CEFR Spoken Interaction Strategies 3

Question 1

Which CEFR scale specifically assesses a learner's ability to collaborate with others to accomplish a task through spoken language?

Accepted Answer

Spoken Interaction — Goal-Oriented Cooperation

Answer

The 'Goal-Oriented Cooperation' sub-scale under Spoken Interaction measures how well learners negotiate, discuss, and reach outcomes together.

Question 2

An A2 speaker using spoken interaction strategies would most likely:

Accepted Answer

Handle short social exchanges using simple phrases and formulaic expressions

Answer

A2 descriptors cover brief social exchanges and formulaic expressions for common situations rather than extended or complex interaction.

Question 3

Hedging language in CEFR spoken interaction — such as 'I'm not entirely sure, but…' — serves primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Signal uncertainty or tentativeness while keeping the conversation going

Answer

Hedges signal that the speaker is not fully committed to a claim, which is a pragmatic strategy for managing face and maintaining collaborative dialogue.

Question 4

According to CEFR, which descriptor applies to B2 spoken interaction in informal discussion?

Accepted Answer

Can account for and sustain his/her opinions in discussion by providing explanations, arguments, and comments

Answer

B2 descriptors for informal discussion specifically include sustaining opinions with explanations, arguments, and comments, reflecting independent-level interaction.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes a 'backchannel' in spoken interaction?

Accepted Answer

Brief signals like 'mm-hmm,' 'right,' or 'I see' that show you are listening

Answer

Backchannels are brief verbal or non-verbal signals that indicate attention and encourage the speaker to continue without taking the floor.

CEFR - Common European Framework Practice Test

CEFR - Common European Framework Practice Test

CEFR Spoken Interaction Strategies 3