Adaptive assessments that precisely measure reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills from beginner to mastery across 11 languages.
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| Feature | Us (PrepareBuddy) | Duolingo | ACTFL | Avant | Emmersion | Pipplet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Languages Supported | 11 | 40+ | 10+ | 14 | 20+ | 40+ |
| CEFR Alignment | Full A1-C2 | Partial | ||||
| Adaptive Difficulty | IRT-Based | Basic | ||||
| 4-Skill Testing | All 4 | R/L Only | R/L/W | S/W Only | ||
| AI Scoring | Multi-Model | Basic | Human | AI+Human | AI | Human |
| Emotion Detection | 48 Emotions | |||||
| Instant Results | 2-4 weeks | 24-48 hrs | 24 hrs | 48 hrs | ||
| Custom for Institutes | ||||||
| Starting Price | Free tier | Free | $$$ | $$$ | $$$ | $$$ |
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Each skill is tested independently with adaptive difficulty, giving you a precise CEFR level per skill.
Comprehension texts adapted to your level with vocabulary and grammar analysis. Passages range from simple signs and notices at A1 to complex academic and literary texts at C2.
Audio passages with accent variety and speed adjustment based on proficiency. Content includes everyday conversations, lectures, and professional discussions at advanced levels.
AI-evaluated pronunciation, fluency, and coherence with 48-emotion detection. Tasks progress from guided responses to spontaneous discussion and argumentation.
Essay and response tasks with grammar, vocabulary, and structure feedback. Prompts scale from filling forms and short messages to analytical essays and formal reports.
The Common European Framework of Reference defines six levels of language mastery. Our adaptive engine places you at the exact level matching your ability.
Understand and use basic everyday expressions and simple phrases for immediate needs.
Communicate in routine tasks and describe aspects of your background and environment.
Handle most travel situations and produce simple connected text on familiar topics.
Interact with fluency and produce detailed text on a wide range of subjects.
Use language flexibly for social, academic, and professional purposes with implicit meaning.
Understand virtually everything and express yourself spontaneously with precision.
From language selection to detailed results in minutes, powered by adaptive algorithms and multi-model AI.
Select from 11 languages and which skills to test. Pick one skill for a focused assessment or all four for a comprehensive evaluation.
Questions adjust difficulty based on your responses in real time. The IRT-based engine zeroes in on your exact proficiency level efficiently.
Multi-model AI scoring cross-verifies your responses for accurate CEFR placement. Speaking includes 48-emotion analysis for nuanced feedback.
Receive a skill-by-skill CEFR breakdown with specific improvement recommendations, vocabulary gaps, and grammar areas to focus on.
From immigration applicants to corporate teams, adaptive language testing serves a wide range of needs.
Prepare for and validate language proficiency needed for visa applications, permanent residency, and citizenship requirements across different countries.
Meet university language requirements with a certified CEFR placement. Ideal for international students applying to programs taught in a foreign language.
Screen candidates for language proficiency during recruitment. Assess multilingual capabilities quickly with standardized, comparable CEFR scores.
Place students into the correct language class level accurately. Adaptive testing prevents misplacement and ensures students are challenged appropriately.
Track your personal language learning progress over time. Benchmark your skills against the CEFR standard and identify specific areas for improvement.
Schools, universities, and businesses can deploy customized language assessments at scale with full administrative control.
Add your logo, colors, and branding to all student-facing test interfaces and result reports.
Enroll and test hundreds of students simultaneously with batch assignment tools and group scheduling.
Monitor student progress across skills and languages with aggregated analytics and individual drill-downs.
Integrate assessment results directly into your LMS, SIS, or internal tools via our documented REST API.
Adaptive testing across 11 languages with AI-powered scoring and instant CEFR placement results
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