PROGOS

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PROGOS was the first Japanese company* to be recognized at the 'Reimagine Education Award 2020,' which is one of the world's largest educational competitions.

* Based on the list of past winners on the competition website.

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English Speaking Test PROGOS (Automated Scoring)

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Instantly see your employees "English speaking skills"

Learn about PROGOS in just 3 minutes

Are you facing any of these challenges when trying to gauge the English speaking skills of your employees needed for global market?

  • Some tests might measure listening and reading, but that doesn't mean you can actually speak the language.
  • Many speaking tests vary in level and evaluation criteria.
  • It's tough to find a truly convenient speaking test.
To tackle all these issues,
'PROGOS' was launched.

4 strengths of PROGOS

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How Companies Use PROGOS

It's widely used for developing talent to support global strategies,
crafting training programs, and showcasing employee skills.

Visualize your employees' English speaking abilities
using international benchmarks.

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Test Description

A 20-minute business English speaking test with a variety of open-ended questions.

Part 1Interview
Answer each question within 20 seconds.
Give relevant responses to general and business related questions.		 Ten (10) interview questions
No preparation time
Answer time: 20 seconds per question
Part 2Reading Aloud
Read eight (8) sentences aloud.
Each sentence is shown on a screen → Read it aloud.
Read the sentences correctly and intelligibly.		 Eight (8) sentences
No preparation time
Answer time: 10 seconds per sentence
Part 3Presentation
One (1) topic-based task with three (3) required points.
Present the topic and expand on each required point.		 One (1) task
Preparation time: 40 seconds
Answer time: 60 seconds
Part 4Graphics Presentation
Describe a graph.
Present the data by describing the facts and the information shown on a graph.		 One (1) task
Preparation time: 40 seconds
Answer time: 60 seconds
Part 5Communication Activity
One (1) conversation-based task with four (4) audio prompts.
Respond to the prompts spontaneously like in a conversational situation.		 One (1) task with four (4) audio prompts
Preparation time: 40 seconds
Answer time: 30 seconds after each prompt

Test Feedback

テスト結果のフィードバックシート

Overall Evaluation

Evaluated in a CEFR-compliant (CEFR-J) level

Analytical Evaluation

6 analytical aspects as defined by CEFR

  • (1)arrow_right_alt The Can-Do descriptor of the CEFR level result.
  • (2)arrow_right_altGeneral feedback and advice on how to improve speaking skills by one level.
  • (3)arrow_right_altSpecific study advice to achieve item (2).

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Utilizing CEFR in business

What is CEFR?

CEFR, or the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, is a standardized framework created in Europe to measure the 'proficiency and language use capabilities' of foreign language learners. Released in 2001（i）and updated in 2018（ii）, it's widely used in both academic and business contexts, including by Japan's Ministry of Education for evaluating English in their new curriculum guidelines.

Main features include:

1. CEFR is a universal framework for language proficiency across different languages.
2. It uses CAN-DO descriptors to show real-world abilities rather than theoretical knowledge.
3. It encourages learners to be self-directed in their studies.

How companies can use CEFR:

・Use tests that are CEFR-compliant.
・Evaluate proficiency in the four English skills in a common standard.
・Design and implement training using CAN-DO descriptors（iii）.
・Apply in talent management and other areas.

footnote:

  1. i：https://rm.coe.int/16802fc1bf
  2. ii：https://rm.coe.int/cefr-companion-volume-with-new-descriptors-2018/1680787989
  3. iii：CAN-DO descriptors: Statements that describe what learners can do.

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Advisors for PROGOS® (human evaluation)

In charge of advising on test design, test and task implementation, etc.

Prof. Yukio Tono

Leading scholar in CEFR research in Japan
Prof. Yukio Tono
Tokyo University of Foreign Studies

・CEFR-J Project Leader
・Instructor of NHK radio and TV English programs

In charge of evaluating the final stages of planning and development.

Prof. Masashi Negishi

Leading scholar in language testing
Prof. Masashi Negishi*
Tokyo University of Foreign Studies

・Participated in the development of large-scale language tests
・Co-leader in the CEFR-J Project, developing CEFR-based language tests
* The job title is as of April 2022.

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