Last Updated on November 27, 2023 by Elidge Staff
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Discover your English language proficiency with Linguaskill in Namibia
Are you interested in enhancing your skills or finding out if you are ready for university? Look no further than Linguaskill, the online English language test offered by the Namibian College of Open Learning (NAMCOL) in collaboration with the University of Cambridge.
What is NAMCOL Linguaskill?
It is an online English language test that measures an individual’s language proficiency in four language skills: speaking, writing, reading, and listening. It is accurate, reliable, and recognized globally by more than 20,000 leading universities, employers, and governments. It is also aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), the international standard for describing language ability.
Why test with NAMCOL Linguaskill?
It offers several benefits for individuals, organizations, and institutions, including:
- Measuring improvement over time: You can track your language proficiency and see how you improve over time.
- Developing staff: Organizations can use it to enhance the language proficiency of their staff, leading to increased productivity and effectiveness.
- Indicating readiness for university: It can help individuals determine if they are prepared for university studies that require strong English language skills.
- Hiring employees with good English proficiency: It can be used by organizations to evaluate the English language proficiency of job candidates and hire those with the necessary language skills.
Why choose NAMCOL Linguaskill?
There are several reasons why Linguaskill is an excellent choice for evaluating English language proficiency:
- Accurate and trusted: It has been tested by speakers of over 40 languages from 50 countries to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the results.
- Easy to administer: It can be taken online at any time, and bookings can be made at NAMCOL offices in Ongwediva and Windhoek.
- Fast results: It generates individual and group reports within 48 hours, with instant results for the Reading and Listening modules.
- In-depth reporting: Test-takers receive a Test Report showing a Cambridge English Scale score for each language skill, making it easy to make informed decisions and compare performance.
How does it work?
Linguaskill is a modular test that assesses reading, listening, writing, and speaking. Test-takers can choose which skills they want to be assessed on. The Reading and Listening module is adaptive, meaning the difficulty of the questions adjusts based on the test-taker’s previous answers.
Test options:
it offers two test options:
- Linguaskill General: This test assesses English used in daily life and is suitable for university admission and recruitment for roles in a non-business-specific environment. Test topics include studying and working, making future plans, travel, and technology.
- Linguaskill Business: This test assesses English used in a business and corporate setting and is most suitable for recruitment in organizations where employees are expected to be familiar with the language of business. Test topics include buying and selling products or services, the office, business travel, and human resources.
Linguaskill is an excellent choice for anyone looking to evaluate their English language proficiency. It is accurate, reliable, and globally recognized, making it an excellent investment in your personal and professional development. NAMCOL offers it in Namibia, making it easily accessible to anyone who wants to improve their English language skills.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is it??
Linguaskill is a quick and convenient online test to determine the English levels of individuals, employees, and groups of candidates. It tests all four language skills: speaking, writing, reading, and listening.
Who offers it in Namibia?
NAMCOL is the only institution in Namibia offering Linguaskill in collaboration with the University of Cambridge.
Why should someone take the test?
To measure improvement in their language ability over time
To increase the ability of organizations for the development of staff
To get an indication of the student’s readiness for universities
To appoint employees with good English proficiency for the work environment
How accurate is it?
Linguaskill has been trailed by speakers of over 40 languages from 50 countries to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the results. It is aligned to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), the international standard for describing language ability.
How can someone book the test?
Bookings can be made at NAMCOL’s offices in Ongwediva and Windhoek, and the test can be taken online.
How fast are the results of the test?
Individual Test Reports and Group Reports are generated within 48 hours, with instant results for the Reading and Listening module.
What information will someone receive from the test report?
The Test Report shows a Cambridge English Scale score for each language skill, which helps to make informed decisions and compare performance.
What skills are assessed in the test?
The Linguaskill test assesses reading, listening, writing, and speaking skills.
What are the test options available?
Within Linguaskill, there are two test options: General and Business tests.
What is the difference between General and Business?
Linguaskill General tests English used in daily life, making it suitable for university admission and recruitment for roles in a non-business-specific environment. On the other hand, Linguaskill Business tests English used in a business and corporate setting and is most suitable for recruitment in organizations where employees are expected to be familiar with the language of business.
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