AP Spanish Language and Culture Exam Tips

The video provides tips for excelling in the AP Spanish Language and Culture exam, focusing on the free response spoken section. It emphasizes the importance of greeting and farewelling, following the script, speaking for the full duration, using the correct register, and incorporating advanced vocabulary. The video also suggests self-correction and using cultural references to enhance responses. A cheat sheet with key strategies is provided to help students prepare effectively.

What is the main focus of the free response spoken section in the AP Spanish exam?

• Reading comprehension

• Simulated conversation

• Writing an essay

• Listening comprehension

What should you do at the beginning of the conversation?

• Greet the person

• Remain silent

• Start with a question

• Introduce yourself

Why is it important to follow the script during the conversation?

• To save time

• To impress the examiner

• To ensure you respond appropriately

• To avoid using complex vocabulary

What can you include in your response to level up your score?

• Cultural references

• Personal anecdotes

• Short answers

• Simple vocabulary

How long should you aim to speak during each response?

• 10 seconds

• 15 seconds

• 20 seconds

• 25 seconds

When speaking to an elder, which form should you use?

• Ellos

• Tú

• Vosotros

• Usted

What should you do if you make a grammatical error during the conversation?

• Apologize

• Self-correct

• Start over

• Ignore it

What type of vocabulary should you use to move from a score of three to four or five?

• Colloquial phrases

• Advanced vocabulary

• Basic vocabulary

• Slang

What is the first step in the cheat sheet for the conversation?

• Record the conversation

• Underline and take notes

• Identify your audience

• Follow the script

What should you do if you miss a question during the conversation?

• Skip it

• Guess based on context

• Ask for clarification

• End the conversation