Questions and assessment descriptors Questions to ask the learner Assessment descriptors In your experience, how far do language classes Consistently uses a wide range of grammar and lexis prepare you for interaction with native speakers? appropriately a Do you think there are any benefits in having a job Pronunciation is very clear and understood by this whilst studying? What might they be? individuals whose first language is English with no effort into What disadvantages are in studying for an Maintains the interaction appropriately with total ease academic exam as opposed to studying for fun? Competently discusses all topics - familiar and non- 6 subject or It is often said that experience is more valuable familiar towards placed than qualifications. Do you agree with this? E be Level another level If you are assessing younger learners working Have you done/are you going to do work in SCQF vocational should experience at school? What do you think the or benefits are? course What do you do in your free time? How do you think technology has changed the way we spend Higher Learners class/group our free time?
Questions and assessment descriptors Questions to ask the learner Assessment descriptors E In your experience, how far do language classes prepare you for interaction with native speakers? Do you think there are any benefits in having a job whilst studying? What might they be? What disadvantages are in studying for an exam as opposed to studying for fun? It is often said that experience is more valuable than qualifications. Do you agree with this? If you are assessing younger learners Have you done/are you going to do work experience at school? What do you think the benefits are? What do you do in your free time? How do you think technology has changed the way we spend our free time? Consistently uses a wide range of grammar and lexis appropriately Pronunciation is very clear and understood by individuals whose first language is English with no effort Maintains the interaction appropriately with total ease Competently discusses all topics - familiar and non- familiar Learners should be placed into a class/group working towards this level SCQF Level 6 Higher or vocational or academic course in another subject
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