{"id":72529,"date":"2021-12-28T17:57:10","date_gmt":"2021-12-28T16:57:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/?p=72529"},"modified":"2021-12-29T11:15:28","modified_gmt":"2021-12-29T10:15:28","slug":"actfl-proficiency-scale-guidelines-in-depth-explanation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/en\/actfl-proficiency-scale-guidelines-in-depth-explanation\/","title":{"rendered":"ACTFL Proficiency Scale &#038; Guidelines: In-Depth Explanation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1456px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>How proficient is your English? What kinds of tasks can you use it for? A <strong>proficiency test<\/strong> will help employers and schools to understand your language skills level. What do the different tests offer and how to compare across them?<\/p>\n<p>Here we take a closer look at the <strong>ACTFL proficiency test<\/strong>. We\u2019ll discuss:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What is <strong>ACTFL<\/strong> and what does it measure?<\/li>\n<li>Which test is more difficult;<\/li>\n<li>Reasons for taking each test.<\/li>\n<li>ACTFL scores equivalency tables in case you wish to <a href=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/en\/exam\/toefl-ibt\">take the TOEFL<\/a> or in case you wish to <a href=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/en\/exam\/ielts\">take the IELTS<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>All set? Here we go!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-1{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1456px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-button.button-1 {border-radius:25px;}.fusion-button.button-1 .fusion-button-text {text-transform:none;}<\/style><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-large button-default button-1 fusion-button-span-no fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/auth.global-exam.com\/register\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">Test My Level For Free<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-2{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 30px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 30px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1456px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><h2>What Is the ACTFL and what does it aim to achieve?<\/h2>\n<p>There are many<a href=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/en\/language-proficiency-levels-in-english-explained\/\"> language proficiency levels in English<\/a> and many ways to evaluate them, such as the ILR, the <a href=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/en\/cefr-levels-to-ielts-in-depth-score-comparison\/\">CEFR language scale<\/a>, and so on. We&rsquo;ll be looking at one of them &#8211; the ACTFL.<\/p>\n<p>First things first. Before ACTFL there was the ILR &#8211; Interagency Language Roundtable.<\/p>\n<p>The ILR was officially created in 1973, although it has been around informally since the 50\u2019s. It was originally conceived so that the US government and federal agencies could share and improve their techniques and technology for language learning, and language testing.<\/p>\n<p>The ILR created a scale with 5 proficiency levels, ranging from 0 to 5, where 0 equates to no knowledge of a language, and 5 equates a native speaker or highly proficient non-native speaker.<\/p>\n<p>The ILR scale still exists, but gave rise to ACTFL and its proficiency guidelines and <strong>ACTFL scale<\/strong>. Where the ILR scale uses a simple \u2018+\u2019, the ACTFL proficiency scale employs sub-levels to pinpoint a person\u2019s language proficiency.<\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"post-72529-_skv4bbij3m4g\"><\/a>ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines &amp; Scales Explained<\/h2>\n<p>The ACTFL scale has 5 main levels &#8211; <strong>Novice<\/strong>, <strong>Intermediate<\/strong>, <strong>Advanced<\/strong>, <strong>Superior<\/strong> &#8211; which are divided into 3 sub-levels (Low, Mid, and High), plus <strong>Distinguished<\/strong>. The <strong>ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines<\/strong> describe what individuals can do with language in: speaking, writing, listening, and reading.<\/p>\n<p>The goal of the <strong>ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines<\/strong> is to give an individual\u2019s level in real-world situations &#8211; spontaneous and non-rehearsed.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>The ACTFL Proficiency Scale :<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-72531 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/ACTFL-proficiency-scale.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"440\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/ACTFL-proficiency-scale-200x258.png 200w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/ACTFL-proficiency-scale-233x300.png 233w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/ACTFL-proficiency-scale-400x515.png 400w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/ACTFL-proficiency-scale.png 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>*Image source : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.actfl.org\/resources\/actfl-proficiency-guidelines-2012\">Official ACTF website\u00a0<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"post-72529-_1y70gjje2q5x\"><\/a>ACTFL Proficiency Levels &#8211; Novice<\/h3>\n<p>Limited to communicating with short,simple memorised phrases. At the <strong>novice<\/strong> level, the individual will most likely have <strong>difficulty<\/strong> communicating with native speakers.<\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"post-72529-_t6h0q6w8j6mx\"><\/a>ACTFL Proficiency Levels &#8211; Intermediate<\/h3>\n<p>Can create sentences using learned words and phrases. At the <strong>intermediate<\/strong> level, the individual is able to ask and answer <strong>simple<\/strong> questions, and handle simple transactions.<\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"post-72529-_89pv1rvrlkzp\"><\/a>ACTFL Proficiency Levels &#8211; Advanced<\/h3>\n<p>Can narrate and use past, present and future. At the <strong>advanced<\/strong> level, an individual can use paragraphs for <strong>complex situations<\/strong> and topics. <em>Plus, they can handle unexpected complications with grammatical accuracy and fluency.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"post-72529-_hcekyl7h1pft\"><\/a>ACTFL Proficiency Levels &#8211; Superior<\/h3>\n<p>Can communicate with accuracy and fluency. At the <strong>superior<\/strong> level, an individual can discuss complex and <strong>abstract<\/strong> topics using supporting opinions and structured arguments.