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Level A1 of Portuguese
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Level A1 of Portuguese
CEFR
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Index

01 02
Welcome Why is it important
certify the A1?
page 4 page 8

03 04 05
Methodology and criteria of Who can perform Assessment and certificate
evaluation of the exams the exam?
page 12 page 24 page 28
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Welcome
This test leads to obtaining the A1 Level certification in Portuguese.
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Thus, all those who wish
to progress personally or professionally through the use of Brazilian Portuguese
a great opportunity with this exam offered by TECH, as it will allow them
obtain a certification of that level according to the CEFR. In this way, whoever passes the
The test may include the possession of the A1 in this language in your credentials.

Hello!

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Acredita tu nivel de Portugués

following the CEFR and access, thank you
to it, to numerous opportunities
professional and personal
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Presentation

Language certification is essential today, both for

job applications as well as for other official processes that require a
level accreditation. Thus, in order to access scholarships and places, it is mandatory to be able to
to have a certification like the one offered by this test. This test will therefore grant access,
a un título que acredite la posesión
from Level A1 of Portuguese.

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guidelines of the CEFR and of
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Why is it important
certify the A1?
This university certificate A1 in Portuguese is the essential first step for
demonstrate a basic command of the language. Thus, thanks to the enormous recognition that
enjoy the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, those people who
have been able to pass this university exam and have accredited the A1 in Portuguese
they will have a decisive advantage when it comes to accessing better job positions and
job opportunities.
 Why is it important to certify the A1?

The A1 level of Portuguese is required in numerous

professional and academic processes of Brazil.
Don't miss the opportunity to certify your
level and take this university exam
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TECH Technological University

The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is the only system of
recognition and accreditation of the student's level. It is the method of accreditation
of the most prestigious and accepted languages worldwide, which allows one to opt for
all types of academic, personal, or professional opportunities in any country
from the world, both in the private and public spheres. Thus, the CEFR is the great reference
Regarding language certification, in order to pass this Language Level Exam
A1 of Portuguese with TECH is the best decision that the student can make.

Believe in your level of Portuguese through a certificate

based on the CEFR, the recognition system
of the most important languages in the world.

Other private language certification systems

they require the student to renew periodically the
accreditation of your level. The CEFR certificate of
TECH grants you a diploma for life.
 Why is it important to certify the A1?

You will progress professionally in a way

immediate when you incorporate this
language certificate to your resume

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Methodology and criteria of
evaluation of the exams
To credential a language means to demonstrate through a proficiency exam that one possesses it.
a certain level of linguistic competence in a specific language. This
examination leads to accreditation. The accrediting bodies undergo a rigorous
quality control in all aspects related to the proficiency test.
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TECH complies with said

standards and bases its methodology
examiner 100% in the
recommendations of the CEFR
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What are the competencies of Level A1?

Level A1 (Access) is considered the lowest level of generative use of the

language, the point at which the student can interact easily, knows how to pose Comprender y utilizar expresiones cotidianas de uso muy
y contestar preguntas sobre sí mismo, sobre el lugar donde vive, sobre las personas
that knows and about the things it has; makes simple statements in areas of
01 frequent as well as simple phrases intended to satisfy
immediate needs
immediate needs or related to very everyday matters and knows how to respond to issues
of that type when they are asked of him, instead of simply depending on a
very limited repertoire, rehearsed and lexically organized phrases that are used
in concrete situations.
At this level, according to the definition of the Common European Framework of Reference for
Languages, students progress in linguistic skills until they reach the
skills of what is considered a 'Basic User' capable of:

The language school degrees do not have

validity more than in the country of origin.
That's why you need an CEFR title with TECH:
It's valid worldwide!
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Introducing oneself and others, asking for and giving information

02 Relate in a basic way as long as your interlocutor

speak slowly and clearly and be willing to cooperate 03 basic personal information about your home, your belongings and the
people you know

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house, with a personal tutor and with all the
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Self-assessment table for Level A1

What is a person with this level capable of doing?

