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Assessment Criteria
The three criteria used to assess students are
- Grammar and Vocabulary
- Pronunciation
- Interactive Communication
Both examiners assess the candidates. The assessor applies detailed
analytical scales, and the interlocutor applies a global scale,
which is a less detailed scale based on the analytical scales.
NB. Candidates at this level are not expected to produce completely
accurate or fluent language, but they are expected to be able to
interact appropriately and intelligibly with both the interlocutor
and each other.
Grammar and Vocabulary
This refers to the ability to use vocabulary, structure and paraphrase
strategies to convey meaning. Candidates at this level are only
expected to have limited linguistic resources, and it is success
in using these limited resources to communicate a message which
is being assessed, rather than range and accuracy.
Pronunciation
This refers to the intelligibility of the candidate's speech. First
language interference is expected and not penalised if it does not
affect communication.
Interactive Communication
This refers to the candidate's ability to take part in the interaction
appropriately. Hesitation while the candidate searches for language
is expected and not penalised so long as it does not strain the
patience of the listener. Candidates are given credit for being
able to ask for repetition or clarification if necessary.
Typical Minimum Adequate Performance at
KET level
The candidate's linguistic resources and paraphrase strategies are
limited but are generally adequate to convey the intended meaning.
Speech may sometimes be difficult to understand and there is hesitation,
but generally appropriate interaction takes place.
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