The "Diploma Superior de Español" accredits an advanced knowledge of the language which allows communicaton in all situations requiring advanced use of the language and a knowledge of cultural background.. The exam to obtain this Diploma is composed of the following parts:

Part 1: Reading Comprehension.
(60 minutes)
Two kind of exercises:
a. Nine multiple choice questions based on 3 texts, never longer than 800 words.
b. Refer to up to 10 series of texts extracts.

Prueba 2: Written paper
(60 minutes)
Write a formal letter and an essay. No longer than 150-200 words.

Prueba 3: Listening Comprehension.
(45 minutes)
Twelve multiple choice questions on four recordings.

Prueba 4: Grammar and vocabulary.
(60 minutes)
Three kind of exercises:
a. A multiple choice text.
b. 35 multiple choice sentences.
c. Spot grammar errors in one or several given texts.

Prueba 5: Oral exam
(10-15 minutes)
Hold a conversation with the examiners for 10-15 minutes.

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