ORAL PLACEMENT: LEVEL 1

Strong Adequate Limited

Can comfortably respond to the prompt and produce Can intelligibly respond to the prompt and produce Does not understand the question or vocabulary too
short, formulaic phrases and basic sentences in relation to words, phrases and some basic sentences in relation to the limited or pronunciation too weak to produce intelligible
the learning objective. Regular errors in pronunciation. [2] learning objective. Pauses frequently and pronunciation responses in relation to the learning objective. [=Level 1]
not always intelligible. [1]

Level Item Prompt Learning Objective

1 1.1 What’s your name? Can say their name.

(LO GLSI0749)

1 1.2 What’s your phone number? Can name cardinal numbers up to 9.

(LO 95081)

1 1.3 What’s your address? Can spell own address.

–– Can you spell that, please? (LO GLWP0531)

1 1.4 Where are you from? Can name own nationality and country.
–– What nationality are you? (LO 30743)

1 1.5 What’s my job? Can name own and one or two very common jobs.
–– What’s your job? (LO 68011)
ORAL PLACEMENT: LEVEL 2
Strong Adequate Limited

Can comfortably respond to the prompt and produce Can intelligibly respond to the prompt and produce Can intelligibly produce a few isolated words but unable
short, formulaic phrases and basic sentences in relation to words, phrases and some basic sentences in relation to the to form coherent sentences in relation to the learning
the learning objective. Regular errors in pronunciation. [3] learning objective. Pauses frequently and pronunciation objective. [1]
not always intelligible. [2]

Level Item Prompt Learning Objective

2 2.1 Can you tell me the time, please? Can use the basic language related to telling the time.
(LO 68667)

2 2.2 Can you tell me your birthday, please? Can give a date of birth.
(LO GLSI0343)

2 2.3 Can you tell me what food you like, please? Can use some very basic language related to food and
–– What do you like to drink? drink.
(LO 22240)

2 2.4 Can you tell me about the weather today, please? Can use a little stock language related to the weather.
–– How is the weather here? (LO 37513)
–– What weather do you like?

2 2.5 Can you tell me what clothes you like to wear, please? Can name a few very basic articles of clothing.
–– What clothes do you have? (LO 67331)
–– What clothes do you need at work/at school?

2 2.6 Can you tell me about your hobbies, please? Can name one or two very common sports and hobbies.
–– What hobbies do you like? (LO 85769)
–– What sports do you like?
ORAL PLACEMENT: LEVEL 3
Strong Adequate Limited

Can comfortably respond to the prompt and produce Can intelligibly respond to the prompt and produce Can intelligibly produce a few isolated words but unable
short, formulaic phrases in relation to the learning some short, formulaic phrases in relation to the learning to form coherent sentences in relation to the learning
objective. Pauses on occasion but pronunciation normally objective. Pauses frequently and pronunciation not always objective. [2]
intelligible. [4] intelligible. [3]

Level Item Prompt Learning Objective

3 3.1 Can you tell me about the weather today/yesterday, please? Can name a few very common weather conditions.
(LO 67764)

3 3.2 Can you tell me how you get to school, please? Can name very common forms of transport.
–– How do you get home? (LO GLSP0348)
–– How do you go to the shops?

3 3.3 [Pointing to a basic object in the room such as a book or pen] Can you tell me… Can describe the position of something with very basic
–– what that is? prepositions.
–– where it is? (LO GLSP0422)

3 3.4 Can you tell me what stores are near here/where you live? Can name very common types of stores.
(LO 33138)

3 3.5 Can you tell me about a good friend? Can describe people and things using be + adjective.
–– What does he/she look like? (LO 65370)
–– What is he/she like?

3 3.6 Can you tell me about your home? Can name the basic rooms in a house.
–– What rooms are there? (LO 61691)
ORAL PLACEMENT: LEVEL 4
Strong Adequate Limited

Can comfortably construct sentences and phrases and Can comfortably produce short, formulaic phrases in Can produce a few isolated words in relation to the
link them with basic connectors in relation to the learning relation to the learning objective. Pauses frequently and learning objective. Pauses frequently and pronunciation
objective. May pause and make frequent mistakes but can pronunciation not always intelligible. [4] not always intelligible. [3]
sometimes repair them. [5]

Level Item Prompt Learning Objective

4 4.1 Can you describe your: Can use some common plural nouns with the correct verb
–– Clothes? agreement (e.g. His jeans are new. Her clothes are clean).
–– Glasses? (LO 35662)
–– Jeans?

