New Delhi, April 14: Orient Longman and Trinity College London, today announced their partnership, which will offer the two Trinity College London examinations in India.
The two examinations will be the Graded Examinations in Spoken English (GESE) and the Integrated Skills in English Examinations (ISE).
The assessments are accredited in the UK by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority and are recognised worldwide.
A series of workshops were held over a span of 10 days in Delhi, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Chennai, to mark the launch of the two examinations. The first workshop was held at Hyderabad on April 5.
Clinton Rae, director of Language examinations at Trinity College announced the new partnership at a launch organised at the India International Centre.
The workshop held in Delhi had a ‘‘tremendous’’ response, Rae said.
‘‘This is the first launch of our partnership. We will soon be launching an India-specific test for our College. Trinity College has been offering assessment to Indians in drama and speech for the last 70 years and we are now exploring the field of spoken English,’’ Rae said.
‘‘Trinity College will be providing expertise, examiners and experience. Orient Longman will be conducting the exercise for us,’’ Rae said.
B.M. Mohammad Ali, vice president, Languages and Literature Division, Orient Longman said: ‘‘In India, there is no benchmark to validate spoken English skills. Through this new partnership, we aim to provide just that. While the expertise will come from Trinity itself, we will be their India managers. It will be our job to contact schools, carry out orientation programmes for school teachers and organise workshops.’’
Thursday, February 02, 2006
Orient Longman, Trinity College tie-up on English exam, The Hindu 12-Apr-04
CHENNAI. April 11. Trinity College, London, has tied up with publisher, Orient Longman, to conduct `English for Speakers of Other Languages' (ESOL) examinations in the city, starting this year. This was announced on Saturday at the end of a workshop on Trinity's ESOL examinations.
"The time is right for Indians to recognise that they can have a benchmark for English language speaking skills in India," says Clinton Rae, director of Language Examinations, Trinity College.
The college will conduct Graded Examinations in Spoken English (GESE) and Integrated Skills in English Examinations (ISEE) for those interested in getting a certification for their language skills.
Students, according to their proficiency level in English, as ascertained by teachers at Orient Longman, will take their GESE examinations under the Grade they fall into.
"There are 12 Grades - the first is for beginners while Grade 12 is the benchmark that matches skills of native English speakers," Mr. Rae said.
The ISEE examinations are for those wishing to record their proficiency and achievements in English. The GESE tests will be conducted through personal one-on-one interviews.
"There are about 300 of us, who examine students all over the world. I have gone to 14 countries myself," says Lynda Coney, senior examiner from the college.
"We're experienced in dealing with students across age groups. My youngest candidate was seven-years-old and the oldest 76," she said.
Trinity College has been testing language skills for more than 60 years and conducting examinations for students in the city in the disciplines of music, dance and drama, said B.M. Mohammed Ali, vice-president, Languages and Literature Division of Orient Longman.
For more details click: exams@orientlongman.com.
"The time is right for Indians to recognise that they can have a benchmark for English language speaking skills in India," says Clinton Rae, director of Language Examinations, Trinity College.
The college will conduct Graded Examinations in Spoken English (GESE) and Integrated Skills in English Examinations (ISEE) for those interested in getting a certification for their language skills.
Students, according to their proficiency level in English, as ascertained by teachers at Orient Longman, will take their GESE examinations under the Grade they fall into.
"There are 12 Grades - the first is for beginners while Grade 12 is the benchmark that matches skills of native English speakers," Mr. Rae said.
The ISEE examinations are for those wishing to record their proficiency and achievements in English. The GESE tests will be conducted through personal one-on-one interviews.
"There are about 300 of us, who examine students all over the world. I have gone to 14 countries myself," says Lynda Coney, senior examiner from the college.
"We're experienced in dealing with students across age groups. My youngest candidate was seven-years-old and the oldest 76," she said.
Trinity College has been testing language skills for more than 60 years and conducting examinations for students in the city in the disciplines of music, dance and drama, said B.M. Mohammed Ali, vice-president, Languages and Literature Division of Orient Longman.
For more details click: exams@orientlongman.com.
English tests for users of different tongues, The Telegraph 13-Apr-04
SUDESHNA BANERJEE
Globalisation has made it necessary for the world to speak the same language — English. And the urge is reflected in the increasing popularity of the English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) examinations that Trinity College, London, conducts the world over.
“The tests, now more than 70 years old, have turned really big in the past 10 years,” affirms Clinton Rae, director of language examinations at Trinity, in town to launch the language tests in India in collaboration with Orient Longman. While Italy and Spain have traditionally been big markets, it is China and India that are now being targeted as sunrise segments.
