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Entry Level Certificate in
French, German, Spanish, Italian and
Chinese (Mandarin)
Breakthrough
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OCR Asset Languages Entry Level Certificate in German Listening (Breakthrough)
OCR Asset Languages Entry Level Certificate in German Speaking (Breakthrough)
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OCR Asset Languages Entry Level Certificate in German Writing (Breakthrough)
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OCR Asset Languages Entry Level Certificate in French Listening (Breakthrough)
OCR Asset Languages Entry Level Certificate in French Speaking (Breakthrough)
OCR Asset Languages Entry Level Certificate in French Reading (Breakthrough)
OCR Asset Languages Entry Level Certificate in French Writing (Breakthrough)
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OCR Asset Languages Entry Level Certificate in Spanish Listening (Breakthrough)
OCR Asset Languages Entry Level Certificate in Spanish Speaking (Breakthrough)
OCR Asset Languages Entry Level Certificate in Spanish Reading (Breakthrough)
OCR Asset Languages Entry Level Certificate in Spanish Writing (Breakthrough)
OCR Asset Languages Entry Level Certificate in Italian Listening (Breakthrough)
OCR Asset Languages Entry Level Certificate in Italian Speaking (Breakthrough)
OCR Asset Languages Entry Level Certificate in Italian Reading (Breakthrough)
OCR Asset Languages Entry Level Certificate in Italian Writing (Breakthrough)
OCR Asset Languages Entry Level Certificate in Chinese (Mandarin) Listening
(Breakthrough)
OCR Asset Languages Entry Level Certificate in Chinese (Mandarin) Speaking
(Breakthrough)
OCR Asset Languages Entry Level Certificate in Chinese (Simplified) Reading
(Breakthrough)
OCR Asset Languages Entry Level Certificate in Chinese (Simplified) Writing
(Breakthrough)
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Contents
Introduction
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1.1
1.2
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1.3
1.4
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2.1
2.2
2.3
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Structure of Breakthrough Listening tests
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5.1
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Structure of Breakthrough Speaking tests
Reading certificate
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6.1
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Structure of Breakthrough Reading tests
Writing certificate
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7.1
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Structure of Breakthrough Writing tests
Support
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Free resources available from the OCR website
Endorsed publications
Training
OCR Support Services
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Equality and Inclusion
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9.1
9.2
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Equality Act information relating to Asset Languages
Special Consideration
Administration
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10.1
10.2
10.3
10.4
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Availability of tests
Making entries
Re-taking a test
Enquiries about results
Other information
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11.1
11.2
11.3
11.4
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Overlap with other qualifications
Progression
Avoidance of bias
Regulatory requirements
Appendix A: Entry Level (Breakthrough) Grammar and Linguistic Structures
Entry Level (Breakthrough) French
Entry Level (Breakthrough) Spanish
Entry Level (Breakthrough) German
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Speaking certificate
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8.2
8.3
8.4
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Overview of the Asset Languages Entry Level (Breakthrough) Certificates
Grading and awarding grades
‘Can Do’ statements
Listening certificate
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Entry Level (Breakthrough) language purposes and functions
Entry Level (Breakthrough) grammar and linguistic structures
Entry Level (Breakthrough) vocabulary areas
The Certificates
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What is Asset Languages?
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Chinese (Mandarin) (Breakthrough)
Guided learning hours (GLH)
Prior learning
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Appendix B: Entry Level (Breakthrough) Marking Criteria for Speaking
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Appendix C: Entry Level (Breakthrough) Marking Criteria for Writing
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Appendix D: Guidance for the production of electronic internal assessment
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Introduction
1.1 What is Asset Languages?
Asset Languages is a flexible assessment scheme which supports language teaching in primary,
secondary and adult education. As an assessment tool which fits around existing schemes of work,
Asset can reward a wide range of language learners for their progressive achievements.
Flexible features
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Asset Languages can be used with a wide range of ages and abilities.
For each language and stage, there are separate certificates in listening, speaking, reading
and writing.
Assessment takes place twice a year for Breakthrough and Preliminary stages and once a
year for Intermediate stage.
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Assessment principles and objectives
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Asset Languages assesses the listening, speaking, reading and writing skills of learners against
the Languages Ladder. Asset measures the skills of each learner against the first three stages of
the Ladder: Breakthrough, Preliminary and Intermediate.
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Asset Languages is based on the ‘Can Do’ statements of the Languages Ladder (see Section 3.3
‘Can Do’ statements). These statements describe what learners can do with language at a certain
level in terms of actual outcomes such as ‘I can take part in a simple conversation and I can
express my opinions’ or ‘I can write a few short sentences with support using expressions which I
have already learnt’. There are ‘Can Do’ statements for each stage and for the grades within a
stage of the Ladder. They are written so that they can be easily understood by learners and
teachers.
Asset Languages structure: How does Asset Languages compare to other qualifications?
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Asset Languages is an assessment scheme which can be mapped to other qualification
frameworks, as shown in the table below.
Stages
Intermediate: Grades 7–9
Preliminary: Grades 4–6
NQF
Level 2
Level 1
General
qualifications
GCSE A*–C
GCSE D–G
Breakthrough: Grades 1–3 Entry Level Entry 1–Entry 3
National
Curriculum
CEF approx.**
7–EP
4–6
B1
A2 (B1)
1–3
A1 (A2)
**Common European Framework
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Spanish, Italian and Chinese (Mandarin) (Breakthrough)
This booklet provides information about the Asset Languages Certificates in French, German,
Spanish, Italian and Chinese (Mandarin). These are at Entry Level on the National Qualifications
Framework /Breakthrough Stage (Grades 1–3) on the Languages Ladder.
