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Conoce las diferentes pruebas que certifican tu nivel de inglés
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Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
Which tests are there? What are the differences? Lets analyze How do I choose? Who accepts which? What are the mechanics?
Index
Before:
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: (CEFR)
Today:
Easy, simple to understand and follow the same rule.
Upper IntermediateMedio / a
lto Nivel 5 de 10
PrincipianteBeginner
Nivel 3 de EOI First Cert
Waystage WSI
Which tests are there?
What are the differences? Objective
Validation
Time needed
Score
Complexity
Pass or fail
Time of
study
Cost
Age limits
Accessibility
Frequency
All tests can be divided into TWO main categories:
1) Pass/ fail2) Level placement
Let’s categorize:The English Language Tests
Pass or fail Level Specialized
Pass or fail certificates. These are:
Trinity (Levels)Cambridge
examsEscuela Oficial de
IdiomasIELTS
Lets analyze:
These usually have a four part test:reading / writing / listening / speaking
Focus on correction and grammar knowledge Certify your “level” within the (CEFR)
The most popular: Cambridge First Certificate.Gives level B2 (required by Bologna Agreement)Many years on the marketWell known due to British CouncilAverage cost: 200 euros
Pass or Fail: analyze
These usually have a two part test:reading / listening
Certify your “level” within the (CEFR) No pass or fail: give a figure in points
The most popular: TOEIC Many years on the marketWell known due to large corporation
acceptanceAverage cost: 140 euros
Level Placement: analyze
Usually required for:Universities (even in Spain)Post Graduate Courses (MBA’s)Access to USA Universities
The test is both written and multiple choice. Minimum points required to pass
Are expensive / only few tests a year / must prepare.
Specialized Test
Pros• Well known /popular• Accepted in many
Universities• Global• Certifies B2• No expiration date
Which do I choose?Pros and cons
Cons• Doesn’t let you in
what you failed• Not accepted in
companies• Price• Complex
mechanics• Grammar focused
Pros• Accepted in all
Spanish Universities• Certifies CEFR (A1,
A2, B2…)• Not very expensive• No expiration date
Which do I choose?Pros and cons
Cons• Doesn’t let you in
what you failed• Not accepted in
companies• Grammar focused• Must be “enrolled”
in EOI to take test• Once a year
Pros• Accepted in some
Spanish Universities• No fail, level test• Global• Accepted in most
large multinationals• Professional
focused
Which do I choose?Pros and cons
Cons• Doesn’t let you
know what your weak points are
• Valid for only two years
• Assumes both oral and written production
Pros• Accepted in some
Spanish Universities• No fail, level test• European• Accepted in most
large multinationals• Professional
focused
Which do I choose?Pros and cons
Cons• Doesn’t let you
know what your weak points are
• Valid for only two years
• Assumes both oral and written production
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