Typically, test takers at level 8 can create connected, sustained discourse appropriate to the typical workplace. When they express opinions or respond to complicated requests, their speech is highly intelligible. Their use of basic and complex grammar is good and their use of vocabulary is accurate and precise.

Test takers at level 8 can also use spoken language to answer questions and give basic information.

Their pronunciation and intonation and stress are at all times highly intelligible.

• minor difficulties with pronunciation, intonation, or hesitation when creating language
• some errors when using complex grammatical structures
• some imprecise vocabulary

Test takers at level 7 can also use spoken language to answer questions and give basic information.

When reading aloud, test takers at level 7 are highly intelligible.