Joel Harry
Test Completion Date (GMT) Test Identification Number (TIN)
Versant Writing Test 10 December 2020 31603254
Versant scores are aligned to the Global Scale of English (GSE). The GSE runs from 10 to 90, with clear statements of what a
learner can achieve at any point on the scale.
Overall Versant Understanding the Skills
Candidate understands texts using a variety
Score Overall Score
of words and structures, and given enough
The Overall Score of the test represents the ability
51
time can produce written texts for general
to understand English input and write accurate,
purposes. Writing contains errors or
20 80 appropriate texts at a functional pace for everyday
inappropriate word choice, but the message
and workplace purposes. Scores are based on a
is clear to a sympathetic reader.
weighted combination of five sub-scores.
CEFR: B1+
Versant
Pearson’s Versant tests have for many years
expressed second language performance on a 20-
60 Grammar 52 Vocabulary 30 Organization 80 scale. The Global Scale of English is now used
for many of these tests.
45 Voice & Tone 51 Reading Comprehension
Versant 51/80 is equivalent to GSE 53/90
80
C2
C1
70
B2+
60
60
B2
B1+
▶ 51 52
51
B1
45 Additional Performance Indicators
A2+
40 Typing Speed
32 words per minute
A2
Typing speed is the number of words typed in one
30 minute in the Typing task. For a valid Writing score,
30
A1
candidates should type faster than 12 WPM.
Typing Accuracy
20
92% words typed accurately
<A1 Typing accuracy refers to the percentage correctly
typed in the Typing task. For a valid Writing score,
candidates should have at least 90% accuracy.
CEFR Versant Grammar Vocabulary Organization Voice & Tone Reading
Comprehension
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TIN: 31603254
Current Capabilities in Detail Understanding the Skills
Grammar: Versant: 60/80 GSE: 67/90 CEFR: B2+ Grammar
Candidate understands, anticipates and produces a wide range of grammatical Grammar reflects how well the
structures in English. Candidate may make errors particular to his/her first language or candidate understands, anticipates
in complex sentences. and produces a variety of sentence
structures in written English. The
Tips to improve:
score is based on the ability to use
Practice using linking words (e.g., although, despite, in spite of) in your writing to make it accurate and appropriate words and
more coherent. phrases in meaningful sentences.
Practice describing your educational history using the correct tense (e.g., present perfect,
past perfect, past continuous, etc.).
Vocabulary: Versant: 52/80 GSE: 56/90 CEFR: B1+ Vocabulary
Candidate understands and produces a good range of common English words. Word Vocabulary reflects how well the
choices are mostly accurate but are not always the most effective way to convey a candidate understands and produces
message. a wide range of words in written
English from everyday and workplace
Tips to improve:
situations. The score is based on
Practice reading blogs and looking up any new words in a dictionary. accuracy and appropriacy of word use
Practice making up a short story using at least five new vocabulary items. for topic, purpose, and audience.
Organization: Versant: 30/80 GSE: 30/90 CEFR: A2 Organization
Candidate's writing has some organizational structure, but it is frequently unclear or Organization reflects how well the
ineffective. Connections are not made or are unclear. candidate presents ideas and
information in written English in a
Tips to improve:
clear and logical sequence. The score
Practice writing short notes of congratulations or appreciation to family and friends, is based on the ability to guide
making sure to connect your ideas to one another. readers through written text and
Make a list of useful transitions and connectors and practice using them in your writing. highlight significant points using
discourse markers.
Voice & Tone: Versant: 45/80 GSE: 46/90 CEFR: B1 Voice & Tone
Candidate's use of tone is mostly appropriate. The candidate's writing gives a neutral Voice and Tone reflects how well the
effect on the reader; commitment to addressing the reader's concern is adequate. candidate establishes an appropriate
relationship with the reader by
Tips to improve:
adopting an appropriate style and
Practice using italics, bolding, and capitals to add emphasis to your writing. level of formality. The score is based
Practice writing an informal email to a friend, asking them to do a favor for you. Then, on the writer's ability to address the
practice writing a formal email to your boss or coworker, asking them to do a favor for reader's concern and have an overall
you. positive effect.
Reading Comprehension: Versant: 51/80 GSE: 53/90 CEFR: B1+ Reading Comprehension
Candidate reads, understands and responds to texts on everyday topics and at a Reading Comprehension reflects how
functional pace. In more complex texts, specific details will be lost. well the candidate understands
written English texts on everyday and
Tips to improve:
workplace topics. The score is based
Practice scanning a web page in English to quickly identify the topic and type of text that on the ability to operate at functional
it is. speeds to extract meaning, infer the
Practice reading short editorial articles in newspapers and understanding the significant message, and respond appropriately.
points.
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