Answers: A stress, B rhythm C intonation, D sounds
Speaking Assessment: Interactive Communication Word Bank: hesitation, initiate, repair, turn taking A) This criteria relates to your ability to get dialogues started that is ........ communication.
B) It also describes how well you respond appropriately to utterances without too much .........
C) It covers how good you are at ........ during conversations or discussions.
D) Finally, it relates to your ability to ........ conversation when the unexpected happen such as interrupting, gaining control or .....
Answers: A initiate, B hesitation, C turn taking, D repair
Activity 2. Read the following statements made about different speakers and decide which of the criteria they relate to: A) The speaker answered questions very briefly when longer, more detailed responses would have been better.
a) Grammar and Vocabulary
b) Discourse Management
c) Pronunciation
d) Interactive Communication
B) The speaker found it difficult to deal with a comment or question they didn't understand.
a) Grammar and Vocabulary
b) Discourse Management
c) Pronunciation
d) Interactive Communication
C) The speaker repeated the same words and expressions rather too often.
a) Grammar and Vocabulary
b) Discourse Management
c) Pronunciation
d) Interactive Communication
D) The speaker focused too much on speaking accurately so their speech was very hesitant.
a) Grammar and Vocabulary
b) Discourse Management
c) Pronunciation
d) Interactive Communication
E) The speaker had very flat delivery with little use of intonation to express feelings or opinions. a) Grammar and Vocabulary
b) Discourse Management
c) Pronunciation
d) Interactive Communication
F) The speaker talked too much and rarely asked their partner questions.
a) Grammar and Vocabulary
b) Discourse Management
c) Pronunciation
d) Interactive Communication
G) The speaker had difficultly pronouncing certain vowels and consonant clusters.
a) Grammar and Vocabulary
b) Discourse Management
c) Pronunciation
d) Interactive Communication
H) The speaker found it difficult to use language to express their ideas and opinions effectively.
a) Grammar and Vocabulary
b) Discourse Management
c) Pronunciation
d) Interactive Communication
