Versant English Placement Test Practice

Test Completion Date (GMT) Test Identification Number (TIN)

23 October 2021 96485735

Versant scores are aligned to the Global Scale of English (GSE). The GSE runs from 10 to 90, with clear statements of what a
learner can achieve at any point on the scale.

Candidate can handle short utterances Understanding the Skills

using common words and simple Overall Score
structures, but has difficulty following a
Overall Versant The Overall score of the test represents the ability
native-paced conversation. Pronunciation
to understand spoken and written English and
Score may sometimes not be intelligible;
respond appropriately in speaking and writing on
candidate speaks slowly and pauses, but

43
everyday topics, at an appropriate pace and in
can convey basic information to a
intelligible English. Scores are based on a weighted
20 80 cooperative listener. Candidate can handle
combination of the four skill scores.
texts using simple words and structures,
but has difficulty understanding long or Versant
CEFR: A2+
complex texts. Candidate can convey basic Pearson’s Versant tests have for many years
information in writing using a limited range expressed second language performance on a 20-
of language. 80 scale. The Global Scale of English is now used
for many of these tests.

Versant 43/80 is equivalent to GSE 40/90

28 Speaking 54 Listening 47 Writing 46 Reading

C2 80

C1

70

B2+

B2 60

B1+
54
50
B1
47
46 Additional Performance Indicators
A2+ 43
40 Typing Speed
A2
107 words per minute
Typing speed is the number of words typed in one
30 minute in the Typing task. For a valid Writing score,
A1
28 candidates should type faster than 12 WPM.

Typing Accuracy
20
100% words typed accurately
<A1
Typing accuracy refers to the percentage correctly
typed in the Typing task. For a valid Writing score,
candidates should have at least 90% accuracy.
CEFR Versant Speaking Listening Writing Reading

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 TIN:  96485735

Current Capabilities in Detail

Practice
Understanding the Skills

Speaking: Versant: 28/80 GSE: 25/90 CEFR: A1 Speaking

Candidate produces some simple phrases and sentences. Candidate speaks in a slow Speaking reflects the ability to
manner with many hesitations and/or long pauses, and pronunciation is strongly non- produce English phrases and clauses
English in character. in complete sentences. The score is
based on the ability to produce
Tips to improve:
consonants, vowels, and stress in a
Practice explaining to classmates what you like or dislike about where you live. Give reasons native-like manner, use accurate
for your opinion. syntax, use words appropriately in
Practice describing your daily routine in as much detail as you can. contexts, and use appropriate
rhythm, phrasing, and timing.

Listening: Versant: 54/80 GSE: 55/90 CEFR: B1+ Listening

Candidate generally follows the main points of a discussion provided speech is clear, but Listening reflects the ability to
will miss some details. understand specific details and main
ideas from everyday English speech.
Tips to improve:
The score is based on the ability to
Practice listening to language spoken at a normal speed by listening to and summarizing a track meaning and infer the message
podcast episode. from English that is spoken at a
Practice identifying the key points about a radio program. conversational pace.

Writing: Versant: 47/80 GSE: 45/90 CEFR: B1 Writing

Candidate writes straightforward texts on familiar subjects using a limited range of Writing reflects the ability to produce
grammatical structures and an adequate range of common English words. written English texts on everyday
topics. The score is based on the
Tips to improve:
ability to present ideas and
Practice writing an online review of a restaurant or product. information in a clear and logical
Study how transitions that you use in your first language translate into English words and sequence, use a wide range of
structures. appropriate words as well as a variety
of sentences structures.

Reading: Versant: 46/80 GSE: 43/90 CEFR: B1 Reading

Candidate reads, understands and responds to simple written texts, but has difficulty Reading reflects the ability to
dealing with more complex texts. understand written English texts on
everyday topics. The score is based on
Tips to improve:
the ability to operate at functional
Practice reading news and magazine articles and extracting the main ideas and important speeds to extract meaning, infer the
details. message, and respond appropriately.
Practice reading entertainment advertisements to understand if you would like to attend
them.

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© 2019-2021 Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliate(s). All rights reserved.

Ordinate and Versant are trademarks, in the U.S. and/or other countries, of Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliate(s). Other names may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

For more information, visit us online at VersantTests.com