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By: Elisabeth Levi, Ph.D, Head of Research at Speak English exams often serve as a significant barrier to jobs and education. Is it possible, instead, to imagine tests that help to let more people in? When we lower the price, a test can be a tool for increased access, rather...

The importance of testing candidates for English proficiency before hiring them for a company cannot be overstated. In today’s globalized world, businesses are becoming increasingly interconnected and multilingual, and communication in English has become a vital component of many industries. Therefore, hiring employees who possess a strong command of the...

English has become the world’s most spoken language, with an estimated 1.5 billion speakers globally, making it a truly global language. Its rise to dominance has been influenced by historical, social, and economic factors. One of the key factors contributing to the rise of English as a global language was...

English proficiency tests are an essential tool for individuals who are looking to improve their conversational and written English skills. These tests assess an individual’s mastery of the English language, including their ability to understand and use the language in both written and spoken forms. By taking an English proficiency...

Recruiting the right candidates for a job is an expensive proposition. On average, companies spend $4500 to hire a single candidate. If that candidate leaves because of a poor fit, that money is wasted. Companies that use strong hiring practices have at least 20% higher retention rates over those who...

Everyone has an accent. Some people are treated unfairly because of differences in pronunciation. Can a test help decrease bias against people with different accents? At Speak, we help people to make fair choices about others’ speech. Here’s how. The Effects of Accent: It is not new that people judge others by...