Criteria Insufficient At level
Standards for this 1–5 5.5 – 7.5
Task
Speaking Does not adhere to the Partially adheres to the
assignment instructions. assignment instructions but
(By Sedela) - Lacks clarity or
may lack detail or creativity.
coherence in speech
delivery. - Speech delivery is
- Presentation is less somewhat clear and
than the specified coherent but may
duration of 2 minutes. lack fluency or
- Fails to effectively expression.
convey key points or - Audio meets the
information. minimum duration
- Demonstrates limited requirement but may
engagement or lack engagement.
authenticity in - Conveys key points
delivery. or information
adequately but may
lack thoroughness or
depth.
- Demonstrates some
engagement and
authenticity in
delivery but may lack
consistency.
Above level Perfect
8–9 9.5 – 10
Fully adheres to the Creatively and authentically
assignment instructions with adheres to the assignment
clarity, creativity, and instructions, enhancing
authenticity. engagement and immersion.
- Speech delivery is - Speech delivery is
clear, coherent, exceptionally clear,
engaging, and coherent, engaging,
well-paced. and expressive,
- Audio is captivating the
well-structured, audience throughout.
engaging, and meets - Audio is exceptionally
the duration well-structured,
requirement with engaging, and meets
fluency and or exceeds the
coherence. duration requirement
- Conveys key points or with fluency,
information effectively, coherence, and
providing thorough impact.
explanations and - Conveys key points
relevant details. or information with
- Demonstrates strong exceptional clarity,
engagement and depth, and relevance,
authenticity in delivery, leaving a lasting
effectively connecting impression on the
with the audience and audience.
maintaining character - Demonstrates
authenticity. outstanding
engagement and
authenticity in
delivery, effectively
connecting with the
audience on an
emotional level and
maintaining character
authenticity with
exceptional
consistency.
Listening
This category indicates a In this category, there's a
(By Zehra) notable struggle in understanding of the audio
comprehending the audio material, yet listening skills
material, with listening skills may still require
falling below the expected improvement to fully meet
level. expectations.
- Difficulty - Demonstrates
understanding the understanding of
main ideas and main ideas and some
details of the audio. supporting details.
- Limited ability to - Can grasp the
comprehend general meaning of
vocabulary and conversations or
expressions used. monologues.
- Struggles to follow - Understands
the sequence of common vocabulary
events or topics and expressions
presented. used in familiar
- Inconsistent ability to contexts.
recognize context or - Able to follow the
infer meaning. sequence of events
or topics with
occasional difficulty.
- Shows some ability to
infer meaning from
context.
Those falling into this
category demonstrate a
strong grasp of the audio
material, with listening skills
surpassing the expected
level, showcasing proficiency
and clarity.
- Grasps main ideas
and details effectively.
- Understands a wide
range of vocabulary
and expressions used
in various contexts.
- Can follow the
sequence of events or
topics presented
accurately.
- Shows proficiency in
inferring meaning from
context.
- Can summarize and
analyze the content
with clarity and
coherence.
In this category,
performances showcase
exceptional understanding of
the audio material, coupled
with impeccable listening
skills that exceed
expectations.
- Demonstrates
exceptional
comprehension of
main ideas and
nuanced details.
- Understands a broad
range of vocabulary
and expressions,
even in complex
contexts.
- Easily follows the
sequence of events
or topics presented,
with high accuracy.
- Excels in inferring
meaning from subtle
contextual cues.
- Provides insightful
analysis and
interpretation of the
content, showing
mastery of listening
skills at the B1 level.

Writing Does not demonstrate
(By Luisa) understanding of topic,
writing skills are below level
- Lacks insight on
topic.
- Language is
irrelevant/incorrect.
Demonstrates adequate
understanding of topic,
writing skills are at adequate
level
- Broad/vague grasp
on topic.
Demonstrates above level
understanding of topic, writing
skills are above level
- Good grasp on topic.
- Language is greatly
relevant with
essentially no
mistakes.
Demonstrates excellent
understanding of topic,
writing skills are outstanding
- Great grasp on topic
with insightful
contributions.
 - Difficult to - Language is mostly
understand due to relevant with some
inadequate language mistakes.
use. - Fairly easy to
- Structure of writing understand,
does not flow/make adequate use of
sense. language.
- Writing has an
efficient flow.
- Effective use of - Language is greatly
language, with some relevant with no
(incorrect) attempts at mistakes.
more complicated - Excellent use of
structures. language, correct use
- Writing flows great, of complicated
with effective linking of language.
ideas/sentences. - Writing is perfectly
structured, with
complicated but
effective linking of
ideas/sentences.

Reading Shows limited Shows some understanding Demonstrates a solid Exhibits an exceptional
(By Sedela & comprehension of the text. of the text. understanding of the text. understanding of the text.
Zehra) - Selects mostly - May occasionally - Provides accurate - Provides accurate
incorrect answers to select incorrect answers to the answers to the
the multiple-choice answers in the multiple-choice multiple-choice
reading multiple-choice reading questions,
comprehension questions. comprehension showcasing a deep
questions, indicating - Completes most of questions, understanding of the
misunderstanding or the multiple-choice demonstrating a text and its
incomplete reading thorough implications.
comprehension. comprehension understanding of the - Completes all
- Responses may lack questions, though text. multiple-choice
clarity or coherence, there may be a few - Completes all reading
suggesting confusion incorrect responses. multiple-choice comprehension
or lack of reading questions.
engagement with the comprehension
text. questions with
- Does not fully accurate responses.
complete the
multiple-choice
reading
comprehension
questions.
Use of English – Student displays lack in Student displays adequate
Vocabulary range of vocabulary range of vocabulary
- Uses simple terms. - Uses simple terms
(By Luisa)
- Often repeats terms. with some higher
- No/minimal use of level terms here and
course vocabulary. there.
- Uses some
synonyms, some
main vocabulary is
repeated.
- Uses some course
vocabulary.
Use of English – There is a noticeable There's a basic grasp of
Grammar struggle with grammar, with grammar concepts, yet
errors hindering errors may still occur,
(By Zehra)
comprehension and clarity in affecting overall clarity and
communication. precision in communication.
- Demonstrates limited - Shows a basic
understanding of understanding of
grammar concepts. grammar concepts.
- Errors in grammar - Some errors may
significantly hinder occur, but they do not
comprehension. impede overall
- Lack of consistency comprehension.
in applying grammar - Demonstrates an
rules. attempt to apply
- Difficulty in forming grammar rules
grammatically correct correctly.
sentences. - Sentences are
generally
understandable but
may lack complexity.
Student displays above level
range of vocabulary
- Uses higher level
terms with some
mistakes.
- Uses many synonyms.
- Incorporates many
terms from the course.
Demonstrate a strong
command of grammar, with
errors occurring infrequently
and not significantly impacting
communication.
- Displays a strong
command of grammar
concepts.
- Errors occur
infrequently and do
not significantly impact
communication.
- Consistently applies
grammar rules
accurately.
- Able to construct
grammatically correct
and varied sentences.
Students displays
outstanding range of
vocabulary
- Perfect use of
complex vocabulary
terms, no mistakes.
- Minimal repetition of
words.
- Excellent and
extensive use of
terms learned
throughout the
course.
Performances showcase
flawless command of
grammar, with sentences
structured accurately and
effectively, leading to clear
and precise communication.
- Exhibits flawless
command of
grammar.
- Constructs sentences
with precision and
clarity.
- Demonstrates
mastery of complex
grammar structures.
- Consistently applies
grammar rules
accurately in diverse
contexts.