Each skill of listening, speaking, reading and writing is assessed and awarded separately:
OCR Asset Languages Entry Level Certificate in French Listening (Breakthrough)
OCR Asset Languages Entry Level Certificate in French Speaking (Breakthrough)
OCR Asset Languages Entry Level Certificate in French Reading (Breakthrough)
OCR Asset Languages Entry Level Certificate in French Writing (Breakthrough)
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OCR Asset Languages Entry Level Certificate in German Listening (Breakthrough)
OCR Asset Languages Entry Level Certificate in German Speaking (Breakthrough)
OCR Asset Languages Entry Level Certificate in German Reading (Breakthrough)
OCR Asset Languages Entry Level Certificate in German Writing (Breakthrough)
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OCR Asset Languages Entry Level Certificate in Spanish Listening (Breakthrough)
OCR Asset Languages Entry Level Certificate in Spanish Speaking (Breakthrough)
OCR Asset Languages Entry Level Certificate in Spanish Reading (Breakthrough)
OCR Asset Languages Entry Level Certificate in Spanish Writing (Breakthrough)
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OCR Asset Languages Entry Level Certificate in Italian Listening (Breakthrough)
OCR Asset Languages Entry Level Certificate in Italian Speaking (Breakthrough)
OCR Asset Languages Entry Level Certificate in Italian Reading (Breakthrough)
OCR Asset Languages Entry Level Certificate in Italian Writing (Breakthrough)
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OCR Asset Languages Entry Level Certificate in Chinese (Mandarin) Listening
(Breakthrough)
OCR Asset Languages Entry Level Certificate in Chinese (Mandarin) Speaking
(Breakthrough)
OCR Asset Languages Entry Level Certificate in Chinese (Simplified) Reading
(Breakthrough)
OCR Asset Languages Entry Level Certificate in Chinese (Simplified) Writing
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1.3 Guided learning hours (GLH)
OCR Asset Languages Entry Level Certificates in French, German, Spanish, Italian, Chinese
(Mandarin) (Breakthrough) require 30 guided learning hours for each skill.
1.4 Prior learning
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These certificates are available to anyone who is capable of reaching the required standards as
described by the Languages Ladder. There are no formal requirements for entry to these
certificates.
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Content
Asset Languages tests are not tied to any particular programme of study.
Guidance in the form of functional areas and language structures is given to help teachers and
learners familiarise themselves with the communicative contexts of language found in the tests.
Teaching and learning
Asset Languages assessments are designed to be an integral part of teaching and learning. Using
a variety of appropriate resources, teachers plan classroom activities which develop language
skills. These opportunities allow candidates to practise a wide range of tasks, and teachers can
discuss and comment on performance as appropriate. There are no restrictions regarding time or
feedback to individual learners.
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When all necessary teaching and learning has taken place and teachers feel that candidates are
ready for assessment, candidates can be entered for the appropriate test(s) in listening, speaking,
reading and/or writing.
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2.1 Entry Level (Breakthrough) language purposes and functions
At Breakthrough the functions are appropriate to the demand of an Entry Level assessment.
Taking part in simple social situations (e.g. greeting / responding to greetings; expressing
thanks; apologising)
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Giving simple information
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Asking simple questions
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Answering simple questions
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Describing (e.g. colour, size, location, possession, appearance)
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Giving simple opinions
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Following / giving simple instructions
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Expressing ability
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Using numbers and expressing quantity
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Expressing time (e.g. clock, days, months)
2.2 Entry Level (Breakthrough) grammar and linguistic structures
Entry Level (Breakthrough) French, German, Spanish, Italian and Chinese (Mandarin) languagespecific guidelines for grammar and linguistic structures can be found in Appendix A and are also
available on the OCR website. The guidelines also show progression from Entry Level
(Breakthrough) to Level 2 (Intermediate).
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2.3 Entry Level (Breakthrough) vocabulary areas
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personal information
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home and surroundings
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studying
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working
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health
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shopping and services
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eating and drinking
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free time and entertainment
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holidays and travelling.
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At Entry Level (Breakthrough), the language purposes and functions will be used within the
following vocabulary areas:
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The vocabulary used in Entry Level (Breakthrough) stage consists of simple items that frequently
occur in the everyday vocabulary of first language speakers. The following table gives some
examples of the range of vocabulary likely to appear in each area. This list is not exhaustive but
should give an indication of the test content.
Asset Languages Entry Level (Breakthrough) tests are designed to be accessible to learners on a
variety of courses. To allow for the different language that may be taught in different situations,
each task in the test includes vocabulary from different areas.
e.g. name, age, address, appearance, family, pets,
likes/dislikes
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Personal information
e.g. daily life, rooms, furniture, helping/housework, weather
Studying
e.g. the classroom, subjects, timetable
Working
e.g. jobs, place of work
Health
e.g. body, illness
Shopping and services
e.g. shops, places in a town, asking for things
Eating and drinking
e.g. food, asking for things, in a restaurant
Free time and entertainment
e.g. hobbies, public places for entertainment, entertainment
at home, sports
Holidays and travelling
e.g. transport, directions, countries, holiday activities,
accommodation
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The Certificates
3.1 Overview of the Asset Languages Entry Level (Breakthrough)
Certificates
Certificates
Speaking
Reading
Writing
25 minutes
3 minutes and
30 seconds
2 questions:
30 minutes
20 minutes
Multiple choice:
25 questions
Question 1: 50%
picture task
Multiple choice:
25 questions
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Format
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Timing
Listening
2 questions:
Question 1: 50%
adapt 3 sentences;
write 1 sentence
Learners hear all
texts twice
Question 2: 50%
personal questions
n/a
yes
n/a
n/a
by OCR
Questions 1 and 2:
internally marked
by teacher and
moderated by OCR
by OCR
by OCR
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32
25
32
Answering
on question paper
n/a
on question paper
on question paper
Instructions
in English
in English
in English
in English
Questions
in English
in target language
in English
in English
Recorded
Marking
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Question 2: 50%
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3.2 Grading and awarding grades
Each Asset Languages test covers an entire stage of the Languages Ladder. Candidates who
achieve marks at or above the minimum standard for each stage will be awarded one of three
grades. Each grade will count as a pass:
Intermediate
Preliminary
Breakthrough
Grade
Grade 9
Grade 8
Grade 7
Grade 6
Grade 5
Grade 4
Grade 3
Grade 2
Grade 1
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Asset Languages Entry Level (Breakthrough) Certificate results are awarded on the scale Grade 1,
Grade 2, Grade 3, where Grade 1 is the lowest grade and Grade 3 is the highest. Grades are
indicated on certificates. Results for candidates who fail to achieve the minimum grade (Grade 1)
will be recorded as Unclassified (U) and this is not certificated.
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‘Can Do’ statements
The ‘Can Do’ statements of the Languages Ladder for Entry Level (Breakthrough) Stage are
below.
The marking criteria for Speaking and Writing can be found in Appendices B and C.
Grades 4–9 are described on pages 25 and 27.
Grade 2
I can understand a
few familiar spoken
words and phrases.
