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Posted by: Boston664

My card indicates that I must speak Spanish fluently. This isn't a problem, I lived in Spain when I was younger so I'm fairly confident in my language ability. Just wondering when this fluency test is given. The exam states it must be proven upon appointment - what does that mean, exactly? Neither my investigator nor HR know when the language tests are given. Thanks.

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Posted by: 94c

They basically lock you in a room with a bunch of Mexicans and you have to talk your way out.

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Posted by: USMCMP5811

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Originally Posted by 94c They basically lock you in a room with a bunch of Mexicans and you have to talk your way out.

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Posted by: Edmizer1

It is up to the dept that hires you to give a test. A friend of mine had to answer questions in Spanish from a highschool Spanish teacher in the town to prove fluency. There is no standard test.

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Posted by: 94c

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Originally Posted by Edmizer1 It is up to the dept that hires you to give a test. A friend of mine had to answer questions in Spanish from a highschool Spanish teacher in the town to prove fluency. There is no standard test.

That's correct. Most departments will just use a Spanish speaking officer to see if you can handle a conversation.

Like any foreign language, you either speak it or you don't.

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Posted by: badge14

Boston makes you take the interview in what ever language you claim to
speak.

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Posted by: NegroRotary

When I did it with MBTA, they a professor talked to me in spanish for a period of time, New Bedford had an officer do the test. They also asked me to translate english to spanish and vice versa

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