Spanish Immersion Placement Test

Important things to remember:

We need to see what you can do with Spanish right now. We need to see what you KNOW. We’re not interested in what you’re able to research, get translated, answer with help, etc.
Please take 30 minutes and answer this test to the best of your ability.

Writing Accents:

If you can’t figure it out, no problem. But if you want to add accents to your placement test, here is an article on how to do it.

Immersion Placement Test

We're so excited that you're traveling with us on Spanish Immersion! Here is the written portion of your placement test that we need you to fill out so that when you get in country you only need to do the oral screening with the language school. No dictionaries or other resources please - just you this time 🙂

Name*
First Last
Email*
Which Spanish immersion program are you traveling on?*
Please select the immersion trip you're registered for.
- Adult Spanish Immersion Trip
- Educators Spanish Immersion Trip
- Family Spanish Immersion Trip
- High School Spanish Immersion Trip
- Medical Spanish Immersion Trip
- Study Abroad Spanish Immersion Trip
Placement Test Questions
Do your best to respond to all the questions in Spanish. All fields are required to answer. If you don't have an answer, you must still put something or you can't submit the placement test.

A few Tips:
If you don't understand a question, write: "no entiendo la pregunta".
If you don't know how to answer, write: "no sé responder".

Keep in mind that this test serves an important purpose - we want you to be placed in a class that fits your current level of Spanish proficiency (not too high, nor too low). Thanks for doing your best and NOT USING ANY OUTSIDE RESOURCES TO COMPLETE THIS PLACEMENT TEST.
¿Cuáles son sus expectativas de las clases de español y de su tiempo de inmersión?*
Verbos en el presente...*
Take a minute to say the following things in Spanish:
1. I eat (comer)=
2. You (tú) live (vivir)=
3. She works (trabajar) =
4. They study (estudiar) =
5. You all listen (escuchar) =
6. We walk (caminar) =
7. You (ud) move (mover) =
Verbos irregulares en el presente...*
Take a minute to say the following things in Spanish:
1. I go (ir)=
2. I have (tener)=
3. I give (dar) =
4. I hear (oir) =
5. I come (venir) =
6. I say(decir) =
7. I put (poner) =
8. I bring (traer) =
9. I see (ver) =
¿Qué hace usted en un día típico entre semana?*
entre semana = on a week day. Show us how you can use present tense verbs to describe your day to day activities throughout the week at work, school, etc.
¿Qué hace usted en un día típico los fines de semana?*
fin de semana = weekend. Now use present tense verbs to tell us a little about your hobbies and leisure activities.
Verbos en el pasado (pretérito)...*
Take a minute to say the following things in Spanish:
1. I ate (comer)=
2. You (tú) lived (vivir)=
3. She worked (trabajar) =
4. They studied (estudiar) =
5. You all listened (escuchar) =
6. We walked (caminar) =
7. You (ud) moved (mover) =
Verbos irregulares en el pasado (pretérito)...*
Take a minute to say the following things in Spanish:
1. I went (ir)=
2. You (tú) had (tener)=
3. He gave (dar) =
4. We did (hacer) =
5. They came (venir) =
6. Y'all said (decir) =
7. You (ud) put (poner) =
8. I brought (traer) =
9. I was (estar) =
¿Qué hizo usted ayer?*
Describa sus actividades de ayer desde la mañana hasta la noche. Show us how you can use past tense verbs to describe what you did yesterday.
¿Cómo pasó la navidad del año pasado?*
navidad = Christmas. Now strut your stuff by describing your Christmas holiday activities including family, friends - tell us about a few people.
¿Qué le impresionó más del primer viaje que hizo?*
viaje = trip. Escriba en forma narrativa y descriptiva. Tell us what you did and what everything was like. You would definitely want to show us how you can mix preterite and imperfect here if you're able.
Verbos en el pasado (imperfecto)...*
Take a minute to say the following things in Spanish:
1. I used to eat (comer)=
2. You (tú) were living (vivir)=
3. She used to work (trabajar) =
4. They were studying (estudiar) =
5. You all usted to listen (escuchar) =
6. We were walking (caminar) =
7. You (ud) used to move (mover) =
Verbos irregulares en el pasado (imperfecto)...*
Take a minute to say the following things in Spanish:
1. I was (ser)=
2. You (tú) were (ser)=
3. She was (estar) =
4. They were (estar) =
5. You all usted to go (ir) =
6. We used to go (ir) =
¿Cómo era su vida cuando era niño(a)?*
Use the imperfect past tense to tell us all about what your life was like as a kid
Cuándo era niño(a), ¿qué hacía en las vacaciones?*
"vacaciones" en español = tiempo libre de trabajo y/o clases; no tiene que ser un viaje
¿Cuándo era niño(a) o adolescente, planeaba viajar mucho? ¿Y lo pudo hacer?*
Verbos en el pasado (pretérito perfecto aka "present perfect")...*
Take a minute to say the following things in Spanish:
1. I have eaten (comer)=
2. You (tú) have lived (vivir)=
3. She has worked (trabajar) =
4. They have studied (estudiar) =
5. You all have listened (escuchar) =
6. We have walked (caminar) =
7. You (ud) have moved (mover) =
Verbos irregulares en el pasado (pretérito perfecto aka "present perfect")...*
Take a minute to say the following things in Spanish:
1. I have opened (abrir)=
2. You (tú) have said (decir)=
3. She has made (hacer) =
4. They have put (poner) =
5. You all have written (escribir) =
6. We have seen (ver) =
7. You (ud) have returned (volver) =
8. He has covered (cubrir) =
9. They have roken (romper) =
10. She has died (morir) =
¿Ha viajado a Latinoamérica antes, o ésta es la primera vez?*
Tell us about your previous trips to Latin America. If you could show us how you use the present perfect tense, that would be awesome!
¿Ha visto una película recientemente? ¿Cuál fue?*
Here is another present perfect opportunity...
Verbos en el futuro (actual future or ir + a + verb construction is fine)...*
Take a minute to say the following things in Spanish:
1. I will eat (comer)=
2. You (tú) will live (vivir)=
3. She is going to work (trabajar) =
4. They are going to study (estudiar) =
5. You all will listen (escuchar) =
6. We will walk (caminar) =
7. You (ud) are going to move (mover) =
¿Cuáles son sus planes y proyectos para el futuro?*
Puede describir planes personales y/o profesionales. You guessed it, we'd like to see if you can use the future tense or any workarounds to talk about the future in Spanish.
¿Qué hará las próximas vacaciones?*
Future again...
Verbos en el condicional (conditional tense)...*
Take a minute to say the following things in Spanish:
1. I would eat (comer)=
2. You (tú) would live (vivir)=
3. She would work (trabajar) =
4. They would study (estudiar) =
5. You all would listen (escuchar) =
6. We would walk (caminar) =
7. You (ud) would move (mover) =
Si gana la lotería, ¿Qué haría con el dinero?*
ganar = to win. Now we'd like to see how you can use the conditional tense of verbs in Spanish.
Escriba 3 cosas que haría en caso de perder su pasaporte*
perder = to lose. More conditional verbs in Spanish
Verbos en el imperativo (instrucciones - command tense)...*
Take a minute to say the following things in Spanish:
1. Eat (tú)(comer)=
2. Don't eat (tú) (comer) =
3. Work (usted) (trabajar) =
4. Don't work (usted) (trabajar) =
5. Repeat (tú) (repetir) =
6. Don't repeat (tú) (repetir) =
7. Get up (usted) (levantarse) =
8. Don't get up (usted) (levantarse =
Escriba 4 pasos (steps) para hacer un sandwich*
You choose if you're talking to a child (tú) or an adult (usted) and use your command tense verbs appropriately
De 3 consejos (pieces of advice) a su amigo(a) sobre su próxima cita (next date) o su entrevista para un trabajo nuevo (job interview).*
Try to add some affirmative (+) commands and negative (-) commands
Verbos en el subjuntivo (present tense subjunctive verbs)...*
Take a minute to say the following things in Spanish:
1. I want you to eat (comer)= Yo quiero que usted _____
2. It's important that you work (trabajar) = Es importante que tú _____
3. I don't like that she lives (vivir) in the city = No me gusta que ella _____ en la ciudad
4. We hope they can (poder) come = Esperamos que ellos _____ venir
5. They doubt that we speak Spanish (hablar) = Ellos dudan que nosotros _____ español
6. She wants me to teach (enseñar) her = Ella quiere que yo le _____
7. Do you want me to arrive (llegar) at 5pm? = ¿Usted quiere que yo _____ a las 5p?
Si fuera el presidente de su país, ¿Cuáles cosas (aspectos, programas, planes) cambiaría usted?*
This is pretty advanced - it's past subjunctive.
¿Si hubiera nacido en otro país, le habría gustado?*
Explique por que sí o por que no. Also subjunctive - but a past perfect subjunctive. Can you respond?
Verb Conjugations: Fill in the blanks
Below is a description of what a typical day might look like in Latin America. Do your best to conjugate the verbs to fit well in the sentences.

