French - Speaking. AWS - CIE X - PREBOARD 1 - FRENCH - SPEAKING TR
French - Speaking. AWS - CIE X - PREBOARD 1 - FRENCH - SPEAKING TR
The test does not need to last exactly 10 minutes. For example:
• if the role play lasts less than 2 minutes, you do not need to add extra questions
• if the role play lasts more than 2 minutes, do not reduce the time allocated to the topic conversations
• if the topic conversation lasts 3½ minutes or less, even after asking extension questions, you must
ask up to two further questions of your choice on the same topic as the other questions to make
sure that the conversation lasts 4 minutes.
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Mark schemes
The marks for each part of the test are shown below.
• When you are awarding marks, start at the bottom band and work upwards. Find the band which
best fits the candidate’s performance.
Marks Descriptor
2 • The information is communicated.
• Language is appropriate to the situation and is accurate.
• Minor errors (adjective endings, use of prepositions, etc.) are allowed.
1 • The information is partly communicated and/or the meaning is ambiguous.
• Errors impede communication.
0 • No creditable response.
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When you are awarding marks, start at the bottom band and work upwards. Find the band which best
fits the candidate’s performance. Then use the following guidance to decide on the mark to award,
where applicable:
• If the candidate’s work convincingly meets the level statement, award the highest mark.
• If the candidate’s work adequately meets the level statement, award the most appropriate mark in
the middle of the range (where middle marks are available).
• If the candidate’s work just meets the level statement, award the lowest mark.
Communication
Examiners are reminded that this is a language qualification aimed at certifying language proficiency at
level A2 with elements of B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages:
Learning, Teaching, Assessment. The descriptors below should be understood and applied with
reference to those levels.
Award a mark out of 15 for the candidate’s performance in both topic conversations.
Marks Descriptor
13–15 Very good • Responds confidently to questions; may occasionally need repetition of
words or phrases.
• Communicates information which is consistently relevant to the
questions.
• Frequently develops ideas and opinions.
• Justifies and explains some answers.
10–12 Good • Responds well to questions; requires occasional use of the alternative
question(s) provided.
• Communicates information which is almost always relevant to the
questions.
• Sometimes develops ideas and opinions.
• Gives reasons or explanations for some answers.
7–9 Satisfactory • Responds satisfactorily to questions; frequently requires use of the
alternative question(s) provided.
• Communicates most of the required information; may occasionally give
irrelevant information.
• Conveys simple, straightforward opinions.
4–6 Weak • Has difficulty with many questions but still attempts an answer.
• Communicates some simple information relevant to the questions.
1–3 Poor • Frequently has difficulty understanding the questions and has great
difficulty in replying.
• Communicates one or two basic pieces of information relevant to the
questions.
0 • No creditable response.
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Quality of Language
Examiners are reminded that this is a language qualification aimed at certifying language proficiency at
level A2 with elements of B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages:
Learning, Teaching, Assessment. The descriptors below should be understood and applied with
reference to those levels.
Award a mark out of 15 for the candidate’s performance in both topic conversations.
Marks Descriptor
13–15 Very good • Accurate use of a wide range of the structures listed in the syllabus with
occasional errors in more complex language.
• Accurate use of a wide range of vocabulary with occasional errors.
• Very good pronunciation, fluency, intonation and expression; occasional
mistakes or hesitation.
10–12 Good • Good use of a range of the structures listed in the syllabus, with some
errors.
• Good use of a range of vocabulary with some errors.
• Good pronunciation and fluency despite some errors or hesitation; a
good attempt at correct intonation and expression.
7–9 Satisfactory • Satisfactory use of some of the structures listed in the syllabus, with
frequent errors.
• Satisfactory use of vocabulary with frequent errors.
• Satisfactory pronunciation and fluency despite frequent errors and
hesitation; some attempt at intonation and expression.
4–6 Weak • Limited range of structures and vocabulary, rarely accurate and/or
complete; frequent ambiguity.
• Pronunciation can be understood with some effort; very noticeable
hesitations and stilted delivery.
1–3 Poor • Very limited range of structures and vocabulary, almost always
inaccurate.
• Poor pronunciation, rarely comprehensible; many serious errors.
0 • No creditable response.
