مساعدة الطلاب على الخروج من فترة الركود في العطلة

بالنسبة للطلاب المتقدمين للجامعات الأمريكية، التوقيت هو كل شيء. قد تكون مواعيد القبول ضيقة، كما أن التأخير في درجات الكفاءة English قد يؤدي إلى فقدان الفرص. تعتمد سمعتك كوكيل على مساعدة الطلاب على سير عملية سلسة، بما في ذلك الجداول الزمنية للالتزام.

لماذا السرعة مهمة للقبول في الولايات المتحدة

غالبا ما تطلب المؤسسات الأمريكية English درجات الاختبارات قبل إصدار العروض أو معالجة التأشيرات. قد تستغرق طرق الاختبار التقليدية أياما أو حتى أسابيع للحصول على النتائج، مما يسبب توترا للطلاب والوكلاء. يغير PTE Express اللعبة من خلال تقديم نتائج معتمدة خلال 48 ساعة، مما يضمن قدرة الطلاب على تقديم الدرجات بسرعة وثقة.

If you’ve ever taken an English test and found yourself constantly checking your inbox, wondering when your score will arrive, you’re not alone. I worked across Pearson’s social media channels for years, and I heard from students every day who were anxious to know how they did, despite it only being an hour into the standard 48-hour turnaround time.

That’s why I’m so excited about the PTE Express test - because it gives you something most tests don’t: a score in minutes.

The score that helps you plan

Let’s talk about the unofficial score. You’ll see it just minutes after finishing the test. While it’s not certified for university applications just yet, it’s a powerful tool for planning your next move.

If your score is where you hoped it would be, you can start preparing your application materials with confidence. If it’s not quite there, you’ve got a head start on knowing what to improve, and you haven’t lost time waiting to find out. It’s like getting a sneak peek at your future, and it’s one of the most empowering parts of the Pearson English Express Test experience.

Fast and reliable certified results

Of course, you’ll still need your certified score to apply to universities. That’s delivered within 48 hours, after a security review.

• AI scoring ensures fairness and consistency.
• Remote proctoring and ID checks keep the process secure.
• Certified results align with CEFR standards and are trusted by institutions.

You get speed and reliability – without compromise.

Why fast English test results matter for students

When you’re applying to study in the USA, every day counts and you’ll have so many things to tick off your list. You might be juggling deadlines, coordinating with universities, or planning your next big move. The Pearson English Express Test was built to support you, not slow you down.

It’s fast, fair and designed for students who want to move forward with confidence.

Ready to take the PTE Express?

If you’re looking for a test that gives you answers quickly and helps you plan your next step, this is it.

Take your test today and experience the difference for yourself.

Punctuation makes your writing easier to read and understand, but it can be tricky to master. As an editor and proofreader, I often notice people confusing semi-colons and colons, so we'll explore the difference between them. And because both are often used in lists, we'll also look at the humble comma – and its sometimes-controversional cousin, the Oxford comma. 

Semi-colons and colons both connect phrases in a sentence but are used in different situations. 

Understanding colons

Colons introduce important information and explanations. They're often used before lists as a replacement for phrases like "they are" and "which is":

• He offered me a choice of drinks: tea, coffee or hot chocolate. 
• I packed the essentials in my bag: water, pens and a magazine. 
• She speaks three languages: English, French and Portuguese. 

You can also think of a colon as a spotlight, with the phrase that comes after the colon explaining or expanding what came before it. 

• In 1903, travel was changed forever by an important event: Orville and Wilbur Wright's first successful flight.
• He loves visiting the animals at the farm: cows are his favourite. 
• There is one rule I live by: I treat others as I wish to be treated.

The secrets of semi-colons

A semi-colon links two ideas that are closely related and that would be two complete sentences if you used a period instead. They give a softer transition than a period would, and they're often used instead of conjunctions like "and", "but" and "because":

• I love eating pizza; my sister loves eating burgers.
• I wanted to go for a swim; I couldn't find my goggles. 
• I'm going to the park; the weather is beautiful.

Semi-colons also seperate items in long lists to make life easier for the reader and stop a sentence becoming a sea of apostrophes. For example:

• I've got my shopping list ready: peppers, carrots and oranges from the market; toothpaste, shampoo and pain relief from the drugstore; and a newspaper, snack and drink from the newsstand.  

Standard comma or Oxford comma?

An Oxford comma goes before "and" or "or" at the end of a list. The first example has an Oxford comma, the second doesn't. 

• Please bring me a sandwich made with cheese, lettuce, and tomato. 
• Please bring me a sandwich made with cheese, lettuce and tomato. 

American English generally favors the Oxford comma, British English typically omits it, unless needed for clarity. Compare:

• I love my parents, Taylor Swift and Keanu Reeves.
• I love my parents, Taylor Swift, and Keanu Reeves. 
  

As with many areas of punctuation, whether you choose to use the Oxford comma is a matter of personal preference. However, the most important thing is to be consistent in your usage.