I can say and repeat
single words and
short simple phrases.
I can understand a
range of familiar
spoken phrases.
I can answer simple
questions and give
basic information.
I can recognise and
read out a few
familiar words and
phrases.
I can understand and
read out familiar
written phrases.
I can understand the
main points from a
short spoken
passage made up of
familiar language.
On completing this
stage, you should be
able to understand a
basic range of
everyday expressions
relating to personal
details and needs.
You may need to
listen several times to
get the information
you need, depending
on how fast and
clearly the speaker
talks. You should
have some
understanding of a
few simple
grammatical
structures and
sentence patterns.
You should be
familiar with the
sound system of the
language. You should
be aware of how to
address people both
formally and
informally as
appropriate.
I can ask and answer
simple questions and
talk about my
interests.
I can understand the
main points from a
short written text in
clear printed script.
On completing this
stage, you should be
able to use a basic
range of everyday
expressions relating
to personal details
and needs. Your
pronunciation may
not always be
completely accurate
but your meaning will
be clear. You should
be able to understand
and use a few simple
grammatical
structures and
sentence patterns.
You should be
familiar with the
sound system of the
language. You should
be aware of how to
address people both
formally and
informally as
appropriate.
On completing this
stage, you should be
able to understand a
basic range of
everyday expressions
relating to personal
details and needs.
You should have
some understanding
of a few simple
grammatical
structures and
sentence patterns.
You should be
familiar with the
writing system of the
language. You should
be aware of how to
address people both
formally and
informally as
appropriate.
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Reading
Writing
I can write or copy
simple words or
symbols correctly.
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Speaking
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Listening
I can write one or two
short sentences to a
model and fill in the
words on a simple
form.
I can write a few short
sentences with
support, using
expressions which I
have already learnt.
On completing this
stage, you should be
able to use a basic
range of everyday
expressions relating
to personal details
and needs. Your
spelling may not
always be completely
accurate but your
meaning will be clear.
You should be able to
understand and use a
few simple
grammatical
structures and
sentence patterns.
You should be
familiar with the
writing system of the
language. You should
be aware of how to
address people both
formally and
informally as
appropriate.
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Listening certificate
This section provides general guidance on the conduct and marking of Asset Languages at Entry
Level (Breakthrough) Stage Listening tests.
4.1 Structure of Breakthrough Listening tests
All Listening tests are set by OCR.
The following table shows the activities that make up a Breakthrough Listening test:
Multiple choice questions,
all in English
Test time
Weighting
Candidates answer
directly on the question
paper
25 minutes
100%
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25
questions
Test
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Texts in target language
recorded by first language
speakers
Each question is worth
1 mark
Candidates hear all material
twice
Marked by OCR
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Speaking certificate
This section provides general guidance on the conduct and marking of Asset Languages at Entry
Level (Breakthrough) Stage Speaking tests.
Information on how to conduct the speaking tests can be found on the OCR website.
5.1 Structure of Breakthrough Speaking tests
The following table shows the activities that make up a Breakthrough Speaking test.
Test
Picture-based Conducted, assessed
task: description and recorded by a
teacher
and questions
Moderated by OCR
2
Test time
Marks
Weighting
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Content
1 minute and
Total 16 marks:
30 seconds –
8 marks
2 minutes
communication,
including
8 marks
30 seconds
language
preparation time
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Personal
Conducted, assessed
questions on a
and recorded by a
topic
teacher
Total 16 marks:
8 marks
communication,
8 marks
language
50%
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Moderated by OCR
1 minute – 1
minute and 30
seconds
50%
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The Speaking tests are assessed using the criteria in Appendix B. There are separate criteria for
Language and for Communication.
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5.1.2 Use of ‘best fit’ approach to marking criteria
Speaking units have a total of 32 marks and comprise of two questions each marked out of 16,
with 8 marks for communication and 8 marks for language.
The marking criteria grid is divided into four two-mark bands with a zero band for responses not
worthy of credit.
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language
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
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communication
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
5.1.3 Internal standardisation
It is important that all internal assessors, working in the same subject area, work to common
standards. Centres must ensure that the internal standardisation of marks across assessors and
teaching groups takes place using an appropriate procedure.
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Centres are advised to hold preliminary meetings of staff involved to compare standards through
cross-marking a small sample of work. After most marking has been completed, a further meeting
at which work is exchanged and discussed will enable final adjustments to be made.
5.1.4 Moderation
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All recorded Speaking tests are marked by the teacher and internally standardised by the centre.
Marks and recorded tests are then submitted to OCR (postal or via the OCR repository), after
which moderation takes place in accordance with OCR procedures: refer to the OCR website for
submission dates of the Speaking tests and marks to OCR. The purpose of moderation is to
ensure that the standard of the award of marks for work is the same for each centre and that each
teacher has applied the standards appropriately across the range of candidates within the centre.
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Reading certificate
This section provides general guidance on the conduct and marking of Asset Languages at Entry
Level (Breakthrough) Stage Reading tests.
6.1 Structure of Breakthrough Reading tests
All Reading tests are set by OCR.
The following table shows the activities that make up a Breakthrough Reading test:
Texts in target language
Each question is worth
1 mark
Test time
30 minutes
Weighting
100%
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Test
Candidates answer
directly on the question
paper
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25
questions
Content
Multiple choice questions,
all in English
Marked by OCR
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Writing certificate
This section provides general guidance on the conduct and marking of Asset Languages at Entry
Level (Breakthrough) Stage Writing tests.
7.1 Structure of Breakthrough Writing tests
All Writing tests are set and examined by OCR.
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Content
Test
Adapt 3 sentences Externally assessed
and
by OCR
write 1 sentence
Test time
Marks
Weighting
20 minutes
Total 16 marks:
50%
8 marks
communication
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Question
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8 marks language
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Write an email of Externally assessed
by OCR
3 sentences
answering
3 questions
Total 16 marks:
50%
8 marks
communication
8 marks language
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Writing units have a total of 32 marks and comprise two questions each marked out of 16, with 8
marks for communication and 8 marks for language.
The marking criteria grid is divided into four two-mark bands with a zero band for responses not
worthy of credit.
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communication
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
language
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
OCR Examiners assess candidates using the criteria shown in Appendix C. .
