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LanguageCert International ESOL

Androniki Tsirou — Fri, 16 Feb 2018 13:07:00 GMT

LanguageCert International ESOL

The new generation of English language certificates

High quality English language qualifications available through PALSO language schools at levels B1, B2, C1 and C2 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).

Supported by globally recognised Academics.

LanguageCert International ESOL examinations are regulated by Ofqual, England’s official authority for the regulation of all qualifications, examinations and assessments and most well-respected recognitions authority in the world.

Recognised in by Greece by ΑΣΕΠ. See more recognitions

All 4 skills (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) are tested through LanguageCert exams. Grammar and Vocabulary are not assessed as separate parts of the exam but are integrated in the sections of both exams. LanguageCert assesses candidates’ real communication capabilities in English!

Two exams leading to two separate certificates:

- International ESOL Written Exams (Listening, Reading, Writing)

- International ESOL Spoken Exams (Speaking)

Written Exam format

Listening: 4 parts, heard twice, 26 questions

Reading: 4 parts, 26 questions

Writing: 2 tasks

Duration: about 2 ½ hours, depending on the exam level

Passing score: 50% (aggregate scoring - no minimum low score in any exam section)

Spoken Exam format

4 structured parts

Duration: about 15 minutes, depending on the exam level

Passing score: 50%

For more information, please visit our website (www.languagecert.gr).

Advantages of LanguageCert International ESOL exams

· Frequent exams

· Friendly atmosphere is guaranteed during both exams

· Carefully selected exam topics and tasks based on practical experience

· Same format of exams at all CEFR levels, so that candidates feel at ease and know what to expect

· Marking by independent Markers, ensuring impartiality

· Personal interview: in the Spoken exam candidates are examined individually by an Interlocutor, so that they can perform at their best

· Interlocutor does not assess – Speaking sessions are recorded and marked by independent Markers

· Fast results & certificates issuing (hard-copy & online)

· Remarking is available for both Written and Spoken exams

· Free exam re-sit (conditions apply)

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Androniki Tsirou — Fri, 16 Feb 2018 12:30:00 GMT

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PTE Survey

Evi Giokari — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:40:00 GMT

Dear Colleagues,

Pearson’s Language Testing Division would like to invite you to take part the PTE survey. The aim of the survey is to get a better understanding of the specific needs of the markets around the world so that we can improve the services and products that we offer.

We would like as many people as possible to take the survey which takes approximately 15 minutes to complete.

Click on the following link to start: HERE

The closing date for completion is the 30^th January 2011.

I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for your help in this matter.

Training for Oral Examiners

Androniki Tsirou — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 09:42:00 GMT

please visit http://www.palso.gr/?i=portal.el.news.59

29th Palso Educational Conference

Evi Giokari — Wed, 25 May 2011 12:35:00 GMT

This year the 29th Palso Educational Conference will be held on Friday and Saturday the 26th&27th of August 2011 in the Club Hotel Casino Loutraki www.clubhotelloutraki.gr

The topic of this year's Conference is:

"European Legislation-Certification (E.Q.F-N.Q.F.)"

There will also be an E.F.L book exhibition which is visited by our fellow colleagues from all over Greece.

Information:2103636052 Mrs Tsirou.