Tag Archives: bilinguism

FAQ: How can I pass the PSC SLE Tests?

By Lyne Des Roberts | Published: June 9, 2009

This frequently asked question is not directly addressed to me… it is a question that systematically comes back in Google searches… Obviously many people are trying to find tips on how to pass the three PSC SLE tests.  Unfortunately, there are no miracle answers! I would like to say that all you need is determination and knowledge… [...]

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An Aberration?… Je ne vous le fais pas dire!!!

By Lyne Des Roberts | Published: June 3, 2009

Today I had planned to publish another «jeu linguistique», yet something happened and I cannot wait until the weekend to share this story with you… Actually this story is almost unbelievable! Useless to say that it gives another dimension to the SLE testing process within the Public Service of Canada. Fasten your seat belts because [...]

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Is it a 100% Failure?… Or is there Hope?

By Lyne Des Roberts | Published: May 25, 2009

Last week, there was a long series of articles in The Ottawa Citizen triggered by the discovery of  a leak regarding reading comprehension and written expression tests in the Public Service of Canada. Of course, when something like this happens, it brings back an old debate to the surface: policies on the two official languages in [...]

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