Spanish Proficiency Exam

Dear Bilingüe Bloggers,

        It is my pleasure to inform you that I have created a proficiency exam for you so that you can gauge your level of Spanish fluency if you have been unsure about it. This exam will test your knowledge of Spanish grammar, verbs, conjugation, reading comprehension, and oral comprehension.  (I would like to test your your spoken Spanish, but I don't have a way to do that yet). As you can see it is divided into 4 sections, but do not be alarmed. Each section only has 10 questions besides the last portion which contains 4 questions. I will receive the results from your test and you will as well. If you would like to find out your level of fluency after the test, shoot me a message on Snapchat (@Ricoantonio24). You may also write a comment below if you do not use Snapchat or do not wish to follow me there. If all else fails, you can email me at Rickiew2124@gmail.com and I will get back to you as soon as I can with your results. If you have any questions feel free to comment on this post. Also if you enjoy the exam, please share the link to this blog with others who may find it useful! Good luck!

Instructions

1. Click on the links below

2. In order to take the exam you will have to register with your name. (Don't worry. It is free)
(If you do not wish to use your name make up a fake one, and the email address is optional!)

3. Follow the directions given for each test.

*Life is an open book test, however if you want accurate results, I would advise you to not use external resources on this exam.*


Spanish Proficiency Exam Pt. 1

Spanish Proficiency Exam Pt. 2

Spanish Proficiency Exam Pt. 3

Spanish Proficiency Exam Pt. 4

Below are the descriptions of the different levels of fluency by which you will be labelled. 

For all those interested in trying to establish how far along you are on your journey to fluency, I found this interesting. It is from the Common European Framework of Reference: Learning/Teaching Assessment. Where do you lie on the spectrum?

Basic 1 Basic Level No Spanish at all

Basic 2 A1 Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.

Basic 3 A2 Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

Intermediate 1 B1 Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes & ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.

Intermediate 2 B2 Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.

Advanced 1 C1 Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning. Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.

Advanced 2 C2 Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can summarise information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. Can express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations.