SPECIMEN MATERIAL
GCSE
SPANISH
8698/SF+SH
Paper 2 Speaking (Foundation and Higher)
Specimen mark scheme
June 2018
v0.1
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Mark schemes are prepared by the Lead Assessment Writer and considered, together with the relevant
questions, by a panel of subject teachers. This mark scheme includes any amendments made at the
standardisation events which all associates participate in and is the scheme which was used by them in
this examination. The standardisation process ensures that the mark scheme covers the students’
responses to questions and that every associate understands and applies it in the same correct way.
As preparation for standardisation each associate analyses a number of students’ tests. Alternative
answers not already covered by the mark scheme are discussed and legislated for. If, after the
standardisation process, associates encounter unusual answers which have not been raised they are
required to refer these to the Lead Assessment Writer.
It must be stressed that a mark scheme is a working document, in many cases further developed and
expanded on the basis of students’ reactions to a particular paper. Assumptions about future mark
schemes on the basis of one year’s document should be avoided; whilst the guiding principles of
assessment remain constant, details will change, depending on the content of a particular examination
paper.
Further copies of this mark scheme are available from aqa.org.uk
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Level of response marking instructions
Level of response mark schemes are broken down into levels, each of which has a descriptor. The
descriptor for the level shows the average performance for the level. There are marks in each level.
Step 1 Determine a level
Start at the lowest level of the mark scheme and use it as a ladder to see whether the answer meets the
descriptor for that level. The descriptor for the level indicates the different qualities that might be seen in
the student’s answer for that level. If it meets the lowest level then go to the next one and decide if it
meets this level, and so on, until you have a match between the level descriptor and the answer. With
practice and familiarity you will find that for better answers you will be able to quickly skip through the
lower levels of the mark scheme.
When assigning a level you should look at the overall quality of the answer and not look to pick holes in
small and specific parts of the answer where the student has not performed quite as well as the rest. If
the answer covers different aspects of different levels of the mark scheme you should use a best fit
approach for defining the level and then use the variability of the response to help decide the mark within
the level, ie if the response is predominantly level 3 with a small amount of level 4 material it would be
placed in level 3 but be awarded a mark near the top of the level because of the level 4 content.
Step 2 Determine a mark
Once you have assigned a level you need to decide on the mark. The descriptors on how to allocate
marks can help with this. The exemplar materials used during standardisation will help. There will be an
answer in the standardising materials which will correspond with each level of the mark scheme. This
answer will have been awarded a mark by the Lead Examiner. You can compare the student’s answer
with the example to determine if it is the same standard, better or worse than the example. You can then
use this to allocate a mark for the answer based on the Lead Examiner’s mark on the example.
You may well need to go back through the answer as you apply the mark scheme to clarify points and
assure yourself that the level and the mark are appropriate.
Indicative content in the mark scheme is provided as a guide for examiners. It is not intended to be
exhaustive and you must credit other valid points. Students do not have to cover all of the points
mentioned in the Indicative content to reach the highest level of the mark scheme.
An answer which contains nothing of relevance to the question must be awarded no marks.
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Foundation Tier
Part 1
Role-play - Assessment Criteria
There are five tasks for the Role-play, each of which will be awarded 3/2/1/0 marks according to the
criteria below.
[15 marks]
Mark
Communication and use of language
3
The message is conveyed without ambiguity and with no more than two minor
grammatical errors. Pronunciation is good and would be readily understood by a
native speaker.
2
The message is conveyed without ambiguity but there are three or more minor
grammatical errors. A minor part of the message may be omitted. Pronunciation is
sufficient to be understood by a native speaker.
1
The message is partially conveyed or conveyed with some ambiguity. There may
be a number of grammatical errors. Poor pronunciation may lead to ambiguity.
0
No part of the message is conveyed.
Notes
(a)
A minor error is one that has no bearing on communication, such as incorrect gender, adjectival
agreement or incorrect form of address.
(b)
A minor omission is one where the overall message is conveyed but there is a lack of precision
because of a missing element. The detailed guidance for marking Role-plays in the Appendix
exemplifies such omissions.
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Foundation Tier
Part 2
Photo card – Assessment Criteria
The student’s responses to the five questions are assessed for Communication and Use of Language,
as per the criteria below.
[15 marks]
Level
Mark
Communication and use of language
5
13-15
The speaker replies to all questions clearly and develops most answers. He/she
gives and explains an opinion.
