Here’s the second selection of advanced language learning materials for attendees of New Year, New Language 2025. If you missed yesterday’s email, check out the first selection here:
How to pass a foreign language exam
I wrote this post packed with tips on how to pass a foreign language exam. Useful for all languages / all levels:
How to pass a foreign language examhttps://howtogetfluent.com/how-to-pass-a-foreign-language-exam/
CEFR levels explained
The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is one of the most widely-used yardsticks to help students (and examiners) measure ability across the four language skills (speaking, reading, listening, writing). Many of the language exams set their levels on this A1 to C2 scale.
Here’s the official CEFR self-assessment grid in downloadable .pdf form:
How I got off the intermediate plateau in German (using exams)
In this posts, I show how I used an advanced exam to help me get of my “wonky” intermediate plateau (writing skills were the weakest for me). My experience and tips are of relevance whatever your language.
How I passed the Goethe-Institut C1 German exam
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”.
I’m proud to partner with Olly in promoting these quality courses and if you sign up for one of their courses using my link, I get a small commission, at no extra cost to you. Win: Win!
Look out tomorrow in your inbox for a third sect of advanced language learning resources .
