The assessment uses the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), an internationally recognized system used to describe language proficiency.

Rather than assigning a simple pass or fail, CEFR estimates how comfortably you can understand and use English in real-world situations.

CEFR Levels Explained

A1: Beginner

• Understands basic words and simple phrases.

• Can communicate at a very basic level.

A2: Elementary

• Understands everyday expressions and familiar topics.

• Can communicate in simple situations.

B1: Intermediate

• Understands clear standard language.

• Can handle most everyday communication.

 B2: Upper Intermediate

• Understands more complex conversations and texts.

• Communicates with confidence and flexibility.

C1: Advanced

• Understands complex language and nuanced meaning.

• Expresses ideas fluently and precisely.

Using CEFR allows Effect Alpha to match workers with appropriate language-based workflows while maintaining dataset quality.

The test evaluates:

• Reading comprehension

• Vocabulary understanding

• Grammar usage

• Contextual language interpretation

The goal is to estimate your working level rather than measure perfection.

✅Important:

This assessment is not a test you need to study for, and it is not a pass-or-fail exam.

Its purpose is simply to estimate your current English proficiency so the platform can match you with suitable tasks. Answer naturally based on your current ability.

The assessment consists of 25 total questions:

• 12 Multiple-choice questions

• 8 Fill-in-the-Blank questions

• 5 Reading Comprehension questions

Questions increase gradually in difficulty to help determine your CEFR level.

Please review these rules carefully before starting.

Timed Questions

Each question includes a countdown timer.

• If time runs out, your current answer will be automatically submitted.

• The test will advance to the next question.

Forward-Only Navigation

Once you submit a question:

• You cannot return to it.

• You cannot change previous answers.

Copy & Paste Restrictions

To maintain assessment integrity:

• Copying, pasting, or cutting text is disabled during the test.

Attempt Limits

You have 3 total attempts for this assessment.

Important:

• Starting the test counts as one attempt.

• Even if you do not finish, the attempt will be used.

• Additional attempts are not be available once all attempts are used.

Internet Connection Requirements

A stable internet connection is required.

If your connection disconnects during the assessment:

• The test will end automatically.

• The attempt will still count.

Before starting:

• Ensure you have a reliable connection.

• Avoid switching devices or browsers.

Automatic Progression

If you run out of time on a question:

• The system automatically advances to the next question.

• You cannot return to previous questions.

Assessment Flow

Step 1: Start the Assessment

Begin from the Capability Marketplace. Starting counts as one attempt.

Step 2: Answer Questions

Complete all timed questions using forward-only navigation.

Step 3: Evaluation

After completion, your responses are evaluated to estimate your CEFR level.

Step 4: Capability Unlock

If requirements are met:

• An English capability may be granted.

• New tasks or worker pools may become available.

Step 5: Access New Tasks

Once the capability is active:

• Refresh your dashboard.

• Check for newly available tasks.

After completing the assessment:

• Your CEFR proficiency estimate is determined.

• Relevant capabilities may be added to your account.

• Access to certain language-based workflows may be unlocked.

Capability updates may take a short time to appear.

Retaking the Assessment

You have three total attempts. If you do not achieve your desired result, you may use remaining attempts to try again.
Note: The Effect AI Team cannot reset your attempts. 

Before starting:

• Use a stable internet connection.

• Avoid switching devices or browsers.

• Ensure audio playback works correctly on your device.

Step 1: Start the Assessment

Begin from the Capability Marketplace.

Step 2: Listen and Answer

• Listen to audio clips carefully.

• Use playback controls as needed.

• Answer timed questions using forward-only navigation.

Step 3: Evaluation

After completion:

• Your answers are evaluated against accuracy and validation criteria.

Step 4: Capability Unlock

If you pass:

• The Music Transcription capability is granted.

If you achieve a high score:

• The Music Transcription Validator capability may also be unlocked.

Step 5: Access New Tasks

After unlocking:

• Refresh your dashboard.

• New transcription or validation workflows may become available.

Once the test is completed:

• Your score is calculated.

• Eligible capabilities can be claimed.

• Access to new task pools may update shortly after.

If you experience issues:

• Confirm audio playback is working correctly.

• Retry when your environment is quiet and distraction-free.