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Introducing the LCCI International Qualifications Suite and Pearson test of English As Part Of The Pearson Education SystemSpeaker: OLGA KERDOLPearson Test of English and LCCI Project Manager
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Who are Pearson?
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WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF PEARSON!
PEARSON AT A GLANCEPearson Group
Pearson is an international media company with world-leading businesses in education, business information and consumer publishing.
Pearson is the world’s leading learning company, educating and helping people learn throughout their lives. Whether pre-school to high school, early learning to professional certification, Pearson’s textbooks, multimedia learning tools, institutions and testing programmes help to educate more than 100 million people worldwide – more than any other enterprise
The world famous Penguin brand is the label of quality from novels and classics to cookbooks and much more – all around the world. Publishing an unrivalled range of fiction and non-fiction, bestsellers and classics, children’s books and illustrated reference treasure chests in over 100 countries
Financial Times Group, one of the world’s leading business information companies, provides a broad range of business information and multimedia services to the growing audience of internationally-minded business people
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What are the market’s expectations ?
The market requires that people claiming to know English should be able to:
Understand commands, give information, instructions, etc;
React appropriately;
Work independently;
Communicate verbally;
Learn.
To be able to demonstrate the ability to practically use the
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Language Testing, Pearson
Pearson has the largest portfolio of ESOL tests in the industry
• PTE General• PTE Young Learners• PTE Academic• LCCI and JETSET English Qualifications
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What is LCCI?
London Chamber of Commerce and Industry
First examinations delivered in 1887Offered in over 80 countries around the worldThree portfolios – English, Business and FinancePractical and employment-focused
Tests delivered by Educational Development International until 2011In 2011, EDI was acquired by Pearson
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LCCI English Product Overview
Level English for Specific Purposes (ESP)
(Compulsory for Reading & Writing, optional for Speaking & Listening) EDI JETSET (International ESOL)
(Compulsory for Reading, Listening & writing)
Level 3
Level 2
Level 1
English for Business
Level 6
Level 4
Preliminary
English for Business
English for Business
English for Business
English for Business
English for Tourism
English for Tourism
Level 5
Level 4
Level 3
Foundation & Level 1
CEF
CEF C2Mastery
CEF C1Effective
OperationalProficiency
CEF B2Vantage
CEF B1Threshold
CEF A2Waystage
CEF A1Breakthrough
Level 4
Level 3
Level 2
Foundation & Level 1
LCCI First Certificate for Teaching Business English
EDI Cert TEFL
Level 2
Teaching Qualifications
Level 7
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LCCI Product Overview
Test delivery
Examination dates in February, June and NovemberLCCI tests can also be taken on demandRegister candidates four weeks in advance and choose your own dateCompetitively priced and good value for moneyDesigned to be accessible and affordable
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English For Business
LCCI’s most popular productPractical Business English qualification valued by employers Five levels – Preliminary to Level 4Paper based (Level 2 also available on computer)On demand availabilityMandatory reading and writing, optional listening and speakingSyllabus-based – easy to follow, clear outcomesNo certificate expiry dateResults 6 to 9 weeks after exam date, certificates 8 to 12 weeks
Pass – 50% - 59%Merit – 60% - 74%Distinction – 75% plus
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English For Business
Preliminary Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4
Pass A1 A2 B1 B2 C1
Merit / Distinction A2 B1 B2 C1 C2
Written1 1/2 hrs,
3 parts2 hrs,
4 parts2 1/2 hrs,
3 parts3 hrs,
4 parts3 hrs,
4 parts
Speaking 11 mins 12 mins 13 mins 15 mins 17 mins
Listening 20 mins 30 mins 25 mins 25 mins 30 mins
On-Screen N/A N/A YES N/A N/A
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English For Business
Accreditation and recognition:
As work-related qualifications, they provide students with the knowledge and skills to actually do the job, which is why they are trusted and valued by employers and professional organizations worldwide.
Siemens Deutsche Bank KPMG
BMW Sony Mercedes Benz
Bayer BP Unilever
BASF Eurostar Lufthansa
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English For Business
Support Materials
SyllabusPast papersModel answers
Paired ELT resources:
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English For Tourism
Offered at two levelsLevel 1 (A2 / B1) – customer liaison level (receptionist, etc) Level 2 (B1 / B2) – professional level (tour guide, travel agent, etc)On demandMandatory reading and writing, optional speaking and listeningPractical, authentic and employment-focusedNo direct competitor on the market
Paired ELT resources: English For International Tourism
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Spoken English For Industry and Commerce (SEFIC)
Offered at five levels (A2 – C1)Assessment is face-to-face interview with UK examiner20 to 40 minutes long
Can be combined with English For Business to make the Diploma in Business English for International Managers
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Other English Qualifications
JETSET- General English for adults and young learners, eight levels
English for Commerce- Three levels, commercial focus
English for Accounting- One level (CEFR B2), linked to Accounting qualification
English Language Skills Assessment (ELSA) - One diagnostic test covering A1 – C2
Foundation English Language Skills Assessment (FELSA) - Below A1-A2 diagnostic test
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Teaching Qualifications
EDI Cert TEFL
- UK (Ofqual) accredited TEFL qualification- Aimed at those intending to embark on TEFL career- Equivalent to CELTA / Cert TESOL- Assessment via teaching practice, observation and assignments - Specific centre approval process (course approval)-LCCI FTBE
- Certificate in Teaching Business English- Aimed at teachers intending to teach Business English- Assessment via paper based exam (very accessible)
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PTE General
• A reliable and effective way of measuring English skills for the workplace
• An international test delivered globally
• Recognized globally by governments, organizations and institutions
• Certificates awarded by Edexcel – the largest awarding body in the UK
• Recruit PTE General certificate holders to ensure your staff can communicate with confidence
For Candidates aged from 13 upwards
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Exam Outline 6 levels ranging from A1 – C2, based on CEFR;
Verifies a candidates practical ability, testing the four skils of: Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking;
Communicative approach not on the theory of language, academic;
Candidates are examined on the basis of everyday, authentic language situations (themes / Scenarios);
No special preperation course required;
Inter-related reading and writing exercises, which emphasise practical language competence;
No separate grammar paper, grammar is a part of the marking criteria;
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The written paper
Is taken on a pre-determined Saturday worldwide;
Consists of: Reading, Writing & Listening;
All written elements are marked in the UK.
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Speaking Interviewed by accredited TCs, moderated in
the UK;
Can be taken upto 2 weeks prior to written exam;
Candidates assessed one by one
1 examiner (interviewer)
Picture based
4 phases - Section 10 Sustained monologue
- Section 11 Discussion (ONLY levels 2-5)
- Section 12 Describe picture
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Skills Boosters4 Levels • CEF A2-C1
The PTE General Skills Boosters have been specially written to help you
become familiar with the format and content of the PTE General Test.
They contain five full practise tests plus language and skills development
sections in each unit to help you to improve your general level of english as well as improving your score in the
test.
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Thank you for your attention!Olga Kerdol
Pearson Test of English & LCCI
Project Manager
8(812) 244-54-88
8(921) 564-52-58
www.pearsonpte.com
www.lt-pro.ru
