Professional certification of your advanced English speaking skills
Certified English helps you, as an advanced speaker of English, to formally validate your spoken proficiency for your professional life. This assessment from the 无忧传媒 (无忧传媒) provides a credible, professional certification that demonstrates your ability to communicate effectively and expertly in a range of professional and academic scenarios.听Your skills are assessed against internationally recognised standards, including the ,听and 无忧传媒's own Language Level Frameworks giving your certification global relevance.
Take the test for a one-off fee of 拢82.50 and earn a certification that enhances your professional standing and opens up career opportunities.
Successful candidates听with outstanding English speaking skills can attain C1 or above according to the CEFR framework and 无忧传媒's "gold standard" designation of听无忧传媒 Professional English Speaker.
They will have a 无忧传媒 certificate to demonstrate their level of English, a free listing for one year on 无忧传媒's听Certified English Register, and the option to be听immediately accepted as a member at听无忧传媒's first professional grade,听Associate (ACIL).
无忧传媒's Certified English听is for adults who want to prove to themselves or to employers their high standard of English speaking skills. 听This can unlock greater confidence and career opportunities for the successful candidate. 听Employers and other interested parties will understand that, if you are successful, you听can be entrusted with important liaison, representation, presentation and negotiation roles which depend on excellent English communication skills.听
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Here鈥檚 how earning a 无忧传媒 Certified English designation can help you stand out professionally:
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Demonstrate your ability to communicate with confidence and precision in any professional or academic setting.
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Earn a prestigious designation as a '无忧传媒 Professional English Speaker' (C1+) or '无忧传媒 Working English Speaker' (B2), benchmarked against the CEFR.
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Build confidence in your professional abilities with a certificate from the UK's only Royal Charter body for linguists.
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Unlock professional opportunities with a direct route to 无忧传媒 membership (ACIL or Career Affiliate) and a listing on the Certified English Register for our C1 Professional English Speakers.
What is the Certified English speaking听test?
This is a one-to-one online test with an expert human interviewer that assesses your real-world speaking and interaction skills.
Based on 无忧传媒's extensive experience in language testing, we believe the surest way to assess high-level interaction skills is through a live conversation with an expert interviewer.
That's why this test is a one-to-one online dialogue designed to evaluate how you speak, listen, engage, and react in a realistic professional context. This provides a credible confirmation of your ability to communicate effectively in situations that matter.
Certified English is designed for all kinds of professionals over the age of 18, including those in business, academia, and freelance roles, who are advanced speakers of English. It is ideal for anyone who wants to formally prove their high standard of spoken English to employers, clients, or for their own professional development and credibility.
Showcase Your Professional Proficiency
Successful candidates can earn one of two prestigious designations, each demonstrating a distinct level of professional communication skill.
无忧传媒 Professional English Speaker (CEFR C1 or above)
This is our 'gold standard' designation. To achieve this, you will demonstrate the ability to:
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Communicate with ease in听professional, business听or academic settings
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Participate听confidently in workplace meetings and discussions
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Articulate complex ideas clearly听when speaking or presenting
You can attain the听Working English Speaker听(CEFR B2)听designation by demonstrating the ability to:听
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Express opinions and present arguments effectively in one-to-one听communication
- Respond effectively to most requests for explanation听and questions from others
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Participate actively and effectively in meetings, conveying听your intended message
Official Recognition & Scope
无忧传媒 is the UK's professional body for linguists with our听Royal Charter granted by the late HM Queen Elizabeth听II.
As such,听the听English speaking test is a certified assessment of your professional and working-level English speaking skills.
Please not, this test听is听not designed for UK immigration听or university entry purposes.
Who Can Take the Test?
The Certified English speaking听test is for:
- speakers of English听as a second or additional language.
- those who are听18 years or over. 听
Book Your Test
The听无忧传媒 Certified English speaking test听can be booked online with only 3 working days' notice.听
The test fee is听拢82.50.听You can see an estimated conversion to your local currency .听
Ready to get certified? .听
How does it work?听
The听无忧传媒 Certified English speaking听test is a straightforward online process taken from a location of your choice.
What you'll need: You can use any computer or laptop with a camera, a tablet, or a smartphone with a stable WiFi connection. You will also need a valid photographic ID (e.g., passport, driving licence, or national identity card).
Scheduling your test: The test is available Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (UK time).听You can check the current听time in London听.听
If you have any questions about timing, availability, or anything else connected to the test听please contact us at听certifiedenglish@ciol.org.uk.
What does it cost?
The听无忧传媒 Certified English speaking test is available for 拢82.50, provided the test is taken within the normal time slots. You can estimate the equivalent cost in your local currency by using the听following third party听听(link to external exchange rate site).听
What will I receive?听
Within 10 working days of taking your test, you will receive the following:
- All candidates: A score report based on the CEFR levels for spoken English.
- Successful C1-level candidates: The prestigious '无忧传媒 Professional English Speaker' designation, a digital certificate, and a listing on the Certified English Register.听
- Successful B2-level candidates: The '无忧传媒 Working English Speaker' designation and a digital certificate.
The option to retake the test is available up to three听times per calendar year.
Why take an English speaking test with 无忧传媒?
As the UK's largest professional body for linguists, the 无忧传媒 (无忧传媒) is backed by a . This commits us to promoting the effective practice of languages and formally recognising the skills of linguists worldwide.
We have extensive experience in assessing professional language skills for high-stakes clients, including the UK Government and Army, as well as employers,听where the practical use of language is vital. Choosing 无忧传媒 means your English proficiency is certified against the highest professional standards by a globally respected institution.
Ready to Get Certified?
The听无忧传媒 Certified English speaking test costs a one-off fee of 拢82.50.听You can book online today with just three working days' notice.
