About Material Types

The portal has several different kinds of content. Each is designed with different goals, time requirements, and features to help you in your language proficiency. Explore the different kinds of materials to learn more about each of them.

Assessment Objects are designed to help learners prepare for high-stakes proficiency examinations.
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Compact Learning Objects are sets of five short lessons on a single topic.
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Language Learning Objects are based on an authentic audio or written passage on a broad range of topics.
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Quick Texts and Checks are mini assessments based on one or two brief, authentic reading passages.
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Thematic Units are sets of seven in-depth lessons on a common theme.
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Video Learning Objects explore language and culture through short segments from contemporary films and television dramas.
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