Course for Learners
Welcome to the I-BLU learning course!
If you are 18+ and feel like you need to improve your English for life and work, the I-BLU is the right course for you!
Discover more about the I-BLU learning course and learn how to assess your English proficiency level. Details can be found below!
What is the I-BLU learning course?
The I-BLU learning course is a modern and effective English course for adult learners of English.
The course is skills-based and specially designed to enhance effective communication in a range of everyday situations and tasks.
It is simple to use and fully flexible, allowing learners to work at their own pace, independently or with a teacher, combining online with face-to-face learning.
How to start learning?
The I-BLU course consists of six distinctive Learning Pathways: a self-contained learning courses divided into multiple modules.
The best way to start your learning is to choose the Learning Pathway that best suits your needs. For each of the Learning Pathways, you will find a short description that will help you choose the best one for you. You can go to the course following this link (Log in as a guest): I-BLU course
If you want to find out more about your Learner Profile, go to the Learners Catalogue
Instructions for taking the NGPT placement test
The I-BLU learning course is not a course for beginners. It is designed for intermediate learners, especially learners starting from the A2 level of English and progressing towards B1 and beyond, up to the B2 level of competence. You can check your initial level of English using the advanced online test, NGPT.
NGPT is the Next-Generation Placement Test that is easy to use and takes about 20 minutes to determine your CEFR Level from A1 to C2. You can take the test following this link: NGPT Test
To take the placement test you will need a device and an Internet connection. You can use a mobile phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer. The questions are in the form of given options, gap-filling, and combining words in a sentence (drag and drop).
Step 1
Go to the NGPT app:
Step 3
After clicking on the link, it is necessary to enter the estimated level of language knowledge (this does not affect the test result itself). Testing reading & listening skills are optional.
Step 2
Enter your email address. By entering your email address, you will receive an email with a link to the test itself.
Step 4
Take the test. The test takes about 30 minutes, so plan your time and try to do the whole test in one sitting (without a break). At the end of the test, your result will appear on the screen.