AAPPL Language Functions and Tasks

Question 1

What language function is primarily associated with the Novice proficiency level in the ACTFL framework used by the AAPPL?

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Producing isolated words and memorized phrases

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Narrating events in multiple time frames

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Hypothesizing about abstract topics

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Defending opinions with supporting evidence

Question 2

According to ACTFL guidelines assessed on the AAPPL, which language function becomes possible at the Intermediate level?

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Creating with language beyond memorized phrases

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Sustaining extended discourse on abstract topics

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Using highly formal register for academic purposes

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Hypothesizing and speculating about hypothetical scenarios

Question 3

In the ACTFL proficiency framework, 'narrating and describing in major time frames' (past, present, future) is the defining language function of which level?

Accepted Answer

Advanced

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Novice

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Intermediate

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Superior

Question 4

A student taking the AAPPL who can 'handle a complication' in a conversational task is demonstrating a function associated with which proficiency range?

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Advanced-Low and above

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Novice-High to Intermediate-Low

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Intermediate-Mid to Intermediate-High

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Superior and Distinguished only

Question 5

Which language function is central to the ACTFL Superior level and assessed in higher-level AAPPL tasks?

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Hypothesizing and discussing abstract concepts

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Asking and answering simple questions

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Describing people and places in present tense

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Producing memorized vocabulary in context

Question 6

In AAPPL Interpersonal tasks, what is the primary language function being assessed?

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Exchanging information and negotiating meaning with others

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Producing rehearsed monologues for an audience

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Reading for main ideas in written texts

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Writing grammatically perfect essays

Question 7

In ACTFL terminology, language 'functions' refer to which of the following?

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The communicative purposes language serves, such as describing or narrating

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The grammatical structures a learner has mastered

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The vocabulary range available to the speaker

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The speed at which a speaker produces utterances