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An English language certification is an essential tool for evaluating non-native speakers' proficiency. In English-speaking countries, these certifications are widely recognized by educational institutions, employers, and immigration authorities.
There are many certifications that are available to assess your level of English. Whether you are learning English to further your education, to move to an English-speaking country, to get a promotion at your new job, or even learning the language as a hobby, you can take any of these certifications at any time, for a given fee.
The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is a standardized test that evaluates the four competencies. It is generally deemed to be difficult, so a lot of preparation is required to ace this test. TOEFL is the most accepted English-language test in the world, used by more than 8,500 universities, agencies, and other institutions. This test is available both in person and online, and takes between two and three hours to complete.
Candidates can earn up to 120 points. Once the exams is passed, the scores remain valid for up to two years.
Students partaking in English oral exam.
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is another popular language certification. It is divided into two categories : IELTS Academic, which is designed specifically for people aiming to gain entrance to a college or university; and the IELTS General Knowledge, which may prepare candidates for an internship or job opportunity. The scores can range from one to nine for each section (reading, listening, speaking and writing). Just like the TOEFL, the test results are valid for a period of two years.
An English language laboratory where students can practice their listening comprehension skills.
English language certifications are exams that are taken by students, employees and employers whose L2 is English and who are seeking to assess their proficiency in the language. It also helps individuals to discover key areas for improvement in their language acquisition journey. The exams are usually based on four main competencies: Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking.
Lastly, we have the Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC). This certification is usually undertaken by people who wish to work abroad, where English proficiency is required. This test combines listening and reading into a single section, which makes up one-third of the exam. The other two sections are speaking and writing. Scores can range between 10 and 990.
Some honourable mentions are Duolingo, BULATS and PTE Academic. These platforms also offer effective ways to learn and test your English proficiency. Duolingo is an app that helps anyone learn English in a fun way. Those who want to demonstrate their business English skills can use BULATS (Business Language Testing Service).
Some good news is that MES Pro offers opportunities for English certifications as well: the Language Cert Test of English and Bright Language. The Bright Language exam is an online questionnaire that evaluates your English skills. You will receive your results as soon as you have completed your test and the results are marked on a scale of 0 (novice) to 5 (bilingual). The Language Cert Test of English (LTE) is intended for more professional purposes, and is usually taken by candidates who want to improve their career prospects. This test assesses a range of English skills (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening). For this test, you can decide to take any level from A1 to C2. So, look no further when it comes to getting your English certification. MES has got you covered
Finally, an excellent option for those looking to study in or migrate to an English-speaking country is the PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic), which assesses the four key language skills: listening, reading, speaking, and writing.
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