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Pronunciation is indeed evaluated in the CEFRL tests. The specific criteria are available, and are reproduced for C1 below:
Is intelligible
Intonation is appropriate
Sentence and word stress is accurately placed.
Individual sounds are articulated clearly
A sample assessment sheet shows what an evaluator might identify regarding the last ...
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I had to pass a TOEIC test and obtain more than 780/990 in order to graduate from my engineering school in France. The first time I took the test, I got 480. Fair to say, not quite enough!
For the next year, having 2 hours of English classes a week, I started watching American TV series. From 24, to How I Met your Mother through Big Bang Theory, Dexter and ...
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Yes, as long as it is not "unintelligble."
There are four competencies, reading, writing, listening, speaking, each weighted 25%. To pass C1, or any other level, you need a total of 60%, with at least 5% in each category.
I'm going to assume that the basis for your C1 evaluation is reading, and either writing or listening, and that speaking is your worst ...
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In the 2001 version of CEFR, the descriptor for "phonological control" for level C1 simply read,
Can vary intonation and place sentence stress correctly in order to express finer shades of meaning.
Of course, a learner at level C1 has also passed the lower levels. The descriptor for level B1 says,
Pronunciation is clearly intelligible even if a ...
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Yes. There are proficiency tests for Standard Chinese that go beyond B2 and that cover at least level C1.
The DLPT V offers assessments of High Level Language Proficiency. It has been 25+ years since I last took the DLPT. I am uncertain how openly it is offered.
The Defense language Institute Foreign Language Center offers an (Open to the Public) Online ...
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This page on Emory University's website about HSK Sample Tests should be of use to you. There are 6 different sample tests, along with a relevant review of vocabulary and grammar.
Unfortunately, I'm not fluent in Mandarin, so I can't check if the practice tests are in the form that you prefer. If they aren't, please let me know so I can find a better ...
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According to the page Examiner recruitment and training at IELTS.org, applicants for the job of IELTS examiner must have
a) An undergraduate degree or Master’s degree or qualification(s) that can be demonstrated to be equivalent to an undergraduate degree or Master’s degree (3 years’ full-time academic study, or a minimum of one year’s full-time academic ...
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The ILR (International Language Roundtable) is the most recognized language fluency test in the United States. According to the official website:
The ILR as an entity does not develop or administer language tests itself. Many government agencies refer to the ILR Language Skill-Level Descriptions in scoring language proficiency tests and assigning scores, ...
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To quote the ILR website:
"Where can I take an ILR test?"
The answer is: We’re sorry, there is no “ILR test”. The ILR as an entity does not develop or administer tests itself. Many government agencies refer to the ILR Skill Level Descriptions but their tests are administered only within the government context and they are not available to ...
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In addition to those listed in the other answer, here are a few more:
For French:
the Test de Connaissance du Français (TCF) is an certification that grades candidates on the CEFR scale from A1 to C2. Each certificate awarded is valid for 2 years.
several other French proficiency certifications can be found on the website of the French Institute.
For ...
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For French, two important certificates are DELF and DALF:
the Diplôme d'études en langue française (DELF) is a set of certificates for CEFR levels A1 – B2.
the Diplôme approfondi de langue française (DALF) is a set of certificates for CEFR levels C1 and C2.
In addition to DELF for the general public, there are also versions of the certificate for school ...
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If the base language needs to be English (or Chinese), the options are rather limited. Besides the tests you have already found, there are the following:
LanguageTrainers: Chinese (Mandarin) Language Level Test characters: a free online test with multiple-choice question.
The tests offered by LTI (Language Trainers International), which are not free. The ...
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I'm assuming you're looking for something like an app, web platform, or course that teaches you writing, but a more effective solution might be to download Grammarly.
Grammarly is an excellent tool (don't worry, I'm not sponsored) that corrects your writing (both grammar and spelling), and it's much better/smarter than the built-in grammar checker in MS Word ...
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A small number of computer science conferences record videos of the talks. One I presented at was Massive Storage Systems
and Technology (MSST 2016) (although I don't think my video is available). The plenary-talk videos are available here.
For example, Workflow Specification for Large-Scale Computational Systems by David Montoya (with accompanying talk ...
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You can become Couchsurfing host and let English speakers come to you (to spend few nights for free on your spare couch for free), and you can even guide them around your city and practice the vocabulary of the daily life.
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FWIW, I have found that the key words for each CEFR level are much the same from one language to another.
In a pinch, I would first identify the words for a CEFR level in a more common language, say German or Italian, and then try to learn the corresponding Romanian words. I've tried (with limited success) to learn Romanian using Italian equivalents.
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Not sure if this helps, but as you already know HSK exam, at level 6, requires a working knowledge of approximately 5,000 words and phrases. If you are looking to practice your Chinese vocabulary, surely it should not matter if its HSK, webcape or some AP exam. Chinese is Chinese.
To share, if you are looking for resources to practice or grow your ...
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