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Introduction to Linguaskill What can a good test do for you nramos@anglo.edu.uy Cambridge English Part of the University of Cambridge Over 150 years experience in assessing English Language Helping the world to learn and communicate in

  1. Introduction to Linguaskill What can a good test do for you nramos@anglo.edu.uy

  2. Cambridge English Part of the University of Cambridge Over 150 years ’ experience in assessing English Language Helping the world to learn and communicate in English more effectively Delivered over 50 million exams since 1913

  3. What is a good test? “Good tests are those that do the job they are designed to do and which convince the people taking and marking them that they work. Good tests also have a positive rather than a negative effect on both students and teachers.” How to teach English- 2 nd Edition Jeremy Harmer A good tests is valid and has face validity. A good test should have marking reliability. A good test should be practical. Tests have a marked washback/backwash effect.

  4. https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams-and-tests/linguaskill/information-about-the- test/the-science-behind-the-test/

  5. Overview of the Test A1-C1+ A1 C1+ or above General English Aligned to Reading/Listening Linguaskill Business CEFR Speaking 18+ Levels Writing Online On-Demand Automarked

  6. Overview of the Test 60 to 85 minutes for Reading & Listening 45 minutes for Writing 15 minutes for Speaking

  7. Overview of the Test: Adaptive Adaptive Test (Reading, Listening & Language Knowledge) • Asks questions that get closer and closer to the candidate’s true level • Unique test per candidate • Less stressful test experience • Fast, yet accurate

  8. Reading and Listening Length: 60 to 85 minutes Number of questions: variable Computer-adaptive test questions are tailored to each candidate. This means that each candidate gets a different set of questions, in a unique order, chosen from a large item bank.

  9. Reading and Listening Listening Reading ✓ Two tasks ✓ Five tasks ✓ Listen and select ✓ Gapped sentences ✓ Extended listening ✓ Read and select ✓ Open-gap fill ✓ Mulitple-choice gap-fill ✓ Extended reading

  10. Listening Tasks Listen and select Candidates listen to a short audio recording and answer a multiple-choice question with three options.

  11. Extended listening Candidates listen to a longer recording and answer a series of multiple-choice questions based on it. The questions are in the same order as the information they hear in the recording.

  13. Reading Tasks Gapped sentences Candidates read a sentence with a missing word (gap) and choose the correct word to fill the gap. There are four choices for each gap.

  14. Read and select Candidates read a notice, diagram, label, memo or letter containing a short text and choose the sentence or phrase that most closely matches the meaning of the text. There are three possible answers.

  15. Open gap-fill Candidates read a short text in which there are some missing words (gaps) and write in the missing word in each gap.

  16. Multiple-choice gap-fill Candidates choose the right word or phrase to fill the gaps ina text. There are four choices for each gap

  17. Extended reading Candidates read a longer text and answer a series of multiple- choice questions. The questions are in the same order as the information in the text. Instant results

  18. Writing Paper Length: 45 minutes (2 parts) Part 1 (Email) The candidate will be asked to write a minimum of 50 words. Marks in Part 1: One half of the final Writing result. Part 2 (Long text) The candidate will be asked to write a minimum of 180 words. Marks in Part 2: One half of the final Writing result.

  19. Part one Candidates read a short prompt, usually an email. They use the information in the prompt and the three bullet points to write an email of at least 50 words. Candidates should spend about 15 minutes on this.

  20. Part two Candidates read a short text outlining a scenario and respond using the information in the scenario and the three bullet points. Candidates will write a letter or a report of at least 180 words. Candidates should spend about 30 minutes on this. Results within 48 hours

  21. Overview of the Test: Automarking Automarking for Reading, Listening, Writing & Language Knowledge • Ground-breaking system • University of Cambridge technology

  22. Speaking There are five parts to the Speaking module. Length: 15 minutes (5 parts) Marks: 20% each part Interview Reading aloud Long turn 1 Long turn 2 Communication Activity

  23. Part 1 (interview) The candidate answers eight questions about Speaking themselves (the first two questions are not marked). Part 2 (reading aloud) The candidate reads eight sentences aloud. Part 3 (long turn 1) The candidate is given a topic to talk about for one minute. 40 seconds are allowed for Results preparation. within 48 hours Part 4 (long turn 2) The candidate is given one or more graphics (for example a chart, diagram or information sheet) to talk about for one minute. One minute is allowed for preparation. Part 5 The candidate gives their opinions in the form of (communication activity) short responses to five questions related to one topic. One minute is allowed for preparation.

  24. Overview of the Test Rapid Results • Instant and accurate results for reading and listening • All 4 skills results in 48 hours • Individual and Groups of candidates

  25. Linguaskill Results - A scale score for each skill tested - An overall Cambridge English scale score - CEFR level for each skill tested - Overall CEFR level

  26. Linguaskill Results Individual report - Skills and Overall score - Can-Do descriptions of candidate’s ability - Strengths and Weaknesses

  27. Linguaskill Results Group reports - To compare and analyse results of a selection or a complete intake of students

  28. Why choose Linguaskill?

  29. Why choose Linguaskill? groups abilities - One test for individuals and ________ of candidates of all ___________ - Developed by experts and extensively _________ around the world trialled - Accurate and___________ results reliable combination - To assess a ___________ of skills for admissions, recruitment, graduation, progression choice - Easy to administer at a time and venue of your __________ 48 - Comprehensive results and reporting within _______ hours - Valuable insight into a candidate’s ability to make informed decisions __ fast reliability - The latest technology with the ________ of Cambridge Assessment English

  30. Linguaskill for Higher Education - To ensure candidates meet requirements for graduation - To measure the effectiveness of language courses - To obtain consistent, independent data on a candidate’s ability

  31. Linguaskill for Training - To measure the effectiveness of programmes - To give candidates a sense of achievement - To give candidates clear, useful feedback on their strengths and weaknesses

  32. Linguaskill for Recruitment - To decide which job applicants have the right English skills for international work environments - To decide which staff members have the English skills for promotion - To select candidates for language training courses

  33. Support Available About Linguaskill: • Learn more about Linguaskill • Brochure Tests: • Test format • Free samples tests • Free English practice • Free Games

  34. Support Available Reports: • Sample individual test report form • Sample group test report form • Reading and Listening test trial report • Writing trial report • Computer adaptive testing report

  35. Success Stories

  37. Anglo Department of International Examinations nramos@anglo.edu.uy fcapo@anglo.edu.uy gvalazza@anglo.edu.uy acorbo@anglo.edu.uy

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