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Support
8.1 Free resources available from the OCR website
The following materials are available on the OCR website:
Asset Languages Entry Level (Breakthrough) French, German, Spanish, Italian and Chinese
(Mandarin) Specification
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sample tests for each skill at each stage in Entry Level (Breakthrough) French, German,
Spanish, Italian and Chinese (Mandarin)
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support packs of assessment materials.
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8.2 Endorsed publications
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OCR endorses a range of publisher materials to provide quality support for centres delivering its
qualifications. You can be confident that materials branded with OCR’s ‘Official Publishing Partner’
or ‘Approved publication’ logos have undergone a thorough quality assurance process to achieve
endorsement. All responsibility for the content of the publisher’s materials rests with the publisher.
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These endorsements do not mean that the materials are the only suitable resources available or
necessary to achieve an OCR qualification.
8.3 Training
OCR offers a range of support activities for all practitioners throughout the lifetime of the
qualification to ensure they have the relevant knowledge and skills to deliver the qualification.
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8.4
OCR Support Services
8.4.1 OCR Interchange
OCR Interchange has been developed to help you to carry out day-to-day administration functions
online, quickly and easily. The site allows you to register and enter candidates online. In addition,
you can gain immediate and free access to candidate information at your convenience. Sign up on
the OCR website.
8.4.2 The OCR Repository
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The OCR Repository is a secure website for centres to upload candidate work and for assessors to
access this work digitally. Centres can use the OCR Repository for uploading marked candidate
work for moderation.
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Centres can access the OCR Repository via OCR Interchange, find their candidate entries in their
area of the Repository, and use the Repository to upload files (singly or in bulk) for access by their
moderator.
The OCR Repository allows candidates to send evidence in electronic file types that would
normally be difficult to submit through postal moderation; for example multimedia or other
interactive unit submissions.
The OCR Asset Languages Entry Level Certificate in Speaking (Breakthrough) certificate can be
submitted electronically to the OCR Repository via Interchange: please check Section 10.2 for
entry codes for the OCR Repository.
There are three ways to load files to the OCR Repository:
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Centres can load multiple files against a specific candidate by clicking on ‘Upload files’ in the
Candidate Details screen.
Centres can load multiple administration files by clicking on ‘Upload admin files’ in the
Administration tab of the Candidate Overview screen.
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Centres can load multiple files against multiple candidates by clicking on ‘Upload candidate
files’ in the Candidates tab of the Candidate Overview screen.
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The OCR Repository is seen as a faster, greener and more convenient means of providing work
for assessment. It is part of a wider programme bringing digital technology to the assessment
process, the aim of which is to provide simpler and easier administration for centres.
Instructions on how to upload files to OCR using the OCR Repository can be found on OCR
Interchange.
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Equality and Inclusion
9.1 Equality Act information relating to Asset Languages
All candidates with a demonstrable need may be eligible for access arrangements to enable them
to show what they know and can do. The criteria for eligibility for access arrangements can be
found in the JCQ document Access Arrangements, Reasonable Adjustments and Special
Consideration.
The access arrangements permissible for use in this specification:
Speaking
yes
n/a
yes for
responses in
English only
yes
Scribe
only allowed
for Q in English
yes for
responses in
English only
yes
n/a
yes
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Braille
Reading
Writing
yes
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Listening
no
yes
yes
n/a
yes
yes
Transcription of candidate’s
script
yes
n/a
yes
yes
Transcript of listening test
yes
n/a
n/a
n/a
Extra listening test CD
yes
n/a
n/a
n/a
Extra time
yes
only allowed
for Q in English
yes
only allowed
for Q in English
yes
only allowed
for Q in English
yes
only allowed
for Q in English
no
yes
yes
Word processor
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BSL signers
Oral language modifiers
yes
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If a candidate requires A3 enlarged paper, coloured paper or overlays, centres are permitted to
make these changes.
9.2 Special Consideration
Candidates who have been fully prepared for the assessment but who have been affected by
adverse circumstances beyond their control at the time of the examination may be eligible for
special consideration. As above, centres should consult the JCQ document Access Arrangements,
Reasonable Adjustments and Special Consideration.
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10 Administration
10.1 Availability of tests
There are two examination series each year, in January and June.
All OCR Asset Languages Entry Level (Breakthrough) certificates are available in both January
and June from June 2014.
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10.2 Making entries
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Centres must be approved to offer OCR qualifications before they can make any entries, including
estimated entries. It is recommended that centres apply to OCR to become an approved centre
well in advance of making their first entries. Centres must have made an entry for an assessment
in order for OCR to supply the appropriate forms and administrative materials.
It is essential that entry codes are quoted in all correspondence with OCR.
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For the speaking certificates, centres can decide whether they want to submit candidates’ work for
moderation through the OCR Repository or by post. Candidates must be entered using the
appropriate entry code from the following tables.
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Title
01
Written Paper
French Listening (Breakthrough)
R121A
01
Moderated via OCR
Repository
French Speaking (Breakthrough)
R121B
02
Moderated via Postal
moderation
French Speaking (Breakthrough)
R122
01
Written Paper
French Reading (Breakthrough)
R123
01
Written Paper
French Writing (Breakthrough)
Assessment method
Title
Written Paper
German Listening (Breakthrough)
Component
code
R120
Entry
code
Component
code
R124
01
R125A
01
R125B
02
R126
01
R127
01
Moderated via OCR
Repository
German Speaking (Breakthrough)
Moderated via Postal
moderation
German Speaking (Breakthrough)
Written Paper
German Reading (Breakthrough)
Written Paper
German Writing (Breakthrough)
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Spanish
AF
German
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Assessment method
Entry
code
Assessment method
Title
01
Written Paper
Spanish Listening (Breakthrough)
01
Moderated via OCR
Repository
Spanish Speaking (Breakthrough)
Component
code
R128
R129A
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Entry
code
R129B
02
Moderated via Postal
moderation
Spanish Speaking (Breakthrough)
R130
01
Written Paper
Spanish Reading (Breakthrough)
R131
01
Written Paper
Spanish Writing (Breakthrough)
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Italian
Title
01
Written Paper
Italian Listening (Breakthrough)
R133A
01
Moderated via OCR
Repository
Italian Speaking (Breakthrough)
R133B
02
Moderated via Postal
moderation
Italian Speaking (Breakthrough)
R134
01
Written Paper
Italian Reading (Breakthrough)
R135
01
Written Paper
Italian Writing (Breakthrough)
Component
code
R132
Chinese (Mandarin); Chinese (Simplified)
R136
01
R137A
01
R137B
02
R138
01
R139
01
Assessment method
Title
Written Paper
Chinese (Mandarin) Listening (Breakthrough)
Moderated via OCR
Repository
Chinese (Mandarin) Speaking (Breakthrough)
Moderated via Postal
moderation
Chinese (Mandarin) Speaking (Breakthrough)
Written Paper
Chinese (Simplified) Reading (Breakthrough)
Written Paper
Chinese (Simplified) Writing (Breakthrough)
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Component
code
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Entry
code
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Entry
code
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10.3 Re-taking a test
Candidates may enter for each OCR Asset Languages Entry Level Certificate in French, German,
Spanish, Italian and Chinese (Mandarin) (Breakthrough) an unlimited number of times.
