ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY TEST (ELPT)

ELPT

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Registration

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Test Format

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Resources

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Exemptions

 

ELPT Resources

The following resources are suggested for applicants preparing for the ELPT:

Grammar Texts
Hodge, Merle (1997) The Knots in English: A Manual for Caribbean Users. Massachusetts: Calaloux Publications
Wilson, Paige & Glazier, Teresa (2008) The Least You Should Know About English. 10/E Wadsworth

Reading & Comprehension Texts
Milson-Whyte, Vivette (2003) English for Tertiary Level Study Guide. Mona, Kingston: Department of Language, Linguistics & Philosophy
Morgan, Paula (1998) Language Proficiency for Tertiary Level. St. Augustine, Trinidad: UWIDEC

Essay Writing Texts
Kirszner, Laurie and Stephen Mandell (2000) The Brief Holt Handbook 3rd ed. Fort Worth: Harcourt Brace College Publishers.
Simmons-McDonald, H., Fields, L. Roberts, P. (1997) Writing in English: A Course book for Caribbean Students. Ian Randle Publishers

Online Support
Online Writing Lab (OWL) of Purdue University offers free resources on issues related to grammar, punctuation, general writing and practice exercises. http://owl.english.purdue.edu