4 4.2 Can you tell me what you do in the morning, please? Can talk about daily routines with the present simple but
–– What do you do in the afternoon? with limited control.
–– What do you do at night? (LO 19432)

4 4.3 Can you tell me about your family, please? Can name very basic family relations.
–– Who is in your family? (LO 29186)
–– How big is your family?
–– Where does your family live?

4 4.4 Can you tell me what your job is, please? Can name very common job names based on common
–– Can you tell me some other jobs? verbs.
(LO 11981)

4 4.5 Can you tell me about your home, please? Can give a short, structured description of home, family
–– What is it? (house, apartment, etc.) and job, with support.
–– What is it like? (small, old, etc.) (LO GLSP0700)
–– What rooms does it have?

4 4.6 Can you tell me what you use to talk to friends, please? Can name a few very common items of IT equipment.
–– What do you use for the internet? (LO 23989)
ORAL PLACEMENT: LEVEL 5
Strong Adequate Limited

Can comfortably construct sentences and phrases in Can comfortably produce short, formulaic phrases in Can produce some short, formulaic phrases in relation
relation to the learning objective and link them with basic relation to the learning objective. Pauses on occasion but to the learning objective with limited control. Pauses
connectors. May pause and make frequent mistakes but pronunciation normally intelligible. [5] frequently and pronunciation not always intelligible. [4]
can sometimes repair them. [6]

Level Item Prompt Learning Objective

5 5.1 Can you tell me what kind of restaurants are near here/where you live? Can name some very common places to eat.
–– What kind of restaurants do you like? (LO 83409)

5 5.2 Can you tell me what you like to eat and drink, please? Can name some very basic food and drink.
(LO 99036)

5 5.3 Can you tell me what you like and dislike doing, please? Can express very basic likes and dislikes with like/love/hate
+ -ing.
(LO 30946)

5 5.4 Can you tell me what sports and hobbies you like, please? Can name a few common sports and hobbies.
–– What other sports and hobbies do you know? (LO 85769)

5 5.5 Can you tell me the clothes you are wearing, please? Can name some basic articles of clothing.
–– What clothes can you wear at home? (LO 50388)
–– What clothes do you have to wear to school/work?

5 5.6 Can you tell me about your town, please? Can name very common places and amenities in a town or
–– What can you do there? city.
–– What stores are there? (LO 99039)
–– How can you get to places?
ORAL PLACEMENT: LEVEL 6
Strong Adequate Limited

Can comfortably link simple sentences but may pause and Can construct sentences and link simple clauses. Can use Can produce some short, formulaic phrases in relation
repair speech. Can use appropriate language in relation to some language in relation to the learning objective and to the learning objective. Pauses on occasion but
the learning objective. [7] basic connectors. Generally intelligible but may break pronunciation normally intelligible. [5]
down attempting longer responses. [6]

Level Item Prompt Learning Objective

6 6.1 Can you tell me about your plans for next weekend, please? Can make simple future arrangements and plans with
reference to a diary or schedule.
(LO GLSI0696)

6 6.2 Can you tell me about your time at school, please? Can name very common school subjects.
–– What subjects did you like? (LO 46766)
–– What subjects didn’t you like?

6 6.3 Can you tell me what kinds of holiday you like, please? Can name very common types of holiday.
–– What other kinds of holiday are there? (LO 13414)

6 6.4 Can you give me directions to [name a nearby location that can be walked to] Can give simple directions using basic prepositions and
from here, please? adverbs of movement.
(LO 66290)

6 6.5 Can you tell me what you did last weekend, please? Can talk about past events using common regular/
–– Where did you go? irregular past simple forms.
–– Who did you meet? (LO 15336)
–– What did you do?

