Oral Proficiency Rubric
Oral Proficiency Rubric
Oral Proficiency Rubric
Criteria Points
Fluency
5. The speaker speaks confidently and naturally with no distracting hesitations. Ideas flow
smoothly.
3. The speaker hesitates several times, but generally seems to know the desired words, 5
even if it is necessary to think about them a bit.
1. The speaker has many hesitations and great difficulty remembering or selecting words.
Pronunciation
Grammar
5. The speaker speaks with no more incorrect grammar than a native speaker would.
3. The speaker occasionally uses inappropriate verb tenses and/or incorrectly uses
parts of speech; however, the speaker has the ability to correct grammar without 5
prompts.
1. The speaker makes frequent use of inappropriate verb tenses and/or incorrectly
constructs sentences or uses parts of speech.
Vocabulary
5. Vocabulary is sufficient to be understood in most settings and words are used with their
correct meaning.
3. Vocabulary is moderate, although the speaker sometimes needs help identifying the 5
correct words. There are only occasional problems with correct meanings of words.
1. Vocabulary is very limited and/or incorrect words are often used.
Content
5. The speaker is knowledgeable about the subject and provides a significant level of
detail, given the time available.
3. The speaker is aware of the subject and attempts to provide relevant ideas about it. 5
Provides some details.
1. Speaker seems to have little or no understanding of the subject. Statements are
superficial or not relevant.
Total 25
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