Test format

1-     How long should each Starters speaking test last?

• a-     3 to 5 minutes

• b-     5 to 7 minutes

• c-     7 to 9 minutes

2-     How long should each Movers speaking test last?

• a-     3 to 5 minutes

• b-     5 to 7 minutes

• c-     7 to 9 minutes

3-     How long should each Flyers speaking test last?

• a-     3 to 5 minutes

• b-     5 to 7 minutes

• c-     7 to 9 minutes

4-     Where does the child sit during all 3 speaking tests?

• a-     next to the examiner

• b-     opposite the examiner, facing the materials

• c-     at an angle to the examiner, at the end of the table, facing the materials

5-     What role does the usher play?

• a-     helps the examiner during the exam

• b-     sets the child at ease while being led to the examination room

• c-     supervises the exam

6-     What are the different stages of the Starters speaking test?

• a-     4 sections: find the difference/ exchange info./ relate a story/ give personal info.

• b- 4 sections: find the difference/ relate a story/ odd man out/ give info

• c-     5 sections: point to objects/ place objects/ questions about scene card/ questions about object cards/ pictureless questions

7-     What are the different stages of the Movers speaking test?

• a-     4 sections: find the difference/ exchange info./ relate a story/ give personal info.

• b-     4 sections: find the difference/ relate a story/ odd man out/ give info.

• c-     5 sections: point to objects/ place objects/ questions about scene card/ questions about object cards/ pictureless questions

8-     What are the different stages of the Flyers speaking test?

• a-     4 sections: find the difference/ exchange info./ relate a story/ give personal info.

• b-     4 sections: find the difference/ relate a story/ odd man out/ give info.

• c-     5 sections: point to objects/ place objects/ questions about scene card/ questions about object cards/ pictureless questions

9-     What is the aim of the interlocutor frame?

• a-     to provide general guidelines for  the examiner

• b-     to make sure that each child gets an equal and appropriate level of questions and support from the examiner

• c-     to give a fair amount of flexibility

10-     When should you make use of back-up questions?

• a-     when the child does not understand a question/instruction

• b-     for variation among the different candidates

• c-     instead of the given question