Maritime English Language Testing ISF Marlins Test of Spoken English (TOSE) The Marlins Test of Spoken English (TOSE) is a separate test to the ISF Marlins Test for Seafarers (online). TOSE has been developed to evaluate seafarers’ ability to communicate effectively by assessing listening and speaking skills in a one-to-one interview situation. TOSE is designed to test language communication skills within a maritime safety context, not to test knowledge of seamanship. Using a detailed set of descriptors of Spoken Fluency, Spoken Accuracy and Listening Comprehension, combined with Marlins’ assesement methodology, the interviewer is able to evaluate each seafarer’s performance. TOSE results complement the ISF Marlins Test results and also underline specific areas that would benefit from further training. UK MCA and other Flag State authorities have endorsed TOSE as a means of demonstrating spoken English language competence in application for CECs.
Marlins Spoken English Assessment for Cruise Ship Staff (SPEACS) Similar in format to TOSE, SPEACS has been designed to test the practical communication skills of marine hotel staff. Contexts and situations are based on the range of positions on board. Questions focus on the language required in customer service contexts, e.g, in the restaurant, the reception, room service, the spa, etc.
Marlins Test of Spoken English for Offshore Workers (TOSE Offshore) Following the same model as TOSE and SPEACS, the Test Of Spoken English for Offshore Workers has been specifically designed to test the practical communication skills of personnel working in the offshore oil and gas industry. The test uses generic HSE topics to stimulate conversation and is suitable for testing personnel in any position.
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