๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ Six

Check if your English CEFR level is B2 or above

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  1. Instructions
  2. Acceptance Criteria
  3. Submission
  4. Help
  5. Extensions

๐Ÿค– Step 6: What to do

Overview

Participants are required to score 100 or higher on the Duolingo English Practice Test, which corresponds to CEFR level B2. We set this level because we have learned from experience that participants without it are unable to follow the course materials in subsequent courses.

We want you to succeed. If you have not yet reached this level, it is better to work on your English first, then apply to us when you are ready.

What Should You Do?

1. Preparation
  1. Find 50 minutes where you will not be interrupted.
  2. Register on the Duolingo website to do the Practice Test.
  3. You need to look at your camera during some exercises, so test that your camera and microphone are working. You may need to do this test on your phone.
2. Take the test
  1. Go to the Duolingo Practice Test page.
  2. Take the test, which will be around 45 minutes.
  3. Take a screenshot of your result.
3. Upload your result

Upload your screenshot in Step 6 on the CYF Course Platform.

๐Ÿค– Step 6: How to check your work

A volunteer will review your submission and check that it meets the acceptance criteria. They will give you feedback on your submission and help you make any changes needed to meet the criteria.

Here are the criteria you need to meet:

๐Ÿ“Note

B2

To join Introduction to Programming (ITP), the lowest level we can work with is B2.

C1

The goal is level C1 or higher

We set these levels because we have learned that people without this level of English proficiency cannot follow our courses. We want you to succeed. It is better to work on your English first and then apply to us when you are ready.

Most people at Code Your Future speak English as a second language. All trainees will get lots of help and practise, but we do not have the expertise to teach English. Our expertise is in teaching programming languages.

Working on your English

๐Ÿค– Step 1: How to show us

Submission

You must do this in the CYF Course Platform.

  1. Upload a screenshot of your Duolingo test result

๐Ÿ“Note

To qualify as a CYF trainee and access later, funded courses like The Piscine, you will be required to take a proctored English exam. This will be a free, certified exam, donated by our partners, Duolingo.

How to get help

When you have a question, ask it.

๐Ÿ’กCode Your Future is a Community

Remember, Code Your Future is a community of adults sharing skills. We are all here to help each other, and learn. You are meant to ask questions at Code Your Future.

When you see someone else has a question, help them if you can.

First, visit our frequently asked questions page

When you have questions about coursework, ask in a workshop๐Ÿงถ๐Ÿงถ workshopCode Your Future Workshops are meetings where you can get technical help. or in Slack๐Ÿงถ๐Ÿงถ SlackSlack is messaging software - once you have downloaded Slack you can visit our Slack workspace to ask your questions.

You do not need to wait for a workshop to ask a question. You can ask questions in Slack at any time. We are here to help you understand and complete this course. Our goal is to help you learn.

๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿพ Step 6: Extend Your Skills

Use your new skill in real life:

This optional step is just for you. You don’t need to submit it. Next, complete the lessons in BBC Learning English: Office English.

๐Ÿ’กDo the stretch

We know that people who do well on our courses make sure they are secure in their understanding before they move on.