Need a way to improve english score

Question

Took my gmat today and got 42 on math and only 31 on English. I am not a native speaker so i struggle especially with idioms and complex sentence construction. Are there any good materials out there, that would give me a good and extensive overview of english grammar? \

AjiteshArun · Answer

It's good that you are looking to improve your verbal score, but just keep in mind that V31 is a not a bad score at all. Ignore the scaled scores as they don't mean anything on their own. In terms of percentile scores, your verbal score (62%) is actually much better than your quant score (45%).

Try to get an  ESR  for this attempt so that you can identify the areas that need work. For example, a little bit of basic grammar is good, but the GMAT really does not test very difficult concepts.

akela · Answer

Hi!

These threads might also be helpful:

From V30 to V40 
 720 (Q42, V47): HOW TO IMPROVE VERBAL - TIPS

Hope this helps!

EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi Valuemic,

Before I can offer you the specific advice that you’re looking for, 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?
2) What study materials have you used so far?
3) How have you scored on EACH of your CATs (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores for EACH)?

Goals:
4) What is your goal score?
5) When are you planning to retake the GMAT?
6) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
7) What Schools are you planning to apply to?

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich

AkshdeepS · Answer

HI,

iMO you should order your ESR to get the deep idea about your scoring pattern and weak areas. Other than that you go through MGMAT guides for all Verbal topics. Also you can try your hand on CR bible and Aristotle guide for RC.

RC has become the most important topic in new GMAT pattern, so imporving RC is mandatory.

QZ

Sajjad1994 · Answer

Best Study Material

SC: Manhattan SC Guide, Ron SC Videos
RC: Aristotle RC Grail, Ron Videos
CR: PowerScore CR Bible, Ron Videos

One month for learning concepts and one month for practicing question. During you Practicing question don't forget to make an error log to track your weak areas after practice. Once you know your weak areas revise your Concepts related to those areas and do some more Practice. 6-8 CATs are enough for practice the real tests. Make your Stamina for sitting 3 hours in the test and don't study more than 2 hours in one sit and 4 hours per day.

Good Luck

rohan2345 · Answer

Hi Valuemic, For verbal, I would highly encourage you to consider e-gmat verbal online or the e-gmat verbal live course. They are both amazing courses especially designed for non-natives. They offer almost 25% of their courses for free so you can try out their free trial to decide which one you want to go for. Plus the e-gmat Scholaranium which is included in both the courses is one of the best verbal practice tools in the market. You can easily track your progress in that you can identify your strengths and analyze and improve on your weak areas. Further taking multiple mocks might help. Apart from the GMATPREP, Manhattan GMAT tests and Veritas Prep Tests in my experience have good verbal and Quant section and will certainly help you point out and improve your weak areas. Further another advantage of taking many mocks is to build up your stamina. Apart from the GMATPREP tests, taking practise tests of any major GMATPREP company ought to do that. I would also encourage you to purchase the GMATPREP QP 1 for some great additional practice. Here is a link that will help you with your decision. https://gmatclub.com/forum/best-gmat-ve ... ml?fl=menu Hope this helps. All the best.

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