What SmallTalk2Me is
SmallTalk2Me measures English ability rather than teaching it. It assesses speaking and writing, reports results against CEFR levels and produces detailed reports, used both in hiring and in employee development programmes.
What you can do with it
- Assess spoken English at scale
- Assess written English
- Report CEFR levels consistently
- Track development over time
- Compare candidates on the same scale
Who it is for
- HR teams screening English proficiency
- Hiring leaders with international teams
- Learning and development managers
What to watch out for
- Automated scoring should not be the only basis for rejection; offer a human re-check
- CEFR reporting is the vendor's mapping to a public framework, not a certified exam result
- Candidates should be told how results are used and stored
- Accessibility and accommodations matter for candidates with speech or writing differences
Pros & cons
✓ What we like
- Covers speaking and writing
- Consistent CEFR reporting
- Usable for hiring and development
! What to watch out for
- Automated scoring needs appeal route
- CEFR mapping is vendor-defined
- Accommodations required
FAQ
What does it assess?
Spoken and written English, reported against CEFR levels.
Is the CEFR result certified?
No. It is the vendor's mapping to the framework rather than an exam certificate.
Can candidates contest results?
They should be able to, so keep a human review path.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-18
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