Logistics
When will you take the Versant English Proficiency Test?
At the end of level 5
When will you start to prepare for the Versant Proficiency Test?
In level 5.
What skills will you need to practice for the Versant English Proficiency Test?
Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing
Name one of the reading/writing tasks in the Versant Proficiency Test.
Reading writing a summary/opinion. Reading for sentence completion. Writing from dictation.
Name one of the listening/speaking tasks in the Versant Proficiency Test.
Listen and repeat. Listen and unscramble the sentence.
How much will you pay to take the Versant Engligh Proficiency Test?
Nothing./The first time is free.
How often did you have prep lessons for the Versant Proficiency Test?
Once a week in level 5
What kind of listening and speaking skills should you practice?
Repetition and Pronunciation
Which question type tests your reading skill only?
Part A: Reading Aloud
In which part do you listen to short dialogues?
Part D: Listen and write a short answer.
Where will you take the Versant English Proficiency test?
In the computer Lab
How can you further prepare for the Versant Proficiency Test yourselves?
By using the links and advice on the Self-Study page.
What kind of reading and writing skills should you practice?
Reading aloud, reading and writing summaries/reconstructions, writing from dictation
In which writing part do you only write one word?
Part F: Sentence completion
On which listening part do you NOT have to write an answer?
Part B: Listen and Repeat.
When will you learn the result of the exam?
Immediately
What else can you do to prepare for the Versant English Proficiency Test?
Take a demo test.
Which skills can you practice with a partner?
Writing from dictation, reading aloud, listening and repetition
How many words should your summary and opinion answer be?
25-30 words for the summary and minimum 50 words for the opinion
On which parts do you speak AFTER listening?
Part B: Listen and Repeat and Part C: Listen and Unscramble the sentence.
Why do you have to take the Versant English Proficiency Test?
Because it is the exit exam of the MEF University English Language Prep Programme.
How can you be best prepared for the sucess in the Versant Proficiency Test?
By practicing the different parts of the exam actively in class and through regular self study.
Which skills can you practice alone?
Reading and summarizing, reading and sentence completion, listening to unscramble sentences and answering short answer questions
What must you NOT do when you write your summary or reconstruction answers?
Try to memorize the texts word for word
What is the most important thing about your answers on the speaking parts?
Your voice and intonation should be natural.