Happy Holidays from Britt (with a special promotion)...

Britt wishes you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

To celebrate, we're offering a 20% discount on all TOEFL prep programs

(group or private, ITP or iBT), or

15% discount on a month of Spanish classes (12 hrs. min.)

Just mention this discount and make your registration before Dec. 20 for classes that will start in Jan., '14.

Registration must be made before December 20, 2013. 
Discount may be applied to any TOEFL prep class--not to test application.
No other discounts or promotions apply. 
Applicable to a full month of Spanish classes. 
Complete advance payment must be made for discount to apply. 
Credit cards not accepted. 
Registrations are accepted only for classes starting in January, 2014. Subject to availability.

Looking for books in English?

Abebooks.com is one of the best web site for new and used book in English.

And here's a 10% off coupon that is valid until Nov. 15th.

Make a note of the coupon code. Search for your book(s) and add them to your shopping basket. Enter the code in the designated coupon field to save 10%, to a maximum of $15 off the book price.

10% Off, up to $15

Code: E85NV6

Hurry! This coupon expires November 16, 2013

Another recommended site for English language books is

www.bookdepository.co.uk. 

They offer only new titles (not used) but have free shipping to Mexico!

Nearly 50 web links for iBT TOEFL Practice...

We'd love to help you prepare for your iBT (or ITP) with Britt.

Click to TOEFL Prep Options at www.dfbritt.com

for details on group and private options.

But here's a good page for extra practice...IIE's External Resources for TOEFL page for 47 links to useful sites:

IIE External Resources for iBT

Basic info. about the TOEFL iBT...

Here's some basic info. (in Spanish) about the TOEFL iBT test.

For more detailed info., go to www.toefl.org and/or pick up an

info. bulletin at the Benjamin Franklin Library (Liverpool/Berlín, Col. Juárez).

For info on prep programs, visit www.dfbritt.com and click through to TOEFL Prep Options to see info. of group and private courses.

El TOEFL iBT es un examen necesario para demostrar a universidades angloparlantes que sabes utilizar el idioma inglés y que podrás enfrentar un programa totalmente en inglés exitosamente en cuanto al idioma concierne. Cada universidad requiere un puntaje específico, por lo que es necesario averiguar en la página de la universidad. El puntaje posible en el examen va de 0 a 120 puntos. Aproximadamente, un 550 en el examen antiguo (Paper Based, ya descontinuado) equivale a aproximadamente a 80 puntos en el TOEFL iBT. Tiene un costo de 170 dólares cobrados con tarjeta de crédito o débito únicamente, y ambos el registro y el pago para el examen, son totalmente en línea. Para el registro del examen deberás crear un perfil en la página de ETS (instrucciones en otra entrada de este blog)asegurándote de poner tus 2 apellidos, tal como aparecen en tu credencial de elector o pasaporte vigentes. Si esta información no corresponde con tu registro no se te permitirá presentar el examen.

NOTA: Los centros aplicadores del examen ni reciben pagos de ningún tipo ni pueden registrar a los candidatos. Este procedimiento se lleva a cabo exclusivamente en línea. 

Visit http://toeflibtmexico.blogspot.mx, Mexico iBT center's blog for updates.

Practice your English with the expat Gringo community tonight!

...tonight, Oct. 2, at the J&G Grill in the St. Regis Hotel, 8PM, more details below.

Meet reps from 2 Ivy League schools, Brown & Columbia...

Info. session tomorrow, Oct. 2!

A session on applying to UNDERGRADUATE programs at Ivy League schools, academic programs, and application requirements. 

§  Date: Wednesday, October 2, 2013

§  Time: 15:30 to 17:00

§  Place: Liverpool 31, Col. Juárez, Mexico City (Benjamin Franklin Library)

§  Capacity: 50 people

Register HERE

ITAM course in specialized text translation, Sept. 18...

Here's an interesting "diplomado" oferred by ITAM on translation of specialized texts...some of our more advanced students might find this interesting and useful.  

INICIO: 18 SEPTIEMBRE   COORDINADOR ACADÉMICO: Mtro. Antonio Canizales   El Diplomado en Traducción de Textos Especializados aborda los aspectos más importantes de la teoría de la traducción para después ponerlos en práctica por medio de los talleres de traducción.           Ver temario                   Para más información haga clic aquí

¿TOEFL iBT, TOEFL PBT, TOEFL ITP? ¿Cuál necesito?

We've actually blogged about the different TOEFL formats before, but it's been a long time and it's probably time for a review.  This time, in Spanish.  This was taken from the TOEFL iBT Outreach Office in Mexico's blog (continuing link below), a good blog for all things TOEFL!

De los exámenes mencionados en el título de esta entrada, el que dejó de aplicarse en agosto de 2012 es el TOEFL PBT. PBT quiere decir Paper-Based Test, pues era de papel y se utilizaba un lápiz para anotar las respuestas en la hoja de respuestas. Este examen era también internacional, como el TOEFL iBT (Internet-Based Test) que se presenta en línea en una computadora en un centro de aplicación.

