SAT II Subject Tests: Languages
We have Spanish or French tutors who can help you master the SAT II language tests, providing in-depth coverage of verb tenses, spelling difficulties, negation and declensions. We will provide sample questions and practice SAT II French or Spanish exams. Both the Spanish and French tests are, according to the College Board, basically "reading" exams. You are asked to read in French or Spanish, then presented a series of multiple choice questions. There is, however, a "listening portion" test given only in November, where you listen to a Spanish or French speaker before answering multiple-choice questions. The unprepared should be wary of taking this test without knowing that the speakers normally speak exactly like "natives." In other words, they speak very quickly, which ends up surprising many students. It can prove difficult for those who have never lived abroad and heard the language spoken on a 24-hour basis. Remember — the test does not require one to either write or speak fluently in French or Spanish, but serves merely to evaluate basic reading skills and understanding of spoken Spanish or French. The College Board specifically indicates that language used on the test is "authentic." In other words, what finds its way into the exam is actually used by real Spanish and French speakers every day. For that reason, some of our tutors are able to draw upon their own background living in countries where Spanish and French are native languages, to give you a head start on your competition. We will pose a number of vocabulary and structure questions, so that you will feel confident on test day dealing with selections drawn from a variety of sources, including newspapers, historical works and fiction. It is worth mentioning that the College Board suggests your background include three to four years of Spanish or French, or at least two years of intensive Spanish/French study. Our SAT II Language test tutors will offer a comprehensive review of the specific language, and point out through diagnostic testing obvious strengths and weaknesses, so that specific areas may be targeted for review with the goal being a very confident test taker on the day of the exam. Contact BrainTrust today to discover how our unique approach to SAT II Language test preparation can help maximize your child's SAT score. |
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