Comparing the Asian neighbours, Rae points out how they differed in their needs. “China does not have a tradition of speaking English. Sections of the community write fluently, but due to a lack of an English-speaking culture, their conversational skills are poor. India, in contrast, has a history of speaking the language and has evolved its own idiom. But the people here were speaking amongst themselves and not to the world. International business collaborations, as well as aspirations of higher education abroad, have triggered the urge to pick up what we call international English,” explained Rae.
Trinity, an examining body dating back to 1877 and known here for its music certification, has brought two tests — The Graded Examinations in Spoken English (GESE) and the Integrated Skills in English (ISE).
The GESE is a series of tests that assess communication skills of candidates, age seven onwards. “I have even tested a 76-year-old Spanish grandmother who wanted to brush up a practice she had left behind in her childhood,” laughed Lynda Coney, one of Trinity’s 300 international examiners, who discussed the testing procedure with an assembly of teachers from city schools and colleges on Monday.
The ISE is more comprehensive, taking into account reading, writing and listening, as well.
According to Coney, who conducted similar meetings in Hyderabad, Mumbai and Chennai before landing in Calcutta, the tests can last from five minutes to 25 minutes, depending on the level chosen, and cost from Rs 1,700 to Rs 12,000.
How useful would such tests be for students here? Principal of M.B. Girl’s School Malini Bhagat felt the internationally-acclaimed certificate would come handy for students and employees looking to prove their language proficiency abroad.
Sucheta Mukherjee, head of the English department at Loreto College, held out a note of doubt about the “prohibitive costs”.
But with call centres and medical companies showing interest as well, Orient Longman, the country managers of the Trinity tests, are in positive mood.
Globalisation has made it necessary for the world to speak the same language — English. And the urge is reflected in the increasing popularity of the English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) examinations that Trinity College, London, conducts the world over.
“The tests, now more than 70 years old, have turned really big in the past 10 years,” affirms Clinton Rae, director of language examinations at Trinity, in town to launch the language tests in India in collaboration with Orient Longman. While Italy and Spain have traditionally been big markets, it is China and India that are now being targeted as sunrise segments.
Comparing the Asian neighbours, Rae points out how they differed in their needs. “China does not have a tradition of speaking English. Sections of the community write fluently, but due to a lack of an English-speaking culture, their conversational skills are poor. India, in contrast, has a history of speaking the language and has evolved its own idiom. But the people here were speaking amongst themselves and not to the world. International business collaborations, as well as aspirations of higher education abroad, have triggered the urge to pick up what we call international English,” explained Rae.
Trinity, an examining body dating back to 1877 and known here for its music certification, has brought two tests — The Graded Examinations in Spoken English (GESE) and the Integrated Skills in English (ISE).
The GESE is a series of tests that assess communication skills of candidates, age seven onwards. “I have even tested a 76-year-old Spanish grandmother who wanted to brush up a practice she had left behind in her childhood,” laughed Lynda Coney, one of Trinity’s 300 international examiners, who discussed the testing procedure with an assembly of teachers from city schools and colleges on Monday.
The ISE is more comprehensive, taking into account reading, writing and listening, as well.
According to Coney, who conducted similar meetings in Hyderabad, Mumbai and Chennai before landing in Calcutta, the tests can last from five minutes to 25 minutes, depending on the level chosen, and cost from Rs 1,700 to Rs 12,000.
How useful would such tests be for students here? Principal of M.B. Girl’s School Malini Bhagat felt the internationally-acclaimed certificate would come handy for students and employees looking to prove their language proficiency abroad.
Sucheta Mukherjee, head of the English department at Loreto College, held out a note of doubt about the “prohibitive costs”.
But with call centres and medical companies showing interest as well, Orient Longman, the country managers of the Trinity tests, are in positive mood.
Orient Longman In Pact With Trinity College, The Financial Express 8-May-04
MUMBAI, MAY 7: India’s leading publisher, Orient Longman has tied up with Trinity College, London, to bring the Trinity English for Speakers of Other Languages (Trinity ESOL) examinations to India. Students have been appearing for the tests at an individual level, but this tie-up is expected to formalise the exams and widen their base.
Unlike Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), these exams do not provide direct entry to students and professionals who wish to go abroad. However, they are considered a benchmark in testing one’s knowledge of English and are useful to educational institutions, employers seeking to evaluate their staff, call centres and corporate houses.
