SPEAKING ASSESSMENT E (Teacher's Notes 32) was chosen by the teacher/examiner. Topics include languages and family time.
Conduct of the test
The test is well
conducted. The teacher/examiner keeps
to the script and the timing, and also uses follow-up questions to expand the
discussions.
Grammar
The candidate is at
ease with the language and speaks with the economy of language using a range
of structures competently and confidently with some slips, but these do not
impede understanding. She missed the
opportunity to use the past tense in Part 1, question 2, however, she
adequately demonstrated her competence in other parts of the test using a
range of past and present tenses, including the passive, gerunds, modals,
linking devices, comparatives …
The occasional slips
could limit her to 9 marks; however, it is important to remember that the test
does not have to be error free to get full marks.
Mark for grammar = 10 out of 10
Vocabulary
Vocabulary although not extravagant and flowery is
used precisely to convey quite sophisticated ideas – ‘boosts your experience’, language barrier’, ‘significant other’,
‘based on your preferences’, ’bonding time’, ‘socially aware’, ‘capture the
memory’.
Mark for vocabulary = 10 out of 10
Development
The candidate’s
responses are relevant and consistently well-developed. Communication is
maintained with ease.
The candidate
responds thoughtfully and relevantly to the teacher/examiner’s questions, with
very little hesitation.
In Part 2 the
candidate presents a well-balanced argument, clearly stating her preference.
Mark for development = 10 out of 10
Pronunciation
The candidate’s pronunciation is consistently clear.
The candidate’s delivery is quite rapid, but she is
easy to understand, and intonation is used to good effect.
