Language Proficiency Index

Broken Lizard

So a job I want to apply for after I graduate requires I take the Language Proficiency Index. It requires a minimum score of 5.
English is my first language, I got a B in grade 12, and I took Engl 199 and got a C+.

Would I need to study to get a 5? or is 5 pretty easy to get, lol

thanks

Student0667

Is it just the essay portion where you need a five or does you need at least 60% on the remaining sections as well?

You can not study for the LPI, the stuff on there are quite random and arbitary. I did the LPI twice and I got a 4 both times.

Broken Lizard

It just says:
A minimum score of Level 5 on the Language Proficiency Index (LPI). For more information on the LPI, please visit www.ares.ubc.ca/LPI/index.html.

siuying

i got a 5 in one try and english is my second english.. but i did have frd in the same boat as me who failed twice... like student said.. it's pretty random..=\ one tip i can give you though is that the essay portion tend to revolve around social issues and life lessons.. so before taking the LPI.. i suggest reading some newspaper and watching the news.. other than that.. just use what you've learned about the english language...

and oh.. if you can.. try taking some practice exams to ease the exam anxiety if you're prone to it and to brush up on the grammar portion of the exam.. it's pretty tricky at times.. =D

good luck!!

Broken Lizard

where can i get practice exams?

siuying

there used to be a site where you can d/l the practice exams.. but i think it's been taken down now.. you can see if anyone has a copy of the LPI workbook which has a couple of practice exams in there and answers to look at..

which looks something like this: http://www.ares.ubc.ca/LPI/124_study_materi.html

Broken Lizard

how long did it take you to finish?

Student0667

In the first part, they give you a sentence with a few parts underlined. You have to decide which part got grammatical error.

Part two consists of __________________________________ (SRY, I forgot!)

Part three consists of a big paragraph and you have to reduce its length.

Part four is essay.

siuying

i think i was with the first few to finish.. i think i did it under 1 1/2 hours.. give or take..

siuying

Student0667;26100 said:

In the first part, they give you a sentence with a few parts underlined. You have to decide which part got grammatical error.

Part two consists of __________________________________ (SRY, I forgot!)

Part three consists of a big paragraph and you have to reduce its length.

Part four is essay.

part two is either reading comprehension or a continuation of part one.. i'm quite certain it's one or the other..

Student0667

My first LPI score...
Sentence Structure: 3
English Usage: 6
Reading Comprehension: 8
Essay: 24

Essay Level: 4

My second LPI score...
Sentence Structure: 4
English Usage: 6
Reading Comprehension: 14
Essay: 24

Essay Level: 4

IVT

LOL LPI

took me 80~ mins, i utterly failed two sections and got a 5
oh and here is a good essay writing tip for everyone:

Shi2

Like siuying, english is my 2nd language and I also got a 5 on the LPI the first time.
I believe there is some sort of trick or strategy to it. Like others have stated, the essay is the main portion of the exam and if the marker can't decide on the essay whether you will get a 4 or 5, he/she will use the other sections to determine your grade.
For the summarizing part, you need to keep it 3 sentences or less, and your essay should have at least a medium length with good intro/transitions/conc.

Broken Lizard

whats the best level you can get?

siuying

lol @ IVT's pic... yeah and that too.. =P

people say that you might not find a decent job after graduation.. but everyone learns to master the art of bullshit in univeristy... and that's about the only thing useful you get outta your 4/5 years..

vaka

Hmm I wrote the LPI when I was in grade 12 just in case I did miserably on my English provincial. Anyways, I got a 5 and I don't have the best writing skills. I think that if you can demonstrate that you can speak English fluently getting a 5 isn't that hard. Getting a 6, the highest mark, is a whole different story though.

The exam is broken down into parts but the most important part they pay attention to is the last one: the essay. They give you about 3 topics to choose from and you write a somewhat argumentative essay. I remember writing/arguing about the usage of cellphones while driving.

Broken Lizard

Thanks everyone for the info.

imelting

siuying;26094 said:

i got a 5 in one try and english is my second english..

i kno its a typo, but i found that quite funny

siuying

whoops.. i totally missed it..:embarassed:
lol... can i blame it on being a saturday night? =P

and gee.. now that you've quoted it.. i can't go back and fix it cause everyone will see it by now..:cry:

Broken Lizard

ahah i didnt even notice that... looks like im screwed for the lpi! lol

Student0667

Triple;26139 said:

ahah i didnt even notice that... looks like im screwed for the lpi! lol

May I ask what sort of job is that?

DaNoobie

now I want to do the LPI just to see where I'm at :P
ESL for me too peeps!

siuying

^ you do know that you have to pay a fee (i think it's around $40-$60) to take the test right? =P

DaNoobie

but they'll validate my English speakingness!

baby e

imelting;26129 said:

i kno its a typo, but i found that quite funny

Omg i noticed that too and i literally fell off my chair laughing just cuz of the context of the sentence.

Broken Lizard

Student0667;26144 said:

May I ask what sort of job is that?

youth probation officer

lazyGUY

lol, so ur gunna be cheking up on all those corrupt kids that are on probation??
if so and ur in surrey i feel srry for u
In the high skool I went too ,its normal for grade 8's to be drinking/blazing nowadays, n those kids are soo cocky

Student0667

Triple;26227 said:

youth probation officer

I guess you having good English skill would set a good example for those punks.

IVT

lazyGUY;26231 said:

lol, so ur gunna be cheking up on all those corrupt kids that are on probation??
if so and ur in surrey i feel srry for u
In the high skool I went too ,its normal for grade 8's to be drinking/blazing nowadays, n those kids are soo cocky

this is different from anywhere else because.....

lazyGUY

...because I live in Surrey and i know the situation here.. wen did i say its different from newhere else?

Broken Lizard

haha i did so bad
essay level score says 5 though, so thats what I wanted right? lol