Speaking examinations 2013-2014 ( Japanese)
Level
Levels 6/7
Length
12 mins
Level 5
10 mins
Level 4
8 mins
Level 3
6 mins
Levels 1/2
5 mins
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No of parts/task types/format
Part 1: Long turn (topic chosen from a set list or negotiated with tutor, and prepared in advance by student) (3 minutes)
Part 2: Discussion/debate on topic prepared by student for the long turn ( 4 minutes)
Part 3: Discussion with examiner exploring 2 topics based on general knowledge (5 minutes)
Part 1: Long turn (topic chosen from a set list and prepared in advance by student) (3 minutes)
Part 2: Discussion/debate on topic prepared by student for the long turn ( 3 minutes)
Part 3: Discussion with examiner exploring 2 topics studied/discussed in class (4 minutes)
Part 1: Long turn (student is given three topics to prepare in advance and one is chosen at random during the test) followed by a
set of 2/3 questions to explore topic (2 minutes for long turn + 2 minutes for exploration)
Part 2: Discussion with examiner on 3 topics studied/discussed in class (4 minutes)
Part 1: Long turn (student is given three topics to prepare in advance and one is chosen at random during the test) followed by a
set of 2/3 questions to explore topic (2 minutes for long turn + 1 minute for exploration)
Part 2: Situation-based activity negotiated with the examiner. The task involves a given problem plus a selection of 3 possible
solutions. The student selects one of these and explains why. This is followed by a set of short extension questions (2 minutes for
situation-based activity + 1 minute for extension activity)
Part 1: 2 role plays (1 formal + 1 informal) (3 minutes)
Part 2: Questions based on topics learnt during the year (2 minutes)
Oral examinations take place in term 3 from week 3.
The numbers of minutes are approximate.
Oral examinations are recorded.
In levels 3-4, for the long turn, a separate card is prepared for each topic by the student, in the target language, with max 6 bullets, max 20 words
(or numbers). Topics are published in moodle in the week prior to term 3 week 1.
In levels 5-7, for the long turn, the student can bring visual prompts and a card with max 6 bullets, max 20 words (or numbers). Topics are published
in moodle in term 2 week 8.