Lithuanian Proficiency Examination - Level A 2

The aim of the examination is to determine whether the candidate‘s level of proficiency meets the requirements for Lithuanian as a state language Category I, i.e. Level A2 (Waystage). The examination covers the four language skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking.

Reading

Candidates are expected to be able to read authentic texts which are either informative or for general interest such as names of institutions and buildings, advertisements, public transport notices, instructions for use of various gadgets, monolingual dictionary entries, personal letters, short newspaper and magazine articles, encyclopaedic entries. Candidates are expected to show understanding of gist, main information and detail and to use appropriate reading strategies such as deducing meaning from context or formal features.

Writing

Candidates are expected to be able to complete simple document forms and write short texts which occur in typical everyday contexts of life and work. Candidates are expected to demonstrate their ability to give information and to use appropriate language (vocabulary, grammatical structures, cohesive devices etc).

Listening

Candidates are expected to show (by matching or noting down) understanding of gist when they listen to semi-authentic formal and informal dialogues and monologues, e.g. telephone conversations, answer phone messages. Text situations are typical, therefore easy to imagine. Recorded semi-authentic texts are slower than authentic, but they still sound natural.

Speaking

Candidates are expected to interact with the examiner, i.e. ask and answer simple questions, and give a short monologue on personal and social topics such as personal life, living conditions, professional and social activities. Candidates are expected to use neutral register and apply compensational strategies such as asking to repeat or clarify and reformulating.

Timing and Weighting

The Reading and Writing paper makes 50%, the Listening paper – 25%, and the Speaking paper – 25% of the total.

A short specification

Paper 1 – Reading and Writing (1 hour 30 minutes)

Number of Parts	Number of Questions/Marks	Weighting
Reading – 5	40 questions/marks	60 marks – 50% of the total
Writing – 3	20 marks	(1 mark – 0.83%)

Paper 2 - Listening (30 minutes)

Number of Parts	Number of Questions/Marks	Weighting
Listening – 5	25 questions/marks	25% of the total

Paper 3 - Speaking (12 minutes)

Number of Parts	Number of Questions/Marks	Weighting
Speaking – 3	30 marks	25% (1 mark – 0,83%)

To pass the examination it is necessary to score 70 % of the total.