6 6.6 Can you tell me what sports you like to watch, please? Can use very basic language related to sporting events.
–– Who is your favorite team? Does your team win or lose? (LO 37286)
–– Who is your favorite player?
ORAL PLACEMENT: LEVEL 7
Strong Adequate Limited

Can comfortably link several simple sentences but may Can construct sentences and link simple clauses. Can use Can produce some short, formulaic phrases in relation
pause and repair speech. Can use a good range of some language in relation to the learning objective and to the learning objective but only link them with very
appropriate language in relation to the learning objective. basic connectors. Generally intelligible but may break basic connectors. Pauses on occasion but pronunciation
[8] down attempting longer responses. [7] normally intelligible. [6]

Level Item Prompt Learning Objective

7 7.1 Think of someone you know. Can you describe what he/she looks like, please? Can use some basic language related to someone’s
–– How tall is he/she? appearance.
–– How old is he/she? (LO 97005)
–– What is his/her hair like?

7 7.2 Can you tell me what furniture and things you have in your home, please? Can name very common household furniture and
appliances.
(LO 22943)

7 7.3 Can you tell me how you watch TV, please? (satellite, cable, etc.) Can use very basic language related to TV viewing.
–– When and how often do you watch TV? (LO 13561)
–– Which channels do you watch?
–– What kind of programs do you watch?

7 7.4 Can you tell me about food in your country, please? Can use basic language related to typical food of their
–– What kind of food do people usually eat? own culture.
–– What do you like to eat? (LO 35687)

7 7.5 Can you tell me about how you use the internet, please? Can use very basic language related to using the internet.
–– Where do you use it? (LO 53328)
–– What do you use it for?
–– What are your favorite websites?

7 7.6 Can you tell me about your job, please? Can use very basic language in relation to a job.
–– What do you do? (LO 33052)
–– What kind of company do you work for?
–– What do you like about your job?
ORAL PLACEMENT: LEVEL 8
Strong Adequate Limited

Can comfortably connect sentences but pausing and
repair can interrupt longer responses. Can use a range
of language and connectors in relation to the learning
objective and support meaning with stress and intonation.
[9]
Can comfortably link several simple sentences but may
pause and repair speech. Can use common connectors
such as then, because, but in relation to the learning
objective but makes mistakes with more complex words.
[8]
Can construct sentences and link simple clauses. Can use
some language in relation to the learning objective and
basic connectors. Generally intelligible but may break
down attempting longer responses. [7]

Level Item Prompt Learning Objective

8 8.1 Can you tell me about how you manage your money, please? Can use general language related to everyday good and
–– How do you pay for things in stores? services.
–– How do you pay bills? (LO 60082)

8 8.2 Can you tell me about an event, please? Can describe fixed or timetabled future events with the
–– How do you get there? present simple.
–– When does the train/plane leave? (LO 95766)
–– How long does it take?

8 8.3 Can you think about a good friend and tell me: Can say when something happened in the past using when
–– when you first met? + past simple.
–– where you met? (LO 56918)
–– how you met?

8 8.4 Can you tell me about a time when you studied, please? Can use very general language related to studying.
–– What did you study? (LO 42214)
–– What kind of test/exam did you take?
–– What certificates do you have?

8 8.5 Can you tell me about your plans to learn English, please? Can ask and answer questions about basic plans and
–– Are you going to take classes? intentions.
–– How are you going to practice? (LO GLSI0585)
–– Are you going to take an exam?

8 8.6 Can you please think about two people and compare them? Can make simple, direct comparisons between two people
–– How do they look? or things using common adjectives.
–– What are they like? (LO GLSP0516)
ORAL PLACEMENT: LEVEL 9
Strong Adequate Limited

Can comfortably connect sentences but pausing and
repair can interrupt longer responses. Can use a range
of language and connectors in relation to the learning
objective and support meaning with stress and intonation.
[10]
Can link several simple sentences but may pause and Can construct sentences and link simple clauses. Can use
repair speech. Can use common connectors such as then, some language and basic connectors in relation to the
because, but in relation to the learning objective but learning objective. Generally intelligible but may break
makes mistakes with more complex words. [9] down attempting longer responses. [8]

Level Item Prompt Learning Objective

9 9.1 Can you tell me about an exciting sport that you played or watched, please? Can use very general language related to a match or
–– What was it? sporting event.
–– Who were the teams? (LO 22932)
–– What happened?

