*Language: -- Select -- Arabic French German Greek Hindi Italian Japanese Mandarin Chinese Persian/Farsi Portuguese Russian Spanish Other

*Level:  -- Select -- No Background Beginner Intermediate Advanced

*How long have you formally studied the language? --Select-- No formal study Less than 6 months About a year 1-2 years 3-4 years 5+ years

*When was the last time you were enrolled in a language class?   -- Select -- Less than 6 months ago One year ago 2-3 years ago 4-5 years ago 5+ years ago Other

*Language Level: It is important that you answer the following questions as accurately and honestly as possible in order to enable us to place you in the appropriate class. NOTE: This questionnaire takes the place of evaluations for all languages except English.

*What is your native language?

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

I am a total beginner. (If you choose this, please use the links to the right to see our list of Total Beginner classes.)

I don't remember anything substantial from previous studies/exposure. (If you choose this, you may want to take a Total Beginner classes.)

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 engage in simple conversation with native speakers as long as they don't go too fast and only use basic vocabulary.

I am comfortable speaking about most basic topics and can engage in more complex conversation, although I may get lost or make mistakes.

I am comfortable conversing about a variety of topics and only occasionally get lost or have to ask for explanations.

I speak comfortably and rarely don't understand, yet people always know I am not a native speaker.

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 OR 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 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.

Do you speak any other foreign language(s)? If so, which one(s) and at what level?