New Delhi: Aligned with the company’s vision to support personal development and career progression, Pearson, the world’s learning company has added Versant English Practice Tests for test takers who aim to build confidence and want to familiarize themselves with the test format before taking the real exam. The Automated Practice Test aims to help in recruitment, training, and advancement in English language spoken and written skills of students and young professionals. The formats in which Versant Practice Tests will be available includes, single skill speaking and writing tests, four skills corporate screening test, and four skills university placement test.

Accustomed to the ongoing pandemic situation, the practice test will provide greater flexibility allowing the test-takers to take the test from anywhere they choose including their homes.

Aimed to help students and young professionals gain confidence before sitting for their official exam, the Versant Practice test will provide learners a first step to begin their English language mastering journey for a job interview, to get placed into a language program at university, to qualify for a promotion or to improve skills for their current job.

Speaking on the announcement Philip Kurian, Director, Clinical & Talent Assessment, Pearson, said, “The ongoing pandemic emphasizes the importance of upskilling and also the importance of English language in shaping one’s career. Professionals taking active steps to make themselves more employable for the fast-changing industry dynamics are drawn towards online resources for help. Pearson’s Versant English Practice Test is one such resource for aspirants who are looking out to be employed; employees who are expecting a promotion, and applicants who are seeking professional English training. The Test uses artificial intelligence with auto-marking technology, to quickly, accurately and reliably evaluate the test-takers.’’

He further added, “The new Versant Practice Tests will provide test takers the opportunity to be better prepared for their Versant test, thereby reducing anxiety on test day, and provide a more accurate and complete picture of their true English proficiency.”

Built on relevant learning outcomes, Versant test is designed for both online and offline testing. In the beginning, Versant offers testing instructions and unique codes to the test taker. During the test, a variety of questions are asked which may measure the candidate’s speaking, listening, reading, or writing skills. An exceptional test available in both mobile App and web form, Versant provides random test forms to prevent cheating.