Berlitz writing test is an English proficiency test which tests the English writing skills of individuals whose first language is not English. The test measures the use of English that would be appropriate for use in the workplace. Berlitz writing test takes only 35 minutes and randomly pulls test items from a large question item pool to ensure the highest test security. The test questions reflect many different situations of writing at workplaces including dictations, summarizations, and email correspondence. Tests can be taken on a computer either in online (web browser) or offline (computer software) mode. Purpose: • Screening customer service recruits - especially for call center positions • Assessing the communication skills of professional or teaching staff • Evaluating staff for overseas assignments or global project teams • Placing or measuring progress in training programs Duration of Test: ~35 minutes Number of Questions 42 Question Types: • Typing • Sentence Completion • Dictation • Passage Reconstruction • E-Mail Writing Score: Precise score in the range of 10 to 90 • Overall score with scores on key written communication skills: Grammar/Vocabulary/Organization/Voice & Tone/Reading Comprehension • Suggestions for improvement • Detailed explanation of language capabilities • Typing speed and accuracy • Score mapping to CEFR Test Security: • Secure capture and storage of candidate responses • Anonymous test ID numbers to ensure data privacy • Random test form to prevent cheating