The syllabus is exhaustive yet easy, and students do not have to buy any special materials. Every exam involves a conversation with a Trinity examiner who informs the learner about topics that his teachers have helped him to choose.
In Mumbai, Kiran Phopale, Assistant Manager, Marketing, Orient Longman, has been receiving inquiries from people who wish to take the exam.
She says, “Trinity’s spoken English examinations have international validity. More than 30 British universities and colleges of higher education recognise Trinity Grade 10 in spoken English, as the minimum level of spoken English needed to undertake undergraduate study successfully. Trinity’s international certificates also show universities and potential employers that you have a level of language ability that is sufficient for your career objectives.”
Orient Longman will initially offer two examinations in India, the Graded Examinations in Spoken English (GESE) and the Integrated Skills in English Examinations (ISE). The GESE is a series of tests that assesses students, who are just beginning to learn the language right upto those who are close to achieving near first-language fluency. Anybody over the age of seven can apply. The ISE examinations is meant for those who would like to record their achievements in reading, writing, speaking and listening in English.
Trinity offers these exams in about 50 countries.
This is the only examination where a native speaking faculty trained by Trinity comes down to the test centres to conduct the test. All that is required is an adequate number of students to make it viable.
Successful candidates are sent an official certificate from London within eight weeks of the exam.
Ms Phopale adds that there is no entrance test. “Anyone who wants to apply may register through Orient Longman. The candidate will have to pay only the examination fees of Rs 1,700-6,000 for the GESE, and Rs 6,000-12,000 for the ISE exam, depending upon the grade upon the exam. The location depends on the number of participants from a particular area or an institution,” she says.
The examinations are being formally launched through a series of workshops in New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai and Hyderabad. The workshops will be conducted by Clinton Rae, director of Language Examinations, and Lynda Coney, Senior Examiner at Trinity College London.
Unlike Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), these exams do not provide direct entry to students and professionals who wish to go abroad. However, they are considered a benchmark in testing one’s knowledge of English and are useful to educational institutions, employers seeking to evaluate their staff, call centres and corporate houses.
The syllabus is exhaustive yet easy, and students do not have to buy any special materials. Every exam involves a conversation with a Trinity examiner who informs the learner about topics that his teachers have helped him to choose.
In Mumbai, Kiran Phopale, Assistant Manager, Marketing, Orient Longman, has been receiving inquiries from people who wish to take the exam.
She says, “Trinity’s spoken English examinations have international validity. More than 30 British universities and colleges of higher education recognise Trinity Grade 10 in spoken English, as the minimum level of spoken English needed to undertake undergraduate study successfully. Trinity’s international certificates also show universities and potential employers that you have a level of language ability that is sufficient for your career objectives.”
Orient Longman will initially offer two examinations in India, the Graded Examinations in Spoken English (GESE) and the Integrated Skills in English Examinations (ISE). The GESE is a series of tests that assesses students, who are just beginning to learn the language right upto those who are close to achieving near first-language fluency. Anybody over the age of seven can apply. The ISE examinations is meant for those who would like to record their achievements in reading, writing, speaking and listening in English.
Trinity offers these exams in about 50 countries.
This is the only examination where a native speaking faculty trained by Trinity comes down to the test centres to conduct the test. All that is required is an adequate number of students to make it viable.
Successful candidates are sent an official certificate from London within eight weeks of the exam.
Ms Phopale adds that there is no entrance test. “Anyone who wants to apply may register through Orient Longman. The candidate will have to pay only the examination fees of Rs 1,700-6,000 for the GESE, and Rs 6,000-12,000 for the ISE exam, depending upon the grade upon the exam. The location depends on the number of participants from a particular area or an institution,” she says.
The examinations are being formally launched through a series of workshops in New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai and Hyderabad. The workshops will be conducted by Clinton Rae, director of Language Examinations, and Lynda Coney, Senior Examiner at Trinity College London.
Trinity ESOL (English for speakers of other languages) examinations to India, The Hindu Business Line 7-Apr-04
Hyderabad , April 6
FOR call centres, software documentation professionals, educational institutions and firms in India looking for an evaluation standard for their staff in English language, there is some interesting news.
Orient Longman, the publishing house, and Trinity College, London, have joined hands to bring the Trinity ESOL (English for speakers of other languages) examinations to India.
Those who get through these examinations could be suitable candidates with English language proficiency for call centre trainees and trainers. Similarly, individuals who wish to make the move to advance their careers and companies intending to assess their staff's English proficiency could find it useful.
