Moderator comment:

Content:

A thin coverage of the topic, generally organised, and includes some factual points. The Presentation is slow and somewhat stilted though the teacher/examiner’s interest is generally sustained.

The teacher/examiner introduces the Speaking Test and explains about the three parts of the Test including the content, time allocation and available marks for each part.

Vocabulary and structure: 

Limited vocabulary and grammatical errors in simple structures frequently impede communication of simple ideas.  Some English words are used.

Mark awarded for Content and Presentation = 6 out of 10

Mark awarded for Vocabulary, Pronunciation and Intonation = 3 out of 5

Mark awarded for Structures = 3 out of 5

Total mark awarded = 12 out of 20

Conduct of the test

The teacher/examiner informs the candidate about Part 2 of the Speaking Test. 

The teacher/examiner’s gentle approach is appropriate for the candidate’s limited ability level, it encourages him to talk within his comfort zone.

Candidate response

The candidate uses too many English words which indicate the candidate’s limited knowledge of simple Hindi vocabulary.

The use of limited vocabulary together with errors in simple structures and inadequate verb forms impede communication.

Mark for Comprehension and Responsiveness = 5 out of 10

Mark awarded for Vocabulary, Pronunciation and Intonation = 3 out of 5

Mark awarded for Structures = 2 out of 5

Total mark awarded = 10 out of 20

Conduct of the test

The teacher/examiner introduces Part 3, General Conversation, but is undecided about whether to ask a question from Area A or B.

In Part 3 the topics must be chosen that do not overlap with the content of the candidate’s Presentation or Topic Conversation.

Candidate response

The candidate uses the feminine gender ending for himself throughout the response.

The candidate is limited by his range of vocabulary and the ability to form simple structures accurately.

Mark for Comprehension and Responsiveness = 5 out of 10

Mark awarded for Vocabulary, Pronunciation and Intonation = 2 out of 5

Mark awarded for Structures = 1 out of 5

Total mark awarded = 8 out of 20

• The Speaking Test was conducted well.
• The teacher/examiner clearly introduced the candidate at the start of each section of the test.
• The quality of recording was good.
• Time keeping in all three parts followed the syllabus, Presentation: 3:00 minutes, Topic Conversation: 3:30 minutes and General Conversation:3.30 minutes.
• The teacher/examiner should ensure that questions in General Conversation do not repeat the content of the Presentation and the Topic Conversation.
• Some of the questions were loosely structured.
• The General Conversation covered questions from Area A, Health and Fitness and E, Travel.