9 9.2 Can you tell me about the traditions in your country, please? Can use basic language related to features of their
–– What festivals are there? own culture.
–– What national holidays are there? (LO 88826)

9 9.3 Can you tell me about the household chores you do at home, please? Can use common language related to housework
–– What other chores need doing in the home? and cleaning.
(LO 38610)

9 9.4 Can you tell me about a film or TV show you really like, please? Can use basic language related to a general film or TV
–– What kind of film/TV show is it? show.
–– Who is the star of the film/TV show? (LO 21976)
–– What do you like about it?

9 9.5 Can you tell me about public transportation in your town/city, please? Can use common language related to public transport.
–– What kinds of public transportation are there? (LO 82954)
–– How well do they work?
–– How expensive are they?

9 9.6 Please think about three people you know and compare them. Think about: Can express basic superlatives with common regular and
–– personality irregular adjectives.
–– looks (LO 47323)
ORAL PLACEMENT: LEVEL 10
Strong Adequate Limited

Can comfortably connect longer stretches of clauses and Can connect sentences but pausing and repair can Can link several simple sentences but may pause and
functional language. May pause and repair with more interrupt longer responses. Can talk about the learning repair speech. Can use common connectors such as then,
complex ideas. Stress and intonation supports meaning objective with a range of language and connectors and because, but to talk about the learning objective but
effectively. [11] support meaning with stress and intonation. [10] makes mistakes with more complex words. [9]

Level Item Prompt Learning Objective

10 10.1 Can you tell me about a time when you were ill or injured, please? Can use some detailed language related to ailments and
–– What was the problem? accidents.
–– What did you do? (LO 45659)
–– What other common illnesses are there?

10 10.2 Can you tell me about some of your best or worst moments, please? Can talk about past experiences with present perfect +
–– What’s the best/worst book you’ve read? superlatives.
–– What’s the best/worst film you’ve seen? (LO 89984)
–– What’s the best/worst vacation you’ve had?

10 10.3 Can you tell me about something you did often in the past but don’t do any Can describe some past routines and habits that no longer
more, please? happen.
(LO 42192)

10 10.4 Can you think about a famous company or one that you like, and tell me about: Can use limited language related to a company and what
–– where it is based it does.
–– what kind of company it is (LO 59177)
–– its products / services

10 10.5 Can you describe a place or area of your country you like, please? Can use general language related to geographical features
–– Where is it? of a place of interest.
–– What kind of place is it (valley, woodland, forest, etc.)? (LO 52781)
–– What do you like about it?

10 10.6 Can you tell me about a place where you stayed on holiday, please? Can use common language related to holiday
–– What kind of place was it? accommodation.
–– What was it like? (LO 82127)
–– What other kinds of places can you stay on holiday?
ORAL PLACEMENT: LEVEL 11
Strong Adequate Limited

Can comfortably connect stretches of narrative with a
range of functional language in relation to the learning
objective but may pause and repair more complex ideas.
Stress and intonation supports meaning effectively. [12]
Can connect stretches of clauses and functional language
in relation to the learning objective. May pause and repair
ideas. Supports meaning with stress and intonation. [11]
Can link several simple sentences in relation to the
learning objective but may pause and repair speech. Can
use some common connectors but unable to maintain
narrative effectively. Makes mistakes with more complex
words. [10]

Level Item Prompt Learning Objective

11 11.1 Can you tell me about a time when you complained about something that you Can use general language related to complaining about a
bought, please? purchase in a shop/store.
–– What was the problem? (LO 68388)
–– What did you do?
–– What was the result?

11 11.2 Can you tell me about a good book you’ve read/film you’ve seen, please? Can relate the plot of a book or film and describe their
–– What was it about? reactions.
–– Who were the main characters? (LO NOSP0209)
–– How did it make you feel?

