Listening and Speaking Skills Flashcards

What does 'prosody' refer to in spoken language?

Answer: The rhythm, stress, and intonation patterns of spoken language

Prosody encompasses the patterns of rhythm, stress, and intonation in speech that carry meaning and emotional tone.

In oral LOTE assessments, what does 'accuracy' measure?

Answer: The correctness of vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation in spoken language

Accuracy in oral assessments measures how correctly a learner uses vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation according to target language norms.

What is the role of 'formulaic language' in developing speaking skills?

Answer: It provides ready-made phrases that help learners communicate fluently in common situations

Formulaic language (fixed phrases like 'How are you?' or 'I'd like to...') allows learners to communicate naturally in routine situations without constructing sentences from scratch.

What does 'listening for detail' require in LOTE assessments?

Answer: Identifying specific information such as names, dates, or facts in a spoken text

Listening for detail involves focusing on specific pieces of information — such as numbers, names, and facts — within a spoken passage.

What is 'discourse competence' in language proficiency?

Answer: The ability to produce and understand connected, coherent speech and text beyond the sentence level

Discourse competence is the ability to connect sentences into coherent extended speech or text and to understand how language functions as a whole unit of communication.

In speaking assessments, what does 'elaboration' demonstrate?

Answer: Expanding on an idea with supporting details, examples, or explanations

Elaboration demonstrates language proficiency by extending responses with supporting details, examples, or reasoning beyond simple one-word or one-sentence answers.