Library Guides: Study Guide: CLEP: French Language

What's on the test?

Overview
Question Breakdown

Overview

The French Language exam is designed to measure knowledge and ability equivalent to that of students who have completed two to three semesters of college French language study. Material taught during both years is incorporated into a single exam covering both Level 1 and Level 2 content.

Study Guides & Resources

# of Questions	Time
121	90 minutes

Knowledge and Skills Required

Candidates must demonstrate their ability to understand spoken and written French.

Score Information

ACE Recommendation for French Language

Level 1
Credit-granting Score	Semester Hours
50	6
Level 2
59	9

Note: Each institution reserves the right to set its own credit-granting policy, which may differ from the American Council on Education (ACE). Contact your the TSTC testing center to find out the score required for credit and the number of credit hours granted.

The exam tests their listening and reading skills through the various types of questions listed below. The percentages indicate the approximate percentage of exam questions devoted to each type of question.

Section I (15%)

Listening: Rejoinders

Listening comprehension: choosing the best responses to short spoken prompts

Section II (25%)

Listening: Dialogues and Narratives

Listening comprehension: choosing the answers to questions based on longer spoken selections

Section III (60%)

Reading

10% Part A. Discrete sentences (vocabulary and structure)
20% Part B. Short cloze passages (vocabulary and structure)
30% Part C. Reading passages and authentic stimulus materials (reading comprehension)

French: Levels 1 and 2 resources

Practice Exams

CLEP® French Language Practice Exams
Includes three 121-question practice tests that will prepare you for the CLEP® French Language: Levels 1 and 2 exam and includes reading and listening questions just like the official exam. Use the instant scoring and detailed answer explanations to determine where you're strong and what you can work on improving.

Study Guides & Fact Sheets

CLEP® French Language Exam Fact Sheet and Study Guide
Includes detailed, printable information about the official CLEP® French Language Exam to help you prepare. The study guide offers in-depth review lessons for the topics covered on the CLEP® French Language Exam. It also includes helpful practice questions with detailed answer explanations to review and reinforce what you’ve learned, and suggestions for further reading to help you succeed on the official exam
CLEP® French Language Flashcards and Study Interactives
Includes three decks of key terms and their explanations, one deck of practice questions and detailed answer explanations, and one study interactive with essential concepts found on the CLEP® French Language exam.

Audiobooks

Videos

CLEP® French Language Exam Prep : Introduction
This video provides a helpful introduction to the CLEP® French Language exam, including the primary topics covered, to help you get ready for test day.
Learning French A Rendezvous with French-Speaking Cultures
In Learning French: A Rendezvous with French-Speaking Cultures, you will gain a practical, in-depth introduction to a beautiful language. 30 step-by-step lectures provide you with an effective and engaging means to grasp the core building blocks of French, while adding insight into the relationship between language and culture. Perfect for an upcoming trip or an armchair tourist. 30 episodes

Websites

French Language course
It reviews the fundamentals taught in two to three semesters of French language at college. The CLEP exam incorporates into a single test both Level 1 and Level 2 content.