Test Overview

Workplace English Training E-Platform's Business English Proficiency Test, designed by language experts, is based on the same methodology as IELTS and BULATS. The test assesses your English level for Business. The results are presented in a report that indicates your ability in the assessed skills of Reading/Language Knowledge and Listening. The report describes what you can and cannot do in these language areas. The test is FREE only for subscribers!

How can the Test Help me?

Taking this test can help you in the following ways:

• It provides you with an accurate benchmark for your current proficiency in English for the workplace.
• It gives you an opportunity to set realistic goals for language improvement based on your current level.
• It helps you target which areas you need to work on and which level you need to start from for language study.

Once you know your level, you can choose to do the following as part of your studies with Workplace English Training E-Platform:

• Take an online Business English Course (Business Speaking or Business Writing Levels 1 - 4) + other courses; or
• Create your own Learning Path by selecting the topics at your level you’d like to focus on.

Test Instructions

This is a comprehensive test. You will need to set aside a maximum of 75 minutes of your time. You will also need Windows Media Player for the listening section of the test. If you do not have it, follow this link. Ensure your speakers/headphones are switched on.

• Click on the “TAKE TEST” button below to access the test.
• The listening section lasts for a maximum of 40 minutes - to move to the next pages, you should click the flashing icon at the bottom right hand corner.
• To listen to the script, click the audio icon. To listen for a second and final time, click the audio icon again.
• Once you have completed the Listening Section, you move onto the Reading and Language Knowledge Section. This lasts for a maximum of 35 minutes.
• For both the above sections, a pop up window will appear reminding you how long you have left.
• Once you've completed the test, click the Submit button.
• You will see your English Level Proficiency Report including your benchmark in each section of the test and a description of your level.