Online Interaction Competence Flashcards
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Which CEFR level is most associated with the ability to 'interact online with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible'?
Answer: B2
This descriptor is characteristic of B2, where users can sustain interaction without strain for either party.
In CEFR terms, what does 'turn-taking' refer to in online interaction?
Answer: Managing when to speak, respond, or yield in a conversation appropriately
Turn-taking is a pragmatic skill involving knowing when to contribute, pause, or yield the floor in conversation.
A C2 user participates in an international online panel. Which ability best defines their competence level?
Answer: Interacting with ease and precision, adapting register and style effortlessly to the audience
C2 represents mastery, including effortless register-shifting and nuanced, audience-aware communication.
Which of the following is an example of 'transactional' online interaction in the CEFR framework?
Answer: Ordering a product via a company's live chat support
Transactional interaction is goal-oriented, such as completing a purchase or service request through a digital channel.
An ESL student at B1 level wants to comment on a YouTube video. Which comment is most appropriate for their proficiency?
Answer: A short, clear opinion about the video's main topic using simple connecting words
B1 users can express opinions on familiar topics using simple but coherent language in informal digital settings.
According to CEFR, which descriptor relates specifically to online interaction rather than general speaking?
Answer: Can contribute to collaborative online discussion by posting comments and reacting to others' views
CEFR's 2018 Companion Volume introduced specific online interaction descriptors covering digital collaborative communication.
What is the primary challenge for a B1 user engaging in a real-time group chat in their second language?
Answer: Keeping up with the speed of responses and contributing without long delays
Real-time chat requires processing and responding quickly, which is more demanding for B1 users than asynchronous writing.