Grammar

In the subcategory of prepositions, an area of opportunity (AOO) was introduced. Could you please specify the score at which this change was implemented?

Pronunciation

In the subcategory word endings, -es & -ed, an area of opportunity (AOO) was introduced.

Could you please specify the score at which this change was implemented?

Pronunciation

In the subcategory articulation, an area of opportunity (AOO) was introduced. Could you please specify the score at which this change was implemented?

Vocabulary range & control

Regarding idiomatic expressions and colloquialisms, there have been edits made for scores 4.5 and 5.

Should test takers use idiomatic expressions and colloquialisms in their responses or are they not required to do so?

Connectors usage

In the subcategory of the usage of connectors areas of opportunity (AOO) were introduced.

Could you please identify the specific changes that were implemented?

More than one answer is correct.

The score of 0 in the Paraphrasing category was modified.

Can you identify and explain the specific change that was implemented?

In the paraphrasing subcategory, have new scenarios been introduced with a number of details to provide more options for evaluation?

How are we scoring paraphrasing?

Paraphrasing

Where can we locate the new scenarios?

In the subcategory Coherence & idea organization, an area of opportunity (AOO) was introduced.

Could you please specify the score at which this change was implemented?

Positive language

When do we evaluate positive language?

Positive language

When assessing the No English score, do we consider whether the communication approach can be perceived as rude or the use of negative language?

Empathy

When evaluating the No English score, do we consider whether the speaker demonstrates a lack of understanding or concern for the feelings of others? or if they fail to address emotions and solely focus on the main problem?

Where can we find the conceptually difficult questions?