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French-speaking project applicant

Appen · Jul 2024 · Languages and translation

An applicant in France passed a French assessment covering speaking and writing and was encouraged at first. A later email said they did not qualify for the project.

  • Community report, paraphrased
  • 3 rounds
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How it ran

  1. Invited to projects, though links often failed.
  2. A French assessment covering speaking and writing.
  3. Early encouragement, then an email saying they did not qualify.

What was asked

  • Spoken French.
  • Written French.

What the interviewer or test was like

  • Mixed messages: early encouragement, then a rejection.

Tips

  • Passing the language test does not guarantee a project place.

Outcome

Told they did not qualify for the project.

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