对于无数梦想移民加拿大的申请者来说,语言考试一直是绕不开的“拦路虎”—— 2025年8月21日,美国教育考试服务中心 (ETS,即托福考试主办方) 宣布,TOEFL Essentials已被 IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada,即加拿大移民局)添加为指定的语言考试机构。
ETS 目前正在与 IRCC 就接受TOEFL Essentials的步骤进行合作,并将在确认后分享时间和考试地点详细信息”。
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加拿大移民、难民和公民部 (IRCC) 已宣布,将托福核心考试(TOEFL Essentials test)作为永久经济移民项目的获批语言能力考试。
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced the inclusion of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Essentials test as an approved language proficiency exam for permanent economic immigration programs.
这一“改变游戏规则”的决定,为旨在加拿大开创未来的外国公民开辟了一条新的、便捷且高效的途径。
This game-changing decision opens a new, accessible, and efficient pathway for foreign nationals aiming to build a future in Canada.
game-changing (adj.): 改变游戏规则的,具有重大影响的。
opens a pathway:开辟了一条途径。
efficient (adj.): 高效的。
foreign nationals:外国公民。
什么是托福核心考试?
What is the TOEFL Essentials Test?
托福核心考试是一项精简的、时长 1.5 小时的考试,它提供了一种现代的语言测试方法。
The TOEFL Essentials test is a streamlined, 1.5-hour exam that offers a modern approach to language testing.
streamlined (adj.): 精简的。
a modern approach:一种现代的方法。
该考试在全球和加拿大的安全考试中心进行,为移民申请人提供了一个可靠且方便的选择。
Administered at secure test centers in Canada and worldwide, it provides a reliable and accessible option for immigration applicants.
Administered (v.): 组织,管理。
reliable (adj.): 可靠的。
accessible (adj.): 方便的,可用的。
该考试分为四个主要部分:
The test is divided into four key sections:
divided into:分为。
听力:评估在现实生活场景中理解英语口语的能力,例如对话或工作场所讨论。
Listening: Assesses the ability to understand spoken English in real-life scenarios, such as conversations or workplace discussions.
Assesses (v.): 评估。
spoken English:英语口语。
real-life scenarios:现实生活场景。
阅读:评估对书面文本的理解,从电子邮件到信息性文章。
Reading: Evaluates comprehension of written texts, from emails to informational articles.
written texts:书面文本。
informational articles:信息性文章。
写作:测试以书面形式清晰、连贯地表达想法的能力。
Writing: Tests the ability to express ideas clearly and coherently in written form.
coherently (adv.): 连贯地。
in written form:以书面形式。
口语:通过实用的、基于任务的提示来衡量口头沟通技巧。
Speaking: Measures verbal communication skills through practical, task-based prompts.
verbal communication skills:口头沟通技巧。
task-based prompts:基于任务的提示。
此外,该考试还包括一个简短的、不计分的“个人视频陈述”,让考生可以展示他们的个性和沟通风格。
Additionally, the test includes a short, unscored Personal Video Statement, allowing candidates to showcase their personality and communication style.
unscored (adj.): 不计分的。
Personal Video Statement:个人视频陈述。
showcase (v.): 展示。
personality and communication style:个性和沟通风格。
这一独特的功能让托福核心考试脱颖而出,为语言能力提供了更全面的评估。
This unique feature sets TOEFL Essentials apart, offering a more holistic evaluation of language ability.
unique feature:独特功能。
sets...apart:使……与众不同。
holistic evaluation:全面评估。
该考试快节奏、引人入胜的形式旨在反映现代生活的沟通需求,使其成为准备融入加拿大社会的移民的理想选择。
The test’s fast-paced, engaging format is designed to reflect the communication demands of modern life, making it an ideal choice for immigrants preparing to integrate into Canadian society.
fast-paced (adj.): 快节奏的。
engaging (adj.): 引人入胜的。
designed to:旨在。
reflect (v.): 反映。
communication demands:沟通需求。
ideal choice:理想选择。
integrate into:融入。
无论您是通过联邦技术工人计划申请的护士,还是打算参加大西洋移民计划的技工,托福核心考试都提供了一种实用的方式来证明您的语言技能。
Whether you’re a nurse applying through the Federal Skilled Worker Program or a tradesperson eyeing the Atlantic Immigration Program, TOEFL Essentials provides a practical way to prove your language skills.
tradesperson (n.): 技工,匠人。
eyeing (v.): 关注着,盯着。
a practical way:一种实用的方式。
谁将从这一变化中受益?
Who Will Benefit from This Change?
托福核心考试将适用于通过 IRCC 永久经济移民项目申请的候选人,这些项目包括:
The TOEFL Essentials test will be available for candidates applying through IRCC’s permanent economic immigration programs, which include:
be available for:适用于。
candidates applying through:通过……申请的候选人。
快速通道项目:
Express Entry Programs:
适用于具有高需求职业技能的专业人士:Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP): For professionals with skills in high-demand occupations.
适用于熟练技工,如电工或木工:Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP): For skilled tradespeople, such as electricians or carpenters.
适用于具有加拿大工作经验的个人:Canadian Experience Class (CEC): For individuals with Canadian work experience.
大西洋移民计划 (AIP):为加拿大大西洋省份的技术工人和毕业生提供的一条途径。
Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP): A pathway for skilled workers and graduates in Canada’s Atlantic provinces.
省提名计划 (PNPs):允许各省和地区根据当地劳动力市场需求提名候选人的区域性项目。
Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs): Regional programs that allow provinces and territories to nominate candidates based on local labor market needs.
Regional programs:区域性项目。
based on:基于。
local labor market needs:当地劳动力市场需求。
通过托福核心考试,ETS 旨在提供一种高质量、经济实惠的替代方案,这与加拿大吸引多元化、技术人才的目标相符。
With TOEFL Essentials, ETS aims to provide a high-quality, affordable alternative that aligns with Canada’s goal of attracting diverse, skilled talent.
ETS:美国教育考试服务中心,托福考试的组织方。
aims to:旨在。
affordable alternative:经济实惠的替代方案。
aligns with:与……相符。
attracting diverse, skilled talent:吸引多元化、技术人才。
ETS 托福全球总经理奥马尔·奇哈内(Omar Chihane)强调了该考试的重要性:“作为一名加拿大人和非英语母语人士,我理解证明语言能力的挑战。”
Omar Chihane, Global General Manager of TOEFL at ETS, emphasized the test’s significance: “As a Canadian and a non-native English speaker, I understand the challenges of proving language proficiency.”
emphasized (v.): 强调。
significance (n.): 重要性。
non-native English speaker:非英语母语人士。
the challenges of:……的挑战。