Level 2 Award in Speaking and Listening Generic Exemplar Assessments

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1 Level 2 Award in Speaking and Listening Generic Exemplar Assessments Guidance Notes for centres / tutors These examples should only be used as a guide. s may use them as practice assessments but they must not be used as assessments that are to be submitted for external moderation. The assessments must be internally devised and moderated by the centre. s may copy the format of these exemplars and simply replace the example assessments with their own internally devised assessments. Alternatively they may prefer to design their own style of assessments in order to meet the learning outcomes - innovative and unusual assessments are welcomed. It is essential that all tasks are labelled and referenced to the Level & Unit Title, Learning Outcome and Assessment Criteria for example: Level 2 Listening in (language), Learning Outcome 1, Assessment Criteria 1.2. The Brief must be presented in English and each assessment should clearly state if the learner may or may not use a dictionary or glossary. Speaking Unit learner may use a dictionary to prepare, Listening Unit learner may not use a dictionary. Dialogue Unit learner may use a dictionary to prepare. The examples shown have a defined topic(s) but tutors/centres may choose any topic(s) of their choice, taken from any area of study, but the choice of topic(s) should be appropriate to the level. It is advisable for tutors to design tasks that give learners the opportunity to produce more evidence than the required minimum. For example: the assessment criteria may ask for a minimum of 8 questions from the learner but if the task asks for say 10 or 11 questions then the learner has a better chance of obtaining the required assessment criteria. The examples presented demonstrate this. Centres must ensure that all of the assessment criteria have been met in order to award learners a Pass. As s complete the tasks the results must be noted on the corresponding Tracking Document. s should tick the learners work to show that the learners have fulfilled the assessment criteria but tutors must not correct the answers. s are permitted unlimited number of attempts at assessments. If learners are not successful at the first attempt, tutors may highlight mistakes and provide feedback. If tutors correct mistakes then the is not able to re-attempt that part of the task. A random sample of completed assessments from learners will be requested by ABC Awards for external moderation. Further details can be found in Guidance Notes for Centres on the ABC website.

2 Level 2 Award in Speaking and Listening in..(language) Centre:. ABC Course ID: :. name: Date: Speaking in.. (language) Learning Outcome 1: Be able to express routine information in the target language. Assessment Criteria 1.1: Speak for 1 2 minutes in the target language on a chosen topic which must include:- vocabulary in everyday use adjectives and adverbs past, present and future tenses/timeframes negative statements opinions or preferences compound sentences intonation and pronunciation to express meaning clearly routine numerical data Included EXAMPLE Brief Topic: General Give a short talk in (target language) on a topic of your choice. You must include all the assessment criteria in your talk. You may use a dictionary or a glossary to prepare but any notes made in the target language must be handed in to the tutor prior to the assessment. Notes/prompt cards in English are acceptable. This task does not need to be recorded Level 2 Speaking typical learner response (spoken in target language) I am going to talk about my recent visit to (town/city). It s my second visit there. Last month I visited (town/city) with my friends. The first day we decided to go on a tour of the city. The weather was wonderful. It didn t rain all day. We visited the cathedral. The mosaics were fantastic and we spent at least an hour there taking photographs. After a tour of all the sights we were starving. There are so many restaurants in (town/city) that it is difficult to choose one. I m a vegetarian but my friends eat everything so we

3 looked for somewhere with a large menu. continued over We finally found a small restaurant in the old town. The prices were reasonable; no more than 25 Euros per person for a three course tasting menu with a bottle of wine, and we all managed to find something we liked. I wanted to try the local speciality it was really spicy and I couldn t eat it all and had to drink water all afternoon! Next time I will choose something different. We got back to the hotel at around five o clock exhausted but happy. I will definitely visit (city) again, next summer. I always have a great time when I go to (country). has achieved the assessment criteria Signed... /IV Date Comments:.. Note These talks could cover the following: a visit to a restaurant a sight seeing tour an incident or accident experienced a trip abroad on business / pleasure an aspect of work an interest This list is not exhaustive and tutors should offer learners a variety of options based on the topics covered.

4 Level 2 Award in Speaking and Listening in. (language) Centre:. ABC Course ID: :. name: Listening in (language) Learning Outcome 1 Be able to understand information and opinions presented in spoken form. Date: Assessment Criteria 1.1: Listen to a dialogue or monologue in the target language of at least 20 utterances which must include vocabulary in everyday use adjectives and adverbs past, present and future tenses/timeframes link words in everyday use compound sentences routine numerical data negative statements Included Assessment Criteria 1.2 Answer in English a minimum of 8 specific questions set in English to demonstrate understanding of the above dialogue or monologue. Achieved EXAMPLE Brief Topic: Shopping Listen to a dialogue in (target language) between a customer and a shop assistant and then answer the questions below in English. You must not use a dictionary for this task. 1. What does the customer want to buy and for whom? Why is the customer buying the item?.. 3. What size is required? What 2 reasons does the customer give for not buying the green item?.... 5(a) What are the prices of the 2 items mentioned and (b) what are they made of?.. 6. Which of the two items does the customer choose and why?

5 name: Continued over 7. Why might the customer wish to change the item? 8. What does the customer need to do if they want to change the item?. 9. What are the benefits of opening a store account? What does the customer say about the store card? 11. How does the customer pay for the item? has achieved the assessment criteria Signed... /IV Date... Comments:..

