Oral Proficiency TestProficient Level

German(rating to Intermediate Low)

This test was created and disseminated by the Hampton Township School District

World Language Department2011-2012

Record your responses using the sound recorder on the computer.

Be sure to make a test recording before you begin the oral proficiency exam.

Follow the instructions on the next three slides for the device you are using.

Be sure you have a microphone headset or ear buds.

Test PREP: (computers)Sound Recorder

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Test Prep: Sound Recorder

On/PauseOff

To Save

Check sound: Put on your microphone headset. Press On button, count out loud to 5, press Off, press rewind, press Play and listen to your recording. Can you hear yourself? Is your voice clear? If there is a problem notify your teacher. Rewind.

Be sure to SAVE as directed by your teacherRewind

Play

Test PREP (IPods):

Put on your headset/earbuds. Press the Record button Count out loud 1-5. Be sure to speak clearly and directly

into the microphone Press the Rewind button, then the Stop button Press the Play button--Can you hear yourself? Is your voice

clear? If there is a problem, please notify your teacher.

Now you are ready to begin! Read the test introduction on the next slide.

Heike, an exchange student from Frankfurt, Germany, is attending Hampton High School this year. She does not speak English. Your teacher has asked you to get to know Heike and help her in the following situations…

Situation 1

It’s Monday morning. You meet Heike in the hallway at school. Introduce yourself to her.

In German:

greet her. tell her your name.

You may use the picture to give you some ideas. Think about what you will say while you wait for the German prompt.

Situation 2

Heike will follow part of your school schedule as shown in the picture. In German, tell Heike the time the following classes start:

mathematics German English

You must use the times shown on the right. Thinkabout what you will say while you wait for the German prompt.

Math 9:00German 11:00English 1:30

Situation 3

You and Heike are talking about what you like to do in your free time.

In German,• tell Heike what you like to do

You may use the picture to give you some ideas. Please wait for the German prompt.

Situation 4

You and your friends are with Heike in a restaurant.

In German:

Tell Heike what some of the foods and drinks are that are on the menu.

You may use the picture to give you some ideas.Please wait for the German prompt.

Situation 5

Heike is going through her wardrobe to make sure she has appropriate clothingfor her year long stay.

In German,

Describe what the weather is like in Pittsburgh, and what clothing is appropriate.

You may use the pictures to give you some ideas.Please wait for the German prompt.

Situation 6

You and Heike have been invited to a birthday party.She wants to know what to expect. Describe atypical party.

In German, tell what your friends wear. tell what they eat and drink. tell what they do. tell how long the party lasts.

You may use the pictures to give you some ideas.Please wait for the German prompt.

Situation 7

You are talking to Heike on the phone and want to learn more about her family and home life in Germany. As you talk to Heike, ASK lots of QUESTIONS in German to find out about:

• Names and ages of her family members

• Leisure time activities• Jobs or school• Her likes/dislikes• Weather• Foods

You may use the picture to giveyou some ideas. Please wait forthe German prompt.

Situation 8

Heike and you are comparing your summer vacation routines. Explain to Heike WHAT you do and at WHAT TIME of day you do it. You may include information on topics such as:

• Hobbies• Sports and activities• Jobs• Meals

You may use the picture to give you some ideas. Please wait for the German prompt.

Situation 9

You and Heike are meeting at your house on Fifth Street. Give Heike directions from her house on Seventh Street to yours. Be sure to use the map!

You must use the picture to give you some ideas. Please wait for the German prompt.

Situation 10

Heike is flying back to Germany. You are sorry that she is leavingand would like to see her again.

In German, say your good-byes.

You may use the picture to give you some ideas.Please wait for the German prompt.

End of Test!

Congratulations!!!

Please follow your teacher’s directions

to SAVE your responses.

Test Completion(Computer)

Be sure to SAVE as directed by your teacher! See next slide.

Save as: Last name and First Initial + ProficiencyTestGerman + 2012.example: SmithJ,ProficiencyTestGerman2012

Upload as a file to the World Language Department Wiki on your individual page.