Why Choose SIELE?
Flexible Scheduling
Take the test at your convenience with frequent test dates
Fast Results
Receive results within 3 weeks via digital certificate
Global Accessibility
Available in 70+ countries with over 700 test centers
Adaptive Scoring
Personalized score reporting from A1 to C1 levels
SIELE Speaking Tasks
Respuestas breves
Short Responses
Answer brief questions about personal topics and everyday situations
Sample Questions:
- • ¿Cuál es tu comida favorita y por qué?
- • ¿Cómo prefieres pasar los fines de semana?
- • ¿Qué planes tienes para las próximas vacaciones?
Success Tips:
Be natural and spontaneous, speak clearly, give complete but concise answers
Descripción de imágenes
Image Description
Describe images in detail, focusing on what you see and interpreting the situations
Sample Questions:
- • Describe esta imagen de una familia en el parque
- • Explica qué está pasando en esta escena urbana
- • Analiza los elementos de esta foto profesional
Success Tips:
Use rich vocabulary, describe both obvious and subtle details, make logical inferences
Narración
Narrative
Tell stories, narrate experiences, or explain sequences of events
Sample Questions:
- • Cuenta sobre un viaje memorable que hayas hecho
- • Narra una experiencia que te cambió la perspectiva
- • Describe un día típico en tu trabajo o estudios
Success Tips:
Use past tenses correctly, create coherent chronology, add personal details
Argumentación
Argumentation
Present and defend opinions, compare viewpoints, discuss controversial topics
Sample Questions:
- • ¿Es mejor vivir en la ciudad o en el campo?
- • Ventajas y desventajas de la tecnología moderna
- • El papel de las redes sociales en la sociedad actual
Success Tips:
Structure arguments logically, use persuasive language, consider counterarguments
Presentación formal
Formal Presentation
Deliver structured presentations on academic or professional topics
Sample Questions:
- • Presenta un proyecto de sostenibilidad ambiental
- • Explica las tendencias del mercado laboral actual
- • Analiza la importancia de la educación multilingüe
Success Tips:
Use formal register, organize with clear introduction/body/conclusion, cite examples
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SIELE Spanish FAQs
What is SIELE and how does it work?
SIELE (Servicio Internacional de Evaluación de la Lengua Española) is a digital Spanish proficiency test. It offers flexible testing with modular components and adaptive scoring from A1 to C1 levels.
How is SIELE different from DELE?
SIELE is fully digital with flexible scheduling and adaptive levels (A1-C1), while DELE is paper-based with fixed levels. SIELE certificates are valid for 5 years; DELE certificates never expire.
What are the 5 SIELE speaking tasks?
Task 1: Short responses to questions, Task 2: Describe images in detail, Task 3: Narrate experiences or stories, Task 4: Present arguments on topics, Task 5: Give formal presentations.
How long is the SIELE speaking test?
The SIELE speaking component takes 15-20 minutes total with 5 different tasks. Each task has specific time limits ranging from 1-3 minutes per response.
Who recognizes SIELE certificates?
SIELE is recognized by universities, companies, and institutions across Spain, Latin America, and internationally. It's backed by Instituto Cervantes, Universidad de Salamanca, and other prestigious institutions.
What SIELE speaking assesses
SIELE evaluates clarity, organisation and appropriateness for each task type—from short responses and image descriptions to argumentation and formal presentation. You gain points by structuring ideas, using a range of vocabulary and tenses, and maintaining clear pronunciation within strict time limits.
Our AI mirrors task timing and prompts for all five activities, then highlights fast wins (e.g., extending answers, linking ideas, handling formal register) to lift your scaled score.