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A 20-minute business English speaking test with a variety of open-ended questions.
| Part 1Interview | |
|---|---|
| Answer each question within 20 seconds. Give relevant responses to general and business related questions. |
Ten(10) interview questions No preparation time Answer time: 20 seconds per question |
| Part 2Reading Aloud | |
| Read eight (8) sentences aloud. Each sentence is shown on a screen → Read it aloud. Read the sentences correctly and intelligibly. |
Eight (8) sentences No preparation time Answer time: 10 seconds per sentence |
| Part 3Presentation | |
| One (1) topic-based task with three (3) required points. Present the topic and expand on each required point. |
One (1) task Preparation time: 40 seconds Answer time: 60 seconds |
| Part 4Graphics Presentation | |
| Present a graph. Present the graph by describing the facts and the information shown. |
One (1) task Preparation time: 40 seconds Answer time: 60 seconds |
| Part 5Communication Activity | |
| One (1) conversation-based task with four (4) audio prompts. Respond to the prompts like in a conversational situation and spontaneously. |
One (1) task with four (4) audio prompts Preparation time: 40 seconds Answer time: 30 seconds after each prompt |
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.
Task Achievement
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:
Overall Evaluation
Evaluated at CEFR-compliant (CEFR-J) level
Analytical Evaluation
6 analytical aspects defined by CEFR
Leading scholar in CEFR research in Japan
Prof. Yukio Tono
Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
・CEFR-J Project Leader
・Instructor of NHK radio and TV English programs
Leading scholar in language testing
Prof. 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
(※) The job title is as of April 2022.