“Test Preparation Authority” Lin Lougheed (Turkey)

Lin Lougheed (Turkey 1968-70)

Dr. Lin Lougheed (Turkey 1968-70) is universally recognized as the leading authority in test preparation. As a best-selling author he has helped millions of English language learners prepare for the IELTS, TOEFL, and TOEIC exams. In addition to his test preparation books, teachers around the world in middle schools through university use his books to teach listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills.

Dr. Lougheed started his EFL career in 1968 as a Peace Corps volunteer in Turkey. He earned his doctorate in International Educational Development a joint program of the School of International Affairs, Columbia University and Teachers College, Columbia University. He has received two Fulbright awards: a scholar grant in Sri Lanka and a professor grant in Tunisia. In 1983, he founded Instructional Design International, Inc. to develop English teaching materials in all media. Lin is a past member of the TESOL Executive Board, and has served as the chair of two special interest groups: Teaching English Internationally and Materials Writers. He has written over 40 English-as-a-foreign-language texts and for many years had a daily radio show in China on business English.

Dr. Lin Lougheed is universally recognized as the leading authority in test preparation. As a best-selling author he has helped millions of English language learners prepare for the IELTS, TOEFL, and TOEIC exams. In addition to his test preparation books, teachers around the world in middle schools through university use his books to teach listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills.

Dr. Lougheed started his EFL career in 1968 as a Peace Corps volunteer in Turkey. He earned his doctorate in International Educational Development a joint program of the School of International Affairs, Columbia University and Teachers College, Columbia University. He has received two Fulbright awards: a scholar grant in Sri Lanka and a professor grant in Tunisia. In 1983, he founded Instructional Design International, Inc. to develop English teaching materials in all media. Lin is a past member of the TESOL Executive Board and has served as the chair of two special interest groups: Teaching English Internationally and Materials Writers. He has written over 40 English-as-a-foreign-language texts and for many years had a daily radio show in China on business English.