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Cand. Candidate name Role Topic Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Task 5 Communication Quality of Total Internal/
no. play conversation (max 2 (max 2 (max 2 (max 2 (max 2 (max 15 marks) Language (max 40 external
card no. nos. marks) marks) marks) marks) marks) (max 15 marks) marks) moderation
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CANDIDATE CARD 1
Jeu de rôle
Candidat(e) : Vous-même
Professeur : Employé(e) dans un centre sportif
Scénario Dites :
Vous voulez jouer au tennis en France. Vous allez au centre sportif pour réserver un
court de tennis. Je suis l’employé(e) du centre sportif.
Questions Posez les questions suivantes :
1 Bonjour Monsieur/Mademoiselle. Quel jour voulez-vous jouer au tennis ?
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CANDIDATE CARD 2
Jeu de rôle
Candidat(e) : Vous-même
Professeur : Médecin
Scénario Dites :
Vous êtes malade pendant vos vacances en France. Vous allez chez le médecin.
Moi, je suis le médecin.
Questions Posez les questions suivantes :
1 Alors Monsieur/Mademoiselle, où avez-vous mal ?
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CANDIDATE CARD 3
Jeu de rôle
Candidat(e) : Vous-même
Professeur : Ami(e) belge
Scénario Dites :
Vous êtes en Belgique chez votre ami(e) belge. Vous voulez organiser unpique-
nique dans un parc. Je suis votre ami(e) belge.
Questions Posez les questions suivantes :
1 Alors, quel jour veux-tu aller au parc ?
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CANDIDATE CARD 4
Jeu de rôle
Candidat(e) : Vous-même
Professeur : Correspondant(e) français(e)
Scénario Dites :
Votre correspondant(e) français(e) est chez vous pour un échange scolaire. Vous
parlez de votre école avec lui/elle. Je suis votre correspondant(e) français(e).
Questions Posez les questions suivantes :
1 Où est ton école exactement ?
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CANDIDATE CARD 5
Jeu de rôle
Candidat(e) : Vous-même
Professeur : Ami(e) suisse
Scénario Dites :
Votre ami(e) suisse vous rend visite. Vous allez à un cours de yoga avec lui/elle. Je
suis votre ami(e) suisse.
Questions Posez les questions suivantes :
1 Le cours de yoga commence à quelle heure ?
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CANDIDATE CARD 6
Jeu de rôle
Candidat(e) : Vous-même
Professeur : Ami(e) français(e)
Scénario Dites :
Votre ami(e) français(e) est chez vous. Vous allez voir un feu d’artifice pour célébrer
une fête nationale ce soir. Je suis votre ami(e) français(e).
Questions Posez les questions suivantes :
1 Avec qui est-ce qu’on va au feu d’artifice ce soir ?
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CANDIDATE CARD 7
Jeu de rôle
Candidat(e) : Vous-même
Professeur : Vendeur/Vendeuse de glaces
Scénario Dites :
Vous êtes en France en vacances. Vous voulez acheter une glace. Je suis le
vendeur/la vendeuse de glaces.
Questions Posez les questions suivantes :
1 Bonjour Monsieur/Mademoiselle. Combien de glaces voulez-vous ?
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CANDIDATE CARD 8
Jeu de rôle
Candidat(e) : Vous-même
Professeur : Ami(e) français(e)
Scénario Dites :
Votre ami(e) français(e) est chez vous. Vous organisez la visite d’un musée
aujourd’hui. Je suis votre ami(e) français(e).
Questions Posez les questions suivantes :
1 Combien coûte le billet d’entrée au musée ?
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CANDIDATE CARD 9
Jeu de rôle
Candidat(e) : Vous-même
Professeur : Ami(e) québécois(e)
Scénario Dites :
Votre ami(e) québécois(e) vous rend visite. Vous voulez faire du shopping et acheter
un nouveau portable. Je suis votre ami(e) québécois(e).
Questions Posez les questions suivantes :
1 Où se trouve le magasin de portables ?
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TOPIC 1
Questions If the candidate does not If the candidate still does If the candidate still does
answer not answer not answer
1 and 2 Repeat the question Ask the next question
3, 4 and 5 Repeat the question Ask the alternative Ask the next question
question(s) provided
(and repeat it once if
necessary)
• If necessary, encourage a fuller response by asking an extension question, e.g.
• If the topic conversation lasts 3½ minutes or less, even after asking extension questions, you
must ask up to two further questions of your choice on the same topic as the other questions
to make sure that the conversation lasts 4 minutes.
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TOPIC 2
Questions If the candidate does not If the candidate still does If the candidate still does
answer not answer not answer
1 and 2 Repeat the question Ask the next question
3, 4 and 5 Repeat the question Ask the alternative Ask the next question
question(s) provided
(and repeat it once if
necessary)
• If necessary, encourage a fuller response by asking an extension question, e.g.
