Speaking Tasks
This task involves describing something such as a picture, place, person, or action.
What is describing something?
This format involves one test taker presenting to an audience.
What is the oral presentation?
The set of descriptions used to determine scores in a speaking test.
What is a rating scale?
This device allows for remote speaking tests with examiners or recordings.
What is a phone or computer/tablet?
True or False: Test designers often face conflicting demands when creating speaking tasks.
What is True?
This task asks the test taker to narrate events based on pictures or from imagination.
What is telling a story?
A task where two or more participants work together to solve a problem.
True or False: Complex rating scales are harder to use but generally better
What is True?
Machines may one day rate performances using AI and this ability.
What is voice recognition?
A lack of these can lead to using alternative testing methods like computer-based tests.
What are examiners?
Comparing real objects, photos, or abstract concepts is the focus of this task.
What is comparing things?
A discussion task usually involving 4 to 6 participants.
What is the group discussion task?
Examiners use this to determine a grade after observing a performance.
What is a rating scale?
Tests can be administered by this on-screen character.
What is an avatar?
Test designers must ensure tasks generate this type of language.
What is language that reflects what is being assessed?
Sharing details about hobbies, family, or hometown falls under this speaking task.
What is giving personal information?
A one-on-one interaction between the test taker and examiner.
What is the interview?
Scoring methods may differ based on whether the test is evaluated live or this way.
What is recorded for later evaluation?
Combining AI, computer speed, and understanding allows for this advancement.
What is interactive machine assessment?
Designing tests is described as this kind of process due to trade-offs.
What is a complex process?
Name one common setting in which speaking tasks can be performed.
This test format is gaining popularity thanks to technological advances like avatars.
What is the computer-based test?
This advancing technology could rate your performance in an interactive conversation.
What is voice recognition technology?
A major limitation of machine-assessed speaking tests is their inability to replicate this.
What is face-to-face interaction?
The main goal of speaking tests is to replicate this aspect of communication.
What is real-life language use?