[88899] in tlhIngan-Hol
Fwd: Re: Certification Tests
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Rudy V. Busto)
Tue Jun 21 16:08:26 2011
Date: Tue, 21 Jun 2011 12:56:00 -0700
From: "Rudy V. Busto" <rude@religion.ucsb.edu>
To: tlhingan-hol@kli.org
Errors-to: tlhingan-hol-bounce@kli.org
Reply-to: tlhingan-hol@kli.org
Yes, I agree with Robyn about casual learner markers of
accomplishment. I have ambitions to basic competency, but am somewhat
intimidated by the steep learning curve. I DO like the postal course
lessons, but could use some additional motivations. And I am someone
with ample language experience and still feel like reaching "bronze"
is olympian in effort!
Rudy Busto
----- Forwarded message from robyn@flyingstart.ca -----
Date: Tue, 21 Jun 2011 12:09:23 -0700
From: Robyn Stewart <robyn@flyingstart.ca>
Reply-To: tlhingan-hol@kli.org
Subject: Re: Certification Tests
To: tlhingan-hol@kli.org
Is there a blurb available about the certification tests or a source
of study material that I could link to for my qepHomnganpu'?
Has anyone put any thought into creating some easier levels? I
understand requiring actual competence in the language for
certification, but maybe something casual learners could
achieve? Looking at Earthlings and beginner experience, it seems
like even bronze is a pretty stiff bar for some.
At 08:32 21/06/2011, you wrote:
> On Tue, Jun 21, 2011 at 10:12 AM, qurgh lungqIj <qurgh@wizage.net> wrote:
> > I'd like to know in general how one goes about getting copies of the test
> > to
> > give to others.
>
>
> The question bank is maintained by d'Armond Speers (Holtej). He produces
> individually serial-numbered tests (and answer sheets) on demand. So "in
> general" one arranges with him to receive a packet of tests, either by
> physical mail or as PDF documents, and to administer the test in an
> appropriately controlled environment. Depending on your demonstrated level
> of competence in Klingon grammar, you then return the completed test papers
> to him to be graded, or you grade them yourself. Grading them is not a
> trivial task, and not many are qualified to do it.
>
> -- ghunchu'wI'
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