Understand Speak Write

Listening comprehension Oral interaction Written expression

Recognize words and Participate in a conversation Write short postcards and
very basic expressions that simply, whenever simple; for example, for
are commonly used, relative the other person is willing send congratulations
to himself, to his family and to his to repeat what has been said or to Do you know how to fill out forms with
immediate environment when it say it in other words and personal data; for example,
speak slowly and clearly at a slower speed, your name, your nationality and
helping him to formulate it better your address on the form of
what it tries to say hotel registration
Reading comprehension
Pose and answer questions
Understand words and simple topics about
known names and phrases immediate need or matters
very simple; for example, the very common
What is on signs, posters and
catalogs
Oral expression
Use expressions and phrases
simple to describe the place Now is the time, certify your level
where they live and the people to whom
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Qualitative aspects of the use of spoken language for A1 Level

(According to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)

What is expected to be achieved at this level?

Scope Interaction
It has a basic repertoire of Pose and answer questions
simple words and phrases related to related to personal data
your personal data and situations Participate in a conversation
concrete in a simple way, but the
communication is totally based on
Correction in the repetition, reformulation and
correction of sentences
Show a limited control of some
few grammatical structures
Coherence
simple and sentence models
within a memorized repertoire It is capable of linking words or
word groups with connectors
very basic and linear like "and" or
Fluency then
Only uses very brief expressions.
isolated and prepared in advance,
using many pauses to search
expressions, articulate words less
habitual practices and correct communication
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Objectives

Objectives of listening comprehension

01 The candidate is capable of:

Understanding speeches that are very slow, that are

articulated carefully and with enough pauses to assimilate
the meaning
Understand the instructions that are explained to you slowly
and care, and is able to follow instructions if they are simple and
briefs

Reading comprehension objectives

02 The candidate is capable of:

Understanding very short and simple texts, reading sentence by

phrase, capturing names, words and basic everyday phrases, and
re-reading when needed
Understand short and simple messages on postcards
Recognize very basic names, words, and phrases that appear.
in signs and in the most common situations
Capture the meaning in simple written informational material and in
brief and simple descriptions, especially if there is visual support
Understands written instructions if they are short and simple.
(for example, how to go from one place to another)
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Goals of oral production Asking someone for something, and vice versa. They handle well with
03 The candidate is capable of: numbers, quantities, prices, and schedules

Participate in conversations in a simple way, but the Making temporary indications using phrases like, for
communication totally depends on the presence of repetitions example, "next week, last Friday, in November, at
slower rhythm, reformulations and corrections the three

Ask and answer simple questions, make statements Answer in an interview questions that are simple and direct about
simple and respond to the statements made to you in areas personal data, if you speak very slowly and clearly without
of immediate necessity or on very everyday topics idioms or set phrases

Understand common expressions aimed at satisfaction of

simple and everyday needs, as long as the interlocutor Objectives of written production
cooperate by speaking to him with a clear and slow speech, and repeat it to him.
what one does not understand
04 The candidate is capable of:

Requesting and offering information about personal details

Understands questions and instructions directed at him clearly and
in writing
slowly, understanding the simple and brief instructions
Write brief and simple postcards
Introduce yourself and use greetings and expressions of farewell
Write numbers and dates, your name, nationality, address,
basics. Ask how people are and express their
age, date of birth or arrival in a country, as it is
reactions to the news
for example, in the hotel register book
Understanding everyday expressions directed at satisfaction
of specific simple needs as long as the speaker
collaborate by addressing him with a clear and slow speech, and repeat it to him.
what one does not understand

Understand questions and instructions when spoken to, lift up

pronouncing slowly and carefully, and understanding instructions
brief and simple instructions on how to go to a place. It is able to ask you to
someone about something, and vice versa
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Characteristics of the A1 Portuguese Exam

1 What does the pruebaTECH Universidad Tecnológica evaluate?

The contents of the exams and the evaluation criteria will be

corresponding to the descriptors of the CEFR
No exam tasks or materials will be used.
The four skills (oral and written expression, comprehension) will be evaluated.
oral and written) jointly or separately. Tasks can also be included.
of language use
All exam tasks, with the possible exception of those related to language use,
they will approach real-world tasks and the materials of the texts will be
authentic, as much as possible and according to the evaluated level

2 What is the duration of the test?

The duration of the exams, whatever the certified level,

it will not be less than 100 minutes nor more than 135 minutes
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3 How is the test conducted? 4 What are the evaluation criteria?

