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Language requirements for ISE II! {In adition tothe items Isted for IE 0 to ISE Il, the candidateis expected to demonstrate the ably to ‘usethe language functions and language items listed below. Language requirements Language functions Expressing abstract doze Expressing regrets, wishes and hopes Expressing assumptions Paraphrasing Evaluating options Hypothesising Evaluating past actions or course of events, Developing an argument Dofonding a point ef viow Expressing beliefs Grammar Expressing opinions tentatively ‘Summarsing formation ideas and arguments Deducing Justifying an argument Inferring Exjressing caution Exgressing empathy and sympathy Challenging arguments and opinions Evaluating diffront standpoints Exgressng reservations [Atigh degree of grammatical accuracy errors are,are and cifficut to identity ‘A broad range of complex structures, used flexibly and effectively in combination and contrast, including: ~ Mixed conditonals ~ Shaule/must/might/cauld + perfect infinitive ~ Correct vere patternsatter wisn ana nope Lexis ‘Voabulay specific tothetopicand subject areas ‘A gpod range of lamati expressions ‘and calloquialsms Cohesive devices torecap andrecovey,e9. as 1 was saying. annway.. Hestation filers eg. Imean, you know ‘Stock pivasesto gan time for thought ana keep thetumn, eg. we let me think. \Mositying words, 09. bascaly, quite certainly Phonology (Interview only) ‘The correct pronunciation of topic and subject ‘area specific vocabulary ‘A.wide range af stress, mythn, intonation patiems pitch andvolune inorder to engage ‘ancmaintain the examiner's interes signal theprovisionof new information, indicate discourse structure, emphasise main pomnts/ Ideas and convey subtle shifts in meaning ancattitude + Verbs folowed by gerund andor infinitive, 2g. forget, stop, goon, remember ‘More complex ormsof the passive with models Intersfers 09 absolutely, completly, totaly Tentative expressions, 9.1 may be wrong but... Dont you think it might be... ‘Slorposting words andexpressons 9. fistly, conversily, fo conclude ‘Vague and imprecise anguage,e. abit more, ‘hundred people 30 Phrasesand expressions relating to the language functions listed above Various features of pronunciation which ‘only occasionally deviate from an internatonallyintdigible model Rising and fang intonation for keeping, Role models. ‘The media) Thearts Ambitions Competitiveness ‘Advertising The rights ofthe individual ‘Stereotypes > Young people's ights Lifestyles» Economic sues Pease note ‘SEI canddates should nc select their topic fromthe istofsubjectareas above (20 guidance notas onpage 45). ‘Subject areas for the Portfolio and Controlled Written examination Inadaition to the subject areas listed or the Conversation phase ofthe Interview: Roles in the family Internationa events Communication Equal opportunities ‘The schooleurriculum ‘Social issues ‘outn penaviour “The ruture of tne planet Use of the internet ‘Scientiic developments Designer goods ‘Stress management General skills for ISE III (C1 CEFR) ‘Speaking ‘Overall spolen production (Can ghe clea detailed descriptions andpresentations on complex subjecs, integrating sub-themes,

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