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  2. International English Language Testing System - Wikipedia

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    International English Language Testing System (IELTS / ˈ aɪ. ɛ l t s /) [6] is an international standardized test of English language proficiency for non-native English language speakers. It is jointly managed by the British Council, IDP and Cambridge English, [6] and was established in 1989. IELTS is one of the major English-language tests ...

  3. Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program

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    The Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program, or CELPIP (/ ˈsɛlpɪp /), is an English language assessment tool which measures listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills. The test is administered by Paragon Testing Enterprises., [1] a subsidiary of the University of British Columbia (UBC). Paragon is the only Canadian company ...

  4. Cambridge Assessment English - Wikipedia

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    Cambridge Assessment English or Cambridge English develops and produces Cambridge English Qualifications and the International English Language Testing System ().The organisation contributed to the development of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), the standard used around the world to benchmark language skills, [2] and its qualifications and tests are aligned with ...

  5. CaMLA English Placement Test - Wikipedia

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    The CaMLA EPT can be used with learners of English as a second language at all levels, from beginners to advanced. It tests the following key skills: listening comprehension, reading comprehension, grammatical knowledge and vocabulary range. The test can be taken on either a computer or on paper.

  6. Extensive reading - Wikipedia

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    Extensive reading (ER) is the process of reading longer, easier texts for an extended period of time without a breakdown of comprehension, feeling overwhelmed, or the need to take breaks. [1][2] It stands in contrast to intensive or academic reading, which is focused on a close reading of dense, shorter texts, typically not read for pleasure ...

  7. English as a second or foreign language - Wikipedia

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    Includes a listening and reading test as well as a speaking and writing test introduced in selected countries beginning in 2006. Trinity College London ESOL offers the Integrated Skills in English (ISE) series of 5 exams which assesses reading, writing, speaking and listening and is accepted by academic institutions in the UK. They also offer ...

  8. Reading - Wikipedia

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    Reading is the process of taking in the sense or meaning of symbols, often specifically those of a written language, by means of sight or touch. [1] [2] [3] [4]For educators and researchers, reading is a multifaceted process involving such areas as word recognition, orthography (spelling), alphabetics, phonics, phonemic awareness, vocabulary, comprehension, fluency, and motivation.

  9. Test of English Proficiency (South Korea) - Wikipedia

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    Part 1 has three questions to answer a simple question, and the answer time is 10 seconds. Part 2 contains one question of a sound reading, 30 seconds of preparation time and 45 seconds of reply time. Part 3 will have five questions to answer in everyday conversation situations, and will be given 10 seconds to answer in 15 seconds to prepare.