Speaking Test Part 3: Lou
Vocabulary
Vocabulary is a strength. The candidate shows a good range of words and phrases, and is able
to use some less usual word collocations appropriately, for example, environmentally friendly materials; the possibility of risk of fire or earthquake.
There are some errors of word choice, such as refabricated/ furbished, indicating some
familiarity but not complete ease with the use of some less usual words.
Grammar
Simple sentence structures are mostly accurate, and the candidate is able to join simple
sentences together into more complex structures. There are still some errors, and the candidate
has yet to gain full flexibility and fluency using complex structures.
Pronunciation
The candidate can be understood clearly and has good word stress; most sounds are accurately
produced; intonation can be monotone but acceptable.
If fluency was smoother and the candidate spoke faster, this would help rhythm of speech.
Fluency, coherence and cohesion
This area is the candidate's weakest. Ideas are well organised and well joined, but speed of speech
can be slow in parts, and there are hesitations, pauses and repetition in mid-sentence, indicating
that the candidate is not so fluent as to be considered comfortable when speaking English.
Overall
- What did the candidate do well? The candidate:
- answered questions with extended answers
- showed ability to communicate on a range of topics in English
- displayed good pronunciation, very good vocabulary and good grammar
- What does the candidate need to improve?
- fluency-a weakness for this candidate
- intonation-a little monotone.
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