PTE Academic myths debunked

Is memorizing the best way to cope with writing tasks? Does my accent matter? Can I prepare in just two weeks? Will speaking louder allow a person to score higher?  This webinar takes a closer look at some of the false beliefs or myths about effective test preparation and taking PTE Academic. We will take a look at these and many more. 

Time: 14:00 IST / 10:30 CET / 19:30 AEDT

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Is memorizing the best way to cope with writing tasks? Does my accent matter? Can I prepare in just two weeks? Will speaking louder allow a person to score higher?  This webinar takes a closer look at some of the false beliefs or myths about effective test preparation and taking PTE Academic. We will take a look at these and many more. 

Time: 14:00 IST / 10:30 CET / 19:30 AEDT

Presenter(s): Derya Uysal, Bartlomiej Janiak

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About Derya Uysal

Derya Uysal has been a professional in the education and English language sector for almost 15 years. She has educated a range of students in various language programs across Australia, Turkey and South Korea.

Derya has worked for Pearson since 2015 and is currently the Sales Enablement Manager for the Pearson Test of English Academic. With a big focus on training, Derya has worked with universities, migration and education agents, teachers and aspiring international students and migrants in understanding all aspects of PTE Academic and Pearson English products. ​

Derya Uysal

About Bartlomiej Janiak

Bartek has worked in the field of education for more than 10 years, following successfully graduating from the University of Lodz in the faculty of English language teaching. 

Following graduation, Bartek started his career as ELT Representative, subsequently moving on to his present position as Teacher Trainer and Senior Assessment Advisor with Pearson.

Due to Bartek's interest in the professional and personal development of human beings, Bartek completed additional studies at Kozminski University for Professional Coaching: methods and practice and Psychology of motivation at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities.

He has since gone on to present and run workshops at numerous educational and business events.

Bartlomiej Janiak

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