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Jerezgirl



Joined: 29 Jan 2007
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Location: Jerez, Spain
PostPosted: Tue Feb 06, 2007 4:01 pm    Post subject: Level Testing materials Reply with quote
What do you currently use to determine a student�s level in order to place them in the correct class? A home made exam, or one that you have bought?

I recently bought one which I HATE! (I haven�t got the name to hand).

My classes are all with age 18+ students, no more than 6 per class and are Spanish speakers. If anyone has a recommendation for a good level test it would be much appreciated.

Thanks.
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John Hall



Joined: 16 Mar 2004
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Location: San Jose, Costa Rica
PostPosted: Tue Feb 06, 2007 6:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
How about the ELASH (English Language Assessment System for Hispanics)? It covers only listening, reading, and structure. However, it rates students on a scale of 40-200, and provides a simple analysis of the student's weaknesses in each particular area.

I don't know if it is available in Spain. College Board, the organization, the produces and evaluates this test, is based in Puerto Rico.
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Jerezgirl



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PostPosted: Tue Feb 06, 2007 6:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hi John, and thanks for the reply.

I googled the ELASH, but from what I can gather it isn�t quite what I am looking for. I realise now that I didn�t word my original question very well.

What I am looking for is a nice, simple say 15-30 minute placement test. Each fortnight I receive groups of new students and I have to sort them in classes appropriate for their level of (British) English.

I was just wondering if everyone makes up their own placement tests or whether there are any decent ones out there on the market already??

Many thanks
Nicole
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dmb



Joined: 12 Feb 2003
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 06, 2007 7:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I use my own tests but a friend said he likes the level test on onestopenglish. Havent used it myself though.
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basiltherat



Joined: 04 Oct 2003
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 06, 2007 9:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
you could try cesc.com and follow the link to their so-called placement test.
best
basil
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Jizzo T. Clown



Joined: 28 Apr 2005
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 06, 2007 10:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
There are a few online placement tests at:

http://www.world-english.org/
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Jerezgirl



Joined: 29 Jan 2007
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 06, 2007 10:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
basiltherat wrote:
you could try cesc.com and follow the link to their so-called placement test.
best
basil


Basil - I tried www.cesc.com but it says that domain name is for sale???
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Jerezgirl



Joined: 29 Jan 2007
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 06, 2007 10:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Jizzo T. Clown wrote:
There are a few online placement tests at:

http://www.world-english.org/


Interesting site that I have never come across before. There are unfortunately quite a few dead links on it and like you say the placement tests are online. I need to be able to print the test and get my new students to do it the old fashioned way!

I don�t mind paying for a decent placement test if one exists (although free is good too!).

Nicole
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Sherri



Joined: 23 Jan 2003
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 07, 2007 1:46 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
My first preference is to make my own placement test to match the program. You have to look at the levels you have and what makes them different from each other. Set up your learning outcomes and work from there.

We use the Michigan Placement Test where I work now. It is not my f