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Portuguese Language

Portuguese is much bigger than Portugal alone. Brazil is the world's sixth-largest economy and increasingly a partner or customer of Dutch companies. But European Portuguese and Brazilian Portuguese are different worlds. Anyone who doesn't know the difference damages the relationship without noticing. The Portuguese Language Assessment measures in multiple-choice questions whether a candidate masters Portuguese at work level: spelling, grammar, verb tenses, and recognising regional differences. For roles where Portuguese directly affects customer contact in Europe and Latin America.

Time

~15 minutes

Type

Hard skills test

Form

Multiple choice

Perfect for:
Customer service (PT and BR markets), Sales (Latin America and Portugal), Account managers, Customer success, Marketing in Portuguese-speaking markets, Localization specialists, Recruitment agencies hiring for PT/BR, Tech support
Customer service (PT and BR markets), Sales (Latin America and Portugal), Account managers, Customer success, Marketing in Portuguese-speaking markets, Localization specialists, Recruitment agencies hiring for PT/BR, Tech support
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3 Reasons we love this assessment

01
Two variants, one test
European or Brazilian Portuguese? The test covers both variants, so you know whether a candidate can adapt to the market you are hiring for.
02
Knockout in a quarter of an hour
A quick first filter. Candidates who don't have enough of the language for the role drop out immediately, so your time goes to the ones who can move forward.
03
Three levels in one test
From basics to advanced. Difficulty rises, so in one measurement you distinguish between 'can write a text message' and 'can write a report'.
Technical Details
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Three levels

Basic (spelling, accents, presente), intermediate (pretérito perfeito versus imperfeito, pronouns) and advanced (subjuntivo, regional differences, business writing).

Multiple choice, knockout format

No open answers, no subjective grading. Immediately clear who masters the language at work level and who doesn't, so you can move on with the candidates who matter.

Under time pressure

The test has a fixed time limit. Candidates answer as many questions as they can within that time, so you measure not just knowledge but also pace.

Instant insight into work level

After the test the score lands in your dashboard right away. No waiting, no manual review. At a glance you see whether a candidate is ready for emails, reports and customer communication.

Measurement
Objectives

The Big Five Personality Model assesses key personality traits that influence behavior and performance:

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Spelling & accents

Tilde (~), accents (á, ó, ã, ç), and the difference between European and Brazilian spelling after the Acordo Ortográfico.

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Grammar

Verb tenses (pretérito perfeito versus imperfeito), subjuntivo, gender and number, and the foundational rules that apply across both variants.

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Sentence structure

Pronoun placement (proclitic versus enclitic, which differs per variant), use of clíticos, and word order in formal sentences.

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Regional tone & formality

Você versus tu, formal address in Portugal versus Brazil, and the tone that fits each market.

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