Spoken Interaction Strategies Flashcards
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Which CEFR descriptor reflects the spoken interaction ability to 'follow rapidly changing topics in animated group discussions'?
Answer: C1
C1 descriptors include the ability to follow and contribute to fast-paced, multi-participant discussions on complex topics with ease.
When a speaker says 'Could you give me an example?' during a conversation, this is an example of which spoken interaction strategy?
Answer: Requesting elaboration
Requesting elaboration is an interaction strategy that deepens understanding by prompting the speaker to expand on their point.
In the CEFR framework, 'interactional competence' includes which of the following?
Answer: Knowing when and how to take turns, open/close interactions, and negotiate meaning
Interactional competence encompasses pragmatic skills like turn management, topic negotiation, and discourse organization in real-time exchange.
Which phrase is an example of a 'floor-holding' strategy in spoken interaction?
Answer: 'Actually, I think…' followed by a long pause to gather thoughts
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.
According to the CEFR, which spoken interaction skill is first expected at the B2 level but not yet reliably at B1?
Answer: Taking an active part in debate and using appropriate language to agree or disagree politely
Participating actively in formal debate with polite agreement and disagreement language is a B2 descriptor, reflecting a higher degree of interactional precision and range.
A learner who can 'spontaneously adapt their register depending on who they are speaking to' is operating at which CEFR level?
Answer: C2
C2 descriptors include effortless register variation, adapting tone, vocabulary, and style spontaneously to suit any interlocutor or context.
Which of the following best illustrates a 'pre-closing' move in spoken interaction?
Answer: 'Anyway, I should let you go — thanks for chatting.'
Pre-closings signal that the conversation is about to end, giving both parties a chance to add final remarks before signing off.