The OPI/OPIc Spanish test at “Advanced-Low” Level explained – see the Spanish Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI/OPIc) assessment criteria and CAN-DO statements of “performance indicator” tasks, so that candidates can know what broadly to expect regarding likely test questions, tasks and role-play themes. We also explain which parts of grammar (the preterit and imperfect) and what lexis to focus on, plus what examiners are looking for when they assess candidates. Concrete and practical guidance to ensure optimal exam prep. Includes links to top free resources.
Here’s further proof that the oral test is the top priority in Spanish language exams such as the DELE, the SIELE and the OPI / OPIc. The Spanish government, through the Instituto Cervantes, has introduced a version of the DELE A2 exam that is specifically designed for illiterate candidates who need to demonstrate A2 level communicative competency in Spanish for their nationality applications. This test is done exclusively orally, with a duration of 15 minutes. What this development shows, is that all candidates for all kinds and levels of DELE, SIELE and OPI / OPIc exams should realise that the oral test is the top priority in Spanish language exams. Because it tests all four of the communicative competencies that form the assessment criteria of these exams.
To design your study plan for your Spanish exam, you need to base it on an expert diagnosis of your level of Spanish. This determines the weaknesses you have to work on and then guides your practice. This post explains how that kind of level test is best done, and why you need it.
Prepping for your OPIc DELE or SIELE Spanish exam, you need to understand how it is scored – what are the examiners looking for, and what are their assessment criteria? This video explains that and more.
Spanish exam prep done right isn’t always easy to come by. Especially for English-speakers. And particularly if your idea of what the DELE / SIELE & OPI is all about,…
Spanish history is part of the DELE exam curriculum because it helps you understand the situational meaning of words and expressions in their cultural and societal context
Know how the DELE exam oral is scored. What are examiners looking for? The four assessment criteria: fluency, coherence, correctness & linguistic scope (vocabulary) illustrated and explained with real exam samples.
The best DELE exam prep is expanding your lexis (vocabulary, cognate words, link phrases, collocations and expressions). This post shows you how to do it.
