A CLEP Spanish course is a great way to determine exactly what concepts you need to re-examine before you take the CLEP Spanish exam if you're hoping to score high enough to not have to take a Spanish class in college. No matter how you learned Spanish, the CLEP exam covers two years of concepts, and Varsity Tutors can help you to refine your knowledge before you sit for the test. Many Spanish CLEP courses exist, but if you contact Varsity Tutors, you'll have 1:1 instruction with someone who knows how to help you focus and who knows how to help you approach parts of the language you might struggle with.
There is a lot of information in the exam, and a CLEP Spanish class through Varsity Tutors can help you to prepare for the comprehensive exam. The CLEP exam is 121 questions in three different sections. That means that you'll have to focus, whether you're in the listening sections or the reading portion of the exam. The overall breakdown of the Spanish exam is listed below:
Topics | % of Test | # Questions |
Time |
Section I Listening: Rejoinders | 15% | 121 | 90 Minutes |
Section II Listening: Dialogues and Narratives | 25% | ||
Section III Reading | 60% |
A CLEP Spanish course from Varsity Tutors can drill down on the section you struggle with most, whether it's listening rejoinders, dialogues and narratives, or reading comprehension. The following section explains everything you can expect to see in the CLEP Spanish exam, and that knowledge can help you in a CLEP Spanish prep course. There are multiple sections of the exam that focus on listening, and these move quickly. Engaging in a CLEP Spanish prep class with an instructor who understands how quickly these sections go can help you to the sections described below:
Topics (Non-Comprehensive)
- Section I Listening: Rejoinders
- Listening comprehension through short oral exchanges. Choose the response that most logically continues or completes each conversation. You'll have 10 seconds to choose your response before the next conversation begins.
- Section II Listening: Dialogues and Narratives
- Listening comprehension through longer spoken selections. You'll hear a series of selections, such as dialogues, announcements, and narratives. Each audio selection is accompanied by a graphic or picture and is followed by one or more questions.
- The questions have various formats. Some questions offer four possible responses, each with an oval to click to indicate your answer. Other questions ask you to select part of a graphic, fill out a table, or put a list in the correct order. For some of these questions, you'll have to click in more than one place to complete your response. Be sure to follow the specific directions for each question.
- Section III Reading
- 16% Part A: Discrete sentences (vocabulary and structure)
- 20% Part B: Short cloze passages (vocabulary and structure)
- 24% Part C: Reading passages and authentic stimulus materials (reading comprehension)
Often, CLEP Spanish prep classes are designed for groups. That's where our program is different. When you're matched with a tutor for your CLEP Spanish prep course, you'll be able to relax as you study because you won't have to worry about holding others back if you're struggling to recall a specific concept.
The entire CLEP Spanish exam is approximately 90 minutes and includes information ranging from vocabulary to grammar. It tests students across several of the areas where a command of the Spanish language can be demonstrated. The reading section is allotted 60 minutes, while the listening comprehension sections take up the first 30 minutes of the exam.
Connecting with a Spanish tutor with the help of Varsity Tutors is a great way to supplement and bring clarity to what you know and understand about the Spanish language. Our instructors approach CLEP Spanish Prep courses in ways that are different than group-style study. They can focus on you and the information you need to focus on the most before your big exam. This 1:1 attention can help you to feel calm and confident as you reach for your goal of testing out of a college-level Spanish course.
Reach out to Varsity Tutors today so we can connect you with a tutor who knows the challenges of learning a foreign language.

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...philosophy in teaching is to tailor the lessons to the need of the student. What works for one student might not work with another. I've learned this over the course of 14 years of tutoring as well as classroom teaching experience. My students have come from a variety of backgrounds, including special needs, and I always work hand-in-hand with parents to identify where the student needs the most help. I've taught Spanish, Hebrew, Arabic, Writing,...
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Chelsea: CLEP Spanish course instructor
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Brian: CLEP Spanish course instructor
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Education & Certification
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Genesis: CLEP Spanish course instructor
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Education & Certification
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Subject Expertise
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Courtney: CLEP Spanish course instructor
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Education & Certification
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Subject Expertise
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Clarissa: CLEP Spanish course instructor
As a college graduate, I look forward to enhance the learning experience of students through tutoring. Academic success and excellence are goals that should be supported, and together we can achieve them, one step at a time.
