The Improvement Plan for POLICE English Test Utilizing ESL Classroom Activity

The purpose of this study is to examine the appropriateness of the Korean police English test, to analyze the test types, to discuss the related issues, and to find out the effective employment method of police officers by conducting more efficient English test. This study examines the types of police English tests currently being con-ducted and looks at how they relate to police job relevance and how helpful they are. The results of the study are as follows. The current police English test is presented as a multiple choice type, and it is judged to be a type that exam-ines the degree of knowledge related to English, not the type that assesses the actual use ability of English. It is designed to find the correct answers based on the candidate s grammar and vocabulary knowledge, so it does not have much effect on practical help when using English in real working environment. In a real working envi-ronment, when a common police officer uses English, communication and understanding based on mutual com-munication become a prerequisite. However, current testing does not meet these requirements. Therefore, the items used in the police recruitment test also need to be modified to meet the conditions. The most appropriate type of test for assessing English proficiency is judged to be essay writing and in-depth interview. This test type is effective in identifying the candidate s language proficiency and expressiveness. Changes in the type of English test will have a direct impact on the police work activities and should be improved with close attention.