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 managementGeneral skills for ISE III (C1 CEFR)
‘Speaking
‘Overall spolen production
(Can ghe clea detailed descriptions andpresentations on complex subjecs, integrating sub-themes,