SPEAK
SPEAK tests are used as entry level markers for placement into one of our courses or certification. In order to make an appointment to take the SPEAK test, call 292-5005 or stop by the Spoken English Program office at 75 Arps Hall.
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Exit Interview
The 104 Exit Interview is an oral interview test to determine if 104 and 104.5 students are qualified to "exit" 104 and enroll in105. Because this exit test serves as a final exam for 104, they are administered during the end of the tenth week of the quarter.

The 104 Exit Interview is a 15 minute "conversation" with two members of the Spoken English Program staff. The topics of conversation usually include general, non-academic questions which give students the chance to talk informally to the staff members for several minutes. Students are then asked to talk about some of the activities in their 104 class and/or about their field of study.

The interviewers are interested in the pronunciation, fluency, listening comprehension and grammatical accuracy of the students. Success in 105 requires a solid foundation in these skills.

Mock Teaching Test
The Mock Teaching Test is a performance test requiring students to give a teaching demonstration on an assigned topic from their discipline. The test is observed by a panel who evaluate the prospective teaching assistant's ability to communicate in the classroom setting. The panel includes representatives from the students's academic department as well as Spoken English Program staff. Satisfactory performance on this test Certifies the international graduate students to teach.