6 Level 2 Listening 1.1 transcript of dialogue to be spoken in (target language) FOR TUTOR USE ONLY AND NOT TO BE SHOWN TO LEARNERS Good morning. What can I do for you? I d like to buy a shirt for my son. It is his birthday tomorrow. What size do you want? I am not sure. I bought him medium last time, but I think I had better have a large one. What colour do you prefer? This green is very popular this season. He doesn t like green. I bought him a green shirt once, and he never wore it. His favourite colour is light blue. We ve got this one in cotton at 19 Euros and 99 cents or this designer one in silk at 89 Euros and 99 cents. I will take the cotton one at 19.99, it is very nice. It will go very well with his trousers. If it doesn t fit him/suit him, could I change it? Of course, just bring the receipt, please. Can I pay by credit card? Yes, or by cheque or cash. If you open a store account today you can save 10% on your purchase. No thank you. I am not interested in having a store account. I would like to pay with credit card please. Typical responses: 1. What does the customer want to buy and for whom? A shirt for her son. 2. Why is the customer buying the item? Because it is his birthday. 3. What size is required? A large size. 4. What 2 reasons does the customer give for not buying the green item? Her son doesn t like the colour green. She bought him a green shirt once and he never wore it. 5(a) What are the prices of the 2 items mentioned and (b) what are they made of? 19 Euros & 99 cents and 89 Euros & 99 cents. Cotton & silk 6. Which of the two items does the customer choose and why? The cotton one at because it is very nice/ it will go very well with his trousers. 7. Why might the customer wish to change the item? If it doesn t fit him/suit him. 8. What does the customer need to do if they want to change the item? Bring the Receipt 9. What are the benefits of opening a store account? You can save 10% (on your purchase). 10. What does the customer say about the store card? She is not interested in having one. 11. How does the customer pay for the item? By credit card

7 Note to s: At Level 2 s are expected to listen to recorded material. s can choose to make their own recordings in order to ensure that all of the assessment criteria are included in the stimulus or may use recordings from textbooks etc There is no restriction as to the number of times a is permitted to listen to the recording. Please note that although the has to answer a minimum of 8 questions you must ensure that all the criteria has been achieved for example in order for the learner to demonstrate that they understand a negative structure then they must respond correctly to either questions 4 or 10.

8 Level 2 Award in Speaking and Listening in. (language) Centre:. ABC Course ID: :. name: Date: Dialogue in.(language) Learning Outcome 1: Be able to maintain a dialogue in the target language and clarify meaning Assessment Criteria 1.1 : Maintain a dialogue in the target language with a minimum of 16 exchanges (at least 8 produced by the learner) which must include the following relevant everyday vocabulary simple adjectives a negative structure the simplest ways of expressing at least 2 tenses/timeframes simple link words a question from the learner a response to at least 1 unknown open question intonation and pronunciation to express meaning clearly simple numbers (at least ) Included EXAMPLE Brief Topic: Accommodation You are at a hotel reception in (town/city) enquiring about your room booking. Prepare the following phrases/questions in (target language) and respond to any questions when required. Your tutor will play the part of a receptionist and start the conversation.. You may use a dictionary to prepare for the assessment but any notes made in the target language must be handed in to the tutor prior to the assessment. The dialogue must be recorded (audio or video) and should be tutor led. Level 2 Dialogue a typical dialogue as presented to the (to be performed in the target language) s must only be provided with their part in the role play Respond to the receptionist and say you have reserved a large, single room with shower and say you made the booking over the phone and you spoke to. (give a suitable name). Answer the receptionist s question. Answer the receptionist s question continued over Achieved Achieved

9 Express displeasure and ask for help with your luggage. Decline, and say that you don t want lunch but ask if you can book a table in the restaurant for 8.30 in the evening for two people. Respond to the receptionist s question and say that you will be in the bar/lounge before dinner. Respond by saying that tomorrow you are going to go to the market in the morning, so you will have breakfast early at 7:30 am. Give thanks and end the conversation politely. has achieved the assessment criteria Signed. /IV Date. Comments The transcript below shows the tutor s role in the dialogue.

10 Level 2 Dialogue 1.1 Transcript of a typical dialogue (to be performed in the target language) LEARNERS MUST NOT BE SHOWN OR GIVEN THE TUTOR S ROLE Good morning. Good morning. I have reserved a large, single room with shower. I made the reservation over the phone and spoke to Mr (Name). Are you Mr/Mrs Williams? (any name that is not the learners) No, I am Mr/Mrs.. Can you confirm your nationality and date and month of your birthday? Yes, I am (nationality) and my birthday is xx (number) of (month). Very well. I have your reservation here. Your room is 216 on 2 nd floor. The lift is on your right, but unfortunately it is not working at the moment. Oh dear! Can you help me with my luggage please? Yes of course. Mark will help you with your luggage. Do you want to have lunch in the hotel today? The restaurant is open until (give suitable time) No thank you, I don t want lunch but can I book a table in the restaurant for 8.30 in the evening for two people? Of course. Would you like a table inside or on the terrace? On the terrace/inside please. I will be in the bar/lounge before dinner. Very well we will book a table for you. What time would you like breakfast in the morning? Tomorrow, I am going to go to the market in the morning, so I will have breakfast early at 7:30 am. Very well. Your key Mr/Mrs (name) Note to s: The dialogue must be recorded (audio or video) for every learner and should be tutor led. s may have unlimited attempts. If you feel the learner has not covered all of the assessment criteria in their first attempt, then schedule a second attempt. As the dialogue must contain at least 1 unknown open question you must ask a different unknown question on each attempt. If the learner has covered virtually all of the assessment criteria but for example has not achieved one criterion (e.g. demonstrated the use of a negative structure) then you can get the learner to re-attempt that section of the task only. s should use their judgement as to whether the whole dialogue should be re-attempted or just a section of it. Please refer to the ABC document Guidelines for conducting role plays for the Dialogue tasks for further information.