¡No confundir TOEFL PBT con TOEFL ITP! Aunque el examen institucional TOEFL ITP (Institutional Testing Program-un examen oficial) también es de papel y se utiliza un lápiz para anotar las respuestas en la hoja de respuestas, no se le debe llamar "Paper-Based". Algunas maneras de referirse a este examen son: "el examen institucional", "el ITP", "el TOEFL ITP". Una de las fuentes principales de esta confusión es que tienen el mismo puntaje (310 a 677) y puede ser que algunas instituciones nacionales e internacionales todavía no actualicen su información. Como puede ser el caso, es posible que te pidan un puntaje en base a 677 pero se estén refiriendo al TOEFL iBT (puntaje de 0 a 120). Hay qué verificar en la página de la universidad en la cual deseas solicitar admisión ya que la elección de examen dependerá de tu propósito en concreto.

Algunas diferencias principales entre el TOEFL ITP y el TOEFL iBT son las siguientes:

Continue to the original blog, click here.

Columbia, Princeton, & Yale info. session...

Mark your calenders for Aug. 26 and register today for a place

to learn more about these prestigious schools!

This information session will outline the academic programs and campus life opportunities as well as the admission and financial aid processes at Columbia University, Princeton University, and Yale University. 

Teachers, school administrators, and prospective students and their families are invited to attend.  To register for this program, please click here.  Space is limited, so we ask you to register as soon as possible.

Free admissions advising, without appointmnet...

Take advantage of this opportunity if you're planning to study soon in the U.S.

Open Office Hours

First-come, first-served!

On August 6, 7, 13, 14, 27 and 28; from 10:00 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to17:00 come and meet with a Senior Adviser for a FREE-30-minute-without previous appointment-Advising Session. Stop by the  EducationUSA Advising Center inside the Benjamin Franklin Library (Liverpool 31, Col. Juarez, Deleg. Cuauhtemoc, 06600, Mexico City)

Ride your bike, see free movies!

First, register at www.ecobici.com.mx

 

Then go to tuola.mx...you'll get 100 points for registering your Ecobici card

and 30 points every time you use it (and there's a station in front of our office for your convenience). When you accumulate 600 points, you can 

get a free movie ticket for any movie (except 3-D and VIP) at any Cinepolis theater.

Check it out!

Some quick info. on our TOEFL prep programs...

Here's some info. on our ITP and iBT TOEFL prep programs (group and private).  Please click through to TOEFL Prep Options at www.dfbritt.com for complete info.

QUICK INFO. Course: ITP Group Program Begins: Anytime! (open-ended) Schedule: Mon. & Wed., 7-8:30 PM Duration: 6-8 weeks Number of students: 1-6 Fees: 6,000. (includes book)

QUICK INFO. Course: ITP Private Program Begins: Anytime! Schedule: To be decided Duration: 22 hours Number of students: 1 Fees: 8,000 (includes book)

Your score is guaranteed with any ITP program.
If you don't score high enough you can repeat the program at no cost
and take the test again (w/ 50% discount) until you do!

QUICK INFO. Course: iBT Group Program Begins: Anytime! (open-ended) Schedule: Thurs. 6:30-9:30 PM Duration: 8 weeks Number of students: 1-6 Fees: 6,500. (includes materials)

QUICK INFO. Course: iBT Private Program Begins: Anytime! Schedule: To be decided Duration: 24 hours Number of students: 1 Fees: 8,500. (includes materials)

3 payment options:  two 50% payments, or one payment with 10% discount,  or 12 payments via Paypal.
Special offer! 20% Discount when you sign up for both programs
(ITP & iBT, private or group)

For more info. and to check for availability email us at: britt.mx@gmail.com. Please fully describe your situation: previous scores, requisite scores, deadlines, exam dates, etc.

Summer program in D.C....

Summer and Special Programs

The George Washington University

Summer Programs for International Students

• Earn academic credit and experience American university life at a world-renowned institution
• Engage in programs connected to the intellectual resources of an international city
• Strengthen English skills and make new friends from across the US and the world
• Enjoy the vibrant culture of summer in DC: concerts, sporting events, festivals, museums, and more. For more information, check here.  Hey, If you go let us know...we have several former Britt students in  D.C. now you might like to know!

Pre-departure orientation for new U.S. undergrads...June 8

Attention passengers, prepare for takeoff!

Are you going to start your undergraduate studies in the U.S.?

                            Get ready and join us in our Pre-Departure Orientation!
                                         Berlín 18, 1st floor. Col. Juárez, México, D. F.
   We will have workshops and interactive discussions with teachers and specialists in 
              American universities and alumni who have already experienced this unique
                                                                       experience.

                 Learn about: culture and university lifestyle, medical insurance, security,
                      transportation  accommodation, recognition of studies...

     

                                                                   Sign up HERE!

Upcoming TOEFL webinars, 28 May-25 June

The new dates for the May-June 2013 webinars are now available! Please register for as many of the sessions as you like.

