PEI PLA English case studies
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The PEI Professional Language Assessment (PLA) - English is a workplace-oriented English proficiency assessment used in Prince Edward Island and recognised by some employers and professional bodies as evidence of English ability. Candidates are typically internationally educated professionals, job seekers, or workers who need to demonstrate that their English is strong enough for a licensed or client-facing role. The PEI PLA English case studies are 5 cases and about 2,875 words.
1Missed plural endings in a fast-paced listening task
A B1-level adult learner sits a practice listening section. In Part 1 she answers 7 of 10 short-answer questions correctly.
584 words, about 3 min2Inference versus literal matching in a reading passage
An A2+/B1 learner completes a 400-word reading passage about a coastal town that banned plastic bags. The passage states that shops reported a 30% drop in bag use in the first month, that some customers complained about forgetting reusable bags, and that the council plans to review the policy after six months.
588 words, about 3 min3Choosing between past simple and present perfect in a short email
A B1 learner writes a 90-word email to a supplier. His draft contains these sentences: 'I have sent you the order last Friday.' 'We didn't receive the confirmation yet.' 'Since two years we work with your company.' 'The last delivery was late, so we have decided to change the schedule.' He uses past simple and present perfect almost interchangeably.
599 words, about 3 min4Rewriting an over-long complaint email to fit a word limit
A B2 learner must write a 120–150 word email of complaint to a hotel about a ruined stay. Her first draft is 260 words.
547 words, about 3 min5Hedging and turn-taking in a paired speaking task
In a two-minute paired discussion, a B1+ candidate must agree a plan with a partner for a class trip. The examiner notes: the candidate speaks for 70 of the 120 seconds, mostly in monologue; when the partner starts a turn, the candidate talks over her twice; he states his preference as fact ('We will go to the museum, it is the best') and dismisses her suggestion with 'No, that is boring.' He uses no expressions for agreeing, disagreeing politely, or checking understanding.
557 words, about 3 min