General Tests of English Language Proficiency

General Tests of English Language Proficiency
General
Tests of
English
Language
Proficiency
CONTENTS
● About G-TELP KOREA
● What is G-TELP?
● G-TELP Background
● Benefits of G-TELP
● Who are taking G-TELP?
● Aviation English
● About EPTA
● Products
● G-TELP Partners
About G-TELP KOREA
G-TELP KOREA is a professional testing center. Established in 1986, we have
administered the G-TELP under the motto "A Comprehensive test with Reliability,
Validity, and Practicality".
We have continuously exerted our best efforts to develop a testing tool which assess
English learners' ability more accurately and more precisely over the last 20 years. As
we have developed and administered G-TELP Level Test, consisting of 5 different levels,
G-TELP Speaking Test, G-TELP Writing Test for adults, and Junior G-TELP for
elementary and secondary students, we have come to have complete testing tools in 4
different English skills for juniors and adults.
With pride in providing the first synthesized English test in Korea and responsibility as a
testing center, we have played a leading role in practical English testing in Korea. Not as
a test which assesses limited ability in specific areas but as the only test which assesses
general English language proficiency in real life situations, we feel a deep sense of
responsibility as an independent testing institution as well.
I am convinced that our efforts and investment on testing tools have been the
cornerstone of the reliable valid practical synthesized testing system and will be the
same in the future. Not for making a discrimination between A and B, but for providing
motivation for learners, we will do our best to be a genuine test assessing the course of
learning.
Keun J. Kim
CEO, G-TELP KOREA
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What is G-TELP?
The General Tests of English Language Proficiency (G-TELP) comprise a testing system
designed to assess the English Language ability of non-nativee speakers in taskoriented, real-world situations. Evaluation of test-taker performance is based on well
defined, functional language tasks. The G-TELP system offers assessment at five levels
of proficiency:
This level is characterized by minimal control of language that is typical of introductory
classroom English and is intended for the person who has had no contact with the
language outside of the classroom.
This level is characterized by minimal control of language that is typical of basic
communicative situations and is intended for the person who has had limited exposure
to English in or outside the classroom.
This level is characterized by control of language that is typical of basic communicative
situations and is intended for the person who has had little or no exposure to English
outside of the classroom.
This level is characterized by control of language that is typical of real-world situations
and is intended for students who can function within a wide range of authentic English
language situations.
This level is characterized by control of language typical of completely authentic realworld situations and is intended for the person who has probably had extensive contact
with native speakers of English.
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G-TELP Background
Starting with initial trials in early 1984 and culminating with the first large-scale test
administrations in 1987-1988, the development of the G-TELP system was initiated by a select
group of experts in English as a Foreign Language instruction and assessment. A broad needs
analysis effort was conducted in various parts of the world through structured interviews with
potential users from a variety of settings including companies, universities, private language
schools, and secondary (high) schools. The interviews provided information on language
assessment needs which corresponded to the needs many teachers identified for a more
communicative approach to language instruction. The data obtained indicated an agreement that
a testing system which took a functional, task-oriented approach would be welcomed across
both academic and business settings and in all areas of instruction. Score users were interested
in test results that could supply a clear picture of what the examinee could do with the language,
not only what he/she knew about the language. Interview respondents also expressed positive
reactions to more detailed score reports that described the strengths and weaknesses
demonstrated by the examinees on tasks being assessed.
The methodology used to develop the G-TELP basically followed expert guidelines for the
development of criterion-referenced tests. First the functional descriptors of the behavior or skills
to be measured were defined. Based on these descriptors, detailed specifications were written to
guide the writing of test items. These were later reviewed, pilot-tested in cross-level forms, and
administered to several hundred adult students in the U.S.A. The times and instructions were
revised on the basis of the results. Again, cross-level test forms were piloted with about 1,000
examinees in Japan, Mexico, and Saudi Arabia. Based on the results, complete level tests were
developed for levels One, Two, and Three and were pilot-tested with several hundred examinees
in a variety of settings-military, secondary schools, universities, and companies in Egypt, Korea,
China and Japan. New forms were constructed based on the results.
In 1988, The Seoul Olympic Organizing Committee selected the G-TELP as the standard English
test for the evaluation of volunteers who would serve as English-speaking interpreter-guides for
the Seoul Olympic Games.