4
10-12
The speaker replies to all or nearly all questions clearly and develops some
answers. He/she gives and explains an opinion.
3
7-9
The speaker gives understandable replies to most questions and develops at
least one answer. He/she gives an opinion.
2
4-6
The speaker gives understandable replies to most questions but they may be
short and/or repetitive.
1
1-3
The speaker replies to some questions but the answers are likely to be short
and/or repetitive.
0
0
No relevant information is conveyed.
Notes
(a)
At least one question on each Photo card asks students to give and explain an opinion.
(b)
Students who do not understand a question may show repair strategies in seeking clarification. If
they are then able to respond to the question successfully, they should be awarded the same mark
as if they had understood it originally.
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Foundation Tier
Part 3 – General Conversation
The General Conversation is based on the two Themes not covered in the Photo card. At Foundation
Tier, the Conversation should last between three and five minutes.
A zero score for Communication means that the mark in the other three categories must also be zero
but, apart from that, the Communication mark does not limit the marks in the other categories.
[30 marks]
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Level
Mark
Communication
5
9-10
A mixed performance from a speaker who usually gives quite short replies to
questions but occasionally gives extended answers. Occasionally narrates
events briefly when asked to do so. Usually gives clear information but lacks
clarity from time to time. Gives opinions, some of which are explained.
4
7-8
A speaker who sometimes lacks confidence and who tends to give quite short
replies to questions, but with occasional attempts at longer replies. He/she has
only limited success in narrating events. There may be a few questions which
he/she is unable to answer successfully or to which replies are very unclear.
Gives two or more opinions.
3
5-6
A generally unconfident speaker who gives short replies to questions. Attempts at
longer replies or at narrating events require an effort of concentration to be
understood and some replies may be unintelligible. Gives at least one opinion.
2
3-4
A weak performance from a speaker who is able only to give very short replies to
questions. Any attempts at slightly longer replies or at narrating events tend to be
very unclear or even unintelligible. A number of questions may not be answered.
1
1-2
A very poor performance from a speaker who is able to communicate very little,
either because the majority of questions are not answered at all or because the
replies are unintelligible.
0
0
Communication does not meet the standard required for Level 1.
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Level
Mark
5
9-10
4
7-8
3
5-6
2
3-4
1
1-2
0
0
Range & Accuracy of Language
Generally good conversational language which involves mainly simple linguistic
structures and vocabulary, with some repetition, but with attempts to use more
complex linguistic structures and more varied vocabulary. There is some success
in making reference to past and future, as well as present, events. Although there
may be errors they do not generally impede comprehension.
Reasonable conversational language which uses simple structures and
vocabulary and may be repetitive at times. Any attempts to make reference to
past or future events may have only limited success. There may be frequent
errors, which may occasionally impede communication.
Basic conversational language which uses simple structures and vocabulary and
may often be repetitive. There is little or no success in making reference to past
or future events. There are likely to be frequent errors, which sometimes impede
communication.
Limited conversational language which uses very simple structures and
vocabulary and is likely to be repetitive. There is little or no success in making
reference to past or future events. There are likely to be frequent errors which
regularly impede communication.
Very poor conversational language which may show little understanding of how
the language works. There are likely to be errors in the vast majority of
sentences, or there may be so little said that it is impossible to make a
judgement.
The language does not meet the standard required for Level 1.
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Level
Mark
Pronunciation & Intonation
5
5
Generally good but some inconsistency at times.
4
4
Pronunciation generally understandable with some intonation.
3
3
Pronunciation is understandable, with a little intonation, but comprehension is
sometimes delayed.
2
2
Pronunciation very anglicised with almost no intonation, making comprehension
difficult at times.
1
1
Pronunciation is only just understandable making comprehension difficult.
0
0
Pronunciation and intonation do not meet the standard required for Level 1.
Level
Mark
5
5
Generally good exchange in which the speaker shows some spontaneity, but
also relies on pre-learnt responses. Sometimes hesitates and may not be able to
respond to questions.
4
4
Reasonable exchange in which the speaker shows a little spontaneity, but much
of what is said involves pre-learnt responses. The flow is often broken by
hesitation and delivery can be quite slow at times.
3
3
Basic exchange in which the speaker shows little or no spontaneity and relies
heavily on pre-learnt responses. The flow is broken by hesitations, some of them
long, and delivery is quite slow.
