consuming English-language video media, such\u00a0as films, TV shows, and podcasts. These are often rife with idioms and important colloquialisms. As you encounter new idioms, be sure to look up their meaning in a resource such as\u00a0The Free Dictionary\u2019s idiom database<\/a>.<\/p>\n It will be difficult to catch up with native speakers on an exam like the GMAT. Part of bridging this gap is to ask for help when you get stuck. For Premium members, Magoosh offers a \u2018Help\u2019 button in\u00a0the corner of every screen, and we\u2019re happy to answer any questions regarding our materials. We\u2019ve helped thousands of non-native speakers with a range of concepts, from simply defining words or idioms to making sense of\u00a0an author\u2019s implied arguments on the critical reasoning section \u2014 so sign up<\/a> today!<\/p>\n The post GMAT Verbal for Non-Native English Speakers<\/a> appeared first on Magoosh GMAT Blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The GMAT is a tough exam, even for those who have been speaking English their entire lives. Another degree of difficulty is added for those who are non-native English speakers.…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":133,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"1","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9,783,243,940],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-35457","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-gmat","category-magoosh-blog","category-blog","category-gmat-prep-gmat","entry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35457","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/133"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=35457"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35457\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=35457"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=35457"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=35457"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Learn to Read \u2018Actively\u2019<\/h2>\n
Familiarize Yourself with Idioms<\/h2>\n
Don\u2019t Be Afraid to Ask Questions<\/h2>\n