10.4 Enquiries about results
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Under certain circumstances, a centre may wish to query the result issued to one or more
candidates. Enquiries about results for Asset certificates must be made immediately following the
series in which the relevant certificate was taken and by the relevant enquiries about results
deadline for that series.
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Please refer to the JCQ Post-Results Services booklet and the OCR Admin Guide: 14–19
Qualifications for further guidance on enquiries about results and deadlines. Copies of the latest
versions of these documents can be obtained from the OCR website.
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11 Other information
11.1 Overlap with other qualifications
There is some overlap between the content of this specification, the GCSE and Entry Level
specifications in French, German and Spanish.
11.2 Progression
11.2.1 Level 1 (Preliminary) stage
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Language purposes and functions
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Entry Level (Breakthrough) certificates in French, German, Spanish, Italian and Chinese
(Mandarin) can progress to Level 1 (Preliminary) and Level 2 (Intermediate).
At Preliminary the functions are appropriate to the demand of a Level 1 assessment and include
those already required for Entry Level (Breakthrough).
• Expressing time
• Repairing communication (e.g. asking for
repetition, checking meaning)
• Comparing
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• Taking part in social situations (e.g.
greeting / responding to greetings;
expressing thanks; apologising)
• Giving information
• Asking / answering questions
• Describing
• Agreeing / disagreeing
• Giving reasons
• Expressing preferences
• Making and responding to suggestions
• Following / giving instructions
• Expressing feelings and emotions
• Asking for things
• Talking about the present
• Expressing ability
• Talking about the future
• Using numbers and expressing quantity
• Talking about the past
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• Asking for and giving opinions
• Expressing obligation and lack of
obligation
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Vocabulary areas
The vocabulary used in Level 1 (Preliminary) stage consists of common items that normally occur
in the everyday vocabulary of first language speakers in predictable areas and includes all Entry
Level (Breakthrough) stage vocabulary.
Level 1 (Preliminary) ‘Can Do’ statements
Speaking
Reading
Writing
Grade 4
I can understand the
main points and some
of the detail from a
spoken passage
made up of familiar
language in simple
sentences.
I can take part in a
simple conversation
and I can express my
opinions.
I can understand the
main points and some
of the detail from
short written texts in
familiar contexts.
I can write a short text
on a familiar topic,
adapting language
which I have already
learnt.
Grade 5
I can understand the
main points and
opinions in spoken
passages made up of
familiar material from
various contexts.
I can give a short
prepared talk, on a
topic of my choice,
including expressing
my opinions.
I can understand the
main points and
opinions in written
texts from various
contexts.
I can write a short text
on a range of familiar
topics, using simple
sentences.
Grade 6
I can understand the
difference between
present and past and
future events in a
range of spoken
material.
I can give a short
prepared talk,
expressing opinions
and answering simple
questions about it,
using a variety of
structures.
I can understand the
difference between
present, past and
future events in a
range of texts.
I can write a text,
giving and seeking
information and
opinions, using a
variety of structures.
On completing this
stage, you should be
able to understand
standard speech
relating to a range of
predictable everyday
matters, providing
that it is spoken
clearly and directly.
You should be able to
recognise the
difference between
past, present and
future events and be
familiar with simple
forms of the verb
tenses.
On completing this
stage, you should be
able to use and adapt
learnt language
relating to a range of
predictable everyday
matters. Your
pronunciation should
be clearly
understandable and
you should be able to
maintain a simple
conversation using
strategies such as
asking for clarification
or repetition. You
should be able to
recognise the
difference between
past, present and
future events and be
familiar with simple
forms of the verb
tenses.
On completing this
stage, you should be
able to understand
standard language
relating to a range of
predictable everyday
matters. You should
be able to read clear
handwritten text. You
should be able to
recognise the
difference between
past, present and
future events and be
familiar with simple
forms of the verb
tenses.
On completing this
stage, you should be
able to use and adapt
learnt language
relating to a range of
predictable everyday
matters. You should
be able to write
simple texts using
descriptive language,
with spelling that is
generally accurate.
You should be able to
recognise the
difference between
past, present and
future events and be
familiar with simple
forms of the verb
tenses.
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11.2.2 Level 2 (Intermediate) stage
Language purposes and functions
At Intermediate the functions are appropriate to the demand of a Level 2 assessment and include
those already required for Entry Level (Breakthrough) and Level 1 (Preliminary).
• Taking part in social situations (e.g.
greeting / responding to greetings;
expressing thanks; apologising)
• Comparing
• Repairing communication (e.g. asking for
repetition, checking meaning)
• Expressing preferences
• Asking / answering questions
• Describing
• Expressing feelings and emotions
• Talking about the future
AF
• Justifying opinions
• Following / giving instructions
• Expressing ability
• Expressing obligation and lack of obligation
• Talking about the present
• Asking for and giving opinions
• Asking for things
• Making and responding to suggestions
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• Giving information
• Asking for and giving reasons
• Talking about the past
• Expressing degrees of certainty and doubt
• Talking about (im)probability and
(im)possibility
• Giving advice
• Expressing time
• Giving warnings
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• Using numbers and expressing quantity
• Taking turns in a conversation
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• Agreeing / disagreeing
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Vocabulary areas
The vocabulary used in Level 2 (Intermediate) stage consists of items that occur in the everyday
vocabulary of first language speakers in a range of predictable areas and includes all Entry Level
(Breakthrough) and Level 1 (Preliminary) stage vocabulary.
Level 2 (Intermediate) ‘Can Do’ statements
I can understand
longer passages and
recognise people’s
points of view.