2
2
Limited exchange in which the speaker may show no spontaneity and all
successful responses may be pre-learnt. Hesitates frequently, and often at
length, before answering questions. Slow delivery means that the conversation
lacks any flow.
1
1
Poor exchange in which the speaker hesitates at length before answering most
questions, which makes the conversation very disjointed. Often cannot answer
questions, while at other times there may be pre-learnt responses.
0
0
Spontaneity and fluency do not meet the standard required for Level 1.
Spontaneity & Fluency
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Higher Tier
Part 1
Role-play - Assessment Criteria
There are five tasks for the Role-play, each of which will be awarded 3/2/1/0 marks according to the
criteria below.
[15 marks]
Mark
Communication and use of language
3
The message is conveyed without ambiguity and with no more than two minor
grammatical errors. Pronunciation is good and would be readily understood by a
native speaker.
2
The message is conveyed without ambiguity but there are three or more minor
grammatical errors. A minor part of the message may be omitted. Pronunciation is
sufficient to be understood by a native speaker.
1
The message is partially conveyed or conveyed with some ambiguity. There may
be a number of grammatical errors. Poor pronunciation may lead to ambiguity.
0
No part of the message is conveyed.
Notes
(a)
A minor error is one that has no bearing on communication, such as incorrect gender, adjectival
agreement or incorrect form of address.
(b)
A minor omission is one where the overall message is conveyed but there is a lack of precision
because of a missing element. The detailed guidance for marking Role-plays in the Appendix
exemplifies such omissions.
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Higher Tier
Part 2
Photo card – Assessment Criteria
The student’s responses to the five questions are assessed for Communication and Use of Language,
as per the criteria below.
[15 marks]
Level
Mark
Communication and use of language
5
13-15
The speaker replies to all questions clearly and develops most answers. He/she
gives and explains an opinion.
4
10-12
The speaker replies to all or nearly all questions clearly and develops some
answers. He/she gives and explains an opinion.
3
7-9
The speaker gives understandable replies to most questions and develops at
least one answer. He/she gives an opinion.
2
4-6
The speaker gives understandable replies to most questions but they may be
short and/or repetitive.
1
1-3
The speaker replies to some questions but the answers are likely to be short
and/or repetitive.
0
0
No relevant information is conveyed.
Notes
(a)
At least one question on each Photo card asks students to give and explain an opinion.
(b)
Students who do not understand a question may show repair strategies in seeking clarification. If
they are then able to respond to the question successfully, they should be awarded the same mark
as if they had understood it originally.
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Higher Tier
Part 3 – General Conversation
The General Conversation is based on the two Themes not covered in the Photo card. At Higher Tier,
the Conversation should last between five and seven minutes.
A zero score for Communication means that the mark in the other three categories must also be zero
but, apart from that, the Communication mark does not limit the marks in the other categories.
[30 marks]
Level
Mark
Communication
5
9-10
A very confident and fluent speaker who consistently develops responses in
extended sequences of speech. Narrates events coherently when asked to do
so. Conveys information clearly at all times, giving and explaining opinions
convincingly.
4
7-8
A confident speaker who regularly develops responses in extended sequences of
speech. Usually narrates events when asked to do so. Almost always conveys
information clearly, giving and explaining opinions.
3
5-6
A generally confident speaker who develops some responses in extended
sequences of speech. Sometimes narrates events when asked to do so. Usually
conveys information clearly, giving and often explaining opinions.
2
3-4
A mixed performance from a speaker who usually gives quite short replies to
questions but occasionally gives extended answers. Occasionally narrates
events briefly when asked to do so. Usually gives clear information but lacks
clarity from time to time. Gives opinions, some of which are explained.
1
1-2
A speaker who sometimes lacks confidence and who tends to give quite short
replies to questions, but with occasional attempts at longer replies. He/she has
only limited success in narrating events. There may be a few questions which
he/she is unable to answer successfully or to which replies are very unclear.
Gives two or more opinions.
0
0
Communication does not reach the standard required for Level 1 at this tier.
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Level
Mark
5
9-10
4
7-8
3
5-6
2
3-4
1
1-2
0
0
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Range & Accuracy of Language
Excellent conversational language with a wide variety of linguistic structures and
a wide range of vocabulary. References to past and future, as well as present,
events are made confidently. There are few minor errors and other errors occur
when complex structures and/or vocabulary are attempted.
Very good conversational