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General Tests of English Language Proficiency
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<p>General Tests of English Language Proficiency (G-TELP) are <a href="/facts/English_language/tpkxGt7b">English language</a> tests developed by the International Testing Services Center (ITSC) in 1985. They comprehensively evaluate the practical English use ability of test takers who do not speak <a href="/facts/English_language/tpkxGt7b">English</a> as their native language. </p><p>There are different forms of the exam: the G-TELP Test consists of areas such as grammar, listening, reading, and vocabulary, totaling a possible score of 99. Additionally, there are the G-TELP Speaking and Writing Tests. The G-TELP Speaking Test is composed of tasks that assess content, grammar, fluency, vocabulary, and pronunciation. The G-TELP Writing Test is composed of tasks that assess grammar, vocabulary, organization, substance, and style. Both assessments use a score scale of Level 1 to Level 11. </p>