Speaking Tests (4 speaking tests, 10 points each)

Chapter 2

SPEAKING TEST #1: PAIR CONVERSATION (10% of the total score for the course)
In this activity, you will participate in a pair work conversation. You will have to plan a conversation
together with your partner based on the selected topic.

STEP 1: PREPARE เต ยมต

● Look at the suggested topics in the box below and decide which one you and your partner are interested
in.
● You can research information online to learn more about your selected topic.
● Then prepare a conversation. Your conversation must contain the vocabulary, grammar and expressions
from Chapter 2.
● Each conversation must be at least 2.30 minutes and no more than 3 minutes in length.
● Practice the conversation with your partner.
Topic
Getting to know you Camping Trip Beach/Mountain Trip Nature Trip
Favorite Season(s) Weather in Thailand House Rules

STEP 2: SPEAK
On the speaking test week, each pair of students is required to participate in pair work conversation. Out of
the total of 10 points for this test, there are 8 points for their speaking performance and 2 points for
answering questions. Read the following scorecard to understand how students will be scored in the speaking
test.

PAIR CONVERSATION ASSESSMENT FORM

SPEAKING DELIVERY
Fluency Score Comments
● Shows smooth flow of speech; is intelligible □ Excellent (2)
with proper pronunciation. □ Good (1.5)
□ Fair (1)
□ Poor (0.5)
Naturalness Score Comments
● Engages in the conversation without looking at □ Excellent (2)
the script. □ Good (1.5)
□ Fair (1)
□ Poor (0.5)
Preparation Score Comments
● The conversation corresponds to the prompt, is □ Excellent (2)
well-prepared and within the time limitation of □ Good (1.5)
2:30-3 minutes. ตอบ โจทย์ Topic □ Fair (1)
□ Poor (0.5)
LANGUAGE USE
Accuracy Score Comments
● Uses the grammar, vocabulary, and expressions □ Excellent (2)
from the lesson with no or few errors. □ Good (1.5)
□ Fair (1)
□ Poor (0.5)
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STEP 3: QUESTION AND ANSWER
On the speaking test week, teacher asks each pair of students two questions about the topic or the
conversation for a total of 2 points. Read the following scorecard to understand how students will be scored
in this part.

QUESTION AND ANSWER FORM

Clear and Relevant Answer Score Comments
□ Excellent (1)
● Gives a clear, comprehensible answer and gets
□ Fair (0.5)
to the point.
□ Poor (0)
Creative and Productive Response Score Comments
□ Excellent (1)
● Gives a creative and productive answer with
□ Fair (0.5)
supporting reasons or details.
□ Poor (0)

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 Chapter 3

SPEAKING TEST #2: PAIR CONVERSATION (10% of the total score for the course)
In this activity, you will participate in a pair work conversation. You will have to plan a conversation
with your partner based on the selected topic.

STEP 1: PREPARE
● Look at the suggested topics in the box below and decide which one you and your partner are interested
in.
● You can research information online to learn more about your topic.
● Then prepare a conversation. Your conversation must contain the vocabulary, grammar and expressions
from Chapter 3.
● Each conversation must be at least 2.30 minutes and no more than 3 minutes in length.
● Practice the conversation with your partner.

Shopping for Food Healthy Foods Healthy Eating Eating out

Favorite Food Cooking Meals Eating Green

STEP 2: SPEAK
On the speaking test week, each pair of students is required to participate in a pair work conversation. Out of
the total of 10 points for this test, there are 8 points for their speaking performance and 2 points for
answering questions. Read the following scorecard to understand how students will be scored in the speaking
test.

PAIR CONVERSATION ASSESSMENT FORM

SPEAKING DELIVERY
Fluency Score Comments
● Shows smooth flow of speech; is intelligible □ Excellent (2)
with proper pronunciation. □ Good (1.5)
□ Fair (1)
□ Poor (0.5)
Naturalness Score Comments
● Engages in the conversation without looking at □ Excellent (2)
the script. □ Good (1.5)
□ Fair (1)
□ Poor (0.5)
Preparation Score Comments
● The conversation corresponds to the prompt, is □ Excellent (2)
well-prepared and within the time limitation of □ Good (1.5)
2:30-3 minutes. □ Fair (1)
□ Poor (0.5)
LANGUAGE USE
Accuracy Score Comments
● Uses the grammar, vocabulary, and expressions □ Excellent (2)
from the lesson with no or few errors. □ Good (1.5)
□ Fair (1)
□ Poor (0.5)

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STEP 3: QUESTION AND ANSWER
On the speaking test week, teacher asks each pair of students two questions about the topic or the
conversation for a total of 2 points. Read the following scorecard to understand how students will be scored
in this part.

QUESTION AND ANSWER FORM

Clear and Relevant Answer Score Comments
□ Excellent (1)
● Gives a clear, comprehensible answer and gets
□ Fair (0.5)
to the point
□ Poor (0)
Creative and Productive Answer Score Comments
□ Excellent (1)
● Gives a creative and productive answer with
□ Fair (0.5)
supporting reasons or details
□ Poor (0)

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 Chapter 4

SPEAKING TEST #3: GROUP CONVERSATION OR DISCUSSION (10% of the total

score for the course)
In this activity, you will participate in a group work conversation or discussion. You will work in a
group of 4 – 5 students and plan a conversation or discussion for the group based on your selected
topic.

