New Market Leader

Entry Test: Speaking

Ask the candidate some questions about themselves, their work / studies, family, hobbies etc. This is a test of the candidate’s
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 examiner’s questions). This is a
test of the candidate’s 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 afternoon’s programme last?
• Ask about the variety of jobs and courses.
• Ask what experience or qualifications are needed relating to the student’s course / career.
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 Union’s Framework of Examination Levels.)
Examiner’s notes: Writing Test
For each writing task award a maximum of 10 marks, 2 for each of these criteria:
• 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.)