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Competency evaluation (language)

A competency evaluation is like going to school, but instead of learning about subjects like math or science, it's about how well you can speak, read, and write in a language.

First, the teacher (or evaluator) will talk to you to find out what you already know. They might ask you to say some words or read some passages from a book. This helps them figure out what level you're at.

Once they know your level, they will give you some tasks to see how well you can use the language. These tasks might include writing a paragraph, reading out loud, or having a conversation with the evaluator.

The evaluator will listen and read carefully to what you say and write, and they will use special rules to decide how good you are. For example, they might look at your grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.

At the end of the evaluation, you will get a score that tells you how well you did. This can help you and others see how much progress you've made and where you might need to work harder to improve your language skills.