The tests of oral and written comprehension, and the written expression test, are Regarding the qualifications, TECH, following the recommendations, uses
are carried out via the computer the following criterion:
The oral expression test consists of an interview, whenever possible,
with two examiners and recorded
Written and oral expression tests, whenever possible, will be evaluated.
0-59%
by two examiners according to the procedures established by TECH

Candidates who obtain at least 60% will be considered suitable.

each of the 4 parts of the exam. Based on the overall score, the award will be given
a qualification that will appear in the certificate issued by TECH, based on the
It is necessary to obtain at least one.
next stop:
score of 6 in each part of the exam
to obtain the qualification of ACCEPTABLE.
60-69%

70-89%
If you do not pass all areas,
you will not obtain your certificate, but
90-100%
we will provide you with a report
detailed about your skills in
In the event that a candidate does not pass any of the 4 parts of the test,
each area and competence. must re-take the full exam
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Structure, duration, and weighting of the 4 parts of the exam Structure of the A1 Portuguese exam
The A1 exam is the most basic and, therefore, the shortest in duration. It will have 4 parts:
we present a table with the sections, characteristics, and duration of the different Listen, Speak, Read and Write
parts of the test. The total duration of the exam is between 90 to 135 minutes, taking place the first three
parts one after the other (1st Listen, 2nd Write, 3rd Read). A
minimum of 20 minutes of rest between the first three parts and the 4th (Speaking), which
Sections It can be done on the same day or on a different day, with a maximum limit of 7 days afterwards.
Duration Instructions from the realization of the other block.
Skill Time Listen (Duration: 30-40 minutes)
Monologue and questions Listening consists of 2-4 exercises, each based on a recording.
Production 10 - 15 minutes
oral directed auditory that can be a monologue or a conversation between 2 or more people. Between
Short audios, which will be able to the exercises include: multiple choice, fill in the blanks, fill in the boxes,
Comprehension be small dialogues or graphics or diagrams, and a short response in one or two sentences.
30-40 minutes
A1 auditory related monologues
100-135 with themes of the level Instructions in Example of reading comprehension task
minutes mother tongue
Various activities of Identify the situation and/or the main idea. Type of text: series of five monologues or
Production written expression; will be able to
30-40 minutes independent short dialogues, for example, announcements, messages, short conversations,
writing include usage activities
of the language etc. Type of task: students must choose the correct graph among the three options that
they are introduced.
Understanding Various activities of
30-40 minutes
reader reading comprehension Read (Duration: 30-40 minutes)
It consists of 40 questions grouped into 3 sections. Each text has a length of
100-150 words about the questions being asked. The texts are fictional, from a
basic level, and they have been specially designed for the test. The type of questions, when
just like in the oral part, it is very varied: multiple choice, fill in tables, graphs or
Knowing the nature of the test diagrams, or locate the information in the text.
before carrying it out, it will provide you with a Example of reading comprehension
Find predictable factual information in texts like signs, advertisements, schedules,
optimal preparation menus with some type of visual support. Text type: signs, announcements, etc., about a ‫ﻣﻮﺿﻮﻉ‬
everyday with visual support. Task type: multiple choice based on short texts that
focus on specific information. The correct answer must be chosen.
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Writing (Duration: 30-40 minutes) Speaking (Duration: 10-15 minutes)

This part consists of two exercises of short writings between 30-60 words. In this last part, a conversation is held with an examiner, which tries to
Normally, information is presented very briefly (a couple of lines), be as realistic as possible. It is divided into 2 subparts. In the first part, responses are given
next a statement about it, and then the candidate is asked to personal, family, and/or everyday questions. In the second, both the examiner and
explain whether you agree or not with that statement, briefly exposing the reasons examined, they maintain a basic conversation about a specific topic, valuing each other
necessary arguments. Here the oral interaction and the ability to discuss. The whole part is recorded for purposes.
of later reviews.