May  28, 2013- Getting Acquainted with the TOEFL

June 04, 2013- Improving your Reading on the TOEFL iBT

June 11, 2013- Improving your Listening on the TOEFL iBT     

June 18, 2013- Improving your Speaking on the TOEFL iBT

June 25, 2013- Improving your Writing on the TOEFL iBT

 

Click on the link in order to register:

http://toeflibtmexico.blogspot.mx/2012/12/toefl-ibt-webinars-for-january-2013.html

Notice that all webinars are from 4 to 5 pm, Mexico City time (Central time in the USA). 

Mexico City a new hip destination...

Cool Mexico City!  We know that, of course!  As do most of our Spanish students who live in the trendy Condesa/Roma, near our office. We might not agree with everything here, but still, an interesting article!

Miami Beach? Forget about it. If you’re looking for a hip destination with killer restaurants, creative hotels, clubs and interesting people, head south of the border because Mexico City is becoming the place to be for a true hip vacation.

Not that Mexico wasn’t hip before. Once upon a time in the fifties Acapulco was the hip and exotic destination for the jet-set crowd. And Mexico City has always had its own edge, but its hipness was few and far between, and most of the hip joints in town were only imitations of hip places elsewhere. But now, Mexico City, the place that was once synonymous with pollution and crime, is rivaling American and European cities with its own unique trendiness.

Places to stay: Check out the hip Condesa df Hotel in the overly hip Condesa neighborhood. If you’re into modern design and want to chill at an ultra cool rooftop bar, this is the place for you.

If you’re looking for something more traditional, but cool, check into the DOWNTOWN Mexico hotel in, you guessed it, downtown or Centro Historico. This cool hotel blends colonial architecture with an industrial edge and it’s right smack in center of a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Food for thought: Sure, back in the day everyone knew about some choice restaurants in San Angel and La Zona Rosa. But nothing compares to Pujol in the fancy Polanco neighborhood. . . Read more: 

http://www.voxxi.com/mexico-city-new-hip-destination/#ixzz2S5ZekBrb

Britt will celebrate 20 years soon!

          
           Britt will celebrate

                               20 years on

                      June 20th  and offers

                               20% discount 

                                                       on all TOEFL programs

                                                       until then! 

                                         ...program info at www.dfbritt.com

Applicable to any TOEFL prep program, ITP (paper-based) or iBT (official), group or private.  Start when you're ready, but registration with full payment must be    made before June 20, 2013.  Please see our web site for info. on programs, fees, payment methods.  Not valid with any other discount.                    

                                                   

                                                            Thanks for sharing this message with others who might be interested!

Education fairs for science, technology, engineering, & mathematics...

First Latin America STEM Fair Circuit

EducationUSA y IIE tendrán la primera feria enfocada en estudiantes interesados en las áreas de ciencias, tecnología, ingeniería, y matemáticas.  Estos campos están dentro de los 5 más pedidos en Estados Unidos.  Ofrece oportunidades únicas a estudiantes para obtener información especializada sobre estas áreas.

Fecha: Domingo del 21 de Abril del 2013

Hora: 13:30 a 17:00

Lugar: The Four Season Hotel, Paseo de la Reforma 500, Col. Juárez, Ciudad de México

¿Quieres estudiar en Estados Unidos? !Este evento es para ti! Regístrate AQUÍ. 

Ciclo de Conferencias: Los ex becarios internacionales de la UNAM opinan

Para mayor información visita: global.unam.mx

Regístrate en la siguiente dirección electrónica: mbarrientos@global.unam.mx

¡Cupo limitado!

MBA Tour in Mexico City on March 2, 2013...

Click here for more info. or to register free!

The college fair season is upon us again, and this is just

one of the most important MBA events.

In addition to taking the GMAT (or, increasingly, GRE),

you'll also need to take the iBT TOEFL exam for MBA admission.

Britt can help you prep the iBT!

(Velez, see below, can help with GMAT)

A few years ago, we dropped our GMAT/GRE prep programs to 

focus only on TOEFL.  We continue to offer prep courses for TOEFL, iBT and ITP (which we also administer).

But many of our students also need to take the GRE or GMAT...for you we 

recommend the services of Rose Velez and staff.  They have many years of  experience preparing students for these exams as well as other grad, post-grad, and doctorate-level tests.  Their office is in Mexico City, in the Pedregal at 

100 Cerrada de Lluvia.

email:  lasvelez@gmail.com

phone:  5568 9575

web:  www.mrsvelez.com

Free on-line courses from prestigious U.S. universities...

How would you like to take a free on-line course from Harvard?  Or maybe MIT, Georgetown, Berkeley, and other prestigious U.S. universities?  

Sound too good to be true? 

 Visit 

 

at www.edx.net

and see for yourself!  

New Saturday TOEFL prep program starts soon...

Starting soon!  A new Saturday TOEFL prep program.

Send us an email asap to reserve your place.

We'll have 3-hr. classes for 2 months (8 Saturdays).

This is the our basic course for paper-based ITP (which we apply)

or a grammar-based pre-iBT program.

The fee is 4250. pesos plus 280. for a copy of 

"TOEFL Prep for Spanish Speakers" by Greg Britt.

Classes taught by Britt.

For fees, we accept two 50% payments, or one with 10% discount.

Tell your friends that might be interested...we only run this

program on Sat. a couple of times per year.