<\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"post-72529-_fj6i09m1hbph\"><\/a>ACTFL Proficiency Levels &#8211; Distinguished<\/h3>\n<p>Can communicate highly complex concepts. At the <strong>distinguished<\/strong> level, an individual is able to discuss <strong>global<\/strong> issues in a culturally appropriate manner. They can adapt their language to suit the situation and audience.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a id=\"post-72529-_3qtw7doc20cn\"><\/a>ACTFL Speaking<\/h2>\n<p>ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines can be used to evaluate speech that is either interpersonal (two-way) or presentational (one-way), and to determine a level among:<\/p>\n<h3><strong>\u27a4 Distinguished<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Speakers at the <strong>Distinguished<\/strong> level can speak skillfully, and with accuracy, efficiency. They can produce highly sophisticated and tightly organised, extended speech.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>\u27a4 Superior<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Superior-level<\/strong> speakers can participate clearly in autobiographical topics, as well as topics of community, national, or international interest. They can discuss their interests and areas of competence with ease, fluency, and accuracy.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>\u27a4 Advanced<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Advanced-level<\/strong> speakers can speak skillfully, and with accuracy, efficiency, and effectiveness. They can deal with unexpected complications in social situations. have sufficient control of basic structures and vocabulary to be understood by native speakers.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>\u27a4 Intermediate<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Intermediate-level<\/strong> speakers are most easily understood by those accustomed to dealing with non-native learners of the language; They can speak about familiar topics related to their daily life.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>\u27a4 Novice<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Novice-level<\/strong> speakers can communicate short, simple messages on highly predictable, everyday topics that affect them directly. They do so mostly through the use of isolated words and phrases.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a id=\"post-72529-_8x08lo95uxc1\"><\/a>ACTFL Listening<\/h2>\n<p>ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines can be used to evaluate how listeners understand spoken language, and to determine a level among:<\/p>\n<h3><strong>\u27a4 Distinguished<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Distinguished-level<\/strong> listeners can understand a wide variety of forms, styles, and registers of speech on highly specialised topics, in language tailored to different audiences. They are able to understand unpredictable turns of thought related to sophisticated topics.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>\u27a4 Superior<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>These listeners can understand speech in a standard dialect on a wide range of familiar and less familiar topics. They can follow linguistically complex extended speech from a variety of sources.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>\u27a4 Advanced<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>These listeners can understand the main ideas and most supporting details in connected discourse on a variety of general interest topics. They have sufficient knowledge of language structure to understand basic time-frame references.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>\u27a4 Intermediate<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Intermediate-level<\/strong> listeners understand speech that conveys basic information. This speech is simple, with familiar vocabulary. They can understand information conveyed in simple, sentence-length speech on familiar or everyday topics.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>\u27a4 Novice<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>These listeners can understand key words, and formulaic expressions that are highly predictable.tements, and commands. They typically require repetition, rephrasing, and a slowed rate of speech to understand what is being said.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>ACTFL Reading<\/h2>\n<p><a id=\"post-72529-_992zu6xmh0xr\"><\/a>ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines are intended to describe what readers are able to understand from what they read, and to determine a level among:<\/p>\n<h3><strong>\u27a4 Distinguished<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Distinguished-level<\/strong> readers can understand a wide variety of texts from many genres including professional, technical, academic, and literary. They are able to comprehend implicit and inferred information and tone. They are able to understand unpredictable turns of thought related to sophisticated topics.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>\u27a4 Superior<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>These readers can understand texts from many genres dealing with a wide range of subjects, both familiar and unfamiliar. Superior-level readers can understand texts that use specialised vocabulary and complex grammatical structures.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>\u27a4 Advanced<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Advanced-level<\/strong> readers can understand the main idea and supporting details in narrative and descriptive texts. Advanced-level readers are able to understand texts that have a clear and predictable structure.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>\u27a4 Intermediate<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>These readers are able to understand simple, straightforward texts, such as messages found in highly familiar, everyday contexts. These listeners can understand information conveyed in simple, predictable, loosely connected texts.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>\u27a4 Novice<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Novice-level<\/strong> readers can understand key words and simple phrases that are in a familiar context. These readers are best able to understand a text when they can anticipate the information in the text.