Need help with the English Basics?

Since there is no real test called “English Basics,” you’re not going to pay a thing—all our materials are free to the user. But, you may find us saving you money as you avoid retakes of the English sections of tests. We can also provide extra information and practice to support any classes and other practice that has been required, allowing you to get the most for your money!

You really don’t need anything to use our materials, but if you are a pencil-and-paper person, those supplies might come in handy. Or you can keep notes electronically—whatever works best for you. If you have a need or desire to work on your English grammar and usage, we can provide the vehicle!

When you utilize any of our practice materials, you can track your progress in our system. If you score well the first time, great! A boost to your confidence with English! If you miss some, there is always a chance to improve that score another time.

There are very few career and/or general life situations that do not involve some measure of written and spoken English. From the job interview and application essay to meeting your new in-laws, language use is generally required and how proficiently you speak and write is often judged. It couldn’t hurt to work on speaking and writing correctly so that mistakes don’t become barriers to success in any situation.

As long as you can connect to the Internet, you’re good to go with all of our test prep materials. They are available on computer, tablet, or smartphone. You might even find another test on our site that could propel you into new levels of study or a new job opportunity. And away you will go, with free practice stuff!

Yes, there are times when perfect language does not matter too much. When you are just hanging out with family and friends, you may be fine just “going with the flow” and making grammatical errors, if that is the norm in that group. But, beware, in this day and age, much of what you write online can become available to anyone—a prospective or current boss, the family and friends of a romantic interest, etc. You just never know, so why not put your best out there for the world to see?

Forbes Magazine conducted some research on the relationship between good grammar and career advancement. This is what they found:

• Employees in higher positions made fewer grammatical errors when writing professionally.
• Employees who used good grammar when writing have a greater likelihood of promotion.

And, higher positions generally equal higher pay, so why not give yourself all the tools?

Union Test Prep is always here for you, online, at any hour. You can access English Basics during work breaks or while waiting for appointments. This makes practicing English extremely convenient! And, if you have questions or concerns, we even have a way for you to register and submit them for an answer, usually within a day or so.

No real test = no time limit. You can just work at your own pace on our practice materials, go back and do them again for extra practice, any time, day or night. You get to practice only what you need, at your convenience.