I can answer
unprepared questions
in a conversation or
following a
presentation.
I can understand
longer texts and
recognise people’s
points of view.
I can write a text, e.g.
a report, article or
story, conveying
opinions and points of
view.
I can understand
passages including
some unfamiliar
material from which I
can recognise
attitudes and
emotions.
I can understand the
gist of a range of
authentic passages in
familiar contexts.
I can narrate events,
tell a story or relate
the plot of a book or
film and give my
opinions about it.
I can understand texts
including some
unfamiliar material
from which I can
recognise attitudes
and emotions.
I can produce formal
and informal texts in
an appropriate style
on familiar topics.
I can take part in a
discussion, giving and
justifying my opinions
and ideas.
I can understand a
wide range of
authentic texts in
familiar contexts.
On completing this
stage, you should
now be comfortable
with a range of
tenses, and should be
able to understand
authentic passages
on familiar matters.
You should be able to
follow much of what is
said at near normal
speed on familiar
matters or in
predictable situations.
You should be able to
give an oral or written
summary of what you
have heard.
On completing this
stage, you should
now be comfortable
with a range of
tenses, and should be
able to use language
relating to a range of
familiar matters. You
should be using and
adapting language for
new purposes. Your
pronunciation and
intonation should be
generally accurate.
You should be able to
maintain a
conversation on
familiar matters or in
predictable situations
using a range of
language and
structures.
On completing this
stage, you should
now be comfortable
with a range of
tenses, and should be
able to understand
authentic texts on
familiar matters. You
should be able to
follow much of what
you read on familiar
matters or in
predictable situations.
You should be able to
give an oral or written
summary or
translation of what
you have read.
I can communicate
ideas accurately and
in an appropriate style
over a range of
familiar topics.
On completing this
stage, you should
now be comfortable
with a range of
tenses, and should be
able to use language
relating to a range of
familiar matters. You
should be using and
adapting language for
new purposes. Your
spelling should be
generally accurate.
You should be able to
write on familiar
matters or in
predictable situations
using a range of
language and
structures.
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Reading
Writing
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Grade 8
Speaking
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Grade 7
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11.3 Avoidance of bias
OCR has taken great care in preparation of this specification and assessment materials to avoid
bias of any kind. Special focus is given to the 9 strands of the Equality Act with the aim of ensuring
both direct and indirect discrimination is avoided.
11.4 Regulatory requirements
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This specification complies in all respects with the current: General Conditions of Recognition. This
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Appendix A: Entry Level (Breakthrough) Grammar and Linguistic
Structures
French: Grammar and Linguistic Structures
AF
T
Entry Level (Breakthrough) French
All grammar and linguistic structures at Entry Level (Breakthrough) are listed below:
(R) – receptive only
Breakthrough
Nouns
•
masculine and feminine
•
regular singular/plural nouns
•
some common irregular nouns (e.g. le bras / les bras, le château / les châteaux, l’œil / les yeux)
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Articles
•
definite and indefinite articles: le, la, l’, les, un, une, des
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Adjectives
•
agreement (e.g. grand/grande, heureux/heureuse, sportif/sportive)
•
some common irregular forms (e.g. beau/belle)
•
position
•
demonstrative : ce, cet, cette, ces
•
possessive: mon, ma, mes; ton, ta, tes; son, sa, ses; notre, nos; votre, vos; leur, leurs
Pronouns
•
personal: je, tu, il, elle, on, nous, vous, ils, elles
•
disjunctive / emphatic: moi, toi
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Breakthrough
Simple prepositions: à, de, dans, en, chez, devant, derrière, avant, après
AF
T
Verbs
•
present tense: singular and plural forms of a range of regular -er, -ir and -re verbs
•
present tense: singular and plural forms of common irregular verbs (e.g. être, avoir, faire)
•
aimer / adorer + infinitive
•
common reflexive verbs, present tense singular forms only (e.g. je me couche; il s’appelle)
•
interrogative form (e.g. Aimes-tu...? Comment t’appelles-tu?)
•
negative form : ne...pas / je n’aime pas.../ je n’ai pas…
•
impersonal constructions (e.g. il y a...)
•
modes of address: tu, vous
•
imperatives in context of instructions (e.g. levez-vous / arrêtez / regardez)
Conjunctions
•
et, ou, mais
R
Adverbs
•
place (e.g. ici, là, loin, près)
•
time (e.g. le matin, l’après-midi, le soir, tôt, tard)
•
manner (e.g. bien, mal)
•
number / intensity: (e.g assez, trop de, beaucoup de, très, peu)
•
affirmation (e.g. bien sûr, aussi)
•
frequency (e.g. quelquefois, toujours, jamais)
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Question words
•
Où? Quand? Comment? Combien? Qui? Que? Quel?
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Entry Level (Breakthrough) Spanish
Spanish: Grammar and Linguistic Structures
(R) – receptive only
AF
T
All grammar and linguistic structures at Entry Level (Breakthrough) are listed below:
Breakthrough
Nouns
•
masculine and feminine of regular nouns (e.g. el niño, la niña)
•
some common irregular masculine and feminine nouns (e.g. la mano, el día)
•
singular / plural of nouns (e.g. el ordenador / los ordenadores; la casa / las casas; el pez / los peces)
Articles
•
definite and indefinite articles: el, la, los, las, un, una, unos, unas
R
Adjectives
•
agreement (e.g. el pájaro blanco, la niña rubia, la casa grande)
•
position (e.g. un profesor simpático)
•
demonstrative: este, esta, estos, estas, ese, esa, esos, esas
•
possessive: mi/mis, tu/tus; su/sus; nuestro/nuestra/nuestros/nuestras; vuestro/vuestra/vuestros/vuestras; su/sus
Pronouns
•
personal: yo, tú, él, ella, usted, nosotros/as, vosotros/as, ustedes
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Prepositions
•
simple and compound forms: a, de, en, sobre, delante de, detrás de, enfrente de
•
contracted forms with definite article: al, del
Verbs
•
present tense: singular and plural forms of a range of regular -ar, -er, -ir verbs
•
present tense: singular and plural forms of some common irregular verbs (e.g. ser, estar, tener, ir, poner, ver)
•
present tense: singular and plural forms of some common radical changing verbs (e.g. jugar, querer)
•
like + noun or verb in infinitive form (e.g. me gusta el helado; me gusta jugar al tenis)
•
common reflexive verbs, present tense singular forms only (e.g. me levanto a las siete; ¿Cómo te llamas?)
