SPEAKING SPM 2021

How long should each part of the test take?

• Part 1 = 3-4 Minutes, Part2= 3-4Minutes,Part3= 4-5 Minutes

• Part1= 2-3Minutes, Part2= 3-4Minutes, Part3= 5-6Minutes

How should examiners introduce themselves at the beginning of the test?

• As scripted in the interlocutor frame

• Good morning / afternoon

• I'm ..... and this is my colleague..... She'll just listen to us.

• Okay don't worry. Chill it is easy task for both of you.

To what extent should the interlocutor follow the frames provided in the materials?

• Must adhere strictly to the interlocutor frame and instructions.

• Make sure the candidates are addressed correctly

• Leisurely and can change the frames provided in the materials

How many analytical criteria used in assessing candidates?

What are the analytical criteria used in assessing the candidates?

• Grammar

• Vocabulary

• Communicative Competence

• Overall Spoken Performance

Who leads/control the interaction in Part 3 of the test?

When should you change roles? (interlocutor to assessor)

• No. You can't. Roles are fixed.

• Yes. You can. Roles are flexible.

What information does the interlocutor complete on the mark sheet?

• Analytical scales

• Overall Spoken Performance scales

Should you make notes to aid assessment?

• Yes !Of course! So that it is easier to allocate the band to the candidates.

• No! Making notes means there are parts of candidate performance you will miss.

Do you have to record every test you do?

• Yes. It is compulsory.

• No. It is not compulsory