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MTEL English As A Second Language Test

The MTEL English as a Second Language Test contains, in total, 100 multiple-choice questions in four subareas, as well as four open-response questions which require oral responses. The multiple-choice section accounts for 80% of the overall score. Each of the oral response questions are worth a total of 5% of the final score. The four subareas the MTEL English as a Second Language Test addresses include English Language Listening Proficiency, Foundations of Second-Language Instruction, Second- Language and Content Learning, and English Language Oral Proficiency. Of these subareas, only English Language Listening Proficiency, Foundations of Second-Language Instruction, and Second- Language and Content Learning are addressed in the multiple-choice section.

There are 12-14 multiple choice questions concerned with English Language Listening Proficiency. Thirty to 32 questions address Foundations of Second-Language Instruction. The subarea of Second- Language and Content Learning is explored through another 55 to 57 multiple choice questions.

The four open response items focus exclusively on English Language Oral Proficiency. Specific areas of assessment include the examinee's proficiency with narrative speaking, conversational speaking, and argumentative or persuasive modes of speaking. Finally, the oral open response section of the MTEL English as a Second Language Test requires the candidate read from a script or other written material in order to demonstrate competency with fluency and pronunciation.

MTEL English As A Second Language Test Practice Questions

1. Which steps are parts of learning a language?

1. Listening to the words
2. Identifying the objects
3. Learning the proper pronunciation
4. All of the above

2. Which of the following is not a true statement?

1. The English language has variations in the sounds of certain letters.
2. There are both stressed and unstressed vowels in English.
3. There are 23 combinations of vowel sounds in the American English language.
4. English has clusters of consonants.

3. Which of the following is not true about American English?

1. Use of idioms
2. Small vocabulary
3. Same word with different meanings
4. Uses words, phrases and expressions from other languages

4. Name one difference between written and spoken English.

1. Speech patterns are not based on country of origin.
2. Written English is defined by a set of rules.
3. Spelling does not offer any with reading.
4. Education of the speaker does not make a difference.

5. Which of the following is not a viable testing format?

1. Matching
2. Multiple choice
3. Guessing
4. Short answer

Answer Key | MTEL English As A Second Language Test Breakdown