Marlins Test of Spoken English
The ISF Marlins Test Of Spoken English (TOSE) provides the oral assessor with a standardised interview format for assessing the speaking and listening skills of all ranks and nationality of seafarers. Used as a stand-alone product, it provides a thorough assessment of of the seafarer's ability to understand and speak English. Used in conjunction with the ISF Marlins computer test it provides the employer with a complete profile of the seafarer's language proficiency.
Key Features of the ISF Marlins Test of Spoken English:
- provides the interviewer with a standardised interview protocol for
assessing the speaking and listening skills of seafarers
- offers extensive guidelines and criteria on how to grade the seafarer's
speaking and listening abilities
- offers a standardised means of recording and interpreting test results
- results can be used to support the outcome of the ISF Marlins Test
- providing a complete language profile for the employer
- results can be used to highlight specific skill areas which require
training.