ENTRY LEVEL TEST GUIDE

Note: We need to be more acquainted with basic information about our potential students. Remember that every level test you do is an opportunity for the company to gain more business so we must be careful at the same time conscientious in administering the test.

1. Acquire the following information upon administering the exam:

1. Full name/ Korean name and English name if any

2. Age (confirm if it is Korean age.)

3. Occupation, hobbies and interests

4. Contact information (telephone number/ mobile phone numbers and email address)

5. Available and preferred time for classes.

2. Ask your potential student if she can use the computer while having the level test. This information will help you determine how the class would be conducted.

3. Proceed to the test proper and rate the student based on the metrics we have on the level test page of the website.

4. Instructor may assist the potential client with clues, examples on areas that will prove too challenging for him. Also be prepared to give the meaning of the word. Otherwise, just give them the answer and provide them an example of the word in a sentence, before moving on to the next word or challenge. Listening ability of the student will be based on his ability to comprehend instructions of the teacher.

Test 1: Pronunciation skills

The test is administered so that the teachers will have a firm recognition of the student’s pronunciation capabilities.

Directions: The teacher will spell word for the student and he in turn will pronounce it.

Note: It is important that we assess and give comments after finishing each category of the level test. Through this, we can immediately and clearly communicate his need to study on this particular area.

If the student makes a mistake about the pronunciation of a word, try to explain to the student about the correct pronunciation of that word and tell him that it’s a common mistake among Koreans. Thus, tell him that he has to study up and improve himself on this particular area, e.g. the pronunciation of words ending with GE, CH, SH, L, R, etc. and words starting with f,p,v,b,l,r etc. So, even if the student doesn’t get the pronunciation of word immediately, you tell him that it is ok for now but you have to emphasize that he has to communicate to him clearly his need to study hard about the right pronunciation of sounds and the need to practice hard. Tell him that MEP can help him about that.

We have to be clear about the difference of pronunciation and accent/intonation patterns, you can also tell him, especially the advanced students, that even his pronunciation is understandable and clear, he still has to improve on intonation patterns (which is one of the greatest weaknesses of many ESL students) e.g. stressing of words, linking of sounds, etc., to increase his competency in speaking.

Test 2 ( VOCABULARY )

Synonyms and Antonyms

The student will give the synonym for the following words

Synonyms

Antonyms

Note: It is not important that all the words are tackled in the test. You can just pick up some of the words and get some idea about his level. Remember, we have to be conscious about the time that we spend. If the student doesn’t get the synonyms/antonyms of the words, tell the answers and explain to him the need to study in this particular area. You have to tell him the relevance of studying vocabulary.

You can also inform him about the importance to familiarize himself with idiomatic expressions and slang. Tell him that through this, he can be more confident in speaking with native speakers.

Test III: GRAMMAR TEST

Directions: Students must make sentences based on these words:

Note: It is not necessary that all the words are used in this part of the test. You can just pick up some of the words and have an idea about his level.

Here, the teacher can demonstrate her ability to teach grammar. After, giving the sentences with the words, correct them and explain why they are grammatically wrong. Based on your conversation and the sentences he gave, assess what particular areas for improvement he has in grammar, e.g. the use of verb tenses (whether past tense, simple, present continuous, past modals), the use of “the”, “a”, the use of transitional words, etc.

TEST 4: Comprehension and Thought Construction: (Choose one or two of the questions below. Level the question with the student’s age and English skills.)

1. Why do you think English is important?

2. What is the most important thing in your life?

3. If you were given 3 wishes, what would you wish for? Why?

4. If you were an animal, what animal would you be?

NOTE:
After the level test, tell the student about his level whether:

Beginner 1 (low beginner)
Beginner 2 (middle beginner)
Beginner 3 (high beginner)

Intermediate 1 (Pre-Intermediate)
Intermediate 2 (low intermediate)
Intermediate 3 (middle intermediate)
Intermediate 4 (high intermediate)
Intermediate 5 (Pre-Advanced),

Advanced 1 (Low Advanced)
Advanced 2 (Middle Advanced)
Advanced 3 (High Advanced/Proficient)

Explain to him how many levels there are in his level whether beginner, intermediate or advanced and let him know that the highest level is Advanced 3.

Tell briefly about his areas that he is good at and summarize on the areas that he has to improve on and the lessons he should learn to increase his level in English. Ask him if he has questions and inform him about your level test result posting on the website. You can also check the status of registration by asking him about when he would like to start. Tell him that if he wants to start already, just call the management.

SCRIPT:

Teacher
1. Hello. Good morning/ afternoon/ evening. Can I speak with ______________?

2. Hi _________ ! This is Teacher ________ from myenglishphone. I think that you registered for a freelevel test. Do you have time to do it now?

3. OK. Great! /Cool! / But before anything else, how are you/how is it going?

4. Alright. OkI would like to get some information about you. Would that be ok?

5. Ok, first, Can I get your full Korean name? Can you spell it?

6. How about your English name? Do you have one? (You can comment. Wow. That’s a beautiful/ cute name. I like it! Note: If he doesn’t have an English name, ask him if he wants one and if he says “yes”, ask him what English name he wants or maybe you can suggest some names to him. If he doesn’t want one, ask him about how he would like to be called.

7. And then, may I ask how old are you now?
May I know your age if you don’t mind/ if it’s ok? (Comment)

8. How about your contact numbers? Can I get your telephone number please? (If you dialed his mobile phone number) Or Can I get your mobile phone number? (If you dialed his telephone number)

9. And What do you do? (What’s your job? What’s your work? Are you working, studying?) Comment. Ask question. Show that you are interested.

