Certification of Procedure - YLE

What’s the main purpose of the speaking test?

• To have a completely natural conversation.

• To get to know the child as much as possible.

• To give an accurate mark.

• To get a good and fair sample of the child’s language ability.

Where does the child sit during all 3 speaking tests?

• At an angle to the examiner, at the end of the table, facing the materials.

• Next to the examiner.

• Opposite the examiner, facing the materials.

• Next to the second examiner.

Which scale is NOT included in all the YLE speaking exams?

• Pronunciation

• Interaction

• Grammar

• Vocabulary

What should the examiner's speed of delivery be?

• Speak clearly at a suitable pace.

• Speak clearly at A2 level.

• Speak clearly and very slowly.

• Speak clearly at a normal delivery speed.

What role does the usher play?

• Helps the examiner during the exam.

• Examines together with the interlocutor.

• Supervises the exam.

• Sets the child at ease while being led to the examination room.

How many parts do ALL YLE speaking exams have?

• Four

• Five

• Three

• Each exam has a different number of parts.

How many tests does the examiner booklet have in all YLE exams?

• 8 tests

• 10 tests

• 6 tests

• 12 tests

How long do the YLE speaking exams take?

• In between 6–8 minutes.

• In between 3 –9 minutes.

• In between 4–6 minutes.

• In between 3–5 minutes.

Which exercise appears in ALL YLE exams?

• Answer questions about self.

• Give and ask for information.

• Questions about object cards, leading to personalised questions.

• Find the odd-one-out in 3 picture sets, and justify choice.

When should you make use of back-up questions?

• For variation among the different candidates.

• When the child does not understand a question/instruction.

• At the end of the test.

• Instead of the given question.