IGCSE ESL SPEAKING TEST (2024 Syllabus)- Recap

In the IGCSE ESL speaking assessment (2024 syllabus), the total marks you can earn for this part of the assessment is _______.

• 20

• 30

• 40

• 50

There are ________ parts in the marking criteria or rubrics which will be used to assess the candidate's abilities.

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

The 4 criteria in the speaking mark scheme or rubrics are ...

• Pronunciation

  Development

  Fluency

  Enthusiasm

• Grammar

  Vocabulary

  Development

  Pronunciation

• Grammar

  Pronunciation

  Development

  Fluency

• Vocabulary

  Fluency

  Development

  Precision

The first part of the assessment is the _________, where only the examiner speaks.

• Introduction

• Warm Up

• Interview

• Discussion

Which of the following is the correct flow or order of the speaking assessment?

• Warm-up

  Introduction

  Discussion

  Interview

  Short Talk

• Warm-up

  Introduction

  Interview

  Short Talk

  Discussion

• Introduction

  Warm-up

  Interview

  Discussion

  Short Talk

• Introduction

  Warm-up

  Interview

  Short Talk

  Discussion

In the Interview portion of the assessment,

the candidates will be given some planning time.

• TRUE

• FALSE

When can the candidate clarify any doubts they have?

• During the "Introduction" portion of the assessment

• During the end of each portion of the assessment

• During the start of each portion of the assessment

• Any time during the assessed part of the assessment

An assessment card will be provided at the start of the "short talk" part of the assessment.

• TRUE

• FALSE

During the "short talk" part of the assessment, the candidate will be given 2 minutes to think of their response to the question on the card.

• TRUE

• FALSE

During the "short talk" part of the assessment, the candidate has to weigh out the 2 options given on the card and elaborate on their choice.

• TRUE

• FALSE