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Lee el aviso: «Atención pasajeros: el vuelo 204 con destino a Lima ha sido retrasado dos horas por condiciones meteorológicas. Se ruega permanecer cerca de la puerta de embarque.» ¿Cuál es la causa del retraso?
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Key Facts: Praxis Spanish: World Language Exam
81
Official Items (75 SR + 6 CR)
ETS Praxis Spanish: World Language (5195) materials
~3 hours
Total Testing Time
ETS Praxis 5195 test page
$170
Test Fee
ETS Praxis Information Bulletin
~156-168
Common State Passing-Score Range
State licensing agencies (ETS does not set the score)
Advanced-Low
Target ACTFL Proficiency
ETS Praxis 5195 study materials
100
Free Practice Questions Here
OpenExamPrep
ETS lists Praxis Spanish: World Language (5195) as a roughly 3-hour exam with 75 selected-response questions and 6 constructed-response tasks, conducted almost entirely in Spanish and aimed at ACTFL Advanced-Low proficiency. The blueprint weights Interpretive Reading and Interpretive Listening at about 26% each, Cultural Knowledge at about 12%, and Writing and Speaking at about 18% each as constructed response. The test fee is $170, and passing scores are set by each state or licensing agency (commonly around 156-168), not by ETS.
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1Lee el texto: «El mercado de Otavalo, en Ecuador, abre todos los días, pero el sábado es el día principal. Los artesanos indígenas venden textiles, ponchos y joyas. Muchos turistas llegan temprano para conseguir los mejores precios.» Según el texto, ¿por qué llegan temprano los turistas?
2Lee el anuncio: «Se busca recepcionista para hotel en Cartagena. Requisitos: hablar español e inglés, disponibilidad de fin de semana y experiencia previa en atención al cliente. Enviar currículum antes del 30 de junio.» ¿Cuál de los siguientes candidatos NO cumple un requisito mencionado?
3Lee: «Aunque la receta tradicional de la paella valenciana lleva conejo y judías verdes, muchos restaurantes turísticos la preparan con mariscos. Para los valencianos, esa versión no es la auténtica.» ¿Cuál es la actitud de los valencianos hacia la paella de mariscos?
4Lee el correo: «Estimada profesora García: Le escribo para informarle de que no podré asistir a la reunión del jueves debido a un compromiso médico. ¿Sería posible reprogramarla para el viernes? Quedo a la espera de su respuesta. Atentamente, Marta Núñez.» ¿Cuál es el propósito principal del correo?
5Lee: «La quinua, cultivada en los Andes desde hace miles de años, fue alimento básico de los incas. Hoy se exporta a todo el mundo por su alto valor nutritivo, lo que ha aumentado su precio en los países andinos.» ¿Qué consecuencia menciona el texto sobre la exportación de la quinua?
6Lee el fragmento literario: «Caminaba sola por la playa desierta. El viento le revolvía el cabello y, por primera vez en años, sintió que el peso de sus preocupaciones se aligeraba.» ¿Qué sentimiento experimenta el personaje?
7Lee: «El reciclaje en la ciudad ha mejorado gracias a una campaña escolar. Sin embargo, los expertos advierten que aún falta mucho por hacer si queremos cumplir las metas para 2030.» La expresión «Sin embargo» introduce…
8Lee la reseña: «La nueva película del director mexicano sorprende por su fotografía impecable, aunque el guion resulta predecible. Vale la pena verla sobre todo por las imágenes.» ¿Cuál es la opinión global del crítico?
9Lee: «Los Pirineos forman una frontera natural entre España y Francia. Cada verano, miles de senderistas recorren sus rutas, pero deben respetar las normas del parque para proteger la fauna.» Según el texto, ¿qué deben hacer los senderistas?
