What kind of material is on the spanish validation test?

[AeroEngineer]

My Spanish teacher wants to know what exactly I need to be practicing more if any of y’all have taken it. Is there any listening/talking/writing? Or is it all reading and fil lining in circles? Thank you!

 

[emtet]

Just know your grammar and be well rounded in all the basic skills.

 

[FØB Zero]

My Spanish teacher wants to know what exactly I need to be practicing more if any of y’all have taken it. Is there any listening/talking/writing? Or is it all reading and fil lining in circles? Thank you!

I’m still a junior but I’m assuming up to Spanish 5. I.e.
(Past/perfect/imperfect/etc) subjunctive, command verbs, basic past and present, future/conditional (+would/could), si (if) clauses, articulos y sustantivos masc vs fem, pronombres completos/reflexivos and tónicos

If (or when) I am in your place I would just study conjugations and Grammer. (Don’t forget to study both regular and irregular

 

[Stealth_81]

I can’t provide details on the exam, however my son went through Spanish 5 in high school and was able to crush the validation exam. He validated enough that he was able to get a minor in Spanish by just taking a few 300 and 400 level courses at USAFA.

Stealth_81

 

[AeroEngineer]

Just know your grammar and be well rounded in all the basic skills.

But do you know what style the questions are? We just don't want to be working a lot of listening or writing if it is all reading and comprehension.

 

[MidCakePa]

Don’t overthink this. If you’re doing Spanish 5, you should be in good shape. Focus on doing well in the class and finishing the year strong. Wouldn’t necessarily do any prep beyond that. Instead, spend time with friends and family, and enjoying the last bits of high school.

Validating a few classes is nice. It frees up slots down the road to take more electives or go deeper into your major. But not validating too many classes is also nice. The transition to SA life is very tough, and cadets/mids often find that having some “easier” classes (ones they could’ve validated but took anyway) can provide a much-needed respite.

 

[skiergirl24]

If you took Spanish 5 in high school and did relatively well, you should be good to go. I was able to validate through 221 even though admittedly I fell asleep during the last 10 or so minutes of the test. For 2023, we took the test in one of the lectinars after eating lunch and everyone was very exhausted and since cadre were not there, sleeping was not punishable (except for the fact that it behooves you to try and do well so you can validate). In essence, I know lots of kids that didn't try and regretted it later. It is super helpful to validate the 100s level language classes because if you don't, you will be taking a language class EVERY DAY for 2 semesters!

As for the format of the test, it was a combination of listening, grammar, reading...all multiple choice. The format could change from year to year though. Hope that helps! And good luck

 

[emtet]

But do you know what style the questions are? We just don't want to be working a lot of listening or writing if it is all reading and comprehension.

There is listening, reading, and comprehension. I validated into the 365 level and only have to take three semesters before I have my minor. Keep in mind that if the test is anything like this past summer, it will be taken on a random day and you will not have time to prepare. The last time I took a Spanish course was almost three years before I took the test so if you're actively in a higher Spanish course, you should be fine.

 

[querencia]

I've spoken to a few people, they've pretty much said that if you're 4 level on the AP test you should be able to do well.

Granted, the AP test is not going to be normal this year so it may not be accurate this time around.

 

[AeroEngineer]

If you took Spanish 5 in high school and did relatively well, you should be good to go. I was able to validate through 221 even though admittedly I fell asleep during the last 10 or so minutes of the test. For 2023, we took the test in one of the lectinars after eating lunch and everyone was very exhausted and since cadre were not there, sleeping was not punishable (except for the fact that it behooves you to try and do well so you can validate). In essence, I know lots of kids that didn't try and regretted it later. It is super helpful to validate the 100s level language classes because if you don't, you will be taking a language class EVERY DAY for 2 semesters!

As for the format of the test, it was a combination of listening, grammar, reading...all multiple choice. The format could change from year to year though. Hope that helps! And good luck

Thank you!

 

[AeroEngineer]

There is listening, reading, and comprehension. I validated into the 365 level and only have to take three semesters before I have my minor. Keep in mind that if the test is anything like this past summer, it will be taken on a random day and you will not have time to prepare. The last time I took a Spanish course was almost three years before I took the test so if you're actively in a higher Spanish course, you should be fine.

3 years?? Dang alright, thank you!

 

[emtet]

3 years?? Dang alright, thank you!

Not three years, three semesters. So I'm done the second semester of my sophomore year.

Once you get into the 300 level and above courses there are very little tests or quizzes. Your grade really depends on a handful of essays, a few presentations, and your knowledge of different things occurring in Spanish-speaking countries. This includes; food, music, sports, politics, history, the economy, and the environment.