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What is a CEFR compliant AI-evaluation for English Speaking and Writing question type?

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CEFR Levels

The Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for Languages is a standardized grading system designed to assess language proficiency. Using the CEFR guidelines, iMocha generates a composite score that reflects the candidate’s speaking and writing skills. The assessment levels are Pre A1, A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, and C2.
Note: iMocha provides the CEFR grading system for speaking and writing only.

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CEFR levels

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*Pre A1 (Starter)

Familiar with basic vocabulary. 

A1 (Beginner)

Basic comprehension and interaction. 

A2 (Elementary)

Basic communication on common topics. 

B1 (Intermediate)

Basic grammar and workplace communication

B2 (Upper-Int)

Fluency in technical topics and interaction. 

C1 (Advanced)

Effective communication in workplace situations. 

C2 (Mastery)

Fluent and precise communication. 

iMocha has two CEFR Compliant AI-evaluation question types:

  • AI-evaluation: Speaking 
  • AI-evaluation: Writing

Note: The weightage for speaking and writing when CEFR is enabled is set as default. For the standard question types or other technical tests that include some writing and speaking questions, the weightage is customizable. However, for the standard AI-EnglishPro test covering the Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing (LSRW) sections, the weightage is fixed and cannot be modified.

CEFR Compliant AI-evaluation: Speaking & Writing

Speaking


By leveraging iMocha's English Speaking Test, you can now evaluate and enhance:

Parameter

Default Weightage

Vocabulary

10%

Grammar

20%

Orthographic control

10%

Coherence & cohesion

20%

Thematic development

10%

Comprehension

30%

Note: The weightage for speaking when CEFR is enabled is set as default for the standard question types or other technical tests and the weightage is customizable. However, for the standard AI-EnglishPro test covering the Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing (LSRW) sections, the weightage is fixed and cannot be modified.


Writing


By leveraging iMocha's English Writing Test, you can now evaluate and enhance:

Parameter

Default Weightage

Vocabulary

10%

Grammar

20%

Orthographic control

10%

Coherence & cohesion

20%

Thematic development

10%

Comprehension

30%

  • Vocabulary: Assesses the breadth and variety of words and expressions used, with a focus on content-specific terms.
  • Grammar: Evaluates adherence to grammar rules and identifies errors, scoring accordingly.
  • Orthographic Control: Assesses spelling, punctuation, and layout accuracy.
  • Coherence & Cohesion: Evaluates how well the text elements are integrated to form a unified whole using linguistic devices.
  • Thematic Development: Examines the logical progression and relationship of ideas within the text.
  • Comprehension: Measures how well the response addresses the topic with minimal digression.

Note: The section duration for each question type is automatically calculated based on the time allocated for each question, preparation time, number of retakes, and recording time. While you cannot shorten the default duration, you can extend it as needed.

With iMocha's CEFR-based evaluation, you can accurately assess candidates' speaking and writing skills across different proficiency levels. This ensures a comprehensive and standardized approach to language assessment.

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