Placement test design for language learners

SECTION 1

Every year, many people come Brighton for holidays and to learn English.

Rosa is a Spanish student. At the moment, she staying in an English family.

Her hostess wants know if she likes tea or coffee. In Spain, Rosa drinks
strong, black coffee, but in England she prefers tea a little milk and sugar.

Rosa is living 65 Brunswick Road, not far the school. Every morning after
breakfast, she her house and walks along Western Road towards the English Language Centre.

SECTION 2

When students arrive at the ELC (English Language Centre) for the time, they usually
have to do a short test that they can be placed in classes at the level.

Masami, a new student from Japan, is answering some questions.

"How long have you learning English?" his teacher is him.

"Not very long. Only about 6 months," is Masami's .

SECTION 3

On their first day, new students are also useful information
about the school and its programme of social activities.

Younger students often enjoy to discotheques while older ones are
often more in exploring the surrounding towns and villages.

For the long distance sightseer, the school offers a wide of excursions. Maps and guidebooks are on in the ELC bookshop.

London is only 60 miles , and fast trains from Brighton to London
complete the in just under an hour.

SECTION 4

Those students to explore Brighton & Hove and the surrounding
area can obtain a special card which allows unlimited on buses
and trains within the locality. This is usually issued for of
one or four weeks.

Bus and train in Britain today are significantly higher
than before, as a result of in fuel prices and in other costs.
However, many transport authorities have special schemes to allow regular
passengers to cut on their expenses. With the travelcard,
large savings can be .