• If the topic conversation lasts 3½ minutes or less, even after asking extension questions, you
must ask up to two further questions of your choice on the same topic as the other questions
to make sure that the conversation lasts 4 minutes.
La semaine dernière, qu’est-ce que tu as fait comme activités avec tes amis ?
4 Avec qui est-ce que tu t’entends bien dans ta famille ? [PAUSE] Pourquoi ?
Avoir une grande famille dans l’avenir, ça va être important pour toi ? [PAUSE]
Pourquoi ?
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TOPIC 3
Questions If the candidate does not If the candidate still does If the candidate still does
answer not answer not answer
1 and 2 Repeat the question Ask the next question
3, 4 and 5 Repeat the question Ask the alternative Ask the next question
question(s) provided
(and repeat it once if
necessary)
• If necessary, encourage a fuller response by asking an extension question, e.g.
• If the topic conversation lasts 3½ minutes or less, even after asking extension questions, you
must ask up to two further questions of your choice on the same topic as the other questions
to make sure that the conversation lasts 4 minutes.
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TOPIC 4
Questions If the candidate does not If the candidate still does If the candidate still does
answer not answer not answer
1 and 2 Repeat the question Ask the next question
3, 4 and 5 Repeat the question Ask the alternative Ask the next question
question(s) provided
(and repeat it once if
necessary)
• If necessary, encourage a fuller response by asking an extension question, e.g.
• If the topic conversation lasts 3½ minutes or less, even after asking extension questions, you
must ask up to two further questions of your choice on the same topic as the other questions
to make sure that the conversation lasts 4 minutes.
Fais une description de ta région. [PAUSE] Pourquoi aimes-tu habiter dans ta région ?
4 Quels changements voudrais-tu voir dans ta région ? [PAUSE] Pourquoi ?
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TOPIC 5
Questions If the candidate does not If the candidate still does If the candidate still does
answer not answer not answer
1 and 2 Repeat the question Ask the next question
3, 4 and 5 Repeat the question Ask the alternative Ask the next question
question(s) provided
(and repeat it once if
necessary)
• If necessary, encourage a fuller response by asking an extension question, e.g.
• If the topic conversation lasts 3½ minutes or less, even after asking extension questions, you
must ask up to two further questions of your choice on the same topic as the other questions
to make sure that the conversation lasts 4 minutes.
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TOPIC 6
Questions If the candidate does not If the candidate still does If the candidate still does
answer not answer not answer
1 and 2 Repeat the question Ask the next question
3, 4 and 5 Repeat the question Ask the alternative Ask the next question
question(s) provided
(and repeat it once if
necessary)
• If necessary, encourage a fuller response by asking an extension question, e.g.
• If the topic conversation lasts 3½ minutes or less, even after asking extension questions, you
must ask up to two further questions of your choice on the same topic as the other questions
to make sure that the conversation lasts 4 minutes.
Est-ce que tu voudrais travailler pendant les vacances scolaires ? [PAUSE] Pourquoi ?
4 Décris ce que tu as appris à l’école pour te préparer au monde du travail.
Dans l’avenir, est-ce que tu voudrais travailler avec d’autres personnes ou travailler
seul(e) ? [PAUSE] Pourquoi ?
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TOPIC 7
Questions If the candidate does not If the candidate still does If the candidate still does
answer not answer not answer
1 and 2 Repeat the question Ask the next question
3, 4 and 5 Repeat the question Ask the alternative Ask the next question
question(s) provided
(and repeat it once if
necessary)
• If necessary, encourage a fuller response by asking an extension question, e.g.
• If the topic conversation lasts 3½ minutes or less, even after asking extension questions, you
must ask up to two further questions of your choice on the same topic as the other questions
to make sure that the conversation lasts 4 minutes.
Qu’est-ce qu’on mange et boit pendant une fête dans ton pays ?
4 Décris comment tu as fêté la fin de l’année scolaire l’année dernière. [PAUSE] Pourquoi
as-tu apprécié cette fête ?
L’année dernière, qu’est-ce que tu as fait pour fêter la fin de l’année scolaire ? [PAUSE]
Pourquoi as-tu aimé cette fête ?
5 Qu’est-ce que tu aimerais recevoir comme cadeau(x) pour ton prochain anniversaire ?
[PAUSE] Pourquoi ?