Assessment Technologies: Speaking & Writing
Enhance your teaching skills with our advanced qualification course. Through a series of interactive webinars and practical assignments, learn to assess and develop CEFR-aligned Speaking and Writing competencies for FCE, CAE, CPE, and IELTS exams.
Earn a 42-hour certification and elevate your expertise in preparing students for international English exams. Perfect for educators and students at B2-C2 levels.
Register now to advance your professional development!
Earn a 42-hour certification and elevate your expertise in preparing students for international English exams. Perfect for educators and students at B2-C2 levels.
Register now to advance your professional development!
Who is This Course For?
- English Language Teachers (B2-C2 Levels)Enhance your teaching skills with advanced techniques for assessing Speaking and Writing competencies at higher proficiency levels. Gain practical experience in developing and evaluating exam tasks to better prepare your students for international English exams.
- Curriculum Developers and Educational SpecialistsImprove your understanding of CEFR-aligned assessment criteria and develop comprehensive assessment tools for international exams. Stay updated with the latest best practices in language teaching and evaluation.
- Students Preparing for International English ExamsGain insider knowledge on what examiners look for in FCE, CAE, CPE, and IELTS exams. Understand marking criteria and refine your exam preparation strategies for better results.
- Teacher Trainers and MentorsEquip yourself with advanced training techniques for guiding fellow educators. Deepen your understanding of assessment standards and methodologies while building a professional network with other experts in the field.
Assessment Technologies: Speaking & Writing
Continuing professional development
Course participants will receive a 42-hour advanced qualification certificate.
This advanced qualification course has been developed by experts in the assessment of oral and written work. We have combined theoretical knowledge gained at institutions such as Arizona State University, Bell Cambridge, Dublin City University, and International House with practical experience in preparing students for international exams.
The course consists of a series of interactive methodological webinars (10 webinars plus mandatory homework on the educational platform), where we will sequentially analyse CEFR competencies and their corresponding evaluation criteria for the Speaking and Writing sections of the FCE, CAE, CPE, and IELTS exams.
In the practical part, course participants will practice assessing works, developing tasks, and creating their own assessment tools.
The course consists of a series of interactive methodological webinars (10 webinars plus mandatory homework on the educational platform), where we will sequentially analyse CEFR competencies and their corresponding evaluation criteria for the Speaking and Writing sections of the FCE, CAE, CPE, and IELTS exams.
In the practical part, course participants will practice assessing works, developing tasks, and creating their own assessment tools.
Syllabus and schedule
Friday, 31 January
17:30–19:00: Speaking: Language
What instances of grammar and vocabulary use do we seek in successful candidates? Are mistakes allowed? To what extent should the choice of words and grammar patterns be complex and sophisticated? How do we balance fluency and accuracy?
19:15–20:45: Writing: Organisation
Written discourse is analysed by elements of coherence and cohesion. We will discuss the flexible use of cohesive devices and less common organisational patterns to achieve the communicative purpose.
What instances of grammar and vocabulary use do we seek in successful candidates? Are mistakes allowed? To what extent should the choice of words and grammar patterns be complex and sophisticated? How do we balance fluency and accuracy?
19:15–20:45: Writing: Organisation
Written discourse is analysed by elements of coherence and cohesion. We will discuss the flexible use of cohesive devices and less common organisational patterns to achieve the communicative purpose.
Saturday, 1 February
12:00–13:30: Writing: Communicative Achievement
This part focuses on how appropriate the writing is for the task and whether the candidate has demonstrated the knowledge of genre, format, register and function. It also explores the strategies for holding the target reader’s attention and communicate ideas effectively.
14:00–15:30: Speaking: Pronunciation
Common misconceptions and pitfalls. What should students focus on and what are the most common weak areas.
This part focuses on how appropriate the writing is for the task and whether the candidate has demonstrated the knowledge of genre, format, register and function. It also explores the strategies for holding the target reader’s attention and communicate ideas effectively.
14:00–15:30: Speaking: Pronunciation
Common misconceptions and pitfalls. What should students focus on and what are the most common weak areas.
Friday, 7 February
17:30–19:00: Speaking: Discourse Management
This explores a speaker’s ability to steer conversation in a specific direction. It refers to how relevant and cohesive the language is.
19:15–20:45: Writing: Language 1 (Vocabulary)
This seminar delves into the intricacies of advanced vocabulary, examining what characterizes less common lexis and how to effectively adapt word choice and style. We will explore strategies for selecting sophisticated language that enhances communication and engages the reader.
This explores a speaker’s ability to steer conversation in a specific direction. It refers to how relevant and cohesive the language is.
19:15–20:45: Writing: Language 1 (Vocabulary)
This seminar delves into the intricacies of advanced vocabulary, examining what characterizes less common lexis and how to effectively adapt word choice and style. We will explore strategies for selecting sophisticated language that enhances communication and engages the reader.
Saturday, 8 February
12:00–13:30: Writing: Language 2 (Grammar)
This seminar focuses on demonstrating control and consistency in grammar use. It explores which grammar patterns enhance the effectiveness of a piece, identifies errors that impede communication, and underscores the importance of punctuation.
14:00–15:30: Speaking: Interaction
Effective communication is about more than just exchanging information. As well as being able to clearly convey a message, a candidate needs to demonstrate their ability to listen actively, respond and extend the scope beyond the task.
This seminar focuses on demonstrating control and consistency in grammar use. It explores which grammar patterns enhance the effectiveness of a piece, identifies errors that impede communication, and underscores the importance of punctuation.
14:00–15:30: Speaking: Interaction
Effective communication is about more than just exchanging information. As well as being able to clearly convey a message, a candidate needs to demonstrate their ability to listen actively, respond and extend the scope beyond the task.
Friday, 14 February
17:30–19:00: Setting the standard: Speaking
The final session will focus on the criteria and Can-Do statements related to Speaking Skills. The aim of this session is to revise the criteria and establish standards for various levels and different exams. Additionally, students will take their final test.
19:15–20:45: Setting the standard: Writing
The final session will focus on the criteria and Can-Do statements related to Writing Skills. The aim of this session is to revise the criteria and establish standards for various levels and different exams. Additionally, students will take their final test.
The final session will focus on the criteria and Can-Do statements related to Speaking Skills. The aim of this session is to revise the criteria and establish standards for various levels and different exams. Additionally, students will take their final test.
19:15–20:45: Setting the standard: Writing
The final session will focus on the criteria and Can-Do statements related to Writing Skills. The aim of this session is to revise the criteria and establish standards for various levels and different exams. Additionally, students will take their final test.
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Elevate your teaching skills with expert guidance. Learn how mastering language assessment can broaden your professional horizons and open doors to new opportunities in the world of international exams.
Teachers and course authours
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Vladimir PavlovichFounder of Advanced English and Exams (over 55 000 subscribers)
C2 Proficiency (A), IELTS (9.0), MA Linguistics, MA Education, PhD (in progress)
Vladimir specializes in advanced writing, having achieved 228 points in the writing section of his C2 Proficiency exam (twice) and a perfect 9.0 in the IELTS writing paper. He is an active participant in EFL conferences, where he delivers talks on productive skills and assessment. -
Susana SafarovaFounder of Skills for exams (over 30 000 subscribers)
C2 Proficiency (A), CELTA (A), DELTA (M1,M2, M3), IELTS Expert
Susana achieved a perfect score of 230/230 in her C2 exam and a 9.0 in her IELTS Speaking test. She is the author of the renowned course "Par Excellence," which helps students achieve exceptional grades in their exams. Additionally, Susana hosts a YouTube channel called "Elements of Speaking."
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