Using language exams: One

Here’s my first selection of advanced language learning materials for attendees of New Year, New Language 2025.

Language exams: for and against

I’m a great fan of using language exams as a motivational tool. In this post, I weigh up the pros and cons (links in the post to follow-up exam tips article):

Foreign language exams for adult learners: for and against

What’s out there? Overview of some of the major exams

I’ve put together a quick overview guide covering exams offerings in some of the most widely-learned languages (and also Welsh and Basque, as these are two of the languages I am most passionate about). I hope you find it useful. Feedback and comments welcome!

Recommended language courses

Olly Richard’s “Uncovered” courses are a great launchpad for the journey from beginner, all the way through to advanced. Available in a range of popular languages. The golden thread running through each course is an enticing story, which keeps you engaged from unit to unit and helps you to absorb the language without realising it. He calls it “StoryLearning”.

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