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The Linguist 58,6 - Dec/Jan2020
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Supporting and developing
language professionals
worldwide
CIOL | Chartered Institute of Linguists
In REAL LIFE
languages SAVE LIVES
CAN YOU?
REAL LIVES
Teachers' Fact Sheet
What is it?
• A multiple choice
listening exam
• Level set at CEFR A2
• Lasts 45 minutes
• Based on authentic,
urgent situations
Why do it?
• Useful check on
readiness for GCSE
• Year 10 students who
pass are on track for
Grade 4 GCSE
• No extra teaching
required
Who is it for?
• Year 10 students working
towards GCSE
• Able students in earlier
years
• Native speakers
Which languages?
• Arabic
• English
(ESOL)
• French
• German
• Mandarin
• Spanish
• Welsh
• Russian
Consider carefully...
Students need to think clearly
– a good linguist who does no
more than wait for an obvious
answer will tend to do less well.
How much does it cost?
• £18 per candidate
• £9 for PPG candidates
• Sliding fee scale for schools
with more than 100 entries
• Funding may be available
from various Language
Bodies
Dates of next exams
Any time between:
17 June 2020 and 17 July 2020
New for 2020:
Polish & Somali
MORE INFORMATION
ciol.org.uk/real-lives | info.real-lives@ciol.org.uk
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