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GrammaticalResource
Control
Range
Shows a good degree of controlof simple grammatical forms,
and attempts some complex
grammatical forms.
Shows a good degree of controlof a range of simple and some
complex grammatical forms.
Maintains control of a widerange of grammatical forms.
LexicalResource
Range
Appropriacy
Uses appropriate vocabularyto give and exchange views,
but only when talking about
familiar topics.
Uses a range of appropriatevocabulary to give and
exchange views on familiar
and unfamiliar topics.
Uses a wide range ofappropriate vocabulary to give
and exchange views on familiar
and unfamiliar topics.
DiscourseManagement
Extent
Relevance
Coherence
Cohesion
Produces extended stretches
of language despite some
hesitation.
Contributions are relevant and
there is very little repetition.
Uses a range of cohesive devices.
Produces extended stretches
of language with very little
hesitation.
Contributions are relevant and
there is a clear organisation
of ideas.
Uses a range of cohesive
devices and discourse markers.
Produces extended stretches
of language with ease and with
very little hesitation.
Contributions are relevant,
coherent and varied.
Uses a wide range of cohesivedevices and discourse markers.
Pronunciation
IntonationStress
Individual sounds
Is intelligible.
Intonation is generally
appropriate.
Sentence and word stress
is generally accurately placed.
Individual sounds are generally
articulated clearly.
Is intelligible.
Intonation is appropriate.
Sentence and word stressis accurately placed.
Individual sounds are
articulated clearly.
Is intelligible.
Phonological features are
used effectively to convey andenhance meaning.
InteractiveCommunication
InitiatingResponding
Development
Initiates and responds
appropriately.
Maintains and develops the
interaction and negotiatestowards an outcome with very
little support.
Initiates and responds
appropriately, linking
contributions to those
of other speakers. Maintains and develops the
interaction and negotiates
towards an outcome.
Interacts with ease, linking
contributions to those of other
speakers.
Widens the scope of theinteraction and negotiates
towards an outcome.
CAE (C1 level) Analytical Scales
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Speaking Test Assessment Scales56
