Overall Guidelines for MLT test-takers
MLT (Myanmar Language Test) is the first and only standardized test for Burmese Language proficiency for foreigners who want to know their levels. MLT test measures proficiency in reading and listening comprehension. There are five levels to choose: MB (Basic), M1 (Pre-intermediate), M2 (Intermediate), M3 (Upper-intermediate) and M4 (Advanced).
MLT asks comprehension, vocabulary and grammar knowledge through listening questions. Each test has two sections: Reading and Listening. All question types are MULTIPLE CHOICE.
- Vocabulary knowledge
- Grammar knowledge
- Comprehension of Burmese Language at respective levels for both reading skill and listening skill
- Same pronunciation (Only for MB)
- Questions with pictures
- Short conversations
- Long conversations
- Monologue
- Fill in the blanks
- Pictures
- Short conversation
- Long conversation
- Read the passage
Burmese alphabet and very basic vocabulary and grammar in daily life.
| Spoken / Written | Spoken: 100 % |
| Vocabulary range | 200 – 300 |
| Learning period | 72 hours (3 months) |
Basic vocabulary and grammar to survive and communicate in daily life.
| Spoken / Written | Spoken: 100 % |
| Vocabulary range | 500 – 700 |
| Learning period | 144 hours (6 months) |
Be able to communicate in daily life and read simple paragraph.
| Spoken / Written | Spoken: 100 % |
| Vocabulary range | 1200 – 1400 |
| Learning period | 288 hours (12 months) |
Be able to communicate with native speaker and read normal paragraph.
| Spoken / Written | Spoken: 70 %, Written: 30 % |
| Vocabulary range | 2500 – 3500 |
| Learning period | 432 hours (18 months) |
Be able to communicate in Business situation and read difficult paragraph.
| Spoken / Written | Spoken: 50 %, Written: 50 % |
| Vocabulary range | 6000 ++ |
| Learning period | 576 hours (24 months ++) |