hi everyone i found this is very informational site for people like us. actually i want to know that my english is not so good means i can understand very well . So i want to know if i want to join any online course than will i need to improve my english first or it is than how can i show them that now i am ok with english..will they take any test for this first? which test will they take.
You might be required to take an English as a Second Language (ESL) test (TOEFL) as part of the admissions process. There are minimum scores a test taker must achieve.
Kardeep, with your masters' degree from India, it is likely that you are a good student and a good learner. You will need to transfer that background to a whole new language before you start a US degree program, in my opinion. Many community colleges have classes aimed at ESL (foreign) students and administer placement tests before students enroll. I would contact a college in your local area to take the test and get their advice. You don't need to get your degree there but that's a good, inexpensive place to start. Many community colleges have online classes, even English or writing classes. I teach for a community college and occasionally I have students who email me with questions similar to yours and I always tell them (even though it is hard) that they should work on their English skills before they attempt college-level classes. There are various non-college ways to learn and improve English. Surprisingly, many people learn better English listening skills by watching TV/television shows. There are books, computer programs (Rosetta Stone) and even classes offered free at places like public libraries where you could bring your child (children). Good luck to you! With dedication, you can succeed.
I agree. I teach English to non native speakers at the community college level. I have some students with bachelors and masters degrees from their home countries, but their academic English is not up to par. I also have (adult) children of immigrants who were born in the US, or have been schooled in the US in my classes because they cannot write academically. The English they use is conversational English or they are at the level where they confuse the grammar of their native language (L1) with that of English (L2). So I think if you enroll in college, even at the community level, you will find a lot of students with your similar background. Good luck!
