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THE ORAL TEST IS THE TOP PRIORITY IN SPANISH LANGUAGE EXAMS

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.

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BASE YOUR SPANISH EXAM PREP ON AN EXPERT DIAGNOSIS OF YOUR LEVEL

BASE YOUR SPANISH EXAM PREP ON AN EXPERT DIAGNOSIS OF YOUR LEVEL

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.

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UNDERSTAND HOW YOUR SPANISH EXAM IS SCORED (OPI DELE SIELE)

UNDERSTAND HOW YOUR SPANISH EXAM IS SCORED (OPI DELE SIELE)

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.

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SPANISH EXAM PREP DONE RIGHT

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,…

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FREE DELE/SIELE EXAM PREPARATION BOOK IN ENGLISH

The DELE/SIELE & OPI – very different kind of exams The DELE exam (of Spanish language competency) is very different to the typical school or college foreign language exam. If…

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DELE / SIELE oral & writing: HOW to learn, and WHAT

The DELE / SIELE exams are very different to traditional school or college exams. The examen DELE / SIELE tests your ability to express yourself in Spanish, coherently, fluently, correctly…

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