Use pronunciation and intonation productive

Criterion: speaking · Clarity and comprehensibility of spoken language through pronunciation and intonation · back to criteria

emergent Phases 1-2

basic pronunciation patterns

Texts used to produce the speaking task should include modes such as visual and spatial modes. Example: a short written text (caption) with image(s)/visual(s)/picture(s).

At the end of the emergent level, students should be able to:

Level descriptors

Level	Descriptor	Specific indicators
0	The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors below.	—
1-2	uses pronunciation and intonation with many errors which often hinder comprehension	Basic sound production Frequent pronunciation errors Monotonous intonation Often difficult to understand
3-4	uses pronunciation and intonation with some errors which sometimes hinder comprehension	Improved sound accuracy Some pronunciation errors Basic intonation patterns Generally understandable
5-6	uses pronunciation and intonation with a few errors. However, these do not hinder comprehension	Good sound accuracy Few pronunciation errors Appropriate intonation Clear and comprehensible
7-8	uses clear pronunciation and intonation which makes the communication easy to comprehend	Excellent sound production Minimal pronunciation errors Natural intonation patterns Highly comprehensible

capable Phases 3-4

natural pronunciation and intonation patterns

Texts used to produce the speaking task should include modes such as visual and spatial modes. Example: a short written text (caption) with image(s)/visual(s)/picture(s).

At the end of the capable level, students should be able to:

Level descriptors

Level	Descriptor	Specific indicators
0	The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors below.	—
1-2	uses pronunciation and intonation with many errors which often hinder comprehension	Accurate sound production Occasional pronunciation errors Good intonation control Consistently comprehensible
3-4	uses pronunciation and intonation with some errors which sometimes hinder comprehension	Very accurate sounds Few pronunciation errors Natural intonation Easily comprehensible
5-6	uses pronunciation and intonation with a few errors. However, these do not hinder comprehension	Excellent sound accuracy Minimal errors Sophisticated intonation Highly comprehensible
7-8	uses clear pronunciation and intonation which makes the communication easy to comprehend	Near-native sound production Virtually error-free Expert intonation control Exceptionally comprehensible

proficient Phases 5-6

sophisticated pronunciation with nuanced intonation

Texts used to produce the speaking task should include modes such as visual and spatial modes. Example: a short written text (caption) with image(s)/visual(s)/picture(s).

At the end of the proficient level, students should be able to:

Level descriptors

Level	Descriptor	Specific indicators
0	The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors below.	—
1-2	uses pronunciation and intonation with many errors which often hinder comprehension	Sophisticated sound control Rare pronunciation errors Advanced intonation Exceptionally clear communication
3-4	uses pronunciation and intonation with some errors which sometimes hinder comprehension	Expert sound production Minimal errors Masterful intonation Superior comprehensibility
5-6	uses pronunciation and intonation with a few errors. However, these do not hinder comprehension	Masterful sound control Virtually error-free Exceptional intonation Perfect comprehensibility
7-8	uses clear pronunciation and intonation which makes the communication easy to comprehend	Perfect sound production Error-free pronunciation Superior intonation mastery Exceptional communication clarity