<p>How was the AP exam? I looked it over and found that most of it is oral-based. This is disconcerting. Is it really as difficult as it sounds?</p>
<p>well…?</p>
<p>The Spanish Language exam is structured so that a third of it is oral (split between a formal presentation and an informal conversation). The remainder is writing along with a reading/comprehension section. You should consider finding the most recent past exam (I believe the test was revamped in 2006 so there’s only one released year with the “new” format) and go through it to familiarize yourself with the exam style. Although the informal speaking should be relatively easy to master if you spend some time practicing, the formal part can be challenging if you’re not comfortable with it. Serious practice makes it very possible to do well, though. </p>
<p>The test really isn’t that difficult if you take the time to prepare for it. If you’re really concerned about the oral section, relax and practice. It was my impression that oral grades were especially generous - graders understand that off-the-cuff speaking is hard for students, especially in a second language.</p>
<p>Thank you, I think I might take it.</p>
<p>Has anyone here taken it?</p>
<p>I took a practice one with my teacher, and I thought it went relatively quick. It was hard for me (I’m not a native and Spanish isn’t my strongest subject)</p>
<p>What did you score?</p>
<p>Mmm practice exams in AP Span must be difficult… since 1/3 of it is oral…</p>
<p>I will take it next year.</p>
<p>I am a native speaker :B</p>
<p>How does everyone plan on reviewing? im stuck on this because its so different than other ap’s.</p>
<p>I know how do you review the oral section? I guess you just have to be in a natural environment where you are always speaking it.</p>
<p>Just download some sample recordings from the oral free-responses on the collegeboard website. And maybe get a practice book that comes with a disk?</p>
<p>I’m a non-native speaker taking this year.</p>