German with Listening

SAT Subject Test in German with Listening Practice

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Introduction

Test evaluates both your reading ability in German and your ability to understand written and spoken German. This test is offered only in November at designated test centers. You must bring an acceptable CD player, with earphones.

Practice Questions

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Test Basics

Points		Minutes		Questions
200-800	Reading and listening subscores 20-to-80 scale	60	20 minutes for listening questions and 40 minutes for reading questions	≈85

Topics on the Test

Material
≈35%	Listening Section
	Short dialogues/monologues
	Long dialogues/monologues
≈65%	Reading Section
	Vocabulary in context
	Structure in context (grammar)
	Reading comprehension using authentic stimulus materials and passages

Recommended Prep

This test reflects general trends in high school curricula and is independent of particular textbooks or methods of instruction. Recommended preparation includes:

2-4 years of study in high school or the equivalent
gradual development of competence in German over a period of years
a practice cassette with sample questions is available from your school counselor

What's the difference between the German test and the German with Listening test?

The German test usually includes reading only—you read in German and answer multiple choice questions. However, besides the reading portion, the test given in November also includes a listening portion—you listen in German and answer multiple-choice questions. Although students report feeling more anxious about the listening portion, they also tend to do better on that part of the test. Plus, colleges say the German with Listening test gives them a fuller picture of your ability and is more useful for placement purposes. In any case, remember that you won't have to write or speak in German on either of these tests.