Career Details

ACTFL Listening Proficiency Test

Description

The ACTFL Listening Proficiency Test (LPT) is a proctored, online, proficiency-based test for the global assessment of listening ability in a language. It is an assessment of the Interpretive Communication Mode as described in the World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages. LPTs measure how well a person understands spoken language as described by the ACTFL or ILR rating scales. The LPT assesses general language proficiency, not what is learned in a specific program, class, school, or university. It is not tied to a particular teaching method or curriculum. Rather than assessing what you "know" about the language, the LPT is an assessment of how well you can understand the spoken language.

Certifying Organization

American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? No

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 4 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Yes

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown

Certificates

Certificate name

ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview

Certifying Organization

American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

ACTFL Limited Oral Proficiency Interview Certification

Certifying Organization

American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview - Computer

Certifying Organization

American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages

Type

B - Advanced

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