Applications for the 2nd CNN GLENTS, an online test that measures global English proficiency, are now open!

<2nd Public Test: 2021.11.18 (Thu) ~ 12.1 (Wed)> Application period: 2021.11.10 (Wed) ~ 11.30 (Tue) Exam fee: ¥3,960 (tax included) Required time : About 70 minutes Click here for the official website ⇒ https://www.asahipress.com/special/glents/

Please see the introductory video here ⇒ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVR1wfN0XUk

You can take the trial version here (new registration is required) ⇒ https://glents.asahipress.com/login

[What is CNN GLENTS (GLobal ENglish Testing System)] A completely new English proficiency test that uses live English from CNN, the world's largest news media. It consists of a listening section to listen to real English, a reading section to read overseas topics, and an international education section to test the background knowledge necessary to understand the news. For the listening section, you can choose from two types: the "CNN audio version" that uses the audio that was actually broadcast on CNN, and the "Narrator audio version" that has the same content re-recorded by a native speaker. [Actual test screen] ◆Listening questions

◆ Video viewing problem

◆Reading question

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POINT 1. The actual English news, not the made-up English, is the material Listening questions and reading questions are all set from the English news of CNN, the world's largest news media. We will measure the English skills necessary to understand the "now" of the world from a wide range of genres such as politics, economics, science, education, and culture. We have also introduced a “movie viewing problem” using actual news footage. POINT 2. Online test that can be taken anywhere You can take the online test anywhere you like as long as you have a device such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet and an internet connection. *You need to download the app for smartphones and tablets. POINT③ Display the results immediately with automatic scoring, compatible with the international index CEFR After completing the test, you can immediately see the results with automatic scoring. The comparison level with the international evaluation standard CEFR and the predicted score of the TOEIC® Listening and Reading Test are also displayed, allowing you to know your current English proficiency. For one month after the test period ends, you can view English transcripts, etc., and if you review them, you will definitely improve your English skills. POINT 4 Consider social and cultural knowledge necessary for communication background knowledge is required. In the "International Liberal Arts Section", various problems related to the current state of the world and current topics that you should know will appear. [We have received recommendations from various fields] Perfect for business people who need to be able to respond to different cultures Mr. Takeo Suzuki [Representative Director of Asia Euro Language Institute Co., Ltd., Doctor of Linguistics, Corporate Research Consultant]

"Knowing knowledge and topics about different cultures, how to share in English, how to bring people of different cultures together, how to do it at work, That's going to be a challenge for the future.Specifically, the ability to respond to different cultures and the ability to communicate with people who have different cultures, and speaking.There are not many textbooks or programs with such content yet. It's a combination technique, so I think it's very good to study in real English to acquire these skills." Journalist, Akita International University Graduate School Visiting Professor]

"CNN GLENTS is a test that tests your comprehension of the news broadcast on CNN, and has a wide range of questions, from basic English to very advanced levels. Take this test. By learning English, you can understand the things that people around the world are interested in, and you can also get hints to understand the values ​​and thoughts behind them. I think it should be a big reason.It is one of the tests that I would like university students who aim to become global leaders in the future to take.” English teacher Kenzo Yoneda [Director of Kansai Gakuin Senri International Middle and High School Career Information Center]

“The university entrance exam has changed, so I think one point is the common university entrance exam. In terms of content, "diverse English" is now required.It is necessary to know the current state of the world."Real English" and "real knowledge of contemporary current affairs". , These two are the biggest points, and that kind of test is CNN GLENTS. ©2021 Cable News Network. A Warner Media Company.