PROFICIENCY TEST
Proficiency test is uncommon within the classroom but very frequent as the end aim and motivation of language learning. There are three kind of models proficiency test that is getting used to be used to measure how far students’ skill of English. They are TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC.
TOEFL stands for Test of English Foreign Language. Usually, students are obligated to join TOEFL as their equipment to pass the final exam. In Indonesia, TOEFL is not the odd thing in our ears. The score of TOEFL is seldom used for students who want to continue their study in abroad. So that, score of TOEFL is the important one to be observed. There are 3 types of TOEFL are CBT, PBT, and IBT. The first, CBT is Computer Based Test. In CBT, students would do test of English using computer. They don’t need to write on a paper but, do the test directly on the computer which is prepared by institution. The second, PBT is Paper Based Test. In PBT, students would have test of English in written test. So, the students would do the test of English on a piece of paper. It seems like written test that is given in formal school. The third, IBT is Internet Based Test. This is the newest type of TOEFL to measure students’ skills. Students can access the IBT test easily and free. The time of test is also flexible. Students can choose their own schedule.
IELTS stands for International English Testing System which tests English proficiency across the globe. IELTS is the world’s most popular high takes English language test for study, work and migration. IELTS has four parts of test. They are listening, reading, speaking, and writing. Usually the test time of IELTS will happen for about 3 hours. The listening, reading, and writing tests are done in one sitting. The speaking test may be on the same day or up to seven days before or after the other tests. The speaking module is conducted in the form of a one-to-one interview with an examiner. The examiner assesses the candidate as he or she is speaking, but the speaking session is also recorded for monitoring as well as re-marking in case of an appeal against the banding given. IELTS usually as equipment if we want to study in Australia. Most of learners who want to continue their study in Australia, they should have the score of IELTS. IELTS is developed with input from item writers from around the world. Teams are located in the USA, Great Britain, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and other English-speaking nations.
The TOEIC stand for Test of English for International Communication. The TOEIC Speaking and Writing tests have recently been added to the TOEIC program. These tests complement the TOEIC Listening and Reading test, allowing for a full assessment of a person's ability to communicate in English across all four language skills. Usually TOEIC used for businessman or employees who want to work in abroad. Before working in abroad, the employees are expected to have the score of TOEIC.
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