The Defense Language Institute English Language Center (DLIELC) develops the ALCPT. Form 122 is a standardized tool used by defense ministries worldwide. It determines if a candidate has the English skills needed for military training or specialized courses.
Your score will fall into one of several proficiency bands, which help place you in the appropriate level of English instruction. alcpt form 122
The ALCPT aligns directly with the American Language Course volumes (Books 1 through 30). Focus heavily on the grammar charts and vocabulary lists in Books 20–30 for advanced forms like 122.
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Practice with audio clips that are played . Use resources like:
Organizations interested in purchasing ALCPT forms must complete an . This form can be found in Appendix E of the ALCPT Handbook and is available online through the DLIELC website. The completed request must be submitted to DLIELC/EEF (English Evaluation Flight) by email to DLLTesting@us.af.mil or by fax to (210) 671-0211 (DSN: 312-473-0211). Once approved by DLIELC/EEF, the organization receives authorization to proceed with purchase. Your score will fall into one of several
The reading portion of ALCPT Form 122 also consists of approximately 50 questions. Test-takers read passages, sentences, or short texts and select the correct answer from four options. Skills assessed include:
