Selection Lab

What is it?

The German language assessment evaluates a candidate’s proficiency in reading, writing, listening, and speaking in German. Covering areas such as grammar, vocabulary, sentence structure, and comprehension, this test ensures candidates have both foundational and advanced linguistic skills. Through 20 timed, progressively challenging questions, it serves as an early knockout criterion for roles requiring German language proficiency in customer service, business communication, and translation.

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How it works

The German language assessment begins with fundamental language concepts and progresses to more advanced comprehension and communication skills. In a 20-question format, this might look like:

Basic Level: questions assess knowledge of common phrases, verb conjugations, and sentence structure.
Intermediate Level: questions focus on reading comprehension, grammar rules, and contextual vocabulary.
Advanced Level: questions assess knowledge of text analysis, idiomatic comprehension, and grammatical accuracy.

The test is timed, requiring candidates to demonstrate efficiency and accuracy in real-world language use where clarity and comprehension are crucial.

Results and Benefits

The results of the German language assessment provide employers with a clear understanding of a candidate’s ability to communicate effectively in German. High-performing candidates showcase strong linguistic proficiency, ensuring that only qualified individuals progress in the selection process. This improves hiring decisions and enhances communication in multilingual environments.

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When to use it

The German language assessment is best used early in the recruitment process, for instance, for roles in customer service, translation, and international business. By using this test as a knockout criterion, employers can ensure that only candidates with strong German language skills move forward. This assessment is particularly valuable in industries such as tourism, finance, and international trade, where multilingual communication is essential.

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Example

Basic Level: Which of the following is the correct translation of "Good morning" in German?

a) Guten Abend
b) Guten Morgen
c) Gute Nacht
d) Hallo

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct in German?

a) Ich bin einen Lehrer.
b) Er hat eine Katze.
c) Sie geht ins der Schule.
d) Wir essen ein Apfel.

Intermediate Level: Which article correctly fits the noun "Tisch" (table) in German?

a) Die
b) Der
c) Das
d) Den

What is the correct past tense form of the verb "gehen" (to go) in German?

a) Geht
b) Ging
c) Gegangen
d) Ginge

Advanced Level: Which of the following is an example of a German idiomatic expression?

a) Das ist nicht mein Bier.
b) Es regnet Katzen und Hunde.
c) Lass mich in Ruhe.
d) Ich habe keine Zeit.

Which case is used when expressing possession in German?

a) Nominative
b) Accusative
c) Genitive
d) Dative