DLPT Study Guide 2026

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📋 DLPT Exam Format at a Glance

70
Questions
180 min
Time Limit
70.00%
Passing Score

📚 DLPT Topics to Study (64)

✍️ Sample DLPT Questions & Answers

1. A DLPT passage describes a government pursuing 'import substitution industrialization.' What is the goal of this economic strategy?
Developing domestic industries to replace imported manufactured goods

Import substitution industrialization aims to build domestic manufacturing capacity to reduce dependence on foreign imports.

2. Listen to the following statement: 'Well, I suppose that's one way to look at it, if you're determined to ignore the obvious flaws.' Which attitude is the speaker most likely conveying?
Skepticism

The correct answer is Skepticism. The phrase 'I suppose that's one way to look at it' is a hesitant agreement, and the follow-up 'if you're determined to ignore the obvious flaws' directly points out problems, indicating doubt and a critical stance.

3. In a DLPT Spanish reading, the phrase 'toma de rehenes' appears in a counterterrorism context. What does this phrase mean?
Hostage-taking

'Toma de rehenes' means 'hostage-taking,' where 'toma' means 'taking' and 'rehenes' means 'hostages.'

4. A DLPT text passage includes the sentence: 'The measure passed despite considerable opposition from those who understand the field best.' What attitude does the author convey toward the measure?
Veiled criticism by implying experts opposed it

Noting that 'those who understand the field best' opposed the measure is a subtle way to delegitimize it without direct criticism.

5. In Korean, which of the following is the correct formal way to say 'please wait'?
기다리세요 (gidariseyo)

기다리세요 is the polite imperative form using the -세요 ending, appropriate for formal or respectful requests.

6. On the DLPT, a test-taker reads about 'vigilancia aérea' over a contested region. What does 'vigilancia aérea' mean?
Aerial surveillance

'Vigilancia aérea' means 'aerial surveillance,' referring to monitoring activities conducted from aircraft or satellites.

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