ALPT C1 case studies
ALPT C1 · Put your knowledge to work in context.
ALPT C1 is the advanced-level sitting of the Arabic Language Proficiency Test, aimed at candidates who already handle Arabic with real fluency and want independent evidence of it for university admission, employment, translation work, or professional certification. The exam is delivered in a multiple-choice format and is organised around five domains: reading comprehension, listening comprehension, grammar and vocabulary, writing, and speaking. The ALPT C1 case studies are 5 cases and about 1,868 words.
1The Overloaded Reading Passage
You are preparing a 45-minute Reading Comprehension lesson for 12 adult learners at CEFR B1. The coursebook passage is 700 words long and contains 18 low-frequency words (e.g., 'ubiquitous', 'mitigate', 'paradigm').
363 words, about 2 min2The Ambiguous Listening Item
You are writing a Listening Comprehension item for a B2 test. The audio is a 40-second voicemail: a manager says, 'I'd love to have the report by Friday, but honestly, whenever you can manage is fine - just don't leave it till Monday.' The intended answer is 'Friday.' A pilot with 30 learners shows a 50/50 split: half chose 'Friday', half chose 'whenever.' The item stem reads: 'When does the manager want the report?' A reviewer says the item is fine because 'Friday' is stated first.
365 words, about 2 min3The Grammar Correction Dilemma
A B1 learner writes: 'Yesterday I go to the market and I buyed three apples, but when I come home I see my brother already eat them.' You are marking a 10-sentence writing task. The rubric awards 5 points for grammar accuracy.
368 words, about 2 min4The Timed Writing Prompt
You must set a 30-minute B2 Writing task. Option A: an argumentative essay, 'Should social media be banned for under-16s?', 250 words.
370 words, about 2 min5The Silent Speaking Partner
In a paired Speaking assessment (B1, 12 minutes: 2 minutes long turn each, 6 minutes interaction, 2 minutes wrap-up), Learner A speaks fluently and dominates; Learner B gives one-word answers and nods. B is not rude - B is anxious and has a stutter that worsens under time pressure.
402 words, about 2 min