Penguin Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 I just discovered Dialang today. It is not new, but it is new-to-me and I have never seen it mentioned here before. You have to install software on your computer, and then you run the program with an internet connection. I tested my reading and listening levels in Danish today. I thought they were good tests, even though I am pouting about my results :glare: . You can see the available languages here. You can take diagnostic tests in reading, writing, and listening and get a CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference) result. I don't know how accurate the results are. The sofware is glitchy. I downloaded it, but then the program would not open. After going back to the technical support page, and doing a google search I was successful. Here is what I did to make it work: Downloaded the old Java JRE version that Dialang links to, and placed it in the Dialang folder. Placing the Java JRE in the Dialang folder is important. Clicked the icon several times. Just like they said on their page, I did not get a connection until I did that. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joan in GE Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 I hope this works for us. You should x-post this on the Bilingual board... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted May 9, 2015 Author Share Posted May 9, 2015 It would be great if you let me know if it works, and what you thought about the tests. I could write a bit more about my opinion of the tests, but I wanted to hurry up and tell all of you about this! I found one European university that seems to recommend it for placement testing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joan in GE Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 Ok but I don't want to download Java on this laptop and so it might be awhile before I can do it on a different computer...But I'll get back to you... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted May 9, 2015 Author Share Posted May 9, 2015 Just don't give up easily. Google search told me that problems are common. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joan in GE Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 I have a Mac now and from the Leiden U link, it says not for Mac... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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