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English Language

An international client on the phone, an English-language contract on your desk, a Slack thread with colleagues in Singapore. Workable English isn't a luxury anymore, it's the minimum. The English Language Assessment measures in multiple-choice questions whether a candidate actually meets that level: spelling, grammar, sentence structure, reading comprehension. Growing in difficulty, under time pressure, with the score in your dashboard right away.

Time

~15 minutes

Type

Hard skills test

Form

Multiple choice

Perfect for:
Customer contact in international teams, Copywriters, Tech support, Sales (B2B), Marketing and communications profiles, Trainees in multinationals, Receptionists at offices with international guests
Customer contact in international teams, Copywriters, Tech support, Sales (B2B), Marketing and communications profiles, Trainees in multinationals, Receptionists at offices with international guests
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3 Reasons we love this assessment

01
No more 'fluent'
Everyone writes 'fluent English' on their CV. But what that means, nobody knows. The test makes it measurable: can your candidate write a professional email, understand a quote, follow a conversation?
02
Knockout in fifteen
A quick first filter. Candidates who don't have enough English for the role drop out immediately, so your time goes to the ones who can move forward.
03
Three levels in one test
From basics (verb tenses, spelling) to advanced (literary devices, tone). Difficulty rises, so in one measurement you distinguish between 'can write a text message' and 'can write a report'.
Technical Details
Self-developed by Selection Lab.
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Three levels

Basic (spelling, verb tenses), intermediate (passive voice, combining tenses) and advanced (literary devices, tone).

Suitable for every language level

Whether you're hiring a trainee about to go abroad or a copywriter at C1 level, the test scales with you. Same format, different threshold.

Under time pressure

A fixed time limit. Candidates answer as many questions as they can within that time, so you measure pace alongside knowledge.

Instant insight into work level

After the test the score lands in your dashboard. No waiting, no manual marking. At a glance you see whether a candidate is ready for emails, reports and customer communication in English.

Measurement
Objectives

The Big Five Personality Model assesses key personality traits that influence behavior and performance:

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Spelling & vocabulary

Verb conjugations, work-context vocabulary, the right word choice (affect vs. effect). Everything you find in a work email.

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Grammar

Articles, tenses, perfect versus simple, prepositions and the rules that separate native-sounding from bumpy English.

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Sentence structure

Active and passive sentences, main and subordinate clauses, correct word order. The basis of clear and professional communication.

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Reading comprehension & tone

Interpreting longer texts, recognising tone of voice, placing literary devices. Essential for roles with customer communication and advisory work.

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