The EIKEN Test in Practical English Proficiency Ver. 2b
A guide to passing the EIKEN test
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First let’s start off with a few of the tests below. Start with level 5 and go as high as you can trying to get at least 7 out of 12 on each test. Our tests are slightly different from the original tests. You can do the tests multiple times as the questions are randomized each time you try. Level 1 is the most difficult but most people only get up to about level pre 1.
EIKEN Style Sample Tests
Original 12 Question Test
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Complete 12 Questions That Get More Complex As You Go.
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Levels without a Speaking Test
The Written Test – Multiple Choice Quizzes
EIKEN Tests with a Speaking Test
A sample of the 2nd part of the EIKEN test
The second stage of the EIKEN Test in Practical English Proficiency is a spoken test.
The speaking test:
Eiken Style Questions with Sample Answers
You will need to be able to understand questions like this:
Sample 1: “Please read the passage.”
Practical Skills
These days, practical skills such as speaking foreign languages and using computers are regarded as important. As a result, many schools are offering classes for these skills, and learning them gives students more opportunities to find jobs. However, some teachers say that students are losing interest in traditional subjects like history and math. Practical skills are useful, but studying traditional subjects is also important.
The beginning of each passage is usual the same and the questions asked by each tester are similar but slightly different. After you read the passage out loud the tester will ask you a question related to the test. For example the sample question below.
EIKEN Style Sample Questions
Sample Question 1:
Question: “According to the passage, how does learning practical skills help students?”
The question almost always begins with the phrase “According to the passage…”
Here are some sample answers a student might say during the test.
Sample Answers:
1. “By giving them more opportunities to find jobs.”
2. “By giving students more opportunities to find jobs.”
3. “Learning practical skills helps students by giving them more opportunities to find jobs.”
The third answer is the best as it’s a longer answer.
Answer: Audio Sample – The Student
Answer: Audio Sample – The Teacher
Pronunciation points:
Take care when saying words that begin with TH sounds like them. A common mistake is to make the TH sound sound like long Z. If you do this, the word them will sound like you are saying zem.
Also take care when saying the second last syllable of the word opportunities.
EIKEN Style Tests, Part 2 – Task 2
There will be a series of images next and you will be asked to make a story. The linking words between the pictures are important. Don’t forget to use them. Here is a sample of what the tester might say when they tell you to make the story.
“Please look at the image here and describe the situation. You have 20 seconds to prepare. Your story should begin with the sentence, “One day, Mr. Suzuki was asked something in English by a customer at his bookstore.“
“You may begin now. / Please begin. / You can start now.”
Try to use any text in speech bubbles as well. For example, “He said, I don’t understand English.”
Student’s Answer:
One day, Mr. Suzuki was asked something in English by a customer at his bookstore. He said to the customer, “I don’t understand English.”
A few seconds later, a worker at the store talked to the customer in English for him. Mr. Suzuki felt a little embarrassed that he could not help the customer himself.
One week later, Mr. Suzuki started attending an English language class. He hoped that he would be able to speak with customers in English in the future.
“Now, Mr. / Ms. ___, please turn over the card and put it down.”
EIKEN Style Tests – Question 2
Question:
“Some people say that, because of computers, people spend too much time alone. What do you think about that?”
Sample Answer 1:
“I agree. People don’t have to talk to others while using computers. They should have more face-to-face communication with others.”
Sample Answer 2:
“I don’t think so. Actually, computers make it easier for us to communicate with our friends. We can e-mail them and arrange where to meet.”
EIKEN Style Tests – Question 3
Question:
“Today, many schools in Japan have stopped having classes on Saturdays. Do you think this is good for students?”
“If yes, why? Or if no, why not?”
◎ Sample Answer 1:
“Yes, because students have more time to spend with their friends. They also have time for volunteer work and club activities.”
◎ Sample Answer 2:
“No, because schools should give more lessons to their students. Students need to study hard to pass exams and to get nice jobs.”
○ Sample Answer 3:
“I think both good and bad. So yes it’s good as students have more time to spend with their friends and also do volunteer work or club activities. But no as schools should help students learn more. Students need to study hard to pass exams and to get nice jobs.”
Examples of situation or stories that might come up in the 2nd level test.
1. Your story should begin with this sentence:
One day, Kumiko learned about Ainu culture in her social studies class.
2. Your story should begin with this sentence:
One day, Kenta and his father were talking about going fishing on Saturday that week.
3. Your story should begin with this sentence:
One day, Rentaro and Airi were talking in a cafeteria about their new science course taught in English.
4. Your story should begin with this sentence:
One day, Shota found that his baby boy was sick and had a very high temperature.
5. Your story should begin with this sentence:
One day, Erica had a severe pain in her throat.
6. Your story should begin with this sentence:
One day, Wataru’s parents took him to an international elementary school.
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英会話コース案内 – Course Information
The EIKEN CSE Score
CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages): An international standard for describing learner’s language skills. It is a 6-level scale that is widely used in Europe.
- ※1: Passing status for Grades 4 and 5 is only determined by the first stage (2-skills, Reading and Listening).
- ※2: Full points for the reading and listening sections only.
- ※3: Full points for the 3-skills test (RLS).