Sections

Duration Skills Observaciones Items Tasks Time Instructions

Expression e Monologue and directed questions. The 10-15 minutes per
Minimum 2
oral interaction oral exams must be recorded. candidate

Minimum of 5 and maximum of

Short audios, which can be small 10 per task. Minimum 2, maximum 4
Listening comprehension dialogues or monologues related to Minimum total of 15, tasks are not accepted 30-40 minutes
A1 topics of the level recommended 20 dichotomous
100-135 Instructions in
minutes mother tongue
Minimum of 30 words,
Written expression Various activities of written expression. Minimum of 2 tasks 30-40 minutes
maximum 80.

Minimum of 5 and maximum of

Various comprehension activities 10 per task. Minimum 2, maximum 4
Reading comprehension reader with a minimum of 200 and a maximum of Minimum total of 15, no tasks are accepted 30-40 minutes
500 words in total recommended 20 dichotomous
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Who can perform
the exam?
Candidates for the Level A1 accreditation test may be both members of
the university community, as national or foreign citizens (over
16 years) who wish to certify their level of language proficiency for purposes/fields
academic, educational, professional or personal.

Although the interests and motivations of our students are different, they all have
a common goal: to improve and achieve certification of your Portuguese level.
 Who can take the exam?

TECH makes it easier for you to access your exam

and helps you achieve it. Don't continue
"turning it around and certifying your level!"
 Who can take the exam?

What is our students' interest in certifying their level?

Academic 25% Educational 13%

Access to university qualification Continuation of language studies

Access to doctoral studies Improvement of language skills
Access to official master's or training
graduate

Personal 12% Labor/Professional 50%

Improve resume Access to a new position

Confirmation of competencies Promotion or job improvement
Who can take the exam?

If you prefer to take your exam in person

online, we provide technical support and
we put all the means at your disposal
so that you can forget about stress and
focus on the completion of the test
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Assessment and certificate
Each part of the exam accounts for 25% of the total grade. To pass
each part will require a rating of 6, at a minimum.
To obtain the global PASS in the exam, all tests must be passed and obtained
an average above 6
To achieve the overall rating of NOTABLE in the exam, one must pass all the
tests with a score higher than 6, and obtaining an average between 7, 8, and 9

To achieve a global rating of OUTSTANDING in the exam, one must pass

all tests with a score higher than 6, and achieve an average between 9 and 10
Only the individuals who have obtained the rating of PASSED will be able to request a
certificate of suitability issued by TECH Technological University
The level will be considered acquired if the final total grade is equal to or greater than 60%.
about the total possible score. A mean will not be calculated if a minimum is not reached
60% of the possible score in each of the evaluated skills.

Certificates will only be issued if the level has been reached.

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To obtain the certificate, one must obtain a

score equal to or greater than 6 in each of
the 4 sections of the exam
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Certification
After taking the exam and once successfully passed, the student will receive a
An expert tutor will accompany you throughout.
certificate of recognition that guarantees your training and competence in this area
the examination process to address your questions CEFR level.
and concerns. Get motivated and certify your level!

Apostille of The Hague. In case the student requests that their paper diploma obtain the Apostille of The Hague, TECH EDUCATION will carry out the necessary procedures for its acquisition, at an additional cost.
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Instructions for the exam

Only candidates who have registered for the exam will be able to present themselves.
enrollment period and be listed in the official lists.

It is mandatory to present the identification document or passport at the exam.

current. No person will be allowed to access the exam without identification.

Language accreditation tests can be adapted to the candidate.

with special needs. For this, it must be reported at the time of
formalize the enrollment with the type of disability (motor, visual, auditory, etc.)
and the degree of disability, duly justified with a medical report. The
acceptance of the request will be conditional on the advance notice given
informed the center and the availability of resources of it.
Exam
A1 Level of Portuguese
CEFR
Exam
A1 level of Portuguese
MCER