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The abbreviation CEFR used in the course descriptions refers to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, which describes A1 - C2 language levels.

CEFR assessment grid (pdf)

Quick OJZ Placement Test

The test is based on grammar and vocabulary. Download it, do it, correct it using the key and you can find out your approximate level of English in the table below. The test won't take you more than 40 minutes.

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Evaluation of the test

This evaluation only serves as a basic reference. There are more detailed and more accurate placement tests that test language skills available on various webpages (e.g. Dialang, TOEIC placement test).

TOEIC Listening Test

A short TOEIC Listening-skills test is available here.

• 25 questions
• 15 minutes
• Beginner to Advanced (A1 to C1 on the CEFR)
• Tests the candidate's listening skills
• Instant results
• Use your existing ETS account or register

More information about the TOEIC and TOEFL tests: ETS website
and more information on the Language Department website.

LanguageCert Placement Test

Quick online placement test – 25 multiple-choice questions. The test is available on the LanguageCert webpage here.

“Let April’s fresh start inspire you to bloom into your best self." 

Language Exploration:

Even if you don't know every word, try to understand the meaning of the sentence. This is good practice for tests.

You can find the answers and a possible translation of the quote below.

1. What does the verb bloom mean in this sentence? Is it used literally or metaphorically?
2. Why is let followed by inspire (without to)? Can you think of a similar example?
3. Why do we say your best self and not your the best self?
4. The word self is usually seen in pronouns (myself, yourself, etc.). How is self used here? What does it mean?
5. Why do we say April’s fresh start (with ’s) instead of fresh start of April?
6. Why is there no article (a/the) before fresh start?
7. When would we need to use the before webpage (e.g. on the webpage)?
8. What feeling or idea does a fresh start suggest in terms of wellbeing?
9. What is the best way to describe the function of the word let in this sentence?
   a) It expresses a strong command or order.
   b) It indicates a past action.
   c) It offers a suggestion or encouragement.
   d) It describes a future prediction.
10. Think about how you would translate the sentence into your native language.

Note: Positive, motivational quotes in English for every day are offered by many applications and groups on social networks, such as Action for Happiness or Brainy Quote.

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Answers to the tasks above:

1. Bloom literally means “to produce flowers”, but here it is used metaphorically. It means to grow, develop, or become your best version.
2. Let is followed by a verb in the base form without to. Structure: let + object + verb. Example: Let me help you.
3. We do not use the because best self is a general idea, not a specific, already defined “self”. Adding the would sound unnatural here.
4. Self is used as a noun meaning “the person you are”. Your best self means the best version of your personality, behaviour, and abilities.
5. April’s fresh start uses the possessive ’s, which is common with time expressions. It is more natural and concise than the fresh start of April.
6. There is no article because fresh start is used in a general, abstract way. If we said a fresh start, it would mean one example; here the idea is broader and more thematic.
7. We use the before webpage when we mean a specific one known to both speaker and listener: You can find it on the webpage. Without the, it would sound incomplete or too general.
8. A fresh start suggests renewal, new opportunities, and letting go of past mistakes – a common idea in wellbeing and personal growth.
9. c) Let is used in the imperative mood, expressing a suggestion or encouragement rather than a strong command.
10. Possible translation into Czech: Ať tě dubnový nový začátek inspiruje stát se tou nejlepší verzí sebe sama.

References

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