Ready to analyze bilingual language samples with clarity and confidence? This step-by-step guide shows SLPs how to collect, transcribe, and score narrative samples in English and Spanish—using research-backed cutoffs for PGU and MLU. Includes a free Excel calculator to make analysis fast, objective, and bilingual-friendly.

Want better data from your language evaluations—without spending a dime?

Narrative language sampling is one of the most reliable tools for identifying language impairments, and several high-quality resources are completely free. In this post, we share our top picks for structured narrative tools—complete with visuals, prompts, and scoring rubrics for grammar and story structure.

Looking for a fast, objective way to identify DLD?

PGU (Percent Grammatical Utterances) is a research-backed tool that helps school-based SLPs spot grammar weaknesses often missed by standardized tests. Our latest blog post walks you through exactly how to calculate it from a simple narrative sample—no fancy software needed.