CEFR Spoken Interaction Strategies 4

Question 1

Which CEFR descriptor reflects the spoken interaction ability to 'follow rapidly changing topics in animated group discussions'?

Accepted Answer

C1

Answer

C1 descriptors include the ability to follow and contribute to fast-paced, multi-participant discussions on complex topics with ease.

Question 2

When a speaker says 'Could you give me an example?' during a conversation, this is an example of which spoken interaction strategy?

Accepted Answer

Requesting elaboration

Answer

Requesting elaboration is an interaction strategy that deepens understanding by prompting the speaker to expand on their point.

Question 3

In the CEFR framework, 'interactional competence' includes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Knowing when and how to take turns, open/close interactions, and negotiate meaning

Answer

Interactional competence encompasses pragmatic skills like turn management, topic negotiation, and discourse organization in real-time exchange.

Question 4

Which phrase is an example of a 'floor-holding' strategy in spoken interaction?

Accepted Answer

'Actually, I think…' followed by a long pause to gather thoughts

Answer

Using a filler like 'Actually, I think…' with a pause signals that the speaker intends to continue and is not ready to yield the turn.

Question 5

According to the CEFR, which spoken interaction skill is first expected at the B2 level but not yet reliably at B1?

Accepted Answer

Taking an active part in debate and using appropriate language to agree or disagree politely

Answer

Participating actively in formal debate with polite agreement and disagreement language is a B2 descriptor, reflecting a higher degree of interactional precision and range.

CEFR - Common European Framework Practice Test

CEFR - Common European Framework Practice Test

CEFR Spoken Interaction Strategies 4