Under the partnership, Orient Longman will initially offer two Trinity College examinations in India — the Graded Examination in Spoken English (GESE) and the Integrated Skills in English Examination (ISE). The examinations would be formally launched this month through workshops in New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai and Hyderabad. These workshops would be conducted by Mr Clinton Rae, Director of Language Examinations, and Ms Lynda Coney, Senior Examiner, Trinity College, according to a press release from Orient Longman here.
Trinity College has been setting standards in testing English language for more than 60 years. Accredited in the UK by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority, the Trinity assessments are recognised worldwide, the release said.
The GESE is a progressive series of tests to assess students from their first step in English to near first-language fluency.
The ISE exams are on the other hand intended for all those who wish to record achievements in reading, writing, speaking and listening in English and possess internationally recognised certified evidence of proficiency in these four language skills.
FOR call centres, software documentation professionals, educational institutions and firms in India looking for an evaluation standard for their staff in English language, there is some interesting news.
Orient Longman, the publishing house, and Trinity College, London, have joined hands to bring the Trinity ESOL (English for speakers of other languages) examinations to India.
Those who get through these examinations could be suitable candidates with English language proficiency for call centre trainees and trainers. Similarly, individuals who wish to make the move to advance their careers and companies intending to assess their staff's English proficiency could find it useful.
Under the partnership, Orient Longman will initially offer two Trinity College examinations in India — the Graded Examination in Spoken English (GESE) and the Integrated Skills in English Examination (ISE). The examinations would be formally launched this month through workshops in New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai and Hyderabad. These workshops would be conducted by Mr Clinton Rae, Director of Language Examinations, and Ms Lynda Coney, Senior Examiner, Trinity College, according to a press release from Orient Longman here.
Trinity College has been setting standards in testing English language for more than 60 years. Accredited in the UK by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority, the Trinity assessments are recognised worldwide, the release said.
The GESE is a progressive series of tests to assess students from their first step in English to near first-language fluency.
The ISE exams are on the other hand intended for all those who wish to record achievements in reading, writing, speaking and listening in English and possess internationally recognised certified evidence of proficiency in these four language skills.
English language institute in Delhi, The Tribune 15-Apr-04
The Orient Longman and Trinity College London will now bring the prestigious trinity ESOL (English for Speakers of Other languages examinations to India. Trinity College London has been setting standards in testing English language for more than 60 years.
Each year, an increasing number of language learners, in fifty countries the world over, have been turning to Trinity for internationally recognised qualifications.
Accredited in the UK by the qualifications and curriculum authorities, the Trinity assessment is recognised worldwide.
Each year, an increasing number of language learners, in fifty countries the world over, have been turning to Trinity for internationally recognised qualifications.
Accredited in the UK by the qualifications and curriculum authorities, the Trinity assessment is recognised worldwide.
Wednesday, February 01, 2006
Orient Longman joins hands with Trinity College, London, The Hindu Business Line 7-Apr-04
Hyderabad , April 6
FOR call centres, software documentation professionals, educational institutions and firms in India looking for an evaluation standard for their staff in English language, there is some interesting news.
Orient Longman, the publishing house, and Trinity College, London, have joined hands to bring the Trinity ESOL (English for speakers of other languages) examinations to India.
Those who get through these examinations could be suitable candidates with English language proficiency for call centre trainees and trainers. Similarly, individuals who wish to make the move to advance their careers and companies intending to assess their staff's English proficiency could find it useful.
Under the partnership, Orient Longman will initially offer two Trinity College examinations in India — the Graded Examination in Spoken English (GESE) and the Integrated Skills in English Examination (ISE). The examinations would be formally launched this month through workshops in New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai and Hyderabad. These workshops would be conducted by Mr Clinton Rae, Director of Language Examinations, and Ms Lynda Coney, Senior Examiner, Trinity College, according to a press release from Orient Longman here.
Trinity College has been setting standards in testing English language for more than 60 years. Accredited in the UK by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority, the Trinity assessments are recognised worldwide, the release said.
The GESE is a progressive series of tests to assess students from their first step in English to near first-language fluency.
The ISE exams are on the other hand intended for all those who wish to record achievements in reading, writing, speaking and listening in English and possess internationally recognised certified evidence of proficiency in these four language skills.
FOR call centres, software documentation professionals, educational institutions and firms in India looking for an evaluation standard for their staff in English language, there is some interesting news.
Orient Longman, the publishing house, and Trinity College, London, have joined hands to bring the Trinity ESOL (English for speakers of other languages) examinations to India.