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•
•
•
•
•
Breakthrough
interrogative form (e.g. ¿Estudias español? ¿Cómo te llamas?)
negative form, using no (e.g. No tengo hermanos)
impersonal constructions (e.g. hay...)
modes of address: tú / vosotros / vosotras; usted /ustedes
imperatives in the context of instructions (e.g. mira la fotografía; escucha la música)
Conjunctions
•
y, o, pero
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R
Question words
•
cómo, dónde, cuándo, cuánto, qué, quién
AF
T
Adverbs
•
place (e.g. aquí, allí, cerca, lejos, dentro)
•
time (e.g. hoy, por la mañana)
•
manner (e.g. bien, mal, así, despacio)
•
number / intensity (e.g. más, bastante, mucho, poco)
•
affirmation (e.g. claro, también)
•
frequency (e.g. siempre, nunca, a veces)
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Entry Level (Breakthrough) German
German: Grammar and Linguistic Structures
All grammar and linguistic structures at Entry Level (Breakthrough) are listed below:
AF
T
(R) – receptive only
Breakthrough
Features of the case system as specified below
Nouns
•
masculine, feminine and neuter
•
nominative case singular and plural forms of nouns
•
other cases:
o most common accusative usages, (e.g. ich habe einen Bruder/Hund; ich gehe in die Stadt)
o recognition of and attempt at common dative usage (e.g. mit meinem Bruder/meiner Familie)
Articles
•
definite and indefinite articles: nominative and some common accusative/dative usage
•
singular and plural forms of articles
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R
Adjectives
•
agreement in attributive usage (e.g. braune Haare, eine kleine Katze)
•
predicative usage (e.g. Es ist kalt/sonnig; die Tasche ist blau)
•
demonstrative, nominative (e.g. dieser Kuchen ist lecker)
•
demonstrative, accusative and dative (R)
•
possessive (e.g. mein)
Pronouns
•
personal (e.g. ich, du, er/sie/es, wir, ihr, sie)
•
pronoun–verb accord
•
impersonal: man (R)
Verbs
•
present tense: a range of singular and plural forms of common regular verbs (e.g. haben, fahren, gehen etc.)
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Breakthrough
present tense: singular and plural forms of common irregular verbs (e.g. sein, mögen)
common phrases (e.g. es gibt, es geht)
modes of address: du, Sie
interrogative form
negative form: use of nicht / kein
modals: singular forms and third person plural of können
simple reflexive verbs, first and third person singular (e.g. ich dusche mich)
imperative in the context of simple instructions (e.g. gehen Sie! warten Sie!)
AF
T
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Adverbs
•
place (e.g. hier, dort)
•
time (e.g. heute, morgen, früh, spät)
•
manner (e.g. gut, schlecht)
•
number / intensity (e.g. sehr, ziemlich, ein bisschen)
•
adverbial expression for likes/dislikes (e.g. gern + verb)
•
frequency (e.g. oft, manchmal)
Prepositions
•
fixed case and dual case with accusative and/or dative (e.g. in, auf, an, unter, neben, mit, von, aus, nach)
R
Conjunctions
•
und, oder, aber
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Question words
•
wo? wann?, wie? wie viel? wer? was? was für?
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Entry Level (Breakthrough) Italian
Italian: Grammar and Linguistic Structures
All grammar and linguistic structures at Entry Level (Breakthrough) are listed below:
AF
T
(R) – receptive only
Breakthrough
Nouns
•
masculine and feminine (e.g. il bambino / la bambina)
•
regular singular/plural nouns
•
some common irregular nouns (e.g. la mano, le mani)
Articles
•
definite and indefinite articles: il (lo, l’), la (l’), i (gli, gl’), le; un, un’, uno, una
R
Adjectives
•
agreement (e.g. la pizza italiana)
•
position (e.g. un bambino italiano)
•
demonstrative: questo, questa, questi, queste, quel, quello, quella, quei, quegli, quelle
•
possessive (e.g mia madre, la mia scuola)
D
Pronouns
•
personal: io, tu, lui, lei, noi, voi, loro
•
reflexive: mi, ti, si, ci, vi
Prepositions
•
simple forms (e.g. a, di, in, sotto)
•
contracted forms with definite article (e.g. al, alla; del, della)
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AF
T
Breakthrough
Verbs
•
present tense: singular and plural forms of a range of regular -are, -ere, -ire verbs
•
present tense: singular and plural forms of common irregular verbs (e.g. essere, avere, andare, fare)
•
like + noun or verb in infinitive form (e.g. mi piace la pizza; mi piace cantare)
•
common reflexive verbs, present tense singular forms only (e.g. mi chiamo)
•
interrogative form
•
negative form with non (e.g. non parlo inglese)
•
impersonal constructions (e.g. c’è, ci sono)
•
modes of address (tu, Lei, voi)
•
imperatives in context of instructions (e.g. prendi, metti)
Adverbs
•
place (e.g. qui, là, lì, vicino, lontano)
•
time (e.g. la mattina, presto)
•
manner (e.g. bene, male)
•
number / intensity (e.g. molto, poco, abbastanza, troppo)
•
frequency (e.g. sempre)
Conjunctions
•
e, o, ma
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R
Question words
•
come? quando? quanto? chi ? che ? dove ?
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Chinese (Mandarin): Grammar and Linguistic Structures
(R) – receptive only
AF
T
All grammar and linguistic structures at Entry Level (Breakthrough) are listed below:
Breakthrough
Nouns
•
Measure words
use after numerals: 三个人，两只狗
use after 这 and 那: 那个人
use after 几 and 哪: 几个孩子？
use of 一 点 儿: 我要一点儿水。
nouns which qualify as measure words e.g. 天，岁
Possession
•
using 的 – 我的书在哪儿？
•
without 的 – 我妈妈，我姐姐
D
Verbs
•
simple verb forms
R
Modification of Nouns
•
without 的 e.g. 中文书，中国茶
Pronouns
•
我 你 他 她 我们 你们 他们 她们
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Sentences
•
Declarative sentences
using 是 : 她是中国人。
using 有 : 他有三个朋友。
verbless sentences: 今天星期二。
using modal verbs: 我要吃面条。
action in progress marked by 在: 他在看书。
•
Negative sentences
with 不是 : 她不是美国人。
with 没有 : 我没有老师。
with 不 and stative verb : 书不多。
with 不 and verb : 他们不去。
with 不 and modal verb : 他们不要喝牛奶。
•
Interrogative sentences
using 吗 : 她去吗？你是老师吗？
AF
T
using stative verbs: 我很好。
using 吧: 你是中国人吧？
R
using question words: 这是什么？, 你的狗在哪儿？
Adverbs
•
sentences with an adverbial phrase before the verb
D
point of time: 他八月去上海。
place: 她在北京学英文。
use of 都，也: 我们都去。我也是。
•
sentences with an adverbial phrase after the verb
•
verb followed by postverb: 她住在上海。
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Appendix B: Entry Level (Breakthrough) Marking Criteria for Speaking
AF
T
Marking criteria to be used for assessing Asset Languages Entry Level (Breakthrough) stage Speaking tests.
