Chazen Language Program

Please choose the sentence that most closely describes your speaking abilities:*

—Please choose an option—I am a total beginner (If you choose this, please skip to Step 3).I don't remember anything substantial from previous studies/exposure.I remember some, but just portions here and there. I can't hold a conversation.I can follow basic conversation in class but get lost when speaking outside class with native speakers.My listening comprehension is good, but I am rusty at speaking.I can have simple conversations with native speakers, as long as they don't go too fast and use basic vocabulary.I can speak about basic topics and engage in more complex conversation, although I may make mistakes.I am comfortable talking about many topics but sometimes have to ask for explanations.I speak comfortably and rarely don't understand, yet people always know I am not a native speaker.I speak almost like a native speaker and can be confused for one.

Please describe your background in the language you wish to study. For example: What type of formal study (high school, college, outside school/institute)? How long did you study? Have you ever lived in a country where the language is spoken? Did you grow up in a household where the language was spoken? Please give details and any additional information that you think would help us understand your level.

FOR INDO-EUROPEAN LANGUAGES & ARABIC ONLY: What tenses have you learned and which can you speak in comfortably with about 75% accuracy?

For languages NOT written in the Roman alphabet: Are you able to write in the language? Do your writing skills match your speaking skills? Please describe.