Guidelines for the Examiner

Entry Test: Speaking

Ask the candidate some questions about themselves, their work / studies, family,
hobbies etc. This is a test of the candidates ability to give personal information. Do not
prompt them with information but you may ask follow-up questions to develop the
conversation, as appropriate.
Include the following questions:

What is your name?

Where are you from?
What do you do?
What do you least enjoy about your job/studies?
What do you particularly like?
Where do you see yourself in five years time?
Do you have any hobbies?
What would be your ideal job and why?

Exit Test: Speaking

Students spend 5 minutes preparing the short presentation (about 10 minutes long
including examiners questions). This is a test of the candidates presentation
technique. After the candidate has given his/her short presentation you may ask
questions, as appropriate.

How long have you been at the company / college?

What size is the company / college?
What training opportunities are there?
How long will the afternoons programme last?
Ask about the variety of jobs and courses.
Ask what experience or qualifications are needed relating to the students course /
career.

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Notes on assessment
For each test, award a maximum of 10 marks, 2 marks for each of the following criteria:

clarity of pronunciation
level of fluency (longer answers, lack of hesitation, confidence and ability )
accuracy and appropriateness of language (grammar, functional phrases, vocabulary)
range of language (grammar, functional phrases, vocabulary)
ability to organise ideas clearly (linking ideas, justifying, reasoning, etc.)

Note: it is recommended that the oral test be recorded on tape for analysis afterwards.
Oral performance should always be assessed by at least two teachers. In the event of
disagreement, award a score midway between the two (if two assessors), or take an
average (if three or more assessors).
The oral performance of candidates with a pass score of 8 or more can be described as
follows:
The candidate can use English to communicate effectively and consistently, with few
hesitations or uncertainties.
Description based on level 7 of the English speaking Unions
Framework of Examination Levels.

Examiners notes: Writing Test

For each writing task award a maximum of 10 marks, 2 for each of these criteria:

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Including all the information required

Politeness (thanking, looking forward to meeting, etc.)
Organisation and clear structuring of ideas
Accuracy of language (grammar, functional phrases, vocabulary, etc.)
Range of language (grammar, functional phrases, vocabulary, etc.)

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