Resources for learning Punjabi language
Resources to learn Punjabi
World Language Proficiency Assessment
Get Competency Credits for Punjabi (World Language)
Senior students who speak, read, and write a language other than English can earn world language credits by demonstrating proficiency. Students who demonstrate proficiency on nationally recognized proficiency assessments may be able to receive competency credits on their transcript. Please contact your school counselor if interested to take test.
Students should be able to:
- understand ideas on familiar topics expressed through phrases, short sentences, and frequently used expressions in Punjabi - Listening.
- understand the main idea and some details in simple texts that contain familiar vocabulary in Punjabi - Reading.
- use a series of phrases and sentences to provide basic information about familiar topics in Punjabi - Speaking.
- write simple descriptions and short messages and request or provide information on familiar topics in Punjabi - Writing.
Following are some of the example topics for world language assessment.
- Myself, Family, Friends, Food, Eating Out, Daily rotines, Sports, Social Media, TV, Music, Culture, Customs and festivals in Communities.
- Home, Neighbourhoods, Cities, Social & Global Issues (lifestyle, Voluntary Work, Homelessness, Environment), Transport, Travel.
- Education and training, Career Choices, employment and unemployment, Technology, commerce and industry
All assessments will be evaluated based on proficiency guidelines from the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). Credit will be granted if students meet the following levels of proficiency:
Novice Mid – 1 credit Novice High – 2 credits Intermediate Low – 3 credits Intermediate Mid – 4 credits