AP Spanish Language and Culture Exam Practice
Practice for the AP Spanish Language and Culture Spanish exam with AI-powered conversation practice.
Includes Free Response Spoken practice: Interpersonal Speaking and Presentational Speaking with AP-style timing.
Language
Spanish
Exam System
Advanced Placement
Format
conversation • presentation
AP Exam Format Overview
Section I: Multiple Choice
Interpretive listening and reading tasks to show comprehension across AP themes.
Section II: Free Response
Free Response Written plus Free Response Spoken: Interpersonal Speaking and Presentational Speaking tasks.
Free Response Spoken: Interpersonal & Presentational Speaking Prompts
Question 3: Interpersonal Speaking (Simulated Conversation)
- ESCENARIO (simulated conversation): Estás hablando con una amiga sobre un voluntariado escolar. PROMPTS (5): 1) Saluda y explica por qué llamas. 2) Describe qué actividades harías y por qué te interes...
- ESCENARIO (simulated conversation): Hablas con un profesor sobre el uso de tecnología en clase. PROMPTS (5): 1) Saluda y presenta tu opinión general. 2) Da un ejemplo de cómo ayuda a aprender. 3) Resp...
Question 4: Presentational Speaking (Cultural Comparison)
- TEMA: La vida contemporánea / calidad de vida. PROMPT: ¿Cómo influyen las opciones de transporte (público, bicicleta, coche) en la vida diaria en una comunidad hispanohablante que conoces? Compáralo c...
- TEMA: Ciencia y tecnología. PROMPT: ¿Cómo afectan las redes sociales a la identidad de los jóvenes en una comunidad hispanohablante que conoces? Compáralo con tu comunidad.
Scoring Focus (AP 1-5 Scale)
Task Completion
Addresses all aspects of the prompt
Language Use
Grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation
Topic Development
Depth and breadth of content
Cultural Content
Understanding of cultural perspectives
Typical passing score: 3+ (out of 5).
Higher scores reward complete task responses, clear organization, and consistent language control.
Practice the Free Response Spoken Tasks in One Session
Run a timed AP-style speaking practice exam with AI tutor-style feedback and a built-in speaking partner for fluency, vocabulary, and task completion.
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AP Spanish Exam FAQ
How is the AP Spanish exam scored?
AP Spanish uses a 1-5 score scale. Colleges vary, but many award credit for a 3 or higher.
What are the AP Spanish speaking tasks?
Section IIB Free Response Spoken includes Interpersonal Speaking (simulated conversation, Q3) and Presentational Speaking (cultural comparison, Q4).
What themes should I review for AP Spanish?
The exam covers six themes including families and communities, identity, beauty and art, science and technology, quality of life, and global challenges.
Exam year updates (2026/2027)
This page covers the current AP exam format and speaking tasks. Use the official resources above for the latest prompt sets (currently 2026) when preparing for the 2026 exam.
Available Levels
AP Level
CEFR: B1
Topics Covered
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- ⚠️Failing to sustain the exchange (responses do not address the prompt or are too brief)
- ⚠️Register mismatches (too informal/too formal for the situation)
- ⚠️Lack of elaboration (no supporting details/examples)
- ⚠️Weak organization and limited transitional language in the cultural comparison
- ⚠️Pronunciation/intonation issues that reduce comprehensibility
- ⚠️Over-reliance on memorized material that does not fit the prompt
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