Could you recommend some programs for beginners in VERBAL GMAT?

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Hello, right now I'm taking a course in TTP, but just only quant(very helpful), I found the verbal TTP is to hard for me(my first language isn't english). I have read GMAT Foundations of Verbal Manhattan, I near to finish my preparation in Quant TTP and I'm interesting to find a program or books more digestible for me.

I was going through previous posts that I think I could apply it, but with some basis on verbal GMAT. I have seen that there are many approaches in different GMAT course providers, and they have received both positive and some negative feedback in general, I think that for someone who will go deep into GMAT VERBAL he should take a proper step. And this is my dilemma, wich course to choose?

Thank you for your recommendations!!!

bb · Answer

Hi. It depends on a few factors such as how much time you have and how much you need to improve. I would suggest spending a day trying several options. First you can try EGmat. You can also try empower GMAT. If you are really short on time, you can try Magoosh.

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EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi MonkeyDDes,

The Verbal section of the GMAT is as consistent and predictable as the Quant section is, but Verbal questions have no 'safety net' - meaning that if you make a little mistake or miss a vital piece of information, then you will convince yourself that one of the wrong answers is correct (and not realize it).

From your post, it's not clear whether you need to work on all of your Verbal skills or just a specific sub-set of them. Before I can offer you any additional advice for your studies, it would help if you could provide a bit more information on how you've been studying and your goals:

Studies:
1) How long have you studied? How many hours do you typically study each week?
2) What study materials have you used so far? What “brands” of CATs/mocks have you used?
3) On what dates (or approximate dates) did you take EACH of your CATs/mocks and how did you score on EACH (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores for EACH)?

Goals:
4) What is your overall goal score?
5) When are you planning to apply to Business School and what Schools are you planning to apply to?

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Rich

MartyTargetTestPrep · Answer

As someone who can reliably score 51 on the verbal section of the GMAT, and having helped to create the Target Test Prep Verbal Course, I can confidently tell you that the Target Test Prep Verbal Course can help you achieve a high score on the verbal section of the GMAT. The course is thorough, and it provides a huge amount of practice. As a result, it is well suited for people whose native language is not English. After all, if English is not your native language, then you need the most powerful course possible in order to master GMAT verbal.

Please feel free to reach out to me directly at [email protected], and I can help you understand how best to use the TTP verbal course.

GMATWhizTeam · Answer

Hi MonkeyDDes, Let me share my insights. How to Ace your Verbal Prep? For GMAT Verbal, it is very important that you follow the right methodology and the logical approach. Your focus has to be on eliminating four incorrect choices rather than choosing the right one . The key is to develop a solid understanding of the concepts that are typically tested on the GMAT and master the process skills that are required to solve GMAT questions. Only then, you will be able to smartly avoid the traps set by the test makers. Before you start learning, it's important to understand what is actually tested using the questions. Each module in Verbal (SC, CR and RC) has to be approached in a different way. For example, before you start learning the concepts of SC, you need to understand that SC questions on GMAT test your ability to convey the right meaning without any ambiguity. So, it's important to approach them from a meaning stand-point. You might have often come across answer choices which are both grammatically correct and convey a logical meaning but are indeed incorrect because they do not convey the intended meaning. So, the process to approach SC questions is to: • Comprehend the original meaning of the sentence • Identify errors if any (both grammatical and meaning wise) • Eliminate answer choices which either are grammatically incorrect or do not convey the intended meaning You can go through the link below to understand the process in a better way: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SGA8bwFNJM Similarly, you need to prepare for RC and CR as well in a structured and efficient manner. You have to follow a methodical and systematic approach while solving the questions in order to work on your accuracy and increase your score. For example, • In CR, you have to understand the argument, identify the premise and the conclusion and then pre-think the answer before looking at the solutions. • In RC, you need to have the right reading strategies to understand the inferences which are not directly stated in the passage. I’d recommend you to follow this order for the verbal part - SC->CR-RC . The reason for this is very specific. Each question type on the GMAT is testing a specific skill. SC tests your comprehension skills. CR tests comprehension & analytical skills. Finally, RC builds on the previous two skills and also tests your ability to be able to grasp the central point of the passage i.e. Your inferential skills. Thus, when you learn in this order, it's much more effective. The importance of using a standard resource: The only method to make sure that you invest your time, money and effort in an effective way is to use a standard resource which teaches you the concepts, strategies and also helps you work on your weaker areas. Studying using OG or a few random resources might help you to solve GMAT like questions but I’m afraid that they won’t be able to help you much from a strategy perspective. I would suggest you to go for some standard course for your Verbal preparation which can help you prepare in a structured and efficient manner thereby increasing your productivity. GMATWhiz helps you with all these things as we follow a structured and methodical way of teaching things , which makes the learning process simpler and efficient. It also helps you to develop an understanding of the test maker’s intention behind asking the question. It uses an AI powered learning platform to provide you with real time improvement modules after every practice quiz. It provides you with additional concept videos and practise quizzes which helps you overcome your weaker areas in a specific topic right away without having to put in additional effort to identify your weaker areas. You can check out GMATWhiz and go for its Verbal Prep Course. Here’s a link to our free trial – https://learn.gmatwhiz.com/?page=signup You can also check out the verified reviews here: https://gmatclub.com/reviews/gmatwhiz-345345722?fl=menu Hope this helped and feel free to contact if you have any further queries. You can always write back to me here or the better way would be to connect over a call and have a discussion. You can schedule a free consultation call using the below link. Click here to schedule a call

ReedArnoldMPREP · Answer

My signature has a link, 'the stuying for verbal starter kit.' It has several videos that covers virtually everything you need in verbal to get a proficient score, and is loaded with content, process, and study tips to get you thinking about verbal the right way.

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