Spoken Interaction Strategies Flashcards
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In CEFR spoken interaction, 'negotiation of meaning' refers to:
Answer: The collaborative process by which speakers work to establish mutual understanding
Negotiation of meaning is the interactive process where speakers collaboratively check, repair, and confirm understanding throughout a conversation.
Which strategy reflects a C1-level speaker's approach to handling an unexpected or complex topic in conversation?
Answer: Smoothly using paraphrase and reformulation to engage without long hesitations
C1 speakers can use paraphrase and reformulation to stay engaged with unprepared complex topics, maintaining fluency without significant breakdown.
When a speaker uses 'Well, that's one way to look at it, but have you considered…?' in discussion, they are demonstrating:
Answer: Polite disagreement and topic development through spoken interaction
This phrase is a face-saving disagreement move that challenges the other's view indirectly while introducing a new angle — a key interactional skill at B2 and above.
Which of the following describes an A1 speaker's spoken interaction capability, according to CEFR?
Answer: Can interact in a simple way provided the other person is prepared to speak slowly and help
A1 interaction is characterized by very limited exchange that depends heavily on interlocutor support, slow speech, and repetition.
Asking 'What exactly do you mean by that?' during a discussion is an example of which CEFR interaction strategy?
Answer: Seeking clarification
Seeking clarification is a core interaction strategy used to resolve ambiguity and ensure shared understanding of a term or idea.
According to CEFR, which spoken interaction descriptor is associated with the B1 level in transactions and service encounters?
Answer: Can handle most transactions likely to arise in everyday situations in shops, banks, and post offices
B1 transaction descriptors cover everyday situations like shops, banks, and post offices where routine language and some flexibility are required.
Which of the following is considered a 'discourse marker' used in spoken interaction to signal a contrast or shift?
Answer: 'However'
'However' signals a contrastive shift in direction, helping listeners track how the speaker's new point relates to what was just said.