Students may develop world language skills in many ways. They may use another language at home, attend language programs in the community, learn language skills online or spend time living abroad. Students who have achieved some proficiency in a world language may seek to earn credit by taking an assessment that measures their proficiency.
Your test score is based on your lowest level of proficiency in the areas of reading, writing, listening and speaking. Take a moment to think about your current language skills in the language in which you wish to be tested (not English). If you can answer "Yes, I can do this fairly easily" to each statement, you will likely be able to earn 1 to 2 credits. If you can answer “Yes, I can do this very easily” to each statement, you may be able to earn 3 to 4 credits.
Listening: I can understand ideas on familiar topics expressed through phrases, short sentences, and frequently used expressions.
Reading: I can understand the main idea and some details in simple texts that contain familiar vocabulary.
Person-to-Person Communication: I can exchange information with another person about familiar tasks, topics and activities.
Speaking: I can use a series of phrases and sentences to provide basic information about familiar topics.
Writing: I can write simple descriptions and short messages and request or provide information on familiar topics.