Speaking and Pronunciation Flashcards
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What does 'intelligibility' mean in the context of language proficiency speaking tests?
Answer: Being understandable to a listener, regardless of accent
Intelligibility means the speaker can be understood by a listener; proficiency tests prioritize clear communication over accent-free speech.
In the Duolingo English Test, which task involves talking about a given topic for 1–3 minutes?
Answer: Extended speaking sample
The Duolingo English Test's Extended Speaking Sample gives test-takers a prompt and asks them to speak for 1–3 minutes, evaluating fluency and coherence.
What is 'chunking' as a pronunciation and fluency strategy?
Answer: Breaking speech into meaningful phrases with brief pauses between them to aid clarity
Chunking groups words into meaningful thought units separated by slight pauses, making speech easier to follow and more natural-sounding.
What is assessed by the IELTS Speaking 'pronunciation' band descriptor?
Answer: The ability to produce clear speech with appropriate word stress, intonation, and phoneme production
IELTS Speaking Pronunciation descriptors assess phoneme accuracy, stress placement, intonation patterns, and how much effort a listener must make to understand the speaker.
Which speaking sub-skill involves quickly organizing thoughts before responding to a prompt?
Answer: Impromptu response planning
Impromptu response planning involves rapidly structuring a coherent response—identifying a main point and supporting ideas—within a very short preparation time.
What is 'connected speech' in English pronunciation?
Answer: The way sounds blend, link, and change when words are spoken together in natural conversation
Connected speech refers to the phonological processes—linking, elision, assimilation—that occur when words flow together in natural spoken English.