Whether at school or at work, English is always around us. Perhaps the most effective way to prove our English ability to strangers is to tell them what certificates we have.
Xiao Ku sorted out the eight most commonly used certificates at work. If there is a demand for cool stars, make a study plan and study quickly.
0 1 level 4 and level 6
Introduction: CET-4 and CET-6 are English proficiency tests to examine the basic English ability of Chinese college students. Many schools require students to pass CET-4 before obtaining a degree certificate. It can be seen that CET-4 is an examination to examine the basic English ability of Chinese college students, while CET-6 is an examination to further examine the English ability of college students. When looking for a job after graduation, many employers will clearly require CET-6 scores, and some postgraduate colleges will also require CET-4 and CET-6 scores in the second interview, so English is a compulsory test.
Suitable for the crowd: college students
Examination time: June and 65438+February every year.
Registration time: June written registration has begun. Please log in to the school official website to inquire about the specific registration related matters.
02 IELTS
Introduction: IELTS, the full name of International English Language Testing System, mbth International English Language Testing System, is jointly managed by the Foreign Language Testing Department of Cambridge University Examinations Committee, the British Council and IDP Education Group. It is an English proficiency test for those who intend to study, work or settle in English-speaking countries. This test is an internationally recognized English proficiency test, and it is full of gold in both studying abroad and job hunting!
Suitable for people: students who need to study abroad and workers who have high language requirements.
Examination time: there are examinations every month, and the examination time varies from region to region. For details, please refer to IELTS official website application.
Registration time: 20 days before the exam.
03 TOEFL
Introduction: TOEFL is an English proficiency test organized by educational testing service (ETS). Its full name is "English proficiency test for non-native English speakers", and Chinese is transliterated from TOEFL to TOEFL. This is an English proficiency test with the same reputation as IELTS and enjoys international recognition. Its functional status is equivalent to IELTS. The content of the exam is listening, speaking, reading and writing. Only with good grades can you have the opportunity to apply to some favorite schools in North America.
Suitable for people: overseas students and foreign workers.
Examination time: every Saturday or Sunday, the examination time varies from region to region. For details, please refer to official website TOEFL registration.
Registration time: the deadline for registration is three days before the exam.
04BEC
Introduction: Business English Certificate (BEC) refers to the Cambridge Business English Qualification Examination. It is an international business English qualification certificate exam specially provided for learners in the Cambridge series of exams. It examines the English communication ability in the real working environment and is recognized by many educational institutions and enterprises in Europe and even around the world as the English language ability requirement for entrance examination or recruitment. Pay attention to the examination of candidates' ability to solve problems in English in the actual working environment, with strong professionalism and high gold content in the business field.
Suitable for people: workers or students in the economic and commercial fields.
Examination time: May and 165438+ 10 every year.
Registration time: 65438+ 10 15 to March 20th (students who took the exam in May).
05 Katie
Exam Introduction: The translation exam organized by the Ministry of Personnel of People's Republic of China (PRC) implements the unified, social-oriented and most authoritative translation professional qualification (level) certification in China. There are two kinds of interpretation and translation, each of which is divided into three levels. From level 3 to level 1, the difficulty increases in turn; Each level is divided into two subjects: synthesis and practice. Comprehensive examination of English foundation and practical examination of translation ability.
Suitable for people: workers and students who have requirements for translation ability.
Examination time: May and 165438+ 10 every year.
Registration time: the registration time is different in each region, mainly in March. Please see the Examination Institute for details.
06 toeic
Introduction: TOEIC is an examination developed by educational testing service (ETS) to test the English level of people from non-English speaking countries in the international workplace environment. Every year, more than 5 million people participate in 150 countries, and more than 10000 international companies or institutions recognize and use TOEFL scores, also known as "business TOEFL".
Applicable people: people who are interested in international business and apply for jobs in foreign companies.
Examination time: once a month, the specific time varies from region to region.
Registration time: registration will end one month before the exam, and the specific time depends on the exam time.
Shanghai foreign language interpretation
Introduction to the examination: The PCEC of Shanghai University is responsible for organizing and implementing the examination, which is divided into three levels: written and oral for advanced interpretation; Written and oral examination of intermediate interpretation; Basic ability written and oral tests. Taking the test of interpretation level as the main goal, the language ability is comprehensively tested from four aspects: listening, speaking, reading, translation and translation. Students interested in the translation industry can try to challenge it.
Applicable audience: students who are interested in translation-related work.
Examination time: March and September every year.
Registration time: the online registration time for the March exam is generally from February 20, 65438 to the end of February of the previous year; The registration time for the September exam is from June 20th to the end of June of that year.
08 major four major eight
Introduction to the exam: It is an exam for English majors. Non-English majors and related majors and students who are not in school cannot take the exam. The score is divided into three grades: 60-69 points are qualified; 70-79 is good; More than 80 points is excellent. There is only one make-up exam for Grade Four. Only after passing the make-up exam will a certificate be issued. Those who fail in TEM4 can also take TEM8.
Applicable people: English majors
Examination time: March and April every year.
Registration time: the previous year1mid-October 165438+ to the first half of February 65438+, the specific time is according to the school arrangement.