Michigan ECCE case studies
Michigan ECCE · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The Michigan Examination for the Certificate of Competency in English (ECCE) is a general-English proficiency exam at the B2 (upper-intermediate) level of the Common European Framework of Reference. It is designed for learners who can already handle everyday conversation and straightforward texts but want independent proof of their ability to study, work, or travel in English-speaking environments. The exam tests all four skills through multiple-choice listening, reading, and grammar/vocabulary sections, plus two writing tasks and a paired speaking interview. Because skills are tested separately, a single weak area can pull down your result, so balanced preparation matters more than drilling one section. Topics on this exam: Listening comprehension, Reading comprehension, Grammar and vocabulary, Writing, and Speaking. The Michigan ECCE case studies are 5 cases and about 2,494 words.
1The Rescheduled Lab Session
You are answering a listening item based on a conversation between Dana, a second-year chemistry student, and Mr. Okafor, the laboratory coordinator.
529 words, about 3 min2Rooftop Bees and the City Ordinance
Read a short opinion column in a city newspaper. The columnist describes a proposed ordinance that would permit rooftop beekeeping in the downtown district.
497 words, about 2 min3Proofreading the Food Bank Paragraph
A classmate asks you to proofread one paragraph of her ECCE application essay. The paragraph reads: 'Having volunteered at the food bank for three years, the new coordinator's schedule was difficult for me to learn.
487 words, about 2 min4The Broken Heater Email
You are writing a 120–150-word email to the manager of your apartment building, Ms. Reyes, about a broken heater.
509 words, about 3 min5The After-School Program Speaking Turn
In Part 3 of the speaking test, the examiner gives you a prompt: 'Some people think a community center should host a monthly job fair. Others think the space should be used for after-school programs.
472 words, about 2 min