A Pearson spokesperson noted in a 2022 TEFL forum interview: "We do not actively pursue copyright claims against teachers sharing out-of-print photocopiable tests from 2007-2010 on non-commercial platforms, provided the original copyright notice remains intact and no profit is made. However, we reserve the right to issue takedowns."
Practical advice: If you find a public link, download the file for personal use, but do not repost it. If Pearson contacts you, remove it immediately.
Example from a real Pearson 2007 teacher’s book: pearson education limited 2007 photocopiable tests link
"Photocopiable Test 4A (link to Unit 4, Grammar sections 4.1–4.3)"
That means: Use the test labeled 4A after teaching Unit 4. A Pearson spokesperson noted in a 2022 TEFL
These tests are not standalone products. They appear in:
| Type of Publication | Example Series | |---------------------|----------------| | Teacher’s Resource Book | New Cutting Edge, Speakout (older ed.), Market Leader | | Assessment Pack | Longman Exams Dictionary tests, Penguin Readers tests | | Coursebook with photocopiable section | Snapshot, Opportunities, Lifestyle | Example from a real Pearson 2007 teacher’s book:
Create your own tests using the same format. Use Word or Google Docs to replicate:
Add a footer saying: "Adapted from Pearson Education Limited 2007 format, original content by [Your Name]."
Given the age of these materials, finding an active, legal link requires strategy. Below are the most reliable avenues.
The phrase "Photocopiable" does not mean "free for anyone." In Pearson’s 2007 parlance, it meant: