The ACTFL OPI is a criterion-referenced assessment instrument. It can be administered directly (in a face-to-face interview)
or by telephone with a single trained and certified interviewer. The fact that the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview by Computer (OPIc)
is also now available raises the level of its practicality (ACTFL, 2009:2).
The ACTFL OPIc is a test of oral proficiency that can be delivered electronically and
on demand. This semi-direct test is individualized to the test taker and designed to
elicit a 20-30 minute sample of ratable speech delivered via the internet. The
candidate's digitally recorded speech is double rated by an ACTFL Certified Rater. An
Official ACTFL OPIc Certificate, indicating one of seven possible proficiency levels,
is issued.
This method of inter-rater reliability applies to F-to-F and telephonic interviews as well.
or by telephone with a single trained and certified interviewer. The fact that the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview by Computer (OPIc)
is also now available raises the level of its practicality (ACTFL, 2009:2).
The ACTFL OPIc is a test of oral proficiency that can be delivered electronically and
on demand. This semi-direct test is individualized to the test taker and designed to
elicit a 20-30 minute sample of ratable speech delivered via the internet. The
candidate's digitally recorded speech is double rated by an ACTFL Certified Rater. An
Official ACTFL OPIc Certificate, indicating one of seven possible proficiency levels,
is issued.
This method of inter-rater reliability applies to F-to-F and telephonic interviews as well.