Those who get through these examinations could be suitable candidates with English language proficiency for call centre trainees and trainers. Similarly, individuals who wish to make the move to advance their careers and companies intending to assess their staff's English proficiency could find it useful.
Under the partnership, Orient Longman will initially offer two Trinity College examinations in India — the Graded Examination in Spoken English (GESE) and the Integrated Skills in English Examination (ISE). The examinations would be formally launched this month through workshops in New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai and Hyderabad. These workshops would be conducted by Mr Clinton Rae, Director of Language Examinations, and Ms Lynda Coney, Senior Examiner, Trinity College, according to a press release from Orient Longman here.
Trinity College has been setting standards in testing English language for more than 60 years. Accredited in the UK by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority, the Trinity assessments are recognised worldwide, the release said.
The GESE is a progressive series of tests to assess students from their first step in English to near first-language fluency.
The ISE exams are on the other hand intended for all those who wish to record achievements in reading, writing, speaking and listening in English and possess internationally recognised certified evidence of proficiency in these four language skills.
Orient Longman, Trinity College tie-up on English exam, The Hindu 13-Apr-04
CHENNAI. April 11. Trinity College, London, has tied up with publisher, Orient Longman, to conduct `English for Speakers of Other Languages' (ESOL) examinations in the city, starting this year. This was announced on Saturday at the end of a workshop on Trinity's ESOL examinations.
"The time is right for Indians to recognise that they can have a benchmark for English language speaking skills in India," says Clinton Rae, director of Language Examinations, Trinity College.
The college will conduct Graded Examinations in Spoken English (GESE) and Integrated Skills in English Examinations (ISEE) for those interested in getting a certification for their language skills.
Students, according to their proficiency level in English, as ascertained by teachers at Orient Longman, will take their GESE examinations under the Grade they fall into.
"There are 12 Grades - the first is for beginners while Grade 12 is the benchmark that matches skills of native English speakers," Mr. Rae said.
The ISEE examinations are for those wishing to record their proficiency and achievements in English. The GESE tests will be conducted through personal one-on-one interviews.
"There are about 300 of us, who examine students all over the world. I have gone to 14 countries myself," says Lynda Coney, senior examiner from the college.
"We're experienced in dealing with students across age groups. My youngest candidate was seven-years-old and the oldest 76," she said.
Trinity College has been testing language skills for more than 60 years and conducting examinations for students in the city in the disciplines of music, dance and drama, said B.M. Mohammed Ali, vice-president, Languages and Literature Division of Orient Longman.
For more details click: exams@orientlongman.com.
"The time is right for Indians to recognise that they can have a benchmark for English language speaking skills in India," says Clinton Rae, director of Language Examinations, Trinity College.
The college will conduct Graded Examinations in Spoken English (GESE) and Integrated Skills in English Examinations (ISEE) for those interested in getting a certification for their language skills.
Students, according to their proficiency level in English, as ascertained by teachers at Orient Longman, will take their GESE examinations under the Grade they fall into.
"There are 12 Grades - the first is for beginners while Grade 12 is the benchmark that matches skills of native English speakers," Mr. Rae said.
The ISEE examinations are for those wishing to record their proficiency and achievements in English. The GESE tests will be conducted through personal one-on-one interviews.
"There are about 300 of us, who examine students all over the world. I have gone to 14 countries myself," says Lynda Coney, senior examiner from the college.
"We're experienced in dealing with students across age groups. My youngest candidate was seven-years-old and the oldest 76," she said.
Trinity College has been testing language skills for more than 60 years and conducting examinations for students in the city in the disciplines of music, dance and drama, said B.M. Mohammed Ali, vice-president, Languages and Literature Division of Orient Longman.
For more details click: exams@orientlongman.com.
Test your language skills, The Hindu 13-Apr-04
Trinity ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Examinations will now be held in India. This has been made possible as a result of a tie-up between Orient Longman and Trinity College, London. The two Trinity College examinations in India would be the Graded Examinations in Spoken English (GESE) and the Integrated Skills in English Examinations (ISE).
The GESE is a progressive series of tests that assess the students' grasp of English right from their first levels of learning. Anyone above the age of seven can register for the course. It is specially recommended for English language learners who want to benchmark their English language levels accurately.
The ISE examinations are intended for those who wish to record their achievements in reading, writing, speaking and listening in English, and wish to possess internationally recognised certified evidence of their proficiency in these four language skills.
