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SAT Language Test is a 60-minute, 80 to 85 multiple-choice questions exam and you can choose which, among the offered Languages you can take for your SAT Language subject tests, is based on a series of reading passages that the candidates are asked to answer multiple-choice questions. The SAT writing and language test consists of 11 questions about each of 4 reading passages for a total of 44 questions, for which there would be 35 minutes. There are SAT Korean, French, Chinese, Italian, German, Latin, Japanese, and Spanish Subject Tests.
| Table of Contents |
| Language | Spanish | French | Chinese | Italian | German | Latin | Japanese | Korean |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. of Questions | 85 | 85 | 70-75 | 80-85 | 85 | 70-75 | 80 | 80 |
SAT Language Test: Overview
Here is an overview of what skills are tested on these SAT Foreign Language Subject Tests:
- The knowledge of which words, in particular, represents a specific part of speech.
- The ability to recognize some fundamental idioms in cultural contexts.
- The capability of selecting the most appropriate expression or word to complete a sentence is the grammatically correct way. Some of these problems are expressed as parts of a larger paragraph.
- The understanding of concepts such as tone, style, themes, supporting ideas, main ideas, the temporal and spatial setting of a passage. These selections will be derived from letters, flyers, ads, articles, magazines, newspapers, historical works, fiction, and other written mediums.
- The ability to comprehend spoken language in order to determine what is being presented or expressed.
The languages of the SAT subject test include 2 different segments: Language Listening test and Language Reading test.
| Language Listening | Language Reading |
|---|---|
| Chinese | French |
| French | German |
| German | Modern Hebrew |
| Japanese | Italian |
| Korean | Latin |
| Spanish | Spanish |
Sectional Details of SAT Language Tests
The different Language tests for SAT are spread out in different schedules. Hence, preparing for a certain SAT language test would require careful planning. Below table below provides you the information necessary to know about the test.
| Subject test name | Duration | Number of question | Topics covered | Skills Required | Test conducting months |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish Reading | 60 minutes | 80 questions | Reading Comprehension (33%) Paragraph completion (33%) Vocabulary and Structure (33%) | Excellent vocabulary Strong grammatical knowledge Proper understanding of tone and style | May, June, August, October, and December |
| Spanish Listening | 60 minutes (20 minutes for listening and 40 minutes for Reading) | 85 questions | Pictures, rejoinders, and selections for the listening section (40%) Vocabulary and structure Paragraph completion Reading comprehension for the reading section (60%) | Ability to select proper words and expression Compact understanding of spoken language Strong sense of grammar and vocabulary | May |
| French Reading | 60 minutes | 80 questions | Vocabulary in context (30%) Structure (30%–40%) Reading comprehension (30%–40%) | Fundamentals of French Compact understanding with strong grammatical knowledge Ability of connecting and relating different points | May, June, August, October, and December |
| French Listening | 60 minutes (20 minutes for listening and 40 minutes for reading) | 85 questions | For the listening part (35%): Pictures - 8–12 questions, Short dialogues - 6–12 questions, Long dialogues - 10–15 questions For the reading part (65%): Vocabulary - 16–20 questions, Structure - 16–20 questions, Reading comprehension - 20–25 questions | In-depth knowledge of the language from fundamentals to idioms and other complex parts Ability to understand spoken dialogues Ability to relate points Grammatical knowledge | May |
| Chinese Listening | 60 minutes (20 minutes for listening and 40 minutes for reading) | 70-75 questions | Listening comprehension (33%) Usage (33%) Reading comprehension (33%) | Ability to understand spoken Mandarin Chinese dialogues Ability to complete sentences with accurate grammar, and vocabulary | May |
| Italian Reading | 60 minutes | 80-85 questions | Vocabulary in context (30%) Structure in text (30%) Reading comprehension (40%) | High-frequency vocabulary with idiomatic knowledge Grammar and vocabulary knowledge Understanding of reading materials on diverse subjects | June |
| German Reading | 60 minutes | 85 questions | Vocabulary in context and structure in context (test on grammar) (50%) Reading comprehension (50%) | Knowledge of basic language with idioms Proper word selection Ability to relate main ideas with supporting ideas. Ability to understand simple to difficult passages | June |
| German Listening | 60 minutes (20 minutes for listening and 40 minutes for reading) | 85 questions | Listening section (35%): Type One with short dialogues/monologues. Type Two with longer dialogues and monologues. Reading section (65%): Vocabulary in context Structure in context Reading comprehension | Understanding of parts of speech Ability to understand spoken German Ability of connecting ideas Grammatical accuracy Strong vocabulary | May |
| Modern Hebrew Reading | 60 minutes | 85 questions | Vocabulary in context (30%) Structure in text (30%) Reading comprehension (40%) | Understanding of parts of speech Ability of connecting ideas Grammatical accuracy with sufficient vocabulary | June |
| Latin Reading | 60 minutes | 70-75 questions | Grammar and syntax (30%) Derivatives (5%) Translation and reading comprehension (65%) | Appropriate understanding of grammatical forms of Latin words Translation skills | June and December |
| Japanese Listening | 60 minutes (20 minutes for listening and 40 minutes for reading) | 80 questions | Listening comprehension (35%) Usage (30%) Reading comprehension (35%) | Ability to understand spoken Japanese and to complete sentences appropriately with proper grammatical skills | . May |
| SAT Korean Listening | 60 minutes (20 minutes for listening and 40 minutes for reading) | 80 questions | Listening comprehension (35%) Usage (30%) Reading comprehension (35%) | Ability to understand spoken Korean and to complete sentences logically with proper grammar | May |
SAT Language Average Score
There were 20 different tests in 2020, in which subject tests were offered, 12 of which being in foreign languages. Students were required to bring a CD player to take the language with listening tests. The below table shows the tests and scores.
| Test | Subject | Mean Score | Standard deviation | Number of students appeared |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Subject Test in Chinese with Listening | Chinese | 761 | 66 | 4,925 |
| SAT Subject Test in French | French | 634 | 121 | 6,800 |
| SAT Subject Test in French with Listening | French | 664 | 113 | 1,533 |
| SAT Subject Test in German | German | 636 | 124 | 621 |
| SAT Subject Test in German with Listening | German | 629 | 121 | 479 |
| SAT Subject Test in Modern Hebrew | Modern Hebrew | 614 | 145 | 344 |
| SAT Subject Test in Italian | Italian | 677 | 114 | 488 |
| SAT Subject Test in Japanese with Listening | Japanese | 704 | 116 | 1,317 |
| SAT Subject Test in Korean with Listening | Korean | 764 | 64 | 1,891 |
| SAT Subject Test in Latin | Latin | 632 | 109 | 2,483 |
| SAT Subject Test in Spanish with Listening | Spanish | 660 | 108 | 2,914 |
SAT Writing and Language Test
assess your ability to revise and edit texts about a range of topics. SAT writing and language consists of four passages with 11 questions each. You will be provided with 35 minutes to complete the SAT language test. Here is the brief of writing and language test:
- The writing section is now called Writing and language
- This section focuses on both little picture editing-grammar, word choice, punctuation, and big picture editing- flow, organization, and tone.
- All of the questions are passage-based
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Your SAT writing and language score will be combined with your Reading score to make one verbal score, on a range from 200-800.
SAT Language Practice Papers
Here in the table below are a few SAT Language Practice Papers for your practice:
SAT Writing and Language Practice Paper
Here are a few SAT Writing and Language Practice Paper for further practice:
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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