Guidelines for Speaking Examiner Training

YOUNG LEARNERS A2 FLYERS SPEAKING TEST – TRAINING QUIZ

1. Approximately how long should each A2 Flyers Speaking test last?

2. What role does the usher play?

3. Which two seating arrangements are possible?

4. What are the different parts of the test?

5. How could the test material best be arranged?

6. How closely should examiners follow the interlocutor frames provided?

7. What kinds of help can be given when a candidate does not respond?

8. How should you respond to surface errors made by the candidate?

9. How should you respond to content errors made by the candidate?

10. How would you describe the examiner’s speed of delivery?

11. How would you describe the response time allowed by the examiner?

12. How much encouragement can a candidate be given?

13. What problems might you expect in conducting the test and how would you
deal with them?

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