Sara's performance on the B1 language exam is summarized as follows:
1) She was able to fulfill tasks with little support and maintain natural interaction and turn-taking, though her message and ideas were not perfectly linked.
2) Her grammar ranged from basic B1 levels with noticeable errors that did not hinder communication.
3) Her vocabulary ranged from good B1 levels with a good level of control, though errors occurred when discussing unfamiliar topics.
4) Her pronunciation was intelligible despite a noticeable first language influence on stress and intonation, and she maintained language flow with occasional hesitations.
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LanguageCert IESOL B1 Sample Interview SaraComments on the candidates performance
Sara's performance on the B1 language exam is summarized as follows:
1) She was able to fulfill tasks with little support and maintain natural interaction and turn-taking, though her message and ideas were not perfectly linked.
2) Her grammar ranged from basic B1 levels with noticeable errors that did not hinder communication.
3) Her vocabulary ranged from good B1 levels with a good level of control, though errors occurred when discussing unfamiliar topics.
4) Her pronunciation was intelligible despite a noticeable first language influence on stress and intonation, and she maintained language flow with occasional hesitations.
Sara's performance on the B1 language exam is summarized as follows:
1) She was able to fulfill tasks with little support and maintain natural interaction and turn-taking, though her message and ideas were not perfectly linked.
2) Her grammar ranged from basic B1 levels with noticeable errors that did not hinder communication.
3) Her vocabulary ranged from good B1 levels with a good level of control, though errors occurred when discussing unfamiliar topics.
4) Her pronunciation was intelligible despite a noticeable first language influence on stress and intonation, and she maintained language flow with occasional hesitations.
LanguageCert International ESOL Speaking / sample interviews
Comments on the candidates’ performance
Level: B1 / Candidate’s name: Sara.
Criteria Mark Comments
Tasks are fulfilled with little or no support from the
Task Fulfillment and interlocutor. Interaction and turn taking are mostly Coherence 2 natural. The message is communicated and ideas are mostly well linked. Accuracy and Range A relatively limited range of B1 grammar is used. of Grammar 2 Errors are noticeable but communication is not hindered. The candidate uses a range of B1 vocabulary with a Accuracy and Range good level of control. Errors occur, especially when of Vocabulary 2 unfamiliar topics are discussed but overall communication is achieved. First language influence on stress and intonation is Pronunciation, Intonation, noticeable but pronunciation is sufficiently 2 and Fluency intelligible. The flow of language is maintained though with occasional hesitations.