Speaking Examiner Induction Worksheet

Watch the Induction PowerPoint presentations and answer the following questions on screen and for
your own records, if you wish, on this sheet:

Induction Task 1 - General information

1. What are the five tests that assess general English known as? _____________________________

2. What are the three tests which focus on English in the workplace known as? _________________

3.Which test(s) are at C2 level? ________________________________________________________

4. Which test(s) are at C1 level?________________________________________________________

5. Which test(s) are at B2 level?________________________________________________________

6. Which test(s) are at B1 level?________________________________________________________

7. Which test(s) are at A2 level?________________________________________________________

Induction Task 2 - Test Format and Materials

1. Do all Main Suite and BEC Speaking tests use a paired format?

Yes / No

2. Do all Main Suite and BEC Speaking tests involve candidates having a long turn?

Yes / No

3. Do all Main Suite and BEC Speaking tests include preparation time for a long turn?

Yes / No

4. Do all Main Suite and BEC Speaking tests involve a collaborative task?

Yes / No
Induction Task 3 - Examiner roles and Standardisation

1 . Decide whether the following examiner responsibilities are carried out by:

• Assessor (A)
• Interlocutor (I)
• Both examiners (B)

Referring to the analytical assessment scales throughout the test

Completing the mark sheets
Keeping the test to the prescribed time
Bringing a reliable clock to the tests
Ensuring the security and confidentiality of test materials
Deciding which materials to use for each test
Awarding a global achievement mark
Using a scripted frame to conduct the test
Entering the global mark on the mark sheets
Dressing in an appropriate way

2. What stage of development follows Induction for prospective examiners?

Select one:

• Training
• Recruitment
• Monitoring

3: Which stage of the SE development process occurs once a year?

Select one:

• Training
• Certification
• Monitoring

4: Which stage of the SE development process occurs at least once every 2 years?

Select one:

• Monitoring
• Induction
• Training

Please take this sheet with you to your training session