F2 Work in the F2 range will reveal some or all of the weaknesses noted under F1, but to a greater, perhaps extreme, extent. Almost complete failure to comprehend original; grammatical and lexical deficiencies entirely impede intelligibility. Oral Examinations The following elements are taken into account to assess a student’s performance: Performance of the task (30%), pronunciation/intonation (10%), fluency (10%), accuracy (10%), risk-taking and argumentation (20%), overall impression (20%). The following descriptions relate to a non-native learner of the • language. The grade profiles are general and typical: a candidate may not fit all • aspects of a profile to fall into that grade band and there may be elements that do not apply to every oral presentation. The criteria set out below are applied in a manner appropriate to the • year of the degree programme. I 70+ This grade indicates work of exceptional quality. A first-class oral performance will demonstrate some, though not necessarily all, of the following: Excellent level of fluency and accuracy: the language is spoken with • few mistakes in lexis, syntax, morphology and pronunciation Rich, complex and idiomatic language, employing a wide range of • appropriate lexis correctly; Tone, register and style wholly suited to the setting and task • Confidence and ability to discuss a range of topics at an appropriate • level of abstraction Very high level of strategic competence • No comprehension difficulties in an interactive situation • Can respond very fluently to questions on the subject matter and • engage effortlessly in dialogue with the examiners.
F2 Work in the F2 range will reveal some or all of the weaknesses noted under F1, but to a greater, perhaps extreme, extent. Almost complete failure to comprehend original; grammatical and lexical deficiencies entirely impede intelligibility. Oral Examinations The following elements are taken into account to assess a student’s performance: Performance of the task (30%), pronunciation/intonation (10%), fluency (10%), accuracy (10%), risk-taking and argumentation (20%), overall impression (20%). • The following descriptions relate to a non-native learner of the language. • The grade profiles are general and typical: a candidate may not fit all aspects of a profile to fall into that grade band and there may be elements that do not apply to every oral presentation. • The criteria set out below are applied in a manner appropriate to the year of the degree programme. I 70+ This grade indicates work of exceptional quality. A first-class oral performance will demonstrate some, though not necessarily all, of the following: • Excellent level of fluency and accuracy: the language is spoken with few mistakes in lexis, syntax, morphology and pronunciation • Rich, complex and idiomatic language, employing a wide range of appropriate lexis correctly; • Tone, register and style wholly suited to the setting and task • Confidence and ability to discuss a range of topics at an appropriate level of abstraction • Very high level of strategic competence • No comprehension difficulties in an interactive situation • Can respond very fluently to questions on the subject matter and engage effortlessly in dialogue with the examiners.
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