New Delhi: The British Council and human resource firm Team Lease on Friday announced the launch of an English test programme which anyone can take for free on their smartphone.
The objective is to help the job seekers find better employment opportunities armed with an internationally recognised ‘EnglishScore certificate’.
The test will help people understand their English level and present the certificate to employers as proof of their English knowledge, said an India Today report.
The first one lakh people to register and take the test at either www.teamlease.com/englishscore or www.freshersworld.com/englishscore will get a free British Council certificate (valued at Rs 699 each) to showcase on their CV, the report said.
How to get the app:
Smartphone users can download ‘EnglishScore’ app for free from the Google play store.
Why English is crucial in the job market:
According to the India Skills report 2019, employers place English among the top three skills required of an employee to succeed in competitive work culture. Several large multinationals have adopted English as their global corporate language as well.
Some reports have suggested that fluency in English can help young men and women earn more by 45-55 per cent in a corporate.
About the English language test:
The test is of 40-minute duration and anyone with a smartphone can take it. On completion of the exam, the candidate instantly receives a score against an international standard, along with a breakdown of their results, and recommendations on how to improve their score, with the option to purchase a British Council certificate.
“Effective communication in English is such an important attribute now when employers are looking at hiring and developing their workforces. We want EnglishScore to become part of the fabric of connecting talented candidates with the best jobs they can get. We have found a like-minded partner in TeamLease, and we can’t wait to start helping their customers,” said EnglishScore CEO Michael Curry.
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