This document describes an oral proficiency test in German administered to students by the Hampton Township School District World Language Department during the 2011-2012 school year. The test consisted of 10 situations that students had to respond to orally in German, covering topics like introductions, describing schedules, activities, food, weather, directions, and saying goodbye. Students were instructed to record their responses using computer sound recording equipment and save the file with a specific naming convention for submission.

1. Oral Proficiency Test
Proficient Level
German
(rating to Intermediate Low)
This test was created and disseminated by the
Hampton Township School District
World Language Department
2011-2012

2.  Record your responses using the sound
recorder on the computer.
 Be sure to make a test recording before
you begin the oral proficiency exam.
 Follow the instructions on the next three
slides for the device you are using.
 Be sure you have a microphone headset
or ear buds.

3. Test PREP: (computers) 3
4
Sound Recorder
2
1

4. Test Prep: Sound Recorder
Check sound: Put on your microphone headset. Press On button,
count out loud to 5, press Off, press rewind, press Play and
listen to your recording. Can you hear yourself? Is your voice clear?
If there is a problem notify your teacher. Rewind.
Be sure to SAVE as
Play On/
To directed by your
Save Rewind Off Pause teacher

5. Now you are ready to begin! Read
the test introduction on the next
slide.

6. Heike, an exchange student
from Frankfurt, Germany, is
attending Hampton High
School this year. She does
not speak English. Your
teacher has asked you to get
to know Heike and help her
in the following situations…

7. Situation 1

8.  It’s Monday morning. You meet Heike in the
hallway at school. Introduce yourself to her.
In German:
 greet her.
 tell her your name.
 You may use the picture to give you some ideas.
 Think about what you will say while you wait for the
German prompt.

9. Situation 2

10. Heike will follow part of your school schedule as shown in the picture.
In German, tell Heike the time the following classes start:
 mathematics
 German Math 9:00
 English German 11:00
English 1:30
You must use the times shown on the right. Think
about what you will say while you wait for the
German prompt.

11. Situation 3

12. You and Heike
are talking about
what you like to
do in your free
time.
In German,
• tell Heike what
you like to do
You may use the picture to
give you some ideas. Please
wait for the German prompt.

13. Situation 4

14. You and your friends are with Heike
in a restaurant.
In German:
 Tell Heike what some of the foods
and drinks are that are on the menu.
You may use the picture to give you some ideas.
Please wait for the German prompt.

15. Situation 5

16. Heike is going through her wardrobe to
make sure she has appropriate clothing
for her year long stay.
In German,
 Describe what the weather is like in
Pittsburgh, and what clothing is
appropriate.
You may use the pictures to give you some
ideas.
Please wait for the German prompt.

17. Situation 6

18. You and Heike have been invited to a birthday party.
She wants to know what to expect. Describe a
typical party.
In German,
 tell what your friends wear.
 tell what they eat and drink.
 tell what they do.
 tell how long the party lasts.
You may use the pictures to give you some ideas.
Please wait for the German prompt.

19. Situation 7

20. You are talking to Heike on the
phone and want to learn more
about her family and home life in
Germany.
As you talk to Heike, ASK lots of
QUESTIONS in German to find
out about:
•Names and ages of her
family members
•Leisure time activities
•Jobs or school
•Her likes/dislikes
•Weather
•Foods
You may use the picture to give
you some ideas. Please wait for
the German prompt.

21. Situation 8

22. Heike and you are
comparing your summer
vacation routines. Explain
to Heike WHAT you do and
at WHAT TIME of day you
do it. You may include
information on topics such
as:
• Hobbies
• Sports and activities
• Jobs
• Meals
You may use the picture
to give you some ideas.
Please wait for the
German prompt.

23. Situation 9

24. You and Heike are
meeting at your
house on Fifth
Street. Give Heike
directions from her
house on Seventh
Street to yours. Be
sure to use the map!
You must use the picture to
give you some ideas. Please
wait for the German prompt.

25. Situation 10

26. Heike is flying back to Germany.
You are sorry that she is leaving
and would like to see her again.
In German,
 say your good-byes.
You may use the picture to give you
some ideas.
Please wait for the German prompt.

27. End of Test!
Congratulations!!!
Please follow your teacher’s
directions
to SAVE your responses.

28. Test Completion(Computer)
Be sure to SAVE as
directed by your
teacher! See next
slide.

29.  Save as: Last name and First Initial +
ProficiencyTestGerman + 2012.
example:
SmithJ,ProficiencyTestGerman2012
 Upload as a file to the World Language
Department Wiki on your individual page.