Mark

Structure [out of 10]

Vocabulary [out of 10]

Fluency [out of 10]

9-10

The candidate demonstrates
ability to use a variety of structures accurately and
consistently. There may be errors when sophistication is
attempted, but the examiner is
convinced that the candidate is
confidently in control of the
structures used.

The candidate shows enough
command of vocabulary to
respond with some precision.
Shades of meaning are achieved and some sophisticated  information/ideas are communicated. There will
be only the occasional misuse
of vocabulary.

The candidate shows sustained
ability to maintain a conversation and to contribute at some length.
The candidate can respond to
change in direction of the
conversation and perhaps initiate new topics. Pronunciation and intonation are appropriate, with
only the occasional slip.

7-8

There may be mostly simple
structures, but some more
complex sentences will be
attempted successfully. There
will be some errors but these will not impede communication.

The candidate has a sufficient
range of vocabulary to convey
information and ideas but there is lack of precision. Vocabulary is not wide or varied.

The candidate responds
relevantly to questions and at a
length which makes frequent
prompting unnecessary. Stress
and intonation patterns are
generally accurate. Little effort is required by the listener.

5-6

The candidate will be uneasy and error-prone when venturing
beyond simple structures. However, simple accuracy will
often be achieved and communication will be maintained.

Vocabulary conveys simple
ideas and information clearly
but lacks precision. There is
some searching for words and
hesitation when going beyond
simplicity.

The candidate makes a real
attempt to respond to questions.
S/he may need frequent
prompting and will tend to offer one sentence at a time, but
keeps conversation going.
Some noticeable inaccuracy of
stress and intonation, but unlikely to impede communication.

3-4

Responses will usually be single
words or very simple sentences –
with errors. Error will tend to blur but not obscure communication.

Vocabulary will sometimes be
inadequate to convey even
simple ideas and there will be
frequent pauses.

Responses tend to be brief and
widely spaced. The candidate
has to be encouraged to go
beyond the single word
response. Stress and intonation
inaccuracy causes some
communication difficulty, but
candidate can usually be
understood by a sympathetic
listener.

1-2

Single word responses will be the norm and attempts at structured sentences will rarely achieve communication. However, some attempt at a response will be made at points during the interview.

Enough English words are
known to convey occasional
snippets of information, but
conversation will be very
limited and confused.

Responses are so brief and
imprecise that little is
communicated. Use of single
words is the norm, and there will be long gaps. Stress and
intonation patterns cause
difficulty for even the most
sympathetic listener. Repetition
is necessary to achieve
communication.

0

Completely limited/no attempt at
a response.

Completely limited/no attempt
at a response.

No response/inaccuracy of stress and intonation prevents
communication even after
several repetitions.