Grammatical Range and Accuracy in Speaking

Grammatical Range and Accuracy in speaking is about demonstrating that you can use a variety of structures accurately and naturally in real-time conversation. Unlike writing, you cannot go back and edit. The examiner expects some errors — what matters is the overall pattern of accuracy and the range of structures you attempt.

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What the Examiner Listens For

Grammar Band Descriptors for Speaking
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Band 5   Produces basic sentence forms with reasonable
         accuracy; uses a limited range of more complex
         structures but these tend to contain errors

Band 6   Uses a mix of simple and complex structures
         but with limited flexibility; may make frequent
         mistakes with complex structures but these
         rarely cause comprehension problems

Band 7   Uses a RANGE of complex structures with
         some flexibility; FREQUENTLY produces
         error-free sentences; has good control
         of grammar and punctuation but may make
         a few errors

Band 8   Uses a WIDE RANGE of structures flexibly;
         produces a MAJORITY of error-free sentences;
         occasional errors are slips