The Philippines has ranked anywhere from the third to the sixth country who can read and write the English language even at a rudimentary level. As such this status has catapulted the country to be a top destination for outsourcing businesses. It is nevertheless imperative to note that the country’s pool of talent has to be at par with global standards especially in terms of English Language proficiency.
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Versant is such a tool that can help identify and address key points in the learning curve of an individual relative to his/her English Language skills. The tests are used in various high stake situations and assess language proficiency from early beginner to highly advanced language learners.
The score interpretations are based on samples of speakers representing an array of language backgrounds including Arabic, Chinese, Gujarati, Hindi, Hungarian, Korean, Polish, Japanese, and Spanish.
Versant automatically evaluates the English speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills of non-native English speakers, using speech processing technology and a unique implementation of latent semantic analysis. Its technology is built using criteria developed by professional linguists ensuring a very high accuracy level. It is mapped to common English framework scales, developed and matched with other speaking tests like IELTS, TOEIC, and TOEFL with a correlation within the 0.7 – 0.9 range.
Case studies for prominent industries have proven that Versant has effectively improved alignment across recruiting and training as well as the cost from previous oral interviews.
The global workplace requires employees to interact frequently with colleagues around the world, most often in English. Grammar and vocabulary are prevalently needed in all aspects of operations from meetings to everyday interactions.
The structured test aims to gauge the ability of an examinee to understand English input and write accurate, appropriate texts at a functional pace for everyday and workplace purposes. The measurement is based on five key elements as follows:
Organization reflects how well the candidate presents ideas and information in written English in a clear and logical sequence. It checks how well the writer can guide readers through written text and highlight significant points using discourse markers.
Vocabulary reflects how well the candidate understands and produces a wide range of words in written English from everyday and workplace situations. The score is based on accuracy and appropriacy of word-use for topic, purpose, and audience.
Grammar reflects how well the candidate understands, anticipates and produces a variety of sentence structures in written English. The technology is based on the ability to use accurate and appropriate words and phrases in meaningful sentences.
Voice and Tone reflect how well the candidate establishes an appropriate relationship with the reader by adopting an appropriate style and level of formality. The writer's ability to address the reader's concern and to have an overall positive effect on his/her content is the focal point of this part of the exam.
Reading reflects how well the candidate understands written English texts. The test is designed to gauge the ability to operate at functional speeds to extract meaning, enter the message, and respond appropriately.
TDS is the exclusive distributor of Versant Language Tests in the Philippines, to know more about the product and how we can help, you can e-mail us at marketing@teledevelopment.com
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