The AP® Spanish Language and Culture Exam tests a full range of your language skills in addition to your understanding of the culture. The broad scope of the exam means that you must have full command of the Spanish language in both its written and spoken forms. Don’t count on getting away with reading through a script while listening. On some parts of the exam, you’ll be stuck with just your ears to help you.
One part of the AP® Spanish Language and Culture Exam that most students dread is the speaking portions. Because the exam tests a full range of your language skills, you’re not only expected to read, listen and write, but also to speak. Even the best AP® Language students may find these parts of the exam intimidating. In language learning, listening and reading are easier than actually producing the language.
The AP® Spanish Language exam can be an intimidating obstacle for even the most astute and focused Spanish student. However, with steady preparation throughout the school year, and careful review in the spring prior to exam time, you will master both the written and oral portions of this conquerable exam!
Naturally, it is difficult to determine which words are important to know for the exam. Here’s a list of 50 AP® Spanish vocabulary words to add to your repertoire to push you one step closer to a 5! Each word is followed by a short example showing how it is used in a natural context.