STEP 1: PREPARE
● Look at the suggested topics in the box below and decide which one you and your group members are
interested in.
● You can research information online to learn more about your topic.
● Then prepare a conversation or discussion. Your conversation or discussion must contain the vocabulary,
grammar and expressions from Chapter 4.
● Each conversation or discussion must be at least 3 minutes and no more than 4 minutes in length.
● Practice the conversation or discussion with your group members.

Choosing the Right University Discussing University Locations Going to Concert

Volunteering University Activities Asking for or Giving Directions

STEP 2: SPEAK
On the speaking test week, each group of students is required to participate in a group work conversation or
discussion. Out of the total of 10 points for this test, there are 8 points for their speaking performance and 2
points for giving peer feedback. Read the following scorecard to understand how students will be scored for
their speaking performance.

GROUP CONVERSATION / DISCUSSION ASSESSMENT FORM

SPEAKING DELIVERY

Fluency Score Comments

● Shows smooth flow of speech; is intelligible □ Excellent (2)
with proper pronunciation. □ Good (1.5)
□ Fair (1)
□ Poor (0.5)
Naturalness Score Comments
● Engages in the talk without looking at the □ Excellent (2)
script. □ Good (1.5)
□ Fair (1)
□ Poor (0.5)
Preparation Score Comments
● Each student has equal opportunity and time to □ Excellent (2)
speak English; the conversation or discussion □ Good (1.5)
corresponds to the prompt, is well-prepared and □ Fair (1)
within the time limitation of 3-4 minutes. □ Poor (0.5)
LANGUAGE USE
Accuracy Score Comments
● Uses the grammar, vocabulary, and expressions □ Excellent (2)
from the lesson with no or few errors. □ Good (1.5)
□ Fair (1)
□ Poor (0.5)
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STEP 3: FEEDBACK
On the speaking test week, each group of students is required to assess the performance of another group and
give constructive feedback to them for a total of 2 points. Read the following scorecard to understand how
their feedback will be scored.

FEEDBACK FORM
Effective Feedback Score Comments
□ Excellent (1)
● Gives feedback based on the assessment
□ Fair (0.5)
form.
□ Poor (0)
Helpful Feedback Score Comments
□ Excellent (1)
● Qualitatively gives constructive feedback. □ Fair (0.5)
□ Poor (0)

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 Chapter 5

SPEAKING TEST #4: GROUP CONVERSATION OR DISCUSSION (10% of the total

score for the course)

In this activity, you will participate in a group work conversation or discussion. You will work in a
group of 4 – 5 students and plan a conversation or discussion for the group based on your selected topic.

STEP 1: PREPARE
● Look at the suggested topics in the box below and decide which one you and your group members are
interested in.
● You can research information online to learn more about your selected topic.
● Then prepare a conversation or discussion. Your conversation or discussion must contain the vocabulary,
grammar and expressions from Chapter 5.
● Each conversation or discussion must be at least 3 minutes and no more than 4 minutes in length.
● Practice the conversation or discussion with your group members.

Student Housing On Campus or Off Campus Apartment House Exchange

Choosing Where to Live Renting an Apartment Living in a Dorm

STEP 2: SPEAK
On the speaking test week, each group of students is required to participate in a group work conversation or
discussion. Out of the total of 10 points for this test, there are 8 points for their speaking performance and 2
points for giving peer feedback. Read the following scorecard to understand how students will be scored for
their speaking performance.

GROUP CONVERSATION / DISCUSSION ASSESSMENT FORM

SPEAKING DELIVERY
Fluency Score Comments
● Shows smooth flow of speech; is intelligible □ Excellent (2)
with proper pronunciation. □ Good (1.5)
□ Fair (1)
□ Poor (0.5)
Naturalness Score Comments
● Engages in the talk without looking at the script. □ Excellent (2)
□ Good (1.5)
□ Fair (1)
□ Poor (0.5)
Preparation Score Comments
● Each student has equal opportunity and time to □ Excellent (2)
speak English; the conversation or discussion □ Good (1.5)
corresponds to the prompt, is well-prepared and □ Fair (1)
within the time limitation of 3-4 minutes. □ Poor (0.5)
LANGUAGE USE
Accuracy Score Comments
● Uses the grammar, vocabulary, and expressions □ Excellent (2)
from the lesson with no or few errors. □ Good (1.5)
□ Fair (1)
□ Poor (0.5)
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STEP 3: FEEDBACK
On the speaking test week, each group of students is required to assess the performance of another group and
give constructive feedback to them for a total of 2 points. Read the following scorecard to understand how
their feedback will be scored.

FEEDBACK FORM
Effective Feedback Score Comments
□ Excellent (1)
● Gives feedback based on the assessment
□ Fair (0.5)
form.
□ Poor (0)
Helpful Feedback Score Comments
□ Excellent (1)
● Qualitatively gives constructive feedback. □ Fair (0.5)
□ Poor (0)