English for IT B2
What is the English for IT B2 exam?
English for IT is a selected response English-language exam that tests a candidate’s ability to communicate in English at the upper-intermediate level (CEFR B2, GSE 59-75). It specifically tests a candidate’s knowledge of the structure of the language (i.e. grammar, syntax, and semantics) and a candidate’s ability to read and listen in English.
Who is the English for IT exam for?
The English for IT exam is suitable for a wide range of test candidates, not just those with an interest in the fields of information technology. In fact, any person who needs to work with IT, either with IT specialists such as programmers or network administrators, needs to be able to communicate effectively with those people. Even a person who simply uses a computer in their work will benefit from an increased knowledge of IT terminology in the English language.
The English for IT exam is aimed at the following non-native English speaking target audiences:
- late-stage K12 and Higher Education students and IT professionals early in their careers;
- software developers, network engineers, security engineers, product managers and IT support who want to work in an international, multicultural environment;
- IT specialists who want to start working in multinational or English-speaking companies;
- non-IT employees working in the IT sector.
What do you need to know to pass the English for IT exam?
For a complete exam syllabus:
To pass the English for IT exam, you should be competent in the following areas:
- Interpret and implement instructions
- Construct requests for information and feedback
- Update colleagues on work-related topics
- Incorporate goals and objectives into their working environment
- Defend a point of view
- Identify concerns about an issue, a product or service, or a business situation
- Examine key information from conversations
- Participating in discussions and conversations, exchanging information when necessary
- Analyze and prioritize opinions and recommendations
- Analyze factual information from various sources
- Evaluate information from various sources
- Identify a problem and its cause, and identify solutions
The ideal English for IT candidate has already been learning English for at least one year, and has already passed an English exam at the CEFR B1 / GSE 43-58 level.
What does the English for IT exam look like?
Exam duration: 120 minutes
Total no. of questions: 60
No. of sections: 3 — Use of English, Listening, Reading
No. of tutorials: 4 (one general tutorial, and one tutorial for each section)
Testing Policies: To learn more about TestNow™: GSE 59-75 Testing Policies click here.
The three sections always appear in the same order. Use of English deals with grammar, syntax, and semantics. The Listening section tests the candidate’s ability to follow spoken English, while the Reading section measures the candidate’s reading skills.