DLPT DLPT Proficiency Levels and ILR Scale

Question 1

What scoring scale does the DLPT use to rate language proficiency?

Accepted Answer

ILR (Interagency Language Roundtable) scale

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CEFR (Common European Framework)

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ACTFL scale

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NATO STANAG scale

Question 2

Which ILR level is typically required for most U.S. military linguist positions?

Accepted Answer

ILR 2/2

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ILR 1/1

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ILR 3/3

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ILR 4/4

Question 3

On the ILR scale, what does a score of '+' (plus) after a number signify?

Accepted Answer

Proficiency that exceeds the base level but does not fully meet the next level

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Perfect performance at that level

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A score earned through oral testing only

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Qualification for officer-level positions

Question 4

What does ILR Level 1 (Limited Working Proficiency) allow a linguist to do?

Accepted Answer

Handle routine social demands and limited work requirements

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Perform all professional translation tasks

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Read technical military manuals fluently

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Conduct formal diplomatic negotiations

Question 5

What is the highest score possible on the ILR proficiency scale?

Accepted Answer

Level 5

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Level 4+

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Level 3

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Level 6

Question 6

The DLPT tests proficiency in which two skill areas?

Accepted Answer

Listening and Reading

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Speaking and Writing

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Reading and Writing

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Listening and Speaking