For every blank you see, write the best form of the verb in parenthesis to fit the sentence.
Cada día mi "mamá" _______ (despertarse) muy temprano y ella _______ (hervir) el agua para preparar el café.*
In the space below, please conjugate the verbs in parenthesis to fit the sentence.
A ella _______ (gustarle) mucho como _______ (oler) su café pero _______ (preferir) tomar agua dulce bien caliente*
In the space below, please conjugate the verbs in parenthesis to fit the sentence.
Durante el desayuno ella me _______ (contar) muchas historias de ella y de su familia. Luego me _______ (dar) un beso y _______ (despedirse) de mí.*
In the space below, please conjugate the verbs in parenthesis to fit the sentence.
Luego yo _______ (salir) con ella de la casa par tomar el bus. Ella _______ (ir) a su trabajo y yo _______ (ir) a mis actividades de la mañana.*
In the space below, please conjugate the verbs in parenthesis to fit the sentence.
Ayer por la mañana _______ (ser) muy diferente. Ella _______ (ir) conmigo para asistir a nuestra actividad de la mañana y _______ (divertirse) mucho.*
In the space below, please conjugate the verbs in parenthesis to fit the sentence.
Mañana _______ (ser) sábado y sus hijos _______ (venir) a visitarla. Por eso, hoy en la noche ella _______ (acostarse) más temprano porque _______ (tener) que preparar mucha comida. ¡Qué valiente _______ (ser) mi mamá!*
In the space below, please conjugate the verbs in parenthesis to fit the sentence.
Describa como se celebra la navidad en su familia*
navidad = Christmas. Más detalle mejor 🙂
Reading Comprehension
Lea el texto y responda a las preguntas a continuación
Costa Rica es un país de paz y alegría. Tiene preciosas playas tanto en el Océano Pacífico como en el Atlántico. La Playa más visitada en el Pacífico es el Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio donde además de playas impresionantes ay diversidad de animales como iguanas y monos. En la Costa Este también encontramos animales como el perezoso y los monos cariblancos.
Costa Rica tiene muchas montañas y volcanes. Uno de los volcanes más activos es el Volcán Turrialba que está ubicado en la provincia de Cartago. Sin embargo existen otros que también son activos como el Irazú y el Rincón de la Vieja. La montaña más alta de Costa Rica es el Chirripó.
Además de estos volcanes y montañas que son lugares turísticos, están las ciudades que son muy atractivas como Cartago (dónde está el Volcán Irazú) y la capital de Costa Rica, San José. Disfrutamos mucho del país porque hay muchos lugares y actividades para divertirse.
¿Los monos y las iguanas están unicamente en las playas del Pacífico?*
Explain your answer
¿Cuál es el parque nacional del Pacífico más atractivo para los visitantes de Costa Rica y por qué?*
Explain your answer
¿Cuándo fue la última vez que usted subió una montaña? ¿Le gustaría escalar el Chirripó?*
Explain your answer
¿Los volcanes Turrialba e Irazú están en la misma provincia?*
Explain your answer
¿Ha visitado un volcán alguna vez? ¿Cómo son los volcanes? Si no ha visitado uno antes, ¿Cómo se imagina que son?*
Explain your answer
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Spanish Immersion Placement Test

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In an effort to streamline your placement into an adequate Spanish class for you, we’d like you to take this placement test before you travel.

Immersion Placement Test

Placement Test Questions

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Spanish Immersion Placement Test

Your Spanish immersion trip is coming up!

In an effort to streamline your placement into an adequate Spanish class for you, we’d like you to take this placement test before you travel.

Immersion Placement Test

Placement Test Questions

Verb Conjugations: Fill in the blanks

Reading Comprehension

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