10Lee el poema breve: «Verde que te quiero verde. / Verde viento. Verdes ramas.» Este conocido verso, que repite insistentemente un color, es característico de la obra de…
About the Praxis Spanish: World Language Exam
Praxis Spanish: World Language (5195) is the ETS subject assessment used by many states to certify K-12 Spanish teachers. The official exam combines 75 selected-response questions with 6 constructed-response tasks, includes audio in the listening and speaking sections, is delivered almost entirely in Spanish, and targets ACTFL Advanced-Low proficiency. This free practice bank provides 100 selected-response items focused on the parts that can be practiced in multiple-choice form: interpretive reading, interpretive listening, cultural knowledge, language structures and vocabulary, and language-teaching professional knowledge.
Assessment
75 selected-response + 6 constructed-response incl. audio (official ETS); this practice bank is 100 selected-response items
Time Limit
Approximately 3 hours
Passing Score
Varies by state (common ~156-168)
Exam Fee
$170 (ETS (Educational Testing Service))
Praxis Spanish: World Language Exam Content Outline
Interpretive Reading
Comprehending authentic Spanish texts such as advertisements, news articles, brochures, and literary excerpts for main idea, detail, purpose, tone, cause-effect, inference, and vocabulary in context.
Interpretive Listening
Understanding spoken Spanish in dialogues, announcements, forecasts, and news. The official exam uses audio; this bank presents short self-contained Spanish transcripts followed by comprehension questions.
Cultural Knowledge
History, geography, literature, art, and products-practices-perspectives of Spain and the Spanish-speaking world, from pre-Columbian civilizations to modern authors and traditions.
Writing (Constructed Response)
Writing in Spanish on the official exam. Not directly testable as selected-response; this bank reinforces the language structures and vocabulary that strong writing depends on (ser/estar, subjunctive, tenses, register).
Speaking (Constructed Response)
Recorded speaking with audio prompts on the official exam. Not directly testable as selected-response; this bank reinforces grammar, vocabulary, and language-teaching professional knowledge that underpin spoken performance.
How to Pass the Praxis Spanish: World Language Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Varies by state (common ~156-168)
- Assessment: 75 selected-response + 6 constructed-response incl. audio (official ETS); this practice bank is 100 selected-response items
- Time limit: Approximately 3 hours
- Exam fee: $170
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
Praxis Spanish: World Language Study Tips from Top Performers
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Praxis Spanish 5195 exam given entirely in Spanish?
Almost entirely. ETS delivers the Praxis Spanish: World Language (5195) test predominantly in Spanish, including reading passages, listening audio, and the constructed-response writing and speaking tasks. Candidates are expected to function at roughly ACTFL Advanced-Low proficiency, so you should practice reading, hearing, and producing Spanish, not just translating it.
Does Praxis 5195 have audio sections?
Yes. The official exam includes audio in the Interpretive Listening section and in the Speaking section, where you respond by recording spoken Spanish. Our free practice bank does not include audio or constructed-response items; instead it presents short Spanish listening transcripts followed by comprehension questions and focuses on the selected-response-amenable parts of the blueprint.
What passing score do I need on Praxis 5195?
There is no single national passing score. ETS does not set the qualifying score for Praxis 5195; each state or licensing agency sets its own cut score, which commonly falls in roughly the 156-168 range. Confirm the exact required score for Spanish: World Language with your state or educator-preparation program before registering.
How long should I study for Praxis Spanish 5195?
Most candidates plan about 6 to 10 weeks. Prioritize the two interpretive domains (reading and listening, about 26% each), keep accuracy high in language structures and vocabulary so your writing and speaking are strong, review cultural knowledge, and rehearse the constructed-response writing and speaking under timed conditions.
How many questions are on Praxis Spanish 5195?
The official ETS exam has 75 selected-response questions plus 6 constructed-response tasks (81 items total) and runs about 3 hours. This free practice bank contains 100 selected-response items so you can drill the reading, listening, culture, grammar, and teaching-knowledge content that can be practiced in multiple-choice form.
How much does Praxis Spanish 5195 cost?
The current ETS test fee for Praxis Spanish: World Language (5195) is $170. Your final checkout total can vary if you add optional services, so confirm the amount inside your ETS account before payment.