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RIFLA Language
Proficiency Institutes OPIc Guidelines
What is the OPI?
The OPI or OPIc is a telephone or computer oral
interview that holistically measures spoken language by
determining patterns of strength and weaknesses.
The tester or the computer program, by following the
standardized structure of the OPI and using practiced
elicitation techniques, checks the global tasks and
functions across contents and contexts, until the highest
level of sustained ability is demonstrated.
About the Test (continued…)
The ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI), is a valid
and reliable means of assessing how well a person
speaks a language.
The interview is adaptive, interactive, and speaker
oriented. That is, each interview is tailored to the
speaker’s interest and level of ability.
How can I Register for a test?
Step 1. Complete the online application available at
www.languagetesting.com/
Click the top right corner and create an account as a test candidate
How can I Register for a test? Step 2. Apply for a Test. Find your institution and Choose
Oral Proficiency Interview by Computer (OPIc) Option. Click “Apply for an ACTFL test”, search for “RIFLA”, review and accept terms, and
choose “Oral Proficiency Interview by Computer (OPIc).”
How can I Register for a test? Select and email a RIFLA test proctor to schedule your OPIc.
What happens once I send the
application?
Within five business days, LTI will contact you and/or the
proctor with details regarding the time and date window of
your test.
You must contact your proctor to set up a day and time
convenient for both of you.
The OPIc can be taken any time within a period of two weeks
to a month and must be completed before Dec. 12.
Example of LTI Communication
What Should you Expect during
the Interview through the
Computer?
http://opicdemo.actfltesting.org/ Cut and paste to your browser if link does not work.
Meet “Ava”
Test will be generated according to
individual interests
Choose one of these options.
Test Control Buttons
Instructions Overview
Instructions Overview
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She can even blink!
At this point, you’ll be ready to
take the test…
Try it yourself!!
Demo Available (English)
http://opicdemo.actfltesting.org/
Cut and paste to your browser if link does not work.
The demo exam DOES NOT REQUIRE A LOGIN. Just press the “Start Test” Button to begin.