According to the CEFR standard and the structure of the official Greek language test, the Greek language proficiency is divided into six levels: A1-C2. The description of each level and the vocabulary requirements are as follows:
grade | Corresponding to CEFR level | Vocabulary requirements | Ability description |
A1 | beginner | About 1,000 words | Can understand and use basic greetings, self-introduction and other simple sentences, complete daily tasks such as shopping, filling in forms. |
A2 | Basic level | About 2,500 words | It can describe personal experiences, express needs, understand simple notifications, and deal with travel planning, medical treatment and other scenarios. |
B1 | middle rank | About 4,000 words | Be able to express opinions independently, participate in work meetings or academic discussions, handle letters and reports, and complete business email writing. |
B2 | middle and high ranking | About 6,000 words | Understand complex texts, conduct business negotiations or academic papers, and deal with professional scenarios such as policy document interpretation. |
C1 | senior | About 8,000 words | Be able to handle legal documents, conduct academic research, master professional terms, and fluently deal with complex scenarios. |
C2 | Master level | Native language level | He can write literature, interpret simultaneously, understand the implied meaning and use language freely. |
1. A1-A2: slow speaking speed, content is daily conversation (such as shopping, greeting), short notice, questions include multiple choice, matching questions, focus on the understanding of basic vocabulary and simple sentence structure.
2. B1-B2: Add news, stories, lectures and other content, with moderate speech rate. The questions include fill-in-the-blank questions and short answer questions to test the ability of detail retrieval and induction.
3. C1-C2: Academic lectures, original sound of films and TV shows are used. The speaking rate is fast, involving professional terms and complex sentences. Logical relationships and deep meanings are examined through multiple choice questions and listening review questions.
1. A1-A2: Human-computer dialogue, reading words and short sentences, and answering simple questions (such as introducing the family). The focus is on accurate pronunciation and the use of basic vocabulary.
2. B1-B2: Video recording or real-time dialogue, describing a given topic (such as "travel experience"), participating in situational dialogue, and examining grammatical correctness and fluency of expression.
3. C1-C2: In-depth discussion with the examiner on a professional topic (e.g., "The impact of artificial intelligence on society"), presentation, assessment of language organization, logical thinking and naturalness of intonation, based on the official Greek oral examination format.
1. A1-A2: simple short passages with pictures, multiple choice and matching questions to test basic comprehension.
2. B1-B2: covers narrative, expository and other genres. The length increases, and fill-in-the-blank questions and short-answer questions are set to test the understanding of the main idea and details.
3. C1-C2: It involves academic papers, literary works and so on. The questions include multiple choice questions and article summary questions, which examine the ability of analysis, generalization and critical thinking.
1. A1-A2: Write simple words and sentences, describe a scene according to the picture (such as "describe a family photo"), examine the use of basic grammar.
2. B1-B2: Write short articles (such as "My Day"), letters and other applied texts, requiring coherent language and complete content.
3. C1-C2: Writing argumentative essays and academic reports, with clear viewpoints, sufficient evidence and clear logic (such as "The Influence of Greek Culture on the World"), to examine advanced language skills and depth of thought.
Independent modules: multiple choice questions, fill-in-the-blank questions, etc., to test the grammar rules of Greek (such as noun conjugation, verb transformation) and vocabulary application ability, covering the grammar priorities of each level (such as noun conjugation for A1, complex clauses for B2).
1. Listening, written test and grammar vocabulary: online computer test, time-limited completion, automatic timing and paper collection by the system, support for special Greek characters (such as "α", "β", "γ"), virtual keyboard or shortcut key switch (such as Windows built-in Microsoft IME input method).
2. Oral test: real-time video call, graded by a native Greek examiner, or assisted by an intelligent oral assessment system, focusing on pronunciation accuracy, fluency and grammatical correctness.
1. Listening, reading and grammar vocabulary: objective questions are graded according to the correct or incorrect answers, and subjective questions are graded according to the completeness of key points, language accuracy and other dimensions, and are evaluated by teachers manually.
2. Oral: quantified scores are given in terms of pronunciation (30%), fluency (30%), grammar (20%), vocabulary (10%), and content (10%), with reference to the CEFR and the official Greek scoring criteria.
3. Writing: score from three aspects: content (clear point of view, sufficient evidence), structure (clear logic) and language (rich vocabulary, correct grammar). The total score is 100 points, and each module should reach more than 60 points to pass.
4. Total score: 100 points for each subject, and 55 points or above for the average score. Students with weak subjects but qualified for the total score are allowed to pass.
1. Regular exams: All levels of exams will be organized at fixed times every quarter (such as January, April, July and October), and the plan will be announced two months in advance to facilitate candidates' preparation.
2. Test on the go: For A1-A2 level, candidates will be arranged to take the test within 7 days after successful registration, with flexible options.
1. Official cooperation: In cooperation with the Greek National Greek Language Proficiency Certification Committee and the China Education Ministry Examination Center, we will issue internationally recognized Greek language proficiency certificates, and mark the CEFR level on the transcript to enhance the authority of the examination.
2. Validity of the result: The certificate is valid for life. Those who fail in a single subject can take a make-up exam within 1 year, and the result will be retained until the next test.
1. Anti-cheating measures: Camera monitoring, screen recording, browser locking and other technologies are used to identify abnormal behaviors (such as screen cutting and voice interference) with AI algorithm to ensure fair examination.
2. Special character support: The test system is compatible with Greek input, providing virtual keyboard or shortcut key switch (such as "Alt+Shift" to switch input method), ensuring that candidates can answer questions smoothly.
1. Official questions: Provide the official Greek exam questions and simulated questions over the years, covering all types of listening, reading, writing and speaking. You can download or access the links through the platform.
2. Learning tools: It is recommended to use textbooks such as "Hurra!!! Po Græcski" and "Greek Listening Tutorial (A1-A2)", and combine GreekPod101, Memrise and other APPs for fragmented learning.
3. Oral training: Improve practical ability through role-playing, simulated oral test by foreign teachers, correct pronunciation by referring to Forvo pronunciation dictionary, and strengthen situational dialogue by using textbooks such as "Greek Life Situations".
1. Accent coverage: Listening material is mixed with standard Athenian and other Greek dialects (such as Cypriot), and the writing part accepts standard Greek spelling habits.
2. Cultural neutrality: Avoid regional bias in reading and writing topics, taking into account the cultural background of Greece and other Greek-speaking areas to ensure that the content of the test is neutral.
This program combines the practical needs of Greek language exams with international standards, balancing usability and authority. It effectively assesses learners' language proficiency and provides a clear learning path. By collaborating with official Greek institutions, it ensures the international recognition of the certification. Advanced technology is also utilized to guarantee exam fairness, offering comprehensive Greek language proficiency test solutions for online education platforms.
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