The PROGOS service is available in two formats, namely, a test or as a system. For more details, please contact us.
① PROGOS Test
② PROGOS System
The PROGOS tests are customizable. For example, we can provide customized feedback sheets which can be linked to the user's system data, learning contents, etc.
Example: RareJob Speaking Test is powered by PROGOS
A 20-minute business English speaking test with a variety of open-ended questions.
| Part | Questions | No. of Questions/ Preparation Time / Answer Time |
Evaluation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1 | Interview | Answer each question within 20 seconds. | Ten(10) interview questions No preparation time Answer time: 20 seconds per question |
Give relevant responses to general and business related questions. |
| Part 2 | Read Aloud | Read eight (8) sentences aloud. Each sentence is shown on a screen → Read it aloud. |
Eight (8) sentences No preparation time Answer time: 10 seconds per sentence |
Read the sentences correctly and intelligibly. |
| Part 3 | Presentation | One (1) topic-based task with three (3) required points | One (1) task Preparation time: 40 seconds Answer time: 60 seconds |
Present the topic and expand on each required point. |
| Part 4 | Graphic Presentation | Present a graph | One (1) task Preparation time: 40 seconds Answer time: 60 seconds |
Present the graph by describing the facts and the information shown |
| Part 5 | Role Play | One (1) conversation-based task with four (4) audio prompts | One (1) task with four (4) audio prompts Preparation time: 40 seconds Answer time: 30 seconds after each prompt |
Respond to the prompts like in a conversational situation and spontaneously. |
Test Evaluation is based on the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) and the CEFR-J. The manual evaluation is conducted by trained and experienced evaluators.
The evaluation focuses on task achievement, appropriateness, and the quality of the responses.
| Overall Evaluation | CEFR (CEFR-J) Levels |
|---|---|
| Analytical Evaluation | Six (6) analytical aspects as defined in CEFR
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The following are also included in the feedback sheets:
・ The Can-Do descriptor of the CEFR level result.
・ General feedback and advice on how to improve speaking skills by one PROGOS/CEFR-J level.
Example:
| Overall Evaluation | B1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Analytical Evaluations | Range, Fluency, Interaction, Coherence, Phonology = B1, Accuracy = A2 | Feedback on Accuracy: Word choice, vocabulary and sentence structure needs some improvement. The speech volume is clear. Although fluent, there are some risks associated with the miscommunication in the information shared and the intention, particularly in business situations. |
 In summary, word choice and grammar/sentence structures are weak. |
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In charge of advising on test design,
test and task implementation, etc.
Leading scholar in CEFR research in JapanProf. Yukio Tono
Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
・CEFR-J Project Leader
・Instructor of NHK radio and TV English programs
In charge of evaluating the final stages of
planning and development
Leading scholar in language testingProf. Masashi Negishi
Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
・Participated in the development of large-scale language tests
・Co-leader in the CEFR-J Project, developing CEFR-based language tests
Chief Quality Officer, PROGOS Inc.Mr. Takeshi Shimomata