10. How about your hobbies/ hobby? What do you like to do during your free time? (Comment/ Keep the conversation going)

11. In case that/ If you register in myenglishphone, what time would you like to have class?/ what time do you like to study?

12. Alright. Let’s start the level test. Do you have a computer with you now? Can you access or log in www.myenglishphone.com while doing the level test? If you can’t, it’s ok.

13. Are you ready? OK! Let’s do it!
In the first part, we are going to test your pronunciation skill. So, what we are going to do is that I am going to give you some words. I am going to spell them and then you are going to pronounce these words or say these words for me. OK? For example, this word – J-O-Y – So you will say, JOY.

Ready?
Ok, the first word is ……

13. OK. So we’re done with the pronunciation test. As I see it, you have to improve on your pronunciation of __________________________________ (e.g. words with the sounds of f, p, r, l , th, v, b, etc., words ending with GE, CH, SH, ). Well, you know these are common mistakes of many Korean/ ESL students in pronunciation but if you just study hard and practice a lot, you can get the right pronunciation of these words and do better.

14. Let’s now move to VOCABULARY. Alright, in the next part of the test, you are going to give the SYNONYMS of some words that I’ll give you. Do you know that synonyms are? ….. Synonyms are words, which have the same meaning. ( FOR BEGINNERS: For example, the synonym of big is large.)

OK, what is the synonym of ________?

Synonyms

Now, we’re finished with synonyms. Let’s proceed to/ go to/ ANTONYMS. Antonyms are words which have opposite meanings. So, I’m going to give you some words, and then please give me the antonyms of these words. Got it?

Ok….Please give me the antonym for :

15. Alright. That’s for the VOCABULARY test. Well, as you can see you have to study more on vocabulary (enrich your vocabulary) because as you know vocabulary is a very important area of English…(Tell why…e.g. Vocabulary tells something about your level of knowledge, helps you express your feelings exactly, helps you become more confident in speaking English, etc.). So, I wish that you would study hard on this, OK? (Promise? ^^)

16. OK. Now we are going to check your grammar and sentence construction skills. So, here, I will give you some words and you will make sentences using these words.

OK. Please make a sentence with/ using the word: (Correct the sentences and explain why it is wrong/ tell the grammatical rule)

15. Alright. That’s for grammar! Ok, I know that grammar is a little difficult and boring for many people, but I think that you’d better learn more about it particularly in __________________________________(particular area of Grammar, be specific). You know, if your grammar is accurate/correct you become more confident in English. So, I hope that you also study hard on this.

16. We are almost finished. Now, I will give you last two questions:

The first question is…..
The last question is….

a. Why do you think English is important?
b.What is the most important thing in your life?
c. f you were given 3 wishes, what would you wish for? Why?
d. If you were an animal, what animal would you be?

17.OK! That’s it! (Congratulations! /The level test is finished./ We’re finished/ done! ) Thank you very much for having the level test with me. Well, based on the level test, you are in the ________________________ (Specific level number and description). Well, in your level there are _______ (number of levels in the corresponding level category). The highest level would be Advanced 3 (Proficient/High Advanced level). So as you can see, you have to focus studying to improve your level. To do this you have to improve on _______________________________ __________ (specific areas for improvement: e.g. pronunciation- words with the sounds of f, p, r, l , th, v, b, etc., words ending with GE, CH, SH, grammar: the use of verb tenses, passive and active verbs, past modals, the, a, etc., conversation: the use of idiomatic expressions, slang, etc.)

I will post the test result on the website www.myenglishphone.com . So, later, you can visit our website to get the level test result details. Alright? If you want to start to have class, just call our manager. (By the way, if you like to study with myenglishphone when would you like to start/ begin the class?) We are excited about having classes with you. We hope that you can register soon. Thank you very much. Bye. Have a great day/ evening/ night!

USEFUL EXPRESSIONS PRAISE/ GIVING COMPLIMENT
Very good.
That’s great.
You did a good/ great job
Wonderful.
Wow.
You’re right!
Correct!
You got it right!

IF IT’S WRONG
Nice try but the correct answer is….
Are you sure?
Not really….
Actually, the right answer is-----.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT:
Alright/ Got it/ OK/ I see/ cool/ great

EXPRESSING INTEREST

Really?
Interesting
That's incredible / amazing / unbelievable" - to show great
Did you? Do you?

IF YOU DIDN’T HEAR:
Pardon me.

“I’m sorry. I didn’t hear that.
Can you say that again please?
Could you repeat it please?

I’m sorry. I didn’t catch that (intermediate advanced).
Can you repeat/ go over that again please? (For intermediate and advanced)

Asking for spelling:

Can/ Would you please spell that?
Can you please give the spelling?
How do you spell that?

COMMUNICATION DIFFICULTIES
I can’t hear you well.
I can hardly hear you. (For intermediate/ advanced)
Can you speak up a little, please? (for intermediate/ advanced)
Can you speak louder please?
Can you hear me?
I think that there’s

CALLING BACK

I’ll call you again
I’ll call you right back. (Intermediate/advanced)
Hang up and I’ll try again. (Intermediate/advanced)

IF THE STUDENT IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THE MOMENT AND YOU ASK FOR RESCHED OF LEVEL LEST

When do you like to have the level test again? What time do you like to do it?

Are you free on…?
Is _______ convenient for you?
Could you manage sometime tomorrow? (Intermediate/advanced)
When would be best for you? (Intermediate/advanced)
When is good for you? (Intermediate/advanced)

CLOSING THE CALL
We look forward to having classed with you soon..
Nice talking to you.
I enjoyed talking to you
(Response: Me too! Same here! Sounds good!)
Have a good day/ evening/ weekend!
Bye!
Goodbye!