Spanish (Upper Intermediate/B2) test

The Spanish (Upper Intermediate/B2) test makes use of scenario-based questions to test for on-the-job skills as opposed to theoretical knowledge, ensuring that candidates who do well on this screening test have the relavant skills. The questions are designed to covered following on-the-job aspects:

• Conjugating verbs in different tenses
• Applying grammatical rules accurately
• Expanding vocabulary and word usage
• Comprehending written texts in Spanish
• Understanding spoken Spanish
• Formulating coherent written responses
• Expressing oneself confidently in speech
• Knowledge of Spanish culture and society
• Analyzing Spanish literature
• Understanding Spanish history

Once the test is sent to a candidate, the candidate receives a link in email to take the test. For each candidate, you will receive a detailed report with skills breakdown and benchmarks to shortlist the top candidates from your pool.

• Verbs

  This skill measures the ability to understand and use various verb forms and tenses in Spanish. It is important to assess this skill as verbs play a crucial role in sentence structure, communication, and expressing actions and states.

• Grammar

  This skill assesses the understanding and application of grammatical rules and structures in Spanish. Evaluating grammar is essential as it ensures proper sentence formation, comprehension, and effective communication.

• Vocabulary

  Measuring vocabulary proficiency in Spanish tests the knowledge and usage of words and terms in different contexts. This skill is important for communication, understanding written and spoken text, and expressing ideas accurately.

• Reading Comprehension

  This skill evaluates the ability to understand and interpret written Spanish texts. Assessing reading comprehension is crucial as it gauges the proficiency to comprehend and extract information from a variety of written sources.

• Listening Comprehension

  Measuring listening comprehension assesses the ability to understand spoken Spanish in various contexts. This skill is important for effective communication, understanding audio content, and engaging in conversations or discussions.

• Writing Skills

  This skill measures the ability to produce written Spanish text, including essays, reports, or other types of written communication. Assessing writing skills is important as it evaluates the proficiency to convey ideas, express thoughts coherently, and use appropriate grammar and vocabulary.

• Speaking Skills

  This skill assesses the ability to speak Spanish fluently and accurately in different situations. Measuring speaking skills is crucial as it evaluates pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary usage, and overall oral communication proficiency.

• Culture & Society

  This skill measures knowledge and understanding of Spanish culture, customs, and society. Evaluating cultural proficiency provides insight into the candidate's awareness of traditions, social norms, and cultural sensitivity.

• Literature

  Measuring literature skills assesses knowledge and understanding of literary works, authors, and literary elements in the Spanish language. This evaluation provides insights into the candidate's grasp of literary analysis and interpretation.

• History

  This skill evaluates knowledge and understanding of Spanish history, including significant events, periods, and influential figures. Assessing historical knowledge provides insight into the candidate's understanding of Spain's historical context and cultural development.

• Current Events

  Measuring current events skills assesses knowledge and understanding of recent news, trends, and developments in Spanish-speaking countries. Evaluating current events proficiency captures the candidate's awareness of current affairs and ability to connect them to broader social, political, and cultural contexts.

• Full list of covered topics

  The actual topics of the questions in the final test will depend on your job description and requirements. However, here's a list of topics you can expect the questions for Spanish (Upper Intermediate/B2) test to be based on.

  Present tense (regular verbs)

  Present tense (irregular verbs)

  Past tense (preterite)

  Past tense (imperfect)

  Future tense

  Conditional tense

  Subjunctive mood

  Direct object pronouns

  Indirect object pronouns

  Reflexive verbs

  Comparatives and superlatives

  Negation

  Demonstrative pronouns

  Interrogative pronouns

  Possessive pronouns

  Impersonal expressions

  Idiomatic expressions

  Phrasal verbs

  Prepositions

  Conjunctions

  Verb + infinitive constructions

  Relative pronouns

  Passive voice

  Gender and number agreement

  Use of articles

  Word order

  Forming questions

  Reading comprehension techniques

  Identifying main ideas in a text

  Understanding context

  Making inferences

  Vocabulary in context

  Listening comprehension strategies

  Identifying specific information in a listening passage

  Understanding the speaker's purpose

  Drawing conclusions from a spoken text

  Note-taking skills

  Writing coherent paragraphs

  Organizing ideas in writing

  Using various sentence structures

  Writing formal letters

  Writing persuasive essays

  Using appropriate conjugations and tenses

  Developing strong arguments

  Engaging in conversations

  Giving presentations

  Understanding cultural practices

  Recognizing typical social customs

  Appreciating cultural celebrations

  Reading and analyzing Spanish literature

  Identifying themes and motifs in literature

  Analyzing literary devices

  Understanding the historical context of Spanish literature

  Major events and figures in Spanish history

  Key periods in Spanish history

  Colonialism and its impact

  Independence movements

  Dictatorships and revolutions

  Modern political landscapes

  Issues affecting Spanish-speaking countries

• Analyst
• Spanish Teacher
• Translator
• Interpreter
• Tour Guide
• Bilingual Customer Service Representative
• International Relations Specialist
• Language Consultant
• Content Writer
• Foreign Language Correspondent
• Language Researcher

For intermediate/ experienced candidates, we customize the assessment questions to include advanced topics and increase the difficulty level of the questions. This might include adding questions on topics like

• Keeping up with current events
• Translating between Spanish and English
• Identifying idiomatic expressions
• Recognizing regional variations in Spanish
• Providing detailed feedback on written work
• Interpreting complex spoken passages
• Analyzing literary devices and themes
• Comparing historical periods in Spanish history
• Preparing presentations and speeches
• Interacting effectively in social settings