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G-TELP Background
Responding to demand, Levels 4 and 5 were added in 1990 and 1991, and a Speaking Test was
introduced to meet clients needs to assess oral proficiency. Local teams of experts in English as
a Foreign Language have been trained to score and rate test results in Korea, China, Japan, and
Argentina. In 1995, Junior G-TELP was also created for use with younger students of English
G-TELP is the most well-known English speaking test in Korea and chosen as the English
speaking proficiency test for admission and promotion exams for corporations, administrative
exams for government organizations, and certification exams for pilots. G-TELP's client list
includes: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, The Civil Aviation Safety Authority of the Ministry
Construction & Transportation, Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors, Korean Airlines, Asiana
Airlines, Korea Airport Service, Oracle Korea Corporation, Hanjin Co., Ltd., Hewlett-Packard, J&J
and P&G etc.
G-TELP KOREA has been developing English Tests for Specific Purposes for companies and
organizations as well as involving in research and development of various testing methods
available to evaluate language proficiency including a writing test, speaking test, tests for juniors,
computer-based tests, and voice recognition technology. Most recently, it has developed an
aviation-specific speaking proficiency test, the TELPA (Test of English Language Proficiency for
Aviation) for aircrews.
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Benefits of G-TELP
The G-TELP is criterion-referenced, whereas other commonly-used tests are normreferenced. G-TELP proficiency assessments are made according to universally
recognized criteria that describe the ability of the examinee in the performance of
specific language tasks. In contrast, norm-referenced tests compare the examinee's test
scores with those of other examinees. Those scores serve as general indicators of
language proficiency relative to that of other test-takers, but provide no objective,
diagnostic information.
The G-TELP tests provide detailed, task-referenced information on the examinee's
performance, contained in a profile report that is formative rather than summative. This
diagnostic report indicates what individuals can do with the English language, thus
making it possible to better ascertain performance levels of competence, as well as
strengths and weaknesses. This information is invaluable for decision-makers in industry
and education.
G-TELP Levels 1-5, necessarily paper-and-pencil tests, more closely approximate a
measure of communicative competence in grammar, listening comprehension, reading
comprehension and vocabulary, because they utilize real-world, authentic tasks,
situations, and materials.
The G-TELP provides a measure of general English language proficiency, instead of
focusing on just academic or business contexts such as those tests required to secure
university admission or a position in an English-speaking country.
The G-TELP evaluates the skills of examinees at five different levels of competence. By
focusing on a specific level of proficiency, each test achieves more extensive sampling
of performance than a single test that assesses multiple levels.
The G-TELP is primarily designed for in-country use in environments where English is
not the primary language, and is available from licensed, highly-qualified agents in many
countries.
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Who are taking G-TELP?
The G-TELP system of tests is designed to be used by any nonnative English
speaker, student, teacher, or evaluator concerned with assessing functional, taskoriented language ability.
Examples of those who would benefit from taking the G-TELP are:
1. Those who are or will be employed in occupations or positions where functional
skills in English are needed or required.
2. Professionals whose jobs require English language capability within their own
country, or in an English speaking country.
3. Students expecting to attend universities where English is the medium of
instruction.
4. Continuing language students at all levels, including those at a secondary or an
university level, who require a profile evaluation of their skills in English.
5. Technicians who work with equipment or services based on technology from
English speaking countries.
6. Translators and interpreters who work with authentic English texts, speeches, or
media broadcasts.
7. Tourists planning to visit the United States, Great Britain, and other English
speaking countries.