11 11.3 Can you please think about a shop you really like and: Can use general language related to describing a shop.
–– describe the shop (LO 44914)
–– describe what it sells
–– say why you like it

11 11.4 Can you think about an art exhibition or a museum that you have been to, Can use general language related to an exhibition or
please? museum.
–– What did you see? (LO 10729)
–– Where was it?
–– What did you like about it?

11 11.5 Can you tell me about a news item you saw/read recently, please? Can use general language related to a news item.
–– Where did you see it? (LO 78137)
–– What kind of news was it?
–– What did you think about it?

11 11.6 Can you tell me about the kinds of TV programs you watch, please? Can use general language related to common types of TV
–– What do you like about them? programs.
–– What is your favorite and why? (LO 40273)
ORAL PLACEMENT: LEVEL 12
Strong Adequate Limited

Can comfortably develop extended responses in relation
to the learning objective with a range of functional and
hypothetical language. Can connect arguments. Stress and
intonation support meaning effectively. [13]
Can connect longer stretches of clauses and functional
language in relation to the learning objective and use
some hypothetical language appropriately. May pause and
repair complex ideas. Supports meaning with stress and
intonation. [12]
Can link several simple sentences in relation to the
learning objective but may pause and repair speech.
Can use some common connectors but unable to use
hypothetical or functional language effectively. Makes
mistakes with more complex words. [11]

Level Item Prompt Learning Objective

12 12.1 I’d like to learn/improve my [insert local language]. What advice would you give Can offer personal advice using the hypothetical if I were
me on how best to do it? you.
(LO 89745)

12 12.2 Can you tell me about some common problems people your age deal with, Can use a range of devices to show the relationship
please? between a problem and a solution.
–– What are they? (LO 41163)
–– What causes them?
–– What possible solutions are there?

12 12.3 Can you tell me what you would do if you won one million dollars, please? Can talk about present or future outcomes of a
hypothetical situation.
(LO 43463)

12 12.4 Can you tell me about the transport problems in your town/ city, please? Can use some detailed language related to common
–– What causes delays? transport problems.
–– What’s the best/worst way to travel? (LO 78923)

12 12.5 Can you tell me about a trip you took by train, please? Can use some detailed language related to rail travel.
–– Where was it from/to? (LO 38629)
–– What kind of train was it?
–– What did you do on the train?

12 12.6 Please think about a list with things you have completed and need to do. Can ask or talk about something that should have
–– What is on your list? happened by now using yet/still.
–– What have you done recently? (LO 33996)
–– What haven’t you done?
ORAL PLACEMENT: LEVEL 13
Strong Adequate Limited

Can comfortably develop extended responses in relation Can connect longer stretches of clauses and functional Can link several simple sentences but may pause and
to the learning objective. Can describe role in some detail language and use some language about the learning repair speech. Can talk about the learning objective but
but may reformulate more complex ideas. Stress and objective appropriately. May pause and repair complex unable to discuss them in any detail. Makes mistakes with
intonation support meaning effectively. [14] ideas. Supports meaning with stress and intonation. [13] more complex words. [12]

Level Item Prompt Learning Objective

13 13.1 Can you tell me about your job, please? Can use some detailed language related to the
–– What are you responsible for? requirements for a job.
–– What are your duties? (LO 47172)
–– What qualifications do you need?

13 13.2 Can you tell me about any changes in your city/town, please? Can talk about situations that are changing as we speak
–– rent using the present continuous.
–– food prices (LO 74700)
–– public transportation prices

13 13.3 Can you tell me about what’s happening with your country’s economy, please? Can use general language related to the state of the
economy.
(LO 13003)

13 13.4 Some people think being rich makes you happy. Do you agree or disagree? Can use a range of markers to introduce a counter-
Give examples to support your opinion. argument.
(LO 16490)

13 13.5 Can you tell me about what it’s like to be a teenager in your country, please? Can use language related to lifestyles and living conditions
–– entertainment of different social groups.
–– sports and hobbies (LO 11181)
–– things they own

13 13.6 Can you tell me about how you use the internet, please? Can use some detailed language related to the use of
–– Where do you use it? computers.
–– What do you use it for? (LO 69438)
–– How do you access it?
ORAL PLACEMENT: LEVEL 14
Strong Adequate Limited

