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Somali Maay Maay Proficiency Tests and Resources
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- Level 1: | Novice-Low
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At this level, I am able to create individual words that have no extended meaning.
I can share some simple vocabulary, which deals with the prompt/task/situation, but I tend to struggle to connect those words to create meaning.
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No example for this level.
- Level 2: | Novice-Mid
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At this level, I am beginning to develop the ability to create meaning by grammatically connecting words.
Specifically, I can connect some basic subjects and verbs or verbs and objects, but I may be inconsistent at doing this.
I am often limited in my vocabulary to Novice level topics that I experience in my every-day life or that I have recently learned.
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No example for this level.
- Level 3: | Novice-High
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At this level, I can create simple sentences with very basic grammatical control and accuracy.
There are often errors in my responses, while at the same time I might have good control with some very simple structures and functions of the language that I have just learned or studied.
At the Novice levels, errors are expected as I try to create simple sentences. Generally, the sentences that I am able to create are very basic and simple with few, if any, added details.
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ceeyalka oo teleefishiyoonka oo dhaawaThaa, maarkee a wanadhan indhohootha qooroon baa noqoonayan, sacaatha wakaatakaasa, howdowthina maskax oo qurun ahh baa helaasaa, Tv mukooficnoo. t
- Level 4: | Intermediate-Low
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At this level, I can create simple sentences with some added detail; such sentences help create VARIETY.
At the Intermediate Low level, simple sentences are enhanced by use of prepositional phrases, helping verb usage, as well as some adverbs and a variety of adjectives.
I generally create independent sentences (ideas) that can be moved around without affecting the overall meaning of the response. There are still a number of errors in my response, but I have fairly good control of more basic sentences. I am feeling more confident in using different structures and expanding vocabulary and taking more risks with my responses.
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ciyalka teleefishiyoonka dib woukenikara sidha cashirka skula masemeynayan. marwalbowarbane indaha aye kutagayan. sidukusacidhenkarono waxa kamid in ay waxkabartan iyo ine wax kafaidhan.
- Level 5: | Intermediate-Mid
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At this level, I can now create enough language to show groupings of ideas.
My thoughts are loosely connected and cannot be moved around without affecting meaning.
I can also create a few sentences with complexity and am able to use some transition words. I am also able to use more than just simple present tense, but often make mistakes when I try to use other tenses.
My vocabulary use is expanding and I am able to use more than the usual, high frequency or most common vocabulary. I feel that I am able to create new language on my own and communicate my everyday needs without too much difficulty.
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Maanta waxaan ka hadlooya waxii xun iyo waxii fiican oo ka helo markii telefishin la fiirsado iyo game ciyaaro. Markii ilmaha iskoolka ka imaadaan, Darkooda ay siiban markaas game ay ciyaaran. Saas ma fiicno. Hadi afar saac gameka la ciyaaro, ma fiicno sababtoo ah indaha uu ka xanuunjinaa. Laakin hadii hal misa labo saac ku ciyaartit, saas a fiican sababtoo ah indahaa ma ku xanuunoyo.
- Level 6: | Intermediate-High
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At this level, I have good control of the language and feel quite confident about an increasing range of topics.
There are still some occasional errors in my language production, but that does not hinder my ability to communicate what I need to share.
I can use circumlocution to explain or describe things for which I do not know specific vocabulary or structures. I can understand and use different time frames and am just beginning to develop the ability to switch most time frames with accuracy. I can use transition words and concepts with some ease. My language has a more natural flow, but I still may have some unnatural pauses or hesitations.
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No example for this level.
- Level 7: | Advanced-Low
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At this level my response contains a number of complexities with higher degree of accuracy.
Such language allows me to address each aspect of the prompt more completely and with more depth of meaning.
I am able to use Advanced vocabulary or Advanced terms, conjugations etc. with confidence. I feel that I can create natural flow using as much detail and descriptive language as possible to create a clear picture. Errors with more complex structures may still occur. My ability to switch time frames begins to increase in accuracy.
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No example for this level.
- Level 8: | Advanced-Mid
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이 수준에서 제 응답은 제가 언어를 얼마나 자연스럽게 다루는지를 보여줍니다.
저는 프롬프트의 각 부분을 다루는 것뿐만 아니라, 각 포인트를 명확하고 간결한 언어로 깊이 파고드는 응답을 만들 수 있습니다.
나는 대부분의 응답에서 더 높은 정확도로 다수의 복잡한 구조뿐만 아니라 고급 어휘와 고급 구문을 통합할 수 있습니다.
제가 만드는 언어는 다양한 패턴과 복잡성을 내 응답에 통합하는 방식 때문에 자연스러운 흐름을 가지고 있습니다. 내 응답은 언어 기술의 세련미와 문장 구조의 밀도를 가진 언어를 만들 수 있는 능력을 보여줍니다. 필요한 경우, 정확하게 시간 틀을 전환하는 능력이 분명하게 드러납니다.
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No example for this level.
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