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<div id='article-page'><div id='article-content' data-media-url='//news-app-staging.s3.amazonaws.com' data-base-url='//news-app-staging.herokuapp.com' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/185/linkedin_audio.m4a' data-capture-url='//staging.analytics.lingraphica.com/events/capture_news' data-article-title='LinkedIn, EF Offer Test Scores for English Learners' data-article-id='429'><script src='//news-app-staging.herokuapp.com/javascripts/getscripts.js'></script><link rel='stylesheet' href='//news-app-staging.herokuapp.com/stylesheets/article.css' type='text/css' /><div class='article'><p><span data-start-time='0' data-end-time='18292'>EF Education First, a private education company, is working with LinkedIn to test members of the business social networking site on the language of business: English.</span> </p><p><span data-start-time='18292' data-end-time='20979'>The idea is simple. </span> <span data-start-time='20979' data-end-time='35292'>When LinkedIn users in non-English speaking countries update their profiles, they will be asked if they would like to take the EFSET test. </span> <span data-start-time='35292' data-end-time='44896'>The EFSET test is a free online standardized English test from EF Education First. </span> <span data-start-time='44896' data-end-time='52729'>LinkedIn will redirect users to EF’s website to take the test. </span> <span data-start-time='52729' data-end-time='63188'>Users can then post their certified EFSET test results on their LinkedIn profile. </span> <span data-start-time='63188' data-end-time='67042'>There is no cost for users.</span> </p><p><span data-start-time='67042' data-end-time='78646'>The EF-LinkedIn partnership offers English learners a free and convenient way to demonstrate their English ability online. </span> <span data-start-time='78646' data-end-time='87479'>However, the EFSET test is new and not as well known as the TOEFL and IELTS.</span> </p><p><span data-start-time='87479' data-end-time='92375'>There are other online testing options for English learners. </span> <span data-start-time='92375' data-end-time='108458'>Transparent Language offers an online English proficiency test with four parts: two levels of grammar, a vocabulary section, and a reading comprehension section. </span> <span data-start-time='108458' data-end-time='114104'>The results of the test give a percentage of the overall score.</span> </p><p><span data-start-time='114104' data-end-time='122896'>A fun, casual way to test your language ability can be found on "Which's English." </span> <span data-start-time='122896' data-end-time='131063'>This is a game-like quiz that Transparent Language includes on its Free Resources page. </span> <span data-start-time='131063' data-end-time='140125'>Players look at two words or phrases and choose the one that is actually English. </span> <span data-start-time='140125' data-end-time='147708'>For example, is "muplex" or "conciliation" an English word?</span> </p><p><span data-start-time='147708' data-end-time='156917'>At the end of the game, the players receive the correct answer and an explanation for each question.</span> <span data-start-time='' data-end-time=''></span> <span data-start-time='156917' data-end-time='162958'>Several companies have online English proficiency tests. </span> <span data-start-time='162958' data-end-time='172500'>They often place a student into a level of an online teaching program associated with the company. </span> <span data-start-time='172500' data-end-time='180000'>Most of the tests just measure knowledge of grammar, vocabulary, and reading. </span> <span data-start-time='180000' data-end-time='188375'>Students preparing for a standardized test of English should also check their listening skill. </span> <span data-start-time='188375' data-end-time='196833'>Exam English has free online tests that include listening comprehension sections. </span> <span data-start-time='196833' data-end-time='203271'>The test taker listens to an audio clip and answers questions about it.</span> </p><p><span data-start-time='203271' data-end-time='225167'>Colleges and universities accept international students based on their test scores or placement on a widely-accepted proficiency scale, like the Common European Framework of Reference, CEFR. </span> <span data-start-time='225167' data-end-time='234625'>Employers decide on their own which test results to accept for international applicants.</span> </p><p><span data-start-time='234625' data-end-time='250833'>Since online tests do not have a way to proctor the test-taker, their results are best for a casual self-assessment by the learner, or as a tool to guide study. </span> <span data-start-time='250833' data-end-time='261875'>Putting them on social media, such as a LinkedIn profile, means the scores are available to anyone on the Internet.</span> </p><p><span data-start-time='261875' data-end-time='269854'>Minh Tran is the Director of Research and Academic Partnerships at EF. </span> <span data-start-time='269854' data-end-time='278396'>He says sharing test scores on social media may affect a person's reputation.</span> </p><p><span data-start-time='278396' data-end-time='297396'>If you say on LinkedIn that you have an EF 80 score, which is a high score, it's an advanced C2 score, and you go into an interview and you clearly do not have that advanced level of English, that is your reputation at stake.</span> </p><p><span data-start-time='297396' data-end-time='307854'>Mr. Tran says the eyes of the world on social media should encourage truthful reporting of test scores.</span> </p><p><span data-start-time='307854' data-end-time='325438'>I actually think that social networks keep us more honest than if it were a traditional resume, because on a traditional resume, only the interviewer sees your resume, but your LinkedIn profile - the whole world can see it.</span> </p><p><span data-start-time='325438' data-end-time='333729'>It is too early to tell if EF’s collaboration with LinkedIn will be a success. </span> <span data-start-time='333729' data-end-time='338292'>But one thing is sureyou can’t beat the price.