How many tutors need to be trained as interlocutors?
It is recommended that initially a small group of people train to act as interlocutors. It should be remembered that it is better from the candidates’ and interlocutors’ point of view to have interlocutors who train, gain experience and become very familiar with running tests, than for a large group of interlocutors to be running only a few tests each. Having fewer personnel changes during the test day can also help timetabling. When a core group of interlocutors has been established at a centre, those with experience can support new interlocutors through their preparation.
