STUDENT A.

NAME:

GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY:

Shows a good degree of control of a Shows a good degree of control of Shows a good degree of
range of simple and some complex simple grammatical forms, and control of simple
grammatical forms. attempts some complex grammatical grammatical forms.
Uses a range of appropriate forms. Uses a range of appropriate
vocabulary to give and exchange Uses a range of appropriate vocabulary when talking
views on a wide range of familiar vocabulary to give and exchange about everyday situations.
topics. views on a range of familiar topics
REMARKS. Grammar structures that will be considered at the time of
marking: use of the correct past tense (simple past/present perfect), use of
the correct future tense (will/going to/present continuous), use of
conditionals

DISCOURSE MANAGEMENT:
Produces extended stretches of Produces extended stretches of Produces responses which are
language with very little hesitation. language despite some hesitation. extended beyond short phrases,
Contributions are relevant and there is Contributions are relevant and there despite hesitation.
a clear organisation of ideas. is very little repetition. Contributions are mostly
Uses a range of cohesive devices and Uses a range of cohesive devices relevant, despite some
discourse markers. repetition.
Uses basic cohesive devices.
REMARKS: Students will be given higher marks if they use different cohesive devices (e.g.
TO/THEN/BESIDES/BUT…). Ideas should be clear and expressed with little repetition or
hesitation.
Pronunciation:
Is intelligible. Is intelligible. Is mostly intelligible, and has
Intonation is appropriate. Intonation is generally appropriate. some control of phonological
Sentence and word stress is accurately Sentence and word stress is features at both utterance and
placed. generally accurately placed. word levels.
Individual sounds are articulated Individual sounds are generally
clearly articulated clearly.
REMARKS: Pronunciation should make words understandable. For higher marks attention will
be paid to intonation and sentence stress.
Interactive Communication:
Initiates and responds appropriately, Initiates and responds appropriately. Initiates and responds
linking contributions to those of other Maintains and develops the appropriately.
speakers. interaction and negotiates Keeps the interaction going with
Maintains and develops the towards an outcome with very little very little prompting and
interaction and negotiates support support.
towards an outcome
REMARKS: Special attention will be paid to the negotiation part of the exam to assess this
specific item. Maintaining a fluent conversation, giving and taking turns and reaching a
common decision will be taken into consideration
Global Achievement:
Handles communication on a range of Handles communication on familiar Handles communication in
familiar topics, with very little topics, despite some hesitation. everyday situations, despite
hesitation. Organises extended discourse but hesitation.
Uses accurate and appropriate occasionally produces utterances Constructs longer utterances but
linguistic resources to express ideas that lack coherence, and some is not able to use complex
and produce extended discourse that inaccuracies and inappropriate language except in well-
is generally coherent. usage occur. rehearsed utterances.
REMARKS: overall performance is assessed at this point. The ability to discuss a number of
topics, the accuracy of the expressions and the fluency will be taken into account. Achieving an
effective communication is the main objective.