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MTEL English As A Second Language Test

The English as a Second Language MTEL^® test has three content subtests: English language listening proficiency, foundations of second language instruction, and second language and content learning. There are 97 to 103 multiple choice questions that count 80 percent of the final score. There are 4 open response questions covering English language oral proficiency, which counts as 20 percent of the final score. These open response questions, both written and presented on tape, require a well-constructed, organized analysis of the following types of speaking: conversational, narrative, persuasive, and 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