Can clearly talk about the learning objective, connect ideas
with complex language and give supporting examples.
Occasional hesitation. Uses stress and intonation to convey
meaning effectively. [15]
Can maintain and develop extended responses, support
ideas and give examples. Can talk about the learning
objective, but might need to reformulate. Stress and
intonation support meaning effectively. [14]
Can connect longer stretches of language with some
connectors. Can talk about the learning objective but
only gives limited details or examples. Pauses and
repairs complex ideas. Supports meaning with stress and
intonation. [13]

Level Item Prompt Learning Objective

14 14.1 Can you tell me a bit about the terms of your employment, please? Can use some detailed language related to terms and
–– What hours do you work? conditions of employment.
–– What holidays do you get? (LO 14839)
–– How often do you get raises?

14 14.2 Can you think of an object you really like and tell me about its design, please? Can use less common language related to the design
–– the look and style of it of something.
–– how well it works (LO 47352)
–– how easy it is to use

14 14.3 Can you tell me a bit about a cause you support, please? Can use general language related to charities and
–– What is the cause about? other causes.
–– How does it raise money/awareness? (LO 32652)
–– What do you do for the cause?

14 14.4 Can you tell me about a sports team you support, please? Can use general language related to the success or failure
–– What kind of team is it? of a sporting team.
–– How good are they doing? (LO 60346)
–– What are their successes?

14 14.5 Can you tell me about a good friend of yours, please? Can use some detailed language related to personality
–– What’s his/her personality like? traits.
–– What do you like about him/her? (LO 33463)
–– How are you similar/different?

14 14.6 Can you tell me about something you regret doing/not doing, please? Can use general language related to regret.
–– Why did you do/not do it? (LO 77530)
–– What happened as a result?
–– How could things have been different?
ORAL PLACEMENT: LEVEL 15
Strong Adequate Limited

Can clearly talk about the learning objective, connect ideas
with a range of complex language and give supporting
examples. Occasional hesitation. Uses stress and
intonation to convey meaning effectively. [16]
Can maintain and develop extended responses, support
ideas and give examples. Can talk about the learning
objective in simple terms with appropriate functions
but needs to reformulate. Stress and intonation support
meaning effectively. [15]
Can develop some longer responses with basic
connectors. Can talk about the learning objective but
with limited range and control of form. Pauses and
repairs complex ideas. Supports meaning with stress and
intonation. [14]

Level Item Prompt Learning Objective

15 15.1 Imagine the government wants to create a three-day weekend. What would the Can express views clearly and evaluate hypothetical
advantages and disadvantages be? proposals in formal discussions.
–– Would you support it? Why/Why not? (LO GLSI0390)

15 15.2 Can you tell me about computer security, please? Can use some detailed language related to computer
–– What kinds of problems are there? security.
–– How are you careful? (LO 28094)
–– What are the biggest dangers?

15 15.3 Can you think about an issue in the news at the moment and tell me: Can outline an issue clearly, speculate about causes, and
–– what the issue is weigh pros and cons of solutions.
–– what has caused it (LO GLSP0559)
–– what solutions there might be

15 15.4 Can you think about an outdoor space you really like and: Can use some detailed language related to gardens or
–– describe it to me outdoor areas.
–– tell me what makes it special (LO 14664)
–– when and why you go there

15 15.5 Can you tell me about the typical diet in your country, please? Can use some detailed language related to diet and
–– What kind of food is most popular? nutrition.
–– How are people’s eating habits? (LO 87764)
–– How could it be healthier?

