Speaking Rubric

(10 total points)

0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

Pronunciation Most utterances Many errors that Some errors that Comprehensible, Phonetically
contain errors. interfere with confuse listener and generally correct correct and
Many utterances are comprehensibility require guessing at almost error-free
incomprehensible. meaning
Fluency Constant searching Frequent Occasional halting, Very few Smooth flow
for vocabulary, verb hesitations hesitating hesitation, Quick, continuous
tense and does not searching for flow with
complete utterances words natural pauses
Syntax Most structures Many errors Some errors, but can A few syntax No grammatical
incorrect (agreement, verb make self-correction errors. errors.
forms, basic on some. Minor errors that Speaker self-
structures) do not impede corrects without
Errors impede communication. hesitation.
communication
Vocabulary Use very limited Inadequate Vocabulary is just Good, Excellent; wide
vocabulary vocabulary or adequate. appropriate range
incorrect use of No attempt to vary business Uses appropriate
lexical items expressions. vocabulary and and new business
Communication terms words and
difficult expressions