How much freedom does the interlocutor have to rephrase and clarify instructions?
At all levels, much of what the interlocutor has to say is scripted, especially when setting up the tasks. This is to make sure that candidates are asked the same questions, and that the test is fair to all. Interlocutors must use, and stick to, the scripted parts of the interlocutor rubric. Sometimes, even though the instructions have been delivered clearly, a candidate will not understand what to do. In this situation the instruction should be repeated slowly and broken down into manageable chunks if appropriate. If a candidate asks about the meaning of a word or particular prompt, answer using language appropriate to the level. In some phases, prompts are provided for use if the interaction between the candidates breaks down or does not develop. In this case, it may be necessary for the interlocutor to adapt the prompts provided in order to take account of how the candidates’ interaction has developed. If a prompt needs to be adapted it should be at the appropriate language level ac
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