MET as an option for students who seek English certification

Keila Alvarez, 21, from Piura, Peru, successfully completed her 4-skill Michigan English Test (MET) in October 2023 at a C1 level. Since Keila was 15 years old, she has been passionate about learning English because it will help her advance in both her personal and career goals. With her new certification and passion for English, Keila knows she can achieve anything she sets her mind to.

MET Advantage 

While Keila was a student there, the Universidad Cesar Vallejo promoted MET as an option for students who sought an English certification. After speaking with her counselor, Keila decided that this was the best testing option for her for a variety of reasons including:

• Cost: one of the most affordable high-stakes English exams
• Available practice resources: free library of study resources, YouTube videos, and an official practice test book
• Accessibility: can be taken almost anywhere in the world on any day of the year

Preparing for MET

Taking any language test can be daunting. However, Keila felt prepared and confident for her MET after browsing resources and practice tests available on Michigan Language Assessment’s website and watching YouTube videos. 

“It was super easy to take the test on the computer and very user-friendly,” Keila said.

Where MET will take Keila

Currently, Keila teaches English as a second language to elementary school students while majoring in translation interpretation. She hopes to continue a career path in linguistics as a teacher or translator. Beyond inspiring other students to pursue English studies, she also inspires her two younger siblings to do the same. Keila’s MET success and passion for a diverse knowledge of languages has shown her family and friends the importance of breaking down language barriers.

“When you are speaking another language, you are speaking to another community,” Keila said. “Languages open doors you would not have otherwise been able to go through.” 

After completing her degree (with excellent grades), Keila plans to study abroad in Europe or the U.S..

Keila’s advice for future MET test takers     

If she could give advice to future MET test takers, it would be to prepare at least a few months ahead of time and to practice speaking with others every day. For Keila, immersing herself in the English language through conversation and various real-world materials helped her the most in achieving her MET score.

Are you ready to start your own journey with MET? Visit Michigan Language Assessment’s website for information.