Global survey of over two million adults reveals worldwide trends in English proficiency
ZURICH, Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- EF Education First released today the 2021 edition of its EF English Proficiency Index (EF EPI), analysing data from two million non-native English speakers in 112 countries and
"Despite the decline in travel, English continues to facilitate cross-border communication and cooperation as well as enabling new modes of work. This year's EF EPI is more comprehensive than ever, providing valuable insights for governments to evaluate their language learning policies and highlight strategic areas to improve upon," said Kate Bell, Author of the EF English Proficiency Index.
The EF EPI is based on test scores from the EF Standard English Test (EF SET), used worldwide by thousands of schools, companies, and governments for large-scale testing as well as millions of individual test takers.
Key findings of the EF EPI 2021 include:
The EF EPI report is available for download at https://www.ef.com/epi/.
About EF Education FirstEF Education First (EF), founded in Sweden in 1965, provides culturally immersive education through language, travel, cultural exchange, and academic programs in over 100 countries. EF developed the EF Standard English Test (EF SET), the first free standardized English test. EF's mission is opening the world through education.
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