PROGOS Product Information

Service Provision

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^®

・RareJob, Inc. customized the PROGOS^®feedback sheet to be linked to its own proficiency levels and online learning materials.
・The customized sheets are used in both theautomatedandmanualevaluation versions of PROGOS^®.

Test Description

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.

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Test Evaluation and Feedback

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 Range Knowledge and variety of vocabulary, expressions and phrases Accuracy Knowledge and correct use of grammar Fluency The ability to speak easily and correctly Interaction The skill to start, maintain and/or end a conversation Coherence The organization of ideas in a logic manner Phonology Intelligible pronunciation, intonation and stress

Overall Evaluation

CEFR (CEFR-J) Levels

Analytical Evaluation

Six (6) analytical aspects as defined in CEFR

Range

Knowledge and variety of vocabulary, expressions and phrases
Accuracy

Knowledge and correct use of grammar
Fluency

The ability to speak
easily and correctly
Interaction

The skill to start, maintain
and/or end a conversation
Coherence

The organization of ideas in a logic manner
Phonology

Intelligible pronunciation,
intonation and stress

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:

In summary, word choice and grammar/sentence structures are weak.
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.