</span> </p></div><div class='control-buttons-sticky' style='display:none;'><div class='control-buttons'><button title='Back' class='back' disabled='disabled'></button><button title='Play' class='play' disabled='disabled'></button><button title='Pause' class='pause' style='display:none;'></button><button title='Forward' class='forward' disabled='disabled'></button><button class='finished-reading' style='display:none;'>Done</button></div></div></div><div id='article-media'><div id='media-image'><img src='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/185/linkedin_image.jpg'/></div></div><div id='question-content' style='display:none;'><div class='sentence_completion_question question-container' data-question-id=2531 data-hint-location='297396' style='display:none;'><div class='question' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/185/mister_tran_believes_that_having_test_scores_on_social_media_will_encourage__blank_.m4a'>Mr. Tran believes that having test scores on social media will encourage <span class='blank'>truthful reporting</span>.</div><div class='choices' data-correct-choice='truthful reporting'><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/185/better_speaking.m4a'><span>better speaking</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/185/studying.m4a'><span>studying</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/185/truthful_reporting.m4a'><span>truthful reporting</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/185/better_scores.m4a'><span>better scores</span></div></div></div><div class='vocabulary_question question-container' data-question-id=2532 data-hint-location='234625' style='display:none;'><div class='question' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/185/what_does_proctor_mean.m4a'>What does <strong>proctor</strong> mean?</div><div class='choices' data-correct-choice='to watch students who are taking an examination'><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/185/a_group_of_people_with_similar_interests.m4a'><span>a group of people with similar interests</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/185/to_watch_students_who_are_taking_an_examination.m4a'><span>to watch students who are taking an examination</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/185/a_reputation.m4a'><span>a reputation</span></div><div class='choice' 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data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/185/to_take_an_exam.m4a'><span>to take an exam</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/185/a_reputation.m4a'><span>a reputation</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/185/ability_to_understand.m4a'><span>ability to understand</span></div></div></div><div class='multiple_choice_question question-container' data-question-id=2535 data-hint-location='35292' style='display:none;'><div class='question' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/185/what_is_the_name_of_the_standardized_english_test_from_ef_education_first.m4a'>What is the name of the standardized English test from EF Education First?</div><div class='choices' data-correct-choice='EFSET'><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/185/m_cat.m4a'><span>MCAT</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/185/f_set.m4a'><span>EFSET</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/185/gee_are_e.m4a'><span>GRE</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/185/essay_t.m4a'><span>SAT</span></div></div></div><div class='multiple_choice_question question-container' data-question-id=2536 data-hint-location='67042' style='display:none;'><div class='question' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/185/what_makes_the_f_set_very_appealing.m4a'>What makes the EFSET very appealing?</div><div class='choices' data-correct-choice='it is free'><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/185/it_is_free.m4a'><span>it is free</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/185/it_is_easy.m4a'><span>it is easy</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/185/it_is_new.m4a'><span>it is new</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/185/it_is_well_known.m4a'><span>it is well known</span></div></div></div><div class='multiple_choice_question question-container' data-question-id=2537 data-hint-location='0' style='display:none;'><div class='question' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/185/which_social_networking_site_is_ef_education_first_working_with.m4a'>Which social networking site is EF Education First working with?</div><div class='choices' data-correct-choice='LinkedIn'><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/185/facebook.m4a'><span>Facebook</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/185/linkedin.m4a'><span>LinkedIn</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/185/tinder.m4a'><span>Tinder</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/185/twitter.m4a'><span>Twitter</span></div></div></div><div class='sentence_completion_question question-container' data-question-id=2538 data-hint-location='203271' style='display:none;'><div class='question' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/185/the_common_european_framework_of_reference_is_a_widely_accepted__blank__scale.m4a'>The Common European Framework of Reference is a widely accepted <span class='blank'>proficiency</span> scale.</div><div class='choices' data-correct-choice='proficiency'><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/185/economic.m4a'><span>economic</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/185/business.m4a'><span>business</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/185/cognitive.m4a'><span>cognitive</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/185/proficiency.m4a'><span>proficiency</span></div></div></div><div class='sentence_completion_question question-container' data-question-id=2539 data-hint-location='52729' style='display:none;'><div class='question' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/185/users_can_then_post_their_certified_f_set_test_results_on_their__blank__.m4a'>Users can then post their certified EFSET test results on their <span class='blank'>LinkedIn profile</span>. </div><div class='choices' data-correct-choice='LinkedIn profile'><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/185/linkedin_profile.m4a'><span>LinkedIn profile</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/185/status.m4a'><span>status</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/185/myspace.m4a'><span>Myspace</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/185/resuhmay.m4a'><span>resume</span></div></div></div><div class='question-buttons'><button class='skip-button'></button><button class='hint-button'></button><button class='speak-button'></button></div></div></div>
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