Speaking Sample C2 NOCN

ESOL International

Sample English Speaking Examination

Level C2 Proficient

Instructions to interlocutor Add the learner’s name to the attendance register. Check the learner has an Entry form and take it from them. Start the recording – do not stop the recording until the end of the examination. Complete the examination sheet as the learner responds to the prompts. The learner must not see this paper.

Interlocutor:

My name is……………… and this is the NOCN Speaking Examination at Proficient Level C2. Today is …………….. (date)

This is the NOCN ESOL International Speaking examination, (level), (date) for   (learner’s name).

This is Part 1 of the Speaking Examination.

I am now going to ask you some questions.

1.     Can you tell me why you are learning English?

2.    Please tell me what would be your superpower and three things you would do if you had this superpower.

3.    If you could live anywhere, explain where you would live, and why? 

4.    What job would you like to do in the future and why?

5.    Tell me three things people can do to stay healthy.

Thank the learner.

This is Part 2 of the Speaking Examination

Please listen carefully and tell me what you would say in these situations.

Situation 1: You are standing for president of your local photographic society.  You are at a meeting where the candidates introduce themselves to members of the society.  As one of the candidates you need to introduce yourself and explain why you are the right person for the position.  What would you say?

Situation 2: You are at a school reunion and you meet a person who seems to know you very well, however you cannot remember his/her name and how you know each other. What would you say?

Thank the learner.

This is Part 3 of the Speaking Examination.

Interlocutor: You will now take part in a conversation.

You think that alternative health interventions like acupuncture or herbal medicine could be the answer to many health problems. Your friend, however, is not convinced it works at all. Speak to your friend and try to convince him/her it might be a good alternative to modern medicine.  You will have two minutes to prepare your arguments.  I will take the place of your friend.

Thank the learner.

End of Examination