PARTE V: Speaking
The Speaking test
The Speaking test uses a paired format where two candidates are
assessed by two trained Cambridge ESOL examiners. One examiner acts as
an ‘interlocutor’ and conducts the test, while the second examiner acts
as an assessor and does not join in the conversation.
The Speaking test requires candidates to carry out a range of speaking tasks:
Each candidate has a short conversation with the interlocutor about themselves and subjects from daily life.
Each candidate then has a 1-minute turn where they are asked to make comparisons, express opinions, describe and speculate about visual stimuli.
Both candidates are asked to engage in conversation together while completing a collaborative task. They must then engage with the interlocutor in a wider discussion about the completed task.
By using a face-to-face test with paired candidates, we reduce the anxiety experienced by candidates, create a more authentic exercise in communication and thereby get a more reliable measure of their ability to use English.
At Level C1, candidates are required to show their ability to organise their thoughts and ideas and express themselves coherently using appropriate language.
Candidates need to show they can exchange information, express and justify their opinions, and agree or disagree with one another.
They must also demonstrate that they are capable of discussing topics and certain issues in depth.
Fuente: http://cambridge-english-advanced.cambridgeesol.org/exam-overview/format-exam/speaking-test
The Speaking test requires candidates to carry out a range of speaking tasks:
Each candidate has a short conversation with the interlocutor about themselves and subjects from daily life.
Each candidate then has a 1-minute turn where they are asked to make comparisons, express opinions, describe and speculate about visual stimuli.
Both candidates are asked to engage in conversation together while completing a collaborative task. They must then engage with the interlocutor in a wider discussion about the completed task.
Test focus
The paired Speaking test format offers candidates the opportunity to demonstrate their ability to use spoken language skills effectively in a range of contexts.By using a face-to-face test with paired candidates, we reduce the anxiety experienced by candidates, create a more authentic exercise in communication and thereby get a more reliable measure of their ability to use English.
At Level C1, candidates are required to show their ability to organise their thoughts and ideas and express themselves coherently using appropriate language.
Candidates need to show they can exchange information, express and justify their opinions, and agree or disagree with one another.
They must also demonstrate that they are capable of discussing topics and certain issues in depth.
Fuente: http://cambridge-english-advanced.cambridgeesol.org/exam-overview/format-exam/speaking-test
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