Education & Certification
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Subject Expertise
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Ryan H.: CLEP Spanish course instructor
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Education & Certification
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Subject Expertise
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Miguel: CLEP Spanish course instructor
My name is Miguel and I am a graduated in Business and Management from Miami Dade College. My experience in this field is working as business and consulting services for Small Companies in Latin America. Tutoring Spanish classes. I like to watch movies and listening to music (80s and 90s are my favorites) ... Find out the valuable resources inside of the student and motivate them to learn through experience.
Education & Certification
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Subject Expertise
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Kara: CLEP Spanish course instructor
...educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish with an emphasis in Hispanic intellectual history and interdisciplinary studies; additionally I have a double minor in English and Italian. I worked as a teaching assistant for four years for both Spanish and Italian undergraduate courses wherein I taught weekly laboratory classes. I have the experience in teaching large groups of people with varied proficiency levels, which has allowed me to develop a more comprehensive teaching...
Education & Certification
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Subject Expertise
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Susana: CLEP Spanish course instructor
...deserves the opportunity to reach their full educational potential. Having tutored both high school and elementary school students, I understand that all learners are different. With the right tools, everyone is capable of learning. I recently received my BA in Political Science with a minor in Criminal Justice at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Additionally, I plan on expanding my education by attending Law School. I tutor all subjects - math, reading, writing,...
Education & Certification
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Subject Expertise
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Jacob: CLEP Spanish course instructor
I am currently getting my MS in Mathematical Philosophy! I have experience tutoring up to the subject of Algebraic Topology and class experience in a multitude of graduate level math courses/topics. I am originally from Germany and I grew up in Texas. I love reading and watching tv/movies in my spare time.
Education & Certification
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Alejandra: CLEP Spanish course instructor
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Giselle: CLEP Spanish course instructor
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Education & Certification
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Subject Expertise
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Carlos: CLEP Spanish course instructor
...am passionate about helping students recognize that learning is a lifelong journey, one that continues even after graduation as we share our knowledge with others. With over 10 years of experience, I specialize in guiding high school, college, and adult learners in achieving their academic goals, particularly in English and Spanish. Tutoring in Spanish holds a special place for me as it is my native language, and I aim to empower my students to communicate...
Education & Certification
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Christina: CLEP Spanish course instructor
...was born and raised in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago, moved to Michigan to go to college, and am now back in my beloved city. I am married with two dogs, and have a 5-month old son! I used to work in sports and entertainment but decided not to go back to work full-time so I could raise my son. I'm usually a busy body and love to play and watch tennis. I also love...
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Michelle: CLEP Spanish course instructor
...is a calling of mine, and I enjoy making it fun and energetic. Learning something new, even a required course, is not supposed to cause extreme boredom or irritation. One simple need find a teacher or tutor that works for them. That is where I come in! I love teaching both children and adults, and have worked in kindergarten classrooms, as well as provided one-on-one instruction to high school students and adults. I teach piano...
Education & Certification
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Cata: CLEP Spanish course instructor
Hello everybody! I'm Cata and I'm a native Spanish speaker born in Costa Rica and I'm in the process of becoming a Spanish professor. I currently tutor Spanish at Varsity Tutors and also at a community college in Kansas City. I hope I can help you achieve your goals and improve your Spanish! I believe investing in learning a language is a great idea. This improves communication and a the same time tolerance between cultures!
Education & Certification
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Subject Expertise
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Crystal: CLEP Spanish course instructor
...like to keep things fun, upbeat, and interesting. No one likes to struggle through material that they don't understand and don't find interesting. I like to help students personally connect to the information they're learning, as well as understand real world use for that information. Patience is key to being a good tutor, and I strive to always be patient and understanding with a student who is struggling. I am extremely passionate about the Spanish...
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Raquel: CLEP Spanish course instructor
My name is Raquel, nice to meet you! I have a lot of experience tutoring middle schoolers up through college students. I was an Elementary Education major before I switched to Audiology, so I also have experience working with younger students. Furthermore, I tutored high school and middle schoolers in the Pinellas County School system as part of the AVID program. Then I was a tutor for USF athletics and U of I...... I believe that students must learn to think for themselves. I am only a guide for them. They do the learning themselves.
Education & Certification
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