These examinations would be useful for educational institutions, firms looking for evaluation standards for their staff, trainees and trainers at call centres, software documentation professionals, English language students in colleges, language trainers and other interested individuals.
The examinations would be formally launched this month through workshops in Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai and Hyderabad. Clinton Rae, Director of Language Examinations and Lynda Coney, Senior Examiner from the Trinity College, are conducting these workshops.
Each year, an increasing number of language learners, from about 50 countries, have been turning to Trinity for internationally recognised qualification, according to a release from Orient Longman.
Accredited in the U.K. by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority, the Trinity assessments are recognised worldwide. Orient Longman, with over 50 years in the publishing industry and developing indigenous educational material, is also involved in English language training. They would be the national manager for the entire range of Trinity's English language examinations.
SHYMA RAJAGOPAL
The GESE is a progressive series of tests that assess the students' grasp of English right from their first levels of learning. Anyone above the age of seven can register for the course. It is specially recommended for English language learners who want to benchmark their English language levels accurately.
The ISE examinations are intended for those who wish to record their achievements in reading, writing, speaking and listening in English, and wish to possess internationally recognised certified evidence of their proficiency in these four language skills.
These examinations would be useful for educational institutions, firms looking for evaluation standards for their staff, trainees and trainers at call centres, software documentation professionals, English language students in colleges, language trainers and other interested individuals.
The examinations would be formally launched this month through workshops in Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai and Hyderabad. Clinton Rae, Director of Language Examinations and Lynda Coney, Senior Examiner from the Trinity College, are conducting these workshops.
Each year, an increasing number of language learners, from about 50 countries, have been turning to Trinity for internationally recognised qualification, according to a release from Orient Longman.
Accredited in the U.K. by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority, the Trinity assessments are recognised worldwide. Orient Longman, with over 50 years in the publishing industry and developing indigenous educational material, is also involved in English language training. They would be the national manager for the entire range of Trinity's English language examinations.
SHYMA RAJAGOPAL
Do you speak English? The Hindu 8-May-04
In the 1880s when a child was to take its music exams in Australia, an examiner from the Trinity Exam Board would set sail from Southampton in England to Australia to examine the child in the nuances of music. Today Trinity, the International Examination Board flies its examiners across and has moved beyond the field of music and provides examinations also in the fields of Drama and Speech, Dance, and especially in English for Speakers of Other Languages and Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages. Trinity offers two types of exams: The Graded examination in Spoken English and The Integrated Skills in English.
In the Graded Examinations in Spoken English, there are 12 grades — here grades mean assessment. The examiner (as in the 1880s) would fly in from the U.K. to test the student on a one to one basis. This ensures that a student has the same examiner wherever he is. Open to anyone above seven years of age, Grades 1 to 3 is the initial stage, while 4 to 7 is the elementary stage, 7 to 9 the intermediate stage and 10 to 12 the advanced stage. The test, which is in the form of a conversation between the examiner and the examinee, is an informal experience. The student is free to prepare his topic from any subject under the sun — so long that he finds it easy and enjoyable to talk about it. It can be from his field of interest, some aspect in his normal routine life, his workplace, anything. The integrated Skills in English Examination on the other hand test the student's skill in listening, speaking, reading and writing. And there are three levels of examination in this category. Three parts constitute the exam, which includes a portfolio of work the student has done, a written exam and a one to one interview.
Today, a partnership between Orient Longman and Trinity College, London, has brought these exams to India. So the mantra for the moment is, Mind your language.
For further details contact: exams@orientlongman.com
In the Graded Examinations in Spoken English, there are 12 grades — here grades mean assessment. The examiner (as in the 1880s) would fly in from the U.K. to test the student on a one to one basis. This ensures that a student has the same examiner wherever he is. Open to anyone above seven years of age, Grades 1 to 3 is the initial stage, while 4 to 7 is the elementary stage, 7 to 9 the intermediate stage and 10 to 12 the advanced stage. The test, which is in the form of a conversation between the examiner and the examinee, is an informal experience. The student is free to prepare his topic from any subject under the sun — so long that he finds it easy and enjoyable to talk about it. It can be from his field of interest, some aspect in his normal routine life, his workplace, anything. The integrated Skills in English Examination on the other hand test the student's skill in listening, speaking, reading and writing. And there are three levels of examination in this category. Three parts constitute the exam, which includes a portfolio of work the student has done, a written exam and a one to one interview.
Today, a partnership between Orient Longman and Trinity College, London, has brought these exams to India. So the mantra for the moment is, Mind your language.
For further details contact: exams@orientlongman.com
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