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Test of reading comprehension  \n2. Test of written expression  \n3. PSC Oral Language Assessment (OLA) Test  \nTest of reading comprehension  \nPreparing for the test of reading comprehension  \n1. Familiarize yourself with this type of test  \nVisit the Public Service Commission’s (PSC) website. The PSC oversees language testing for current and future public servants. Their website has important details on the test format, passing marks, the process for taking the test online, how long the result is valid for, possible accommodations and appeal mechanisms, among others.  \nThere are three versions of the reading comprehension test:  \n• the unsupervised version, which is done online ( Unsupervised Test of Reading Comprehension) ;  \n• the supervised and administered in person version via the Candidate Assessment Tool (Second Language Evaluation: Test of Reading Comprehension) ;  \n• the supervised and administered in person version via the Online Testing Facility (Second Language Evaluation: Reading Comprehension Test ) .  \n2. Test yourself  \nTake a diagnostic test to determine where you currently stand in relation to the level you want.  \nFor French:  \n• French Level Test: Reading Comprehension  \nFor English:  \n•  English Level Test: Reading Comprehension (Test de niveau en anglais : Compréhension del'écrit)  \nUNCLASSIFIED / NON CLASSIFIÉ  \n3. Practise  \nYou can practise using the test practice tool available on the Canada School of Public Service’sonline learning platform.  \nFor French:  \n• FON402 – Preparation for the French as a Second Language Evaluation: Written Expression and Reading Comprehension  \nFor English:  \n•  FON401 – Preparation for the English as a Second Language Evaluation: Written Expression and Reading Comprehension  \n4. Enrich your vocabulary (if necessary)  \nIf you don’t get the level you want, you may need to strengthen your skills in your second official language. You need training more than preparation. The Canada School of Public Service offers a number of online training courses to help you improve the vocabulary you need to succeed in the reading comprehension evaluation.  \nFor French:  \n• French Visual Vocabulary (in English only)  \n• French Vocabulary and Grammar Lists – French vocabulary lists by theme and level (in English only)  \n• Quizlet-Vocabulaire de l'administration publique (bilingual)  \n• Vocabulaire des niveaux A et B (French to English)– PFL2-AB Program Lexicon (bilingual)  \n• Vocabulaire du niveau C (French to English)– FL2-C Program Lexicon (bilingual)  \nFor English:  \n• Quizlet-Vocabulaire de l'administration publique (bilingual)  \n• LearnEnglish Teens Vocabulary – British Council (in English only)  \n• Learn American English Online – Vocabulary (in English only)  \n• Vocabulaire des niveaux A et B (French to English)– PFL2-AB Program Lexicon (bilingual)  \n• Vocabulaire du niveau C (French to English)– FL2-C Program Lexicon (bilingual)  \nTest of written expression  \nPreparing for the test of written expression  \n1. 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