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Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI)

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  • Examination category : International Exams
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  • Conducting Body : The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) FAQs:

Ques 1. What is an OPI test?

Ans. The Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) measures your ability to speak in a particular language.

Ques 2. How reliable is the OPI test?

Ans. The reliability of ACTFL OPI assessments is well documented by 3rd-party studies and the rigor of OPI's selection, training, and certification process for both testers and raters, along with monitoring and re-certification are excellent.

Ques 3. What is the purpose of ACTFL OPI?

Ans. Following are the purposes:

  • Language Fluency Certification

  • Employment Selection

  • Program Entrance

  • Placement

  • College Credit

  • Program Evaluation and Performance

  • Linguist/Teacher Credentialing.

Ques 4. What is the process of proctoring OPI?

Ans. To proctor, OPIs organization can make arrangements. The organization requesting the assessment must ensure that proctors are authorized, responsible individual, ideally a member of the HR department or faculty of the organization.

Ques 5. What are the scales over which applicants are judged for their language skills?

Ans. Using the following scale: Superior, Advanced High, Advanced Mid, Advanced Low, Intermediate High, Intermediate Mid, Intermediate Low, Novice High, Novice Mid, Novice Low.

Ques 6. Are proficiency levels defined separately for different abilities?

Ans. Yes, According to ACTFL proficiency guidelines different abilities i.e. listening reading writing, speaking is defined separately.

Ques 7. For which category this test is appropriate?

Ans. This test is appropriate for candidates of Secondary, Higher Education and beyond.

Ques 8. What are the contents of the test?

Ans. The contents of the test are based on the applicant's personal, academic and professional experiences.

Ques 9. How many languages are there in the OPI test?

Ans. There are more than 100 languages available on OPI and more are being added.

Ques 10. Is there any other scale over which an OPI result can be requested?

Ans. An OPI can be requested in the following scales:

  • Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR)

  • Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

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