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Our Services
e-Learning & teaching services
- Possess total 150 courses, educate 100,000 people annually
Edutainment Services
- Education + Entertainment
- Education game
- Mobile game
- e-learning promotion
Online English language training school
Proficiency test Services
- Level tests
- Speaking tests
- Writing tests
Proficiency Tests for specific purpose
(Air crew. Medical science. Nursing .MBA)
Development of e-Learning systems
- Real time online training system
- Real time online educational assessment system
Development of the English language proficiency tests
- Level test / Writing test / Speaking test
- Test Solutions (PBT. CBT.IBT.MBT)
- Test contents
- Mobile contents
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Our Services
- English learning games
- English learning games for specific duties
- e-Learning terminal (LMS)
- e-Learning Contents
- e-Learning systems
- e-Learning courses
- Evaluation systems
- Multimedia English learning solution
- Phone based English learning system
- Multimedia tutoring system
Aviation English
- an online program for international aviation personnel who must meet a newly
mandated
- English language proficiency level
- classroom instruction to supplement online courses
- Results of and future plans for assessment of trainee performance
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Products
■ Test Tools
1. TELPA (Test of english language proficiency for aviation)
2. Optionally Face to Face interview
3. EPTA( English proficiency Test for Aviation)
■ PBT CBT MBT testing System (Including item Bank 1000 more)
1. Online teaching & testing solutions in 'real-time'
2. Online Aviation English language school*
■ Rater Training courses to meet ICAO language scale
Regular, full time course
Flexible schedule course
■ Training programs
On-line course
Off-line (Instructor guided) course
■ Teaching & Training materials
■ Consulting & Development
Consultancy services regarding Aviation English language proficiency tests
Development of on-line Test & Education System
■ Aviation English teaching & learning game
Radiotelephony Communications teaching game
Aviation Story teaching game (Quizmaster)
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Aviation English
G-TELP specializes in aviation English testing solution.
The G-TELP (Aviation) Test has been developed to help the test-taker meet the ICAO
aviation language requirements. The test measures the test-taker's English Language
proficiency in aeronautical communications, specifically the communication between
pilots and air traffic controllers.
G-TELP started Aviation-English language proficiency testing service in 1997. Since
then, we have been conducting tests for the personnel of several major airlines. In 2002,
we began developing an English Test for Aviation Purposes, and started including
aviation-specific questions in the tests in 2003. After participating at symposiums in
Luxemburg and Singapore, our company is now ready to administer the tests in
accordance with the requirements laid down by the Korean government in March, 2004.
G-TELP offers the following services and programs:
● Testing Tool (Semi-directed recording method)
● Proficiency Testing System online for Aviation English
[ fingerprint verification technology, 指紋認識技術 ]
. PBT (Paper based test) Tool
. CBT(Computer based test) System
. IBT(Internet based test) System
. MBT (Mobile based test) System
● Assessment Service
● Rater training course
● Aviation English Training programs
- on-line courses
- off-line courses
● Aviation English teaching & learning game
. Radiotelephony Communications teaching game
. Aviation Story teaching game (Quizmaster)
. Job English Quiz (official English quiz game)
. Aviation English teaching & learning game
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EPTA
What is EPTA?
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The English Proficiency Test for Aviation, or EPTA, is a test of speaking and listening
proficiency which has been specially designed to apply to the aviation context and is meant
to be taken by aviation personnel who work as international pilots, air traffic controllers, and
aeronautical operators. It was designed to comply with the ICAO language-proficiency testing
requirements.
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EPTA is composed of Tape-mediated questions and a Personal interview.
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The EPTA is a specialized test designed to contain 100% aviation-specific materials, topics
and situations. The test assesses the speaking and listening ability of the test taker through
his/her responses to various work-related situations and conditions presented.
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The recorded speech sample of the test taker is evaluated based on the following criteria.
Pronunciation
Structure
Vocabulary
Fluency
Comprehension
Interaction
The Requirements of Aviation Language Testing by ICAO
- The ICAO language proficiency requirements point towards the aviation context for
testing.
- Phraseologies-only testing is not appropriate.
- Proficiency tests of actual speaking and listening ability are required.
- Indirect tests, of grammatical knowledge, reading, writing, are not appropriate.
With these requirements in mind, the decision was made to create the test in the form of
a speaking test. In order to more closely approximate a measure of communicative
competence in speaking within an Aviation context, the EPTA presents real-world
(authentic) tasks, situations, and materials.
The Requirements of Aviation Language Testing by ICAO
- It is a measure of Aviation English language oral proficiency, rather than being a
general test of English language proficiency.
- Rather than assessing examinees at one level of English language proficiency, it
evaluates the skills of examinees according to the six different levels established by
the ICAO, with each level reflecting varying degrees of skill acquisition.
- Scores derived form the EPTA provide a profile of diagnostic information that is
formative rather than merely summative (providing only a total score that indicates
where the examinee is at that point in time). This information is useful in:
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G-TELP Partners
www.g-telp.com
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CONTECT US
Matthew HJ. Kim
Director, G-TELP Group
- E-mail : [email protected]
- Tel. : 82-2-454-2126
- Fax. : 82-2-454-2137
- Address:
Dongjin Bldg. #47-22 Junggok-dong,
Kwangjigu, Seoul (143-885), Korea