HR English Assessment Presentation

Case Western Reserve University
Assessing English
Proficiency
C1 - SPEAKING FOR HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONALS
What is the question the candidates are answering?
1. I faced a challenge at work when I couldn’t meet a project deadline due
to unexpected issues. To solve it, I communicated with my team,
explained the situation, and together, we adjusted the timeline. We
worked extra hours and delegated tasks more efficiently.
2. I had a problem at work when my computer stopped working. I asked a

colleague for help, and they showed me how to restart it.
3. I encountered a significant challenge at work involving a complex client

issue. To resolve it, I conducted a thorough analysis of the problem,
collaborated with cross-functional teams, and implemented a multifaced
solution. Additionally, I engaged in proactive communication with the
client, managing expectations effectively and ensuring a positive
outcome.
Assess the English level of each candidate (A1-C2). Explain

your decision.
Answer the questions below.
How often do you assess the How do you normally do it? Do you think your method of
English level of the candidates? assessment is efficient? Could it
be improved? How?
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Language
skills .......................................................
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Speaking
How can you assess

speaking and
listening?
Reading
Listening
Writing
Match three ways of speaking and listening to the reasons.
a. It can show how well the scholar can explain a work / research-related experience
1. Small talk from the past and how a scholar has handled setbacks, pressure, teamwork, etc.
2. Open-ended b. It tests the ability to use everyday English and function independently in the
questions community.
3. Behavioural job
c. It allows an interviewee to develop a two- three- minute response.
interview questions
What positive and negative aspects of a candidate can you observe

during this assessment?
Speaking
How can you assess

reading and writing?
Reading
Listening
Writing
Here are some ways in which you can assess reading and writing.
Exchange a few emails.
Give a writing assignement.
Talk about past writing projects.
Read an article before the meeting and discuss it once you meet up.
Which of the methods is the most effective?

Do you think that reading and writing skills are as important as speaking and
listening? Why (not)?
Are you able to recognize the level of candidates? Match the levels to the abilities.
A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2
a. Can understand b. Can easily c. Can communicate d. Can communicate e. Can understand a f. Can understand
the main ideas of understand almost using frequently using familiar wide range of long, information about
complex texts. They everything they hear used expressions in everyday complex texts. They familiar topics. They
can interact with and read. They can everyday situations. expressions and can interact and can communicate in
some fluency and express themselves They interact in very basic phrases. express themselves most situations
communicate easily, fluently and simple and direct They can introduce fluently and whilst travelling in
and express their spontaneously with exchanges of themselves and spontaneously and an English-speaking
opinions. precision in complex information and can answer simple use language area.
situations. describe things questions about flexibly and
around them and personal details. effectively in social,
things they need. academic and
personal situations.
British Council
Match the questions to the levels.
1. How do you handle 3. Can you propose a creative
2. Can you tell me your name and
disagreements or conflicts with solution to a common problem in
where you’re from?
colleagues? your field?
5. Where do you see yourself

4. Describe a typical day at your 6. What is your favourite hobby or
professionally in the next five
previous job. activity?
years?
7. Explain a complex idea or 8. Discuss a recent development in 9. Describe a project you've led and
process in your field to someone your industry and its potential the strategies you employed to
with no background knowledge. impact on your current role. ensure its success.
Answer the questions.
1. How do you handle 3. Can you propose a creative
2. Can you tell me your name and
disagreements or conflicts with solution to a common problem in
where you’re from?
colleagues? your field?
5. Where do you see yourself

4. Describe a typical day at your 6. What is your favourite hobby or
professionally in the next five
previous job. activity?
years?
7. Explain a complex idea or 8. Discuss a recent development in 9. Describe a project you've led and
process in your field to someone your industry and its potential the strategies you employed to
with no background knowledge. impact on your current role. ensure its success.

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2. I had a problem at work when my computer stopped working. I asked a

3. I encountered a significant challenge at work involving a complex client

Assess the English level of each candidate (A1-C2). Explain

How can you assess

What positive and negative aspects of a candidate can you observe

How can you assess

Exchange a few emails.

Give a writing assignement.

Talk about past writing projects.

Which of the methods is the most effective?

5. Where do you see yourself

5. Where do you see yourself

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