PET: The Preliminary English Test is one of the Cambridge exams. This test serves for the people that want to go to other countries. Also this test serves for continue studying in different universities. This test is for people that have an intermediate level of English. PET reflects the use of language in real life, such as understanding signs and announcements. PET certificate is valid for life. You won’t need to take the exam again.

o        Framework: This test have three parts: the first is Reading and writing (1 hour 30 minutes), the second is listening (30 minutes) and the final part is speaking (10-12 minutes).The score each skill carries 25% of the total marks. There are two Pass grades (Pass with Merit and Pass) and certificates are awarded to candidates who achieve these grades. Candidates who achieve a grade Narrow Fail or Fail are judged not to have reached the required standard for PET.

 

IELTS: The International English Language Testing System, IELTS is required for entry to university in the UK and other countries. ELTS is recognised by universities and employers in many countries. Is designed to assess the language ability of candidates who need to study or work where English is used as the language of communication.

o        Framework: This test have four parts, the first part is listening(4 sections, 40 questions, 30 minutes), the second part is Speaking – interview (15 minutes), the third part is reading (3 sections, 40 questions, 60 minutes) and the last part is Writing (2 pieces of writing, 60 minutes). Out of 9 for each section and an overall score out of 9. You get a score between 1 and 9. Half scores such as 6.5 are possible. Universities often demand an IELTS score of 6 or 7. They may also demand a minimum score in each of the 4 sections.

 

KET: The Key English Test is the easiest of the Cambridge exams, if you want to know your studies have started well and you have a basic knowledge of reading, writing, speaking and listening.

o        Framework: The test has three sections: reading & writing (70 minutes) listening (25 minutes) speaking (8-10 minutes). Score: A, B, C (pass), D, E or U (fail).

 

What is the ALTE?

 

Is the “Association of Language Testers in Europe” which produces examinations and certification for language learners. The concept of ALTE was initially formed by the Universities of Cambridge and Salamanca late in 1989.

This Association has 5 levels, which depend of the difficult and the base that you have. We are in the B2 level, because we have a good grammar and we can speak in English, but don’t have enough vocabulary

 

Which International Test do you think is the best? Give 3 reasons.

 

We think that the best International Test is PET, because this test in first place has a variety of topics. In second place this test measures the intermediate English level and this is not the more difficult test, but neither is the easier test.

And finally we think that this test has a good base, and serves for people that use the English in his work, and will be better every day with the results of the test