Language proficiency tests are the tests that are given or taken to check the proficiency of candidates in a particular language. A proficiency test decides whether a person has required knowledge of the language or not.
Many language proficiency tests are taken for different languages. These tests are either taken by a local authority or by an international authority.
In the case of the Telugu language, you can give the following proficiency test:
Official ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI)
It is taken by ACTFL that is the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. It is an individual membership organization that is responsible for teaching more than 13000 languages all over the world. The proficiency test taken by ACTFL is known as the best language proficiency test. When you have the ACTFL certificate then you are considered proficient in the language.
As it is the best language proficiency you have to prepare for it very hard. You can prepare for the Telugu language proficiency test either on your own or in an institution.

To prepare for the Telugu test on your own you should follow the following tips
Collect the resources like books, podcasts, videos, audios, and others to refer from. The resources will help you to overcome the lack of knowledge.
You have to learn the basics of Telugu as the first step in your Telugu learning. Without basics, you can’t move forward. Learn Telugu alphabet, pronunciations, small words, and phrases in the beginning.
Start speaking in Telugu as soon as possible. In this way, you will start practicing as soon as possible.
- Follow language learning steps
Now it is the time to follow basic language learning steps such as:
- Reading
- Listening
- Speaking
- Writing
All the above steps will make your Telugu refined. You will soon learn the required vocabulary, tones, and pronunciations. You will also learn grammar and sentence structures.
