Éischten Diplom Lëtzebuergesch als Friemsprooch (1DLaF)

This is an examination based on the Council of Europes Threshold specification.

There are three components:

Reading

After reading a simple 150-word text candidates are expected to demonstrate orally that they have a global understanding of the purpose and the content of the text. They may be asked other, more detailed questions about the text.

Candidates have to show a global understanding of authentic texts: short news items, bulletins, advertisements, social and associative messages. They must be able to identify the main points and relevant details of a text or scan for information in order to perform the tasks related to the text.

Writing

Candidates are expected to be able to write short texts in simple language.

At this level spelling is not taken into consideration for purposes of evaluation, provided it does not seriously interfere with the intelligibility of the text.

Listening / Speaking

Candidates are tested individually by two examiners. The test consists of three parts: oral interaction, listening comprehension and oral expression.

Candidates have a five-minute conversation with one of the examiners on everyday topics, or on general or personal topics. As a comprehension test they must be able to identify the purpose and the main points of an everyday dialogue, an item of information or a story after hearing a recorded version. As a test of oral expression they must be able to describe and comment on a picture.

Candidates must show that they are capable of working in an environment requiring contact with speakers of Luxembourgish. They should be able to communicate accurately in everyday social situations, although they may have difficulty in dealing with unforeseen circumstances.

Weighting of components

Each component is individually assessed and certificated. In the case of the Listening/Speaking component, interaction, comprehension and oral expression are each assessed, and are given equal weighting, at 33.3% of the total.

Results

There are two grades: Pass and Fail. Each individual component is graded. Certificates are awarded to all successful candidates.