About this blog and explanation of terms

This blog aims to help candidates for the English Language Proficiency Examination (LPE) at the United Nations.


You must work in the United Nations system to qualify to take this exam or have come through our classes.

It is held annually in September

01 July 2010

Good websites found today

For audio and transcripts of different native speakers (you have to sign up for previous stuff but today's is free)
http://www.spotlight-online.de/audio

For exercises and lessons on holidays
http://www.eslholidaylessons.com/

29 June 2010

LPE exam registration is now open from today till Tuesday 20 July 2010

Anyone currently enrolled in level 8 or above can apply to take this exam regardless of their attendance or end of term result.  Anyone who was enrolled in level 8 in the past may also apply to take this exam.

Send me an email if you don't have access to the UN broadcasts and if you fit the criteria.  cwaites@unog.ch

For others, read the circular and see if you fit the criteria.

The English written exam (composition, listening, reading, grammar and vocabulary) is on Tuesday 19 October from 14:00-17:30.  This date cannot be changed.

The orals are taken following the exam and you can change the date if you are unable to come when we set it.