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 Determine your Language Level |
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BridgeEnglish offers a variety of internationally
recognized exams as well as our own specially
designed tests to measure your progress in English.
In order to place you at the appropriate level, you will take the Bridge-Linguatec
Placement Test prior to the start of class. The exam
is also available , and can be taken before your arrival in the
US for faster placement in Denver. The online BLT can be used for
subsequent “check-ups” to see how you are progressing with followup
training once you are back home. Finally, the Bridge-Linguatec
Test of Spoken English (TSE) is available to all as both entry and exit tests to monitor improvement in spoken English.
Other exams used at BridgeEnglish are the University of Cambridge
BULATS (Business Language Testing Service) and the UMPT
(University of Michigan Placement Test).
The following guidelines are based on the Association of Language
Testers of Europe (ALTE) framework, in conjunction with the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES). They will help
you to establish proficiency goals in English and to measure the
effectiveness of your language training program at BridgeEnglish.
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TOEIC
PAPER |
IELTS |
TOEIC |
BULATS |
BLT/UMPT |
LEVELS |
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350-439 |
0-3.5 |
200-450 |
0-19 |
0-40 |
0. True Beginner
1. False Beginner |
| 31-59 |
440-529 |
4-5.5 |
450-550 |
20-39 |
41-55 |
2. Elementary |
| 60-90 |
530-599 |
6-6.5 |
550-750 |
40-59 |
56-70 |
3. Intermediate |
| 91-112 |
600-619 |
7-7.5 |
850-900 |
60-74 |
71-85 |
4. Advanced |
| 113-120 |
620-677 |
8-9 |
950-990 |
75-100 |
86-100 |
5. Proficient / Native |
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General Language Ability |
Work-Related Language Ability |
Level 0/1:
Beginner
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The knowledge of a beginner student may range from knowing nothing of the language to having basic vocabulary and knowledge of some phrases, but being generally unable to communicate in the language. |
At work, the beginner (by completion of the level) can state simple requirements within their own job area and pass on simple messages. A student can identify standard letters such as orders and inquiries and derive basic information from
factual texts within their own area of expertise. |
Level 2:
Elementary
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At a high beginner level, a student can ask and
respond to simple questions, request information,
and relate basic biographical data. Reserving a
hotel room, ordering a meal at a restaurant, and
requesting a taxi are all within the student's
capabilities. |
At work, high beginner students may be
able to understand basic instructions,
receive limited directions and understand
a predictable telephone message. A
student may understand the basics of a
lecture if it is a familiar topic and visual
aids are used. |
Level 3:
Intermediate
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At this level, students are capable of managing
the language within everyday situations that are
predictable. They can talk about personal
interests, have survival skills for travel, and can
express and recognize some degree of opinion,
attitude and mood within a limited conversation. |
At work, intermediate students can interact
with clients and colleagues when the topic
is predictable and within their field of
knowledge. A student will be able to ask
basic questions and understand a lecturer
if allowances are made for non-native
speakers. |
Level 4:
Advanced
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At a high intermediate level, a student can
manage the basic structures of the language,
has a substantial vocabulary, and is confident
within routine situations that arise socially or
while traveling. Users at this level can
communicate about a substantial range of
subjects, express opinions, and give detailed
information. |
At work, high intermediate students can
understand and participate in meetings to
a limited degree, and exchange opinions
on familiar topics. A person at this level
can understand lecturers when the subject
is predictable as well as ask questions that
are not complicated. |
Level 5:
Proficient / Native
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An advanced student has a high degree of fluency
and a comfortable use of language structure. At
this level, users are aware of the role that the
language plays within the culture and can adapt
their language use according to the situation.
They can manage themselves easily within routine
areas, can maintain lengthy casual conversations,
and have a wide range of expressions. |
At work, advanced students can easily
discuss work-related topics, give
presentations and effectively argue a point
or defend a position. Likewise they can follow
meetings on topics within their area of
knowledge. A student at this level can
understand lectures and give presentations
if the topic is not particularly complex. |
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Take the IELTS!
Official IELTS Testing Center |
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(1) 303.785.8888 
