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SPA의 평가 기준은 다음과 같습니다.
| 발음(Pronunciation) |
∙ Accent (intonation and stress)
∙ Pace (Flow and rhythm of speech)
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| 청취력과 답변 능력(L/C & Response) |
∙ Listening passage summarization
∙ Accuracy / relevance of response
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| 어휘 사용 능력(Vocabulary) |
∙ Accuracy of vocabulary in context
∙ Incorporation of applicable advanced terms and phrases
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| 문장 구성 능력(Grammar & Structure) |
∙ Correct usage of parts of speech
∙ Verb tense accuracy / consistency
∙ Syntax and diction
∙ Sentence structure variety / complexity
∙ Incorporation of transition signals / Phrases
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| 언어 구사 능력(Overall Fluency) |
∙ Communicative comprehension
∙ Logical flow and clarity of response
∙ Demonstration of freedom of expression
∙ Confidence and poise
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2명의 평가위원과의 대면인터뷰(1단계) 후, 시험 현장에서 촬영된 비디오를 2명의 평가위원이 정밀판독(2단계)하고,
시니어 평가위원에 의한 인터뷰 스트립트 분석 및 최종평가(3단계) 과정을 거쳐 평가가 이루어지는데, 평가 등급은 Level 1~8 단계까지로 다음과 같이 구분됩니다.
| Level |
Score |
Ability |
Level 1
(Basic) |
0~15 |
Speaker at the basic level lacks the English communication skills necessary to respond to questioning and may not comprehend what
he/she is being asked. Speaker makes no attempt to respond.
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Level 2
(Low Intermediate) |
16~24 |
Speaker is able to give one-word or short-phrase responses to the 5W1H questions. However, speaker may not fully comprehend what he/she is being asked and thus may frequently respond to an unrelated topic.
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Level 3
(Intermediate) |
25~34
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Speaker is able to communicate basic ideas within limited contexts. However, speaker occasionally may not comprehend what he/she is being asked and is unable to sufficiently support an opinion or statement. The majority of speaker’s responses contain habitual vocabulary, sentence structure, grammar and/or pronunciation errors.
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Level 4
(Upper Intermediate) |
35~94
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Speaker is able to communicate basic ideas across general conversational topics and is occasionally able to provide some elaboration on topics with which he/she is familiar. However, speaker may not comprehend what he/she is being asked at times. Responses still contain errors in the use of vocabulary, sentence structure, grammar and/or pronunciation.
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Level 5
(Low Business) |
50~64
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Speaker is able to comprehend what he/she is being asked and express relevant ideas and opinions across various situations and contexts but with limited elaboration. Speaker may lack the use of appropriate vocabulary and complex grammatical structures necessary to deliver in-depth responses with accuracy. Responses may contain errors in the use of vocabulary, sentence structure, grammar and/or pronunciation at times.
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Level 6
(Business) |
65~74
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Speaker is highly intelligible and able to express ideas and opinions regarding various relevant topics and elaborate on responses effectively. Speaker may occasionally use imprecise vocabulary, sentence structure, grammar and/or pronunciation, but these errors do not hinder general comprehensibility.
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Level 7
(Advanced) |
75~84
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Speaker’s proficiency approaches the native-speaker level. Speaker delivers well-developed, in-depth responses, explanations and opinions across various situations and contexts. Speaker’s use of imprecise vocabulary, sentence structure, grammar and/or pronunciation is rare and negligible.
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Level 8
(Native) |
85~96
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Speaker’s proficiency is equivalent to that of a native speaker. Speaker demonstrates complete control of language and freedom of expression. Speaker’s vocabulary, sentence structure, grammar and pronunciation are precise. Speaker elaborates thoroughly using relevant, sophisticated vocabulary, sentence structure and expressions.
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