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Which aspects does the analytical scale include?
Grammar and Vocabulary,   Pronunciation,   Discourse Management,  Interactive Communication
What does the Global Achievement Scale focus on?
The candidate's ability to handle communication on familiar topics and to construct longer utterances.
How does the interlocutor end the test?
The interlocutor says ''Thank you, that's the end of the test''
In Part 4, are questions specifically asked to a candidate or thrown open to the pair for anyone to respond?
Both. The interlocutor may specifically ask one of them or throw the question open to the pair.
What is the purpose of Part 4?
Tests the candidate's ability to engage in a discussion, based on the topic in the collaborative task in Part 3.
What can the interlocutor say to stop a candidate?
Thank you.
What should the interlocutor do if the candidate stops before one minute or has difficulty speaking in the Long Turn?
Make use of any or all of the backup prompts in the examiner booklet.
In Part 1 phase 2, what should the interlocutor do if the candidates fail to respond or ask for clarification?
Use backup questions-prompts
How should the interlocutor introduce themselves and the assessor in part 1?
Greeting the candidates with their full names and smile when greeting.
What are students capable of at level B1?
They have limited but effective command of the spoken language being able to handle communication in most familiar situations.
How long does the test last (pairs ans groups of three)?
Pairs 10-12 minutes. Groups of three 15-17 minutes.