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a id=\"post-72529-_rn2364fqd364\"><\/a>ACTFL Writing<\/h2>\n<p>These ACTFL Guidelines can be used to describe an individual\u2019s use of written text that is either presentational (essays, reports, letters) or interpersonal (instant messaging, e-mail communication, texting). Then to determine a level among:<\/p>\n<h3><strong>\u27a4 Distinguished<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Distinguished-level<\/strong> writers can carry out formal writing tasks such as official correspondence, position papers, and journal articles.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>\u27a4 Superior<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>These writers are able to produce most kinds of formal and informal correspondence, in-depth summaries, reports, and research papers on a variety of social, academic, and professional topics<\/p>\n<h3><strong>\u27a4 Advanced<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Advanced-level<\/strong> writers can narrate and describe in past, present, and future, using paraphrasing and elaboration. They can write routine informal and some formal correspondence, and descriptions and summaries of a factual nature.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>\u27a4 Intermediate<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>These writers can write simple messages and letters, requests for information, and notes. Plus, they can ask and respond to simple questions in writing.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>\u27a4 Novice<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Novice-level<\/strong> writers can create lists and notes, simple information on forms and documents. They can also transcribe or copy familiar words or phrases, or letters.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-72639\" src=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/actfl-scale-e1640710812160.jpg\" alt=\"man looking at a wall\" width=\"700\" height=\"264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/actfl-scale-e1640710812160-200x75.jpg 200w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/actfl-scale-e1640710812160-300x113.jpg 300w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/actfl-scale-e1640710812160-400x151.jpg 400w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/actfl-scale-e1640710812160-600x226.jpg 600w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/actfl-scale-e1640710812160-768x290.jpg 768w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/actfl-scale-e1640710812160-800x302.jpg 800w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/actfl-scale-e1640710812160-1024x386.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/actfl-scale-e1640710812160-1200x453.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/actfl-scale-e1640710812160.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>ACTFL Proficiency Tests List and Presentation<\/h2>\n<p>ACTFL proficiency tests are a set of reliable language proficiency tests, used worldwide. The tests are used by major corporations, academic institutions, and government agencies. They are widely regarded as the best language proficiency testing regime.<\/p>\n<p>ACTFL administers over <strong>700,000 tests<\/strong> per year in more than <strong>120 languages<\/strong> in over 60 countries.<\/p>\n<p>ACTFL proficiency tests assessing cover the 4 core language skills: speaking, writing, listening, reading.<\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"post-72529-_pwu0i6mn8aci\"><\/a>ACTFL OPI &#8211; Oral Proficiency Test<\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>OPI<\/strong> is a 20-30 minute one-on-one <strong>interview<\/strong> with a certified ACTFL tester &#8211; a real person or computer avatar.<\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"post-72529-_x7tjcammypa0\"><\/a>ACTFL WPT &#8211; Writing Proficiency Test<\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>WPT<\/strong> is a web-based test of the global assessment of functional writing ability in a language.<\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"post-72529-_31fqxf56br8e\"><\/a>ACTFL LPT &#8211; Listening Proficiency Test<\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>LPT<\/strong> consists of 10 to 25 listening passages spoken in the target language. Listening passages vary in genre, content, length, and complexity, depending on the level being targeted.<\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"post-72529-_j6a9hohgws91\"><\/a>ACTFL RPT &#8211; Reading Proficiency Test<\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>RPT<\/strong> consists of between 10 to 25 reading texts written in the target language.<\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"post-72529-_ybbh05doswz0\"><\/a>IELTS\/TOEFL Equivalency Table With the ACTFL Proficiency Scale<\/h2>\n<p>There are a number of testing scales in addition to ACTFL. The best known being TOEFL and IELTS, and each scale has its own method of scoring. It\u2019s normal to be confused about understanding the difference between scores from different proficiency scales.<\/p>\n<p>So it\u2019s very useful to understand how a score in one scale compares to a score in another. The table below shows you comparative scores between ACTFL, TOEFL and IELTS.<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-3714\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-3714\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">ACTFL<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">TOEFL<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">IELTS<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Novice<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><\/td><td class=\"column-3\">2.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Intermediate<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><\/td><td class=\"column-3\">3.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Advanced low<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">42 - 71<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">3.5 - 4.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Advanced mid<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">72 - 94<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">5.0 - 6.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Advanced high<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">95 - 120<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">6.5 - 7.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Superior<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><\/td><td class=\"column-3\">8.0 - 9.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<h3>Understanding your TOEFL iBT score:<\/h3>\n<p>We have compiled a list of articles that cover everything there is to know about the TOEFL score ! 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