Marks
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
R
Marks Communication
8
Communicates the information requested successfully.
Pronunciation is clear and there is little hesitation. Can
be understood by the listener with little effort required.
7
6
Communicates most of the information requested.
Pronunciation is mostly clear and there is some
hesitation. Can be understood by the listener, with
5
effort in some cases.
4
Communicates some of the information requested.
Pronunciation is clear in some cases and there are
some longer hesitations. Can be understood by the
3
listener, though with effort required.
2
Communicates very little or no information relevant to
the task. Pronunciation is rarely clear and there are
long hesitations. Understanding requires considerable
1
effort from the listener.
0
Nothing of relevance can be understood by the listener.
Produces no creditworthy language.
D
1
0
Language
Responds mostly in simple sentences with few
grammatical errors. Is able to ask a question. Uses a
range of vocabulary successfully appropriate to the
task.
Responds using some simple sentences and
individual words or phrases, some successfully and
some with errors. Attempts to ask a question. Uses
vocabulary appropriate to the task.
Repeats some words and phrases or responds using
single words and short phrases with some errors
evident. Uses some vocabulary appropriate to the
task.
Attempts to repeat words or to respond using
individual words with frequent errors. Uses little or no
vocabulary appropriate to the task.
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Appendix C: Entry Level (Breakthrough) Marking Criteria for Writing
AF
T
Marking criteria used by OCR Examiners when assessing Asset Languages Entry Level (Breakthrough) stage Writing tests.
Marks
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
R
Marks Communication
8
Communicates the information requested in the task
successfully. Can be understood by the reader with
little effort required.
7
6
Communicates most of the information requested in
the task. Can be understood by the reader, with effort
in some cases.
5
4
Communicates some of the information requested by
the task. Can be understood by the reader, though with
effort required.
3
2
Communicates little information relevant to the task.
Understanding requires considerable effort from the
reader.
1
0
Nothing of relevance can be understood by the reader.
Writes some simple sentences and uses words and
phrases, some successfully and some with grammatical
or spelling errors. Uses basic vocabulary appropriate to
the task.
Copies words and phrases accurately or writes words
and phrases with grammatical or spelling errors
evident. Uses some basic vocabulary appropriate to the
task.
Copies or attempts to write individual words with
spelling errors evident. Uses little vocabulary that is
appropriate to the task.
Produces no creditworthy language.
D
1
0
Language
Writes in simple sentences with few grammatical or
spelling errors. Uses a range of basic vocabulary
appropriate to the task.
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Appendix D: Guidance for the production of
electronic internal assessment
Structure for evidence
An internal assessment portfolio is a collection of folders and files containing the candidate’s
evidence. Folders should be organised in a structured way so that the evidence can be accessed
easily by a teacher or moderator. This structure is commonly known as a folder tree. It would be
helpful if the location of particular evidence is made clear by naming each file and folder
appropriately and by use of an index called ‘Home Page’.
T
There should be a top level folder detailing the candidate’s centre number, candidate number,
surname and forename, together with the code R121, R125, R129, R133 or R137, so that the
portfolio is clearly identified as the work of one candidate.
AF
Each candidate produces an assignment for internal assessment. The evidence should be
contained within a separate folder within the portfolio. This folder may contain separate files.
Each candidate’s internal assessment portfolio should be stored in a secure area on the centre’s
network. Prior to submitting the internal assessment portfolio to OCR, the centre should add a
folder to the folder tree containing internal assessment and summary forms.
Data formats for evidence
R
In order to minimise software and hardware compatibility issues it will be necessary to save
candidates’ work using an appropriate file format.
D
Candidates must use formats appropriate to the evidence that they are providing and appropriate
to viewing for assessment and moderation. Open file formats or proprietary formats for which a
downloadable reader or player is available are acceptable. Where this is not available, the file
format is not acceptable.
Electronic internal assessment is designed to give candidates an opportunity to demonstrate what
they know, understand and can do using current technology. Candidates do not gain marks for
using more sophisticated formats or for using a range of formats. A candidate who chooses to use
only word documents will not be disadvantaged by that choice.
Evidence submitted is likely to be in the form of word processed documents, PowerPoint
presentations, digital photos and digital video.
To ensure compatibility, all files submitted must be in the formats listed below. Where new formats
become available that might be acceptable, OCR will provide further guidance. OCR advises
against changing the file format that the document was originally created in. It is the centre’s
responsibility to ensure that the electronic portfolios submitted for moderation are accessible to the
moderator and fully represent the evidence available for each candidate.
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Accepted File Formats
Movie formats for digital video evidence
MPEG (*.mpg)
QuickTime movie (*.mov)
Macromedia Shockwave (*.aam)
Macromedia Shockwave (*.dcr)
Flash (*.swf)
Windows Media File (*.wmf)
MPEG Video Layer 4 (*.mp4)
Audio or sound formats
T
MPEG Audio Layer 3 (*.mp3)
Graphics formats including photographic evidence
JPEG (*.jpg)
Graphics file (*.pcx)
GIF images (*.gif)
Animation formats
AF
MS bitmap (*.bmp)
Macromedia Flash (*.fla)
Structured markup formats
XML (*xml)
Text formats
Comma Separated Values (.csv)
R
PDF (.pdf)
Rich text format (.rtf)
Text document (.txt)
Microsoft Office suite
D
PowerPoint (.ppt)
Word (.doc)
Excel (.xls)
Visio (.vsd)
Project (.mpp)
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