ELSA Listening & Speaking Fluency 2

Question 1

In the ELSA app, which skill does the 'shadowing' exercise primarily develop?

Accepted Answer

Spoken fluency and pronunciation accuracy

Answer

Shadowing asks learners to repeat spoken audio immediately, training both pronunciation and fluent delivery.

Question 2

A speaker pauses too long between words when answering a question. Which ELSA fluency metric is most affected?

Accepted Answer

Speech rate / pace score

Answer

Excessive pausing between words lowers the speech rate metric, which reflects natural pacing and flow.

Question 3

When ELSA evaluates 'connected speech,' what feature is it primarily measuring?

Accepted Answer

Linking, reduction, and blending of sounds across word boundaries

Answer

Connected speech refers to how sounds blend or reduce naturally between words, a key marker of native-like fluency.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes 'prosody' as assessed in speaking fluency tests?

Accepted Answer

The rhythm, stress, and intonation patterns of spoken language

Answer

Prosody encompasses the melody of speech, including pitch variation, stress placement, and rhythmic patterns.

Question 5

A test-taker scores high on pronunciation but low on fluency. What is the most likely explanation?

Accepted Answer

They produce sounds accurately but with frequent hesitations and filler words

Answer

High pronunciation with low fluency typically means sounds are clear but delivery is interrupted by pauses or fillers.

(ELSA) English Language Skills Assessment Practice Test