Language Tests: List, Advice, Feedback
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German, 2L/1+R (DLPT5, 2021)
Italian, 1L/2R (DLPT IV, 2019)
Esperanto, C1 (KER skriba ekzameno, 2017)
Slovene, 2+L/3R (DLPT II in, yes, 1999) - Language Log: viewtopic.php?f=15&t=5189
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Reviving this thread as I might take an Italian proficiency test sometime in the future. Now to go research about the CILS exam!
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Re: Language Tests: List, Advice, Feedback
A little reminder (even if you may be looking for something else):
There also are several (different) ways of self-testing by utilizing one's already existing learning notes. Many different possibilities.
There also are several (different) ways of self-testing by utilizing one's already existing learning notes. Many different possibilities.
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On the ECL exam site (European Consortium for the Certificate of Attainment in Modern Languages) there are practice tests for levels A2, B1, B2, C1 in Reading, Speaking, and Listening for 15 languages.
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Telc tests for German are explained here : https://www.telc.net/en/candidates/lang ... tions.html
There are obviously other tests for German - Goethe, etc. People have posted about them...
There are obviously other tests for German - Goethe, etc. People have posted about them...
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- IronMike
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Tested:
BCS, 1+L/1+R (DLPT5, 2022)
Russian, 3/3 (DLPT5, 2022) 2+ (OPI, 2022)
German, 2L/1+R (DLPT5, 2021)
Italian, 1L/2R (DLPT IV, 2019)
Esperanto, C1 (KER skriba ekzameno, 2017)
Slovene, 2+L/3R (DLPT II in, yes, 1999) - Language Log: viewtopic.php?f=15&t=5189
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For those studying Cornish, here's information on examinations:
Apposyansow
An Gesva a rester apposyansow pub blydhen, mis-Me (der anow) ha mis-Metheven (skrifys). Yma peswar nivel. Dhe bub gradh onan bys dhe dri yma diw rann - apposyans der anow hag apposyans skrifys. Yma dhe'n peswora gradh teyr rann - der anow, yeth ha lyenn/istori.
(Examinations
The Language Board organises examinations each year, in May (oral) and June (written). There are four levels. For each of the grades one to three there are two parts - an oral examination and a written examination. For grade four there are three parts - oral, language and literature/history.)
Looks like the written test is on 15 June in three locations in the UK, and the examination board says "Arrangements will be made for overseas candidates." (Grade 4 paper II will be on 22 June at Lys Kernow, Truro.)
Oral exams will be on various dates in May. Unsure about overseas candidates for orals.
More info on the Kesva examinations site.
Apposyansow
An Gesva a rester apposyansow pub blydhen, mis-Me (der anow) ha mis-Metheven (skrifys). Yma peswar nivel. Dhe bub gradh onan bys dhe dri yma diw rann - apposyans der anow hag apposyans skrifys. Yma dhe'n peswora gradh teyr rann - der anow, yeth ha lyenn/istori.
(Examinations
The Language Board organises examinations each year, in May (oral) and June (written). There are four levels. For each of the grades one to three there are two parts - an oral examination and a written examination. For grade four there are three parts - oral, language and literature/history.)
Looks like the written test is on 15 June in three locations in the UK, and the examination board says "Arrangements will be made for overseas candidates." (Grade 4 paper II will be on 22 June at Lys Kernow, Truro.)
Oral exams will be on various dates in May. Unsure about overseas candidates for orals.
More info on the Kesva examinations site.
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You're not a C1 (or B1 or whatever) if you haven't tested.
CEFR --> ILR/DLPT equivalencies
My swimming life.
My reading life.
CEFR --> ILR/DLPT equivalencies
My swimming life.
My reading life.
- IronMike
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Tested:
BCS, 1+L/1+R (DLPT5, 2022)
Russian, 3/3 (DLPT5, 2022) 2+ (OPI, 2022)
German, 2L/1+R (DLPT5, 2021)
Italian, 1L/2R (DLPT IV, 2019)
Esperanto, C1 (KER skriba ekzameno, 2017)
Slovene, 2+L/3R (DLPT II in, yes, 1999) - Language Log: viewtopic.php?f=15&t=5189
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Bump, as some have shown interest in taking official language tests. Post your experiences here!
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You're not a C1 (or B1 or whatever) if you haven't tested.
CEFR --> ILR/DLPT equivalencies
My swimming life.
My reading life.
CEFR --> ILR/DLPT equivalencies
My swimming life.
My reading life.
- IronMike
- Black Belt - 2nd Dan
- Posts: 2554
- Joined: Thu May 12, 2016 6:13 am
- Location: Northern Virginia
- Languages: Studying: Esperanto
Maintaining: nada
Tested:
BCS, 1+L/1+R (DLPT5, 2022)
Russian, 3/3 (DLPT5, 2022) 2+ (OPI, 2022)
German, 2L/1+R (DLPT5, 2021)
Italian, 1L/2R (DLPT IV, 2019)
Esperanto, C1 (KER skriba ekzameno, 2017)
Slovene, 2+L/3R (DLPT II in, yes, 1999) - Language Log: viewtopic.php?f=15&t=5189
- x 7265
- Contact:
Re: Language Tests: List, Advice, Feedback
Bump again! (Thanks reineke for the reminder.)
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You're not a C1 (or B1 or whatever) if you haven't tested.
CEFR --> ILR/DLPT equivalencies
My swimming life.
My reading life.
CEFR --> ILR/DLPT equivalencies
My swimming life.
My reading life.
- zenmonkey
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Some knowledge of Italian, Portuguese, Ladino, Yiddish ...
Want to tackle Tzotzil, Nahuatl - Language Log: viewtopic.php?f=15&t=859
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telc B1 & B2 German Tests
IronMike wrote:As some have shown interest in taking official language tests. Post your experiences here!
I took the telc B1 and B2 exams for German a few years back. I passed! (Although the B2 test, just barely.)
This is a German government-recognized certificate and included both a written and oral part.
Since it is a major language, the exam is readily available and the prep material is also easy to find.
It is a written and oral exam with Reading Comprehension, Language Elements (vocabulary and grammar), Listening Comprehension, and Writing section. The oral exam is usually in groups of 2-3 people (but for the B2, my conversation was with an examiner). You have 20 min prep time for the oral
B1/B2 - Written Exam 150-160 min Oral Examination - 15 min
There are various posts on the web that explain this test, read those. There are a few sample tests, do those.
The test prep book to use (my recommendation) is Mit erfolg zu telc deutsch B1 (or B2) from Klett. No nonsense path to success. Just do the work, and you will pass.
For the oral part, you will have 20 minutes to prepare yourself. Read the text and take notes (what is the main idea, what are the pros and cons) and make sure that you mention your own experience and depict the situation in your family, school, country, etc.
Before you even sit the exam prepare short presentations for the first part of the oral exam. It will last about a minute, while another minute will be spent on questions related to your presentation. Choose a topic that interests you, be ready to switch (just do the test prep, please). This may include hobbies, a recently seen film, a book, travel, a concert, an important experience, or a person that is important to you.
Practice.
In my session, one of the other examinees tried to take the test cold, without prep. He clearly spoke German well but bombed the oral test simply by not being ready to discuss a topic clearly for a few minutes.
The test was expensive 120 EUR for each test and 30 EUR or so of prep material + prep time. Was it worth it?
For me, yes, as it forced me to consolidate some of my knowledge and I used these tests professionally. They also have value in Germany for residency, school, etc. I was planning to take the telc Deutsch B2·C1 Medizin Fachsprachprüfung but never got around to it before moving back to the US.
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