15 15.6 Can you tell me about a good book or film you’ve read/seen, please? Can summarize orally the plot and sequence of events in
–– What was it about? an extract from a film or play.
–– Can you summarize the plot? (LO GLSP0264)
–– What did you like about the story?
ORAL PLACEMENT: LEVEL 16
Strong Adequate Limited

Can talk fluently about the learning objective. Can Can talk about the learning objective and effectively Can talk about the learning objective. Uses stress and
construct information so that it is well-organized and connect ideas with complex language. Occasional intonation effectively to convey meaning. May pause or
persuasive. Uses stress and intonation to convey subtle or hesitation. Uses stress and intonation to convey meaning need prompting. [15]
inferential meaning. [17] effectively. [16]

Level Item Prompt Learning Objective

16 16.1 Can you tell me about how you prefer to learn English? Can use a range of language related to the learning
process.
(LO 25463)

16 16.2 Can you tell me what you’ll be doing at 3:00 pm tomorrow? Can describe actions that will be in progress at a specific
time in the future.
(LO 61398)

16 16.3 Can you describe your current job (or your ideal job)? Can use a range of language related to describing a job.
–– How is the pay? (LO 22011)
–– Do you like what you do?
–– Are there opportunities to grow?

16 16.4 Can you tell me the pros and cons of volunteering? Can use a range of devices to evaluate the advantages and
disadvantages of different options.
(LO 22014)

16 16.5 Can you tell me about your favorite book? Can use some detailed language related to literature.
–– What is the title? (LO 47759)
–– Who is the author?
–– Who are the main characters?
–– What is the genre?
–– Can you describe the plot?

16 16.6 Can you tell me about some major social issues in your country? Can use general language related to current social issues.
–– What kinds of social issues are there? (LO 13300)
–– What is the government doing to address the issues?
–– How do people in your country feel about the issues?
ORAL PLACEMENT: LEVEL 17
Strong Adequate Limited

Can talk fluently about the learning objective. Can Can talk about the learning objective and effectively Can talk about the learning objective. Limited use of
construct information so that it is well- organized and connect ideas and arguments with complex language. cohesive devices to connect arguments. Uses stress
persuasive. Uses stress and intonation to convey subtle or Occasional hesitation. Uses stress and intonation to convey and intonation effectively to convey meaning. Minor
inferential meaning. [18] meaning effectively. [17] hesitations. [16]

Level Item Prompt Learning Objective

17 17.1 Can you tell me how to prepare your favorite food? Can use a range of language related to food preparation.
–– Do you follow the recipe or make it up as you go? (LO 61998)
–– What are the ingredients?
–– How do you make it?

17 17.2 Can you tell me about your parents’ bad habits? Can use a range of language related to habits and
–– What good habits do they have? tendencies.
–– Do you have any similar habits? (LO 88744)

17 17.3 Can you tell me about your best friend? Can use some detailed language related to the nature of a
–– What is your friendship like? friendship.
–– Have you always been friends? (LO 66908)

17 17.4 Can you tell me about how your shirt/dress/pair of trousers was made? Can use a range of language related to how an item of
clothing is made or repaired.
(LO 84573)

17 17.5 Can you tell me about the last time you were ill? Can use a range of language related to sickness and
–– What were your symptoms? recovery.
–– What did you do to get better? (LO 88999)

17 17.6 Can you tell me about buying and selling property in your country? Can use general language related to buying and selling
–– How difficult is it for young people to buy a property? property.
–– How difficult is it for people to sell a property? (LO 47310)
ORAL PLACEMENT: LEVEL 18
Strong Adequate Limited

Can confidently talk about the learning objective in a well- Can talk about the learning objective in a well-organized, Can talk about the learning objective. Occasional
organized, interesting and persuasive way. Uses stress and interesting and persuasive way. Speaks fluently in almost hesitation when searching for expressions. Uses stress and
intonation to convey subtle or inferential meaning. [19] all instances and uses stress and intonation to convey intonation to convey meaning. [17]
subtle or inferential meaning. [18]

Level Item Prompt Learning Objective

18 18.1 Can you tell me about your investments and savings? Can use language related to personal assets, inheritance,
–– If you don’t have any investments, can you tell me about what kind of and estate.
investments you’d like to have? (LO WSVO003)

18 18.2 Can you compare these two ideas: getting a job straight after university and Can use a range of devices to compare and evaluate
taking some time off after university to travel. different ideas.
–– What are the benefits of doing each? (LO 25441)
–– What are the disadvantages of each?

18 18.3 Can you tell me about the film industry in your country? Can use advanced language related to the film industry.
–– What movies make the most money at the box office? (LO WSVO006)
–– Are franchises popular?

