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[PD] Take your English test with Duolingo to check your English Level #4

Open Businegrace opened 3 months ago

Businegrace commented 3 months ago

@kfklein15 cloned issue CodeYourFuture/Course-Fundamentals#29 on 2024-04-29:

Coursework content

To be able to join our Software Development Course (SDC), your English level must be B2 or higher.

We will give you a voucher to take the Duolingo English Test to check this.

Set-up for the test

  • You can't use Linux for this test. If you have a Linux laptop, either use the library or come to class and borrow a Macbook for an hour.

  • The computer must have a working camera and microphone

  • You must have a valid ID. List of accepted IDs. If you don't have one, please talk to your cohort founders to arrange a different voucher.

  • Do not enter the voucher number until you are ready with everything: it is only valid for 20 days. This information is only available after the voucher is entered, and pausing is impossible.

  • Before doing the real test, do this Practice Test. This helps you to understand the limited time you have to reply to the questions.

  • You can also watch this video about the test.

Format of the test:

  1. Quick setup: 5 MINUTES

An introduction that walks you through the test rules and requirements. You must have a valid ID with you. List of accepted IDs

  1. Adaptive test; 45 MINUTES

A series of questions that evaluate your English skills

  1. Writing and speaking sample - 10 MINUTES

Open-ended prompts that are shared with institutions alongside your score

Estimated time in hours

1

What is the purpose of this assignment?

Assess your level of English.

How to submit

  • Create an account on the Duolingo page

  • "Buy" a test using the Coupon Code

    • Login to your Duolingo account

    • Use the route "Purchase a test"

    • Select "1 test" option

    • Do not pay extra for fast results (CYF won't cover that cost)

    • Do NOT add your credit card information, use the "Apply Coupon Code" option

  • Take the test

  • Add the screenshot of your test outcome to this ticket.