18 18.4 Can you tell me about routines or habits that you used to do in the past that no Can describe past routines and habits that no longer
longer happen? happen.
(LO 42192)

18 18.5 Can you tell me about who in your family is responsible for your household Can use some detailed language related to household
finances? finance.
–– Is it just one person or is it a shared responsibility? (LO 61628)
–– How does that person spend money?

18 18.6 Can you tell me about a time you went camping or spent some time outdoors? Can use advanced language related to the environment
–– What did you do? and wildlife.
–– Where did you go? (LO WSVO010)
–– What did you see?
ORAL PLACEMENT: LEVEL 19
Strong Adequate Limited

Can fluently talk about the learning objective, using
complex cohesive devices. Speaks fluently in nearly all
instances with no sign of having to search for language.
Uses stress and intonation to convey subtle or inferential
meaning. [20]
Can talk about the learning objective, using complex Can talk about the learning objective, using complex
cohesive devices. Speaks fluently most of the time but language. Occasional hesitation.
sometimes searches for language. Uses stress and Uses stress and intonation to convey meaning. [18]
intonation to convey subtle or inferential meaning. [19]

Level Item Prompt Learning Objective

19 19.1 Can you tell me about a charity that you are familiar with? Can use general language related to charities and other
–– What cause do they support? How do they try to help? causes.
–– Have you ever donated money or time to a charity? (LO 32652)

19 19.2 Can you tell me about your experience learning English? Can use a range of language related to the learning
–– What methods have you tried? process.
–– Did you improve? (LO 25463)

19 19.3 Can you tell me about any regrets you have? Can use general language related to regret.
–– Can you tell me what you would have done differently? (LO 77530)

19 19.4 Can you tell me about a social issue that you are most concerned about? Can use general language related to current social issues.
–– What is it? (LO 13300)
–– Why are you concerned about it?

19 19.5 Can you tell me about how television has changed since the Internet? Can use detailed language related to television and
–– How do people watch television now? broadcasting.
–– What are some services that weren’t available in the past before the (LO WSVO011)
Internet?

19 19.6 Can you tell me what you think about children learning a second language Can use informal language related to weighing the pros
when they first start school? and cons of an argument.
–– What are the pros and cons of this? (LO 52692)
ORAL PLACEMENT: LEVEL 20
Strong Adequate Limited

Can fluently talk about the learning objective, using
complex cohesive devices. Can consistently construct
information so that it is well-organised, interesting and
persuasive. Uses stress and intonation to convey subtle or
inferential meaning. [20]
Can talk about the learning objective, using complex Can talk about the learning objective, with complex
cohesive devices. Speaks fluently in almost all instances. language. Occasional hesitation. Uses stress and
Uses stress and intonation to convey subtle or inferential intonation to convey meaning. [19]
meaning. [20]

Level Item Prompt Learning Objective

20 20.1 Can you choose one of these topics and describe the process for completing Can explain a complex process.
them: buying or renting property in your city and raising money for a start-up (LO WSSP015)
company.

20 20.2 Can you give me a review of your favorite film? Can use advanced language related to the review of a film.
–– Did critics react similarly to regular audiences? (LO WSVO012)
–– How did it do at the box office?
–– Would you recommend it to others? Why/why not?

20 20.3 Can you tell me about how you use your mobile phone? Can use advanced language related to mobile phone use.
–– How often do you use it? (LO WSVO013)
–– What kinds of functions are there?
–– What do you use it for?

20 20.4 Can you tell me about your experience working in a company? Can use general language about their experience working
–– What were your responsibilities at the company? in a company.
–– Can you describe upper management? (LO WSVO015)
–– What was the outlook for the company?

20 20.5 Can you tell me about a successful company that you are familiar with? Can use general language related to the status and
–– What made the company a success? fortunes of a company.
–– What do people think about the company? (LO 53207)

20 20.6 Can you tell me about the economy in your country? Can use advanced language relating to the state of the
–– What is it like now? economy.
–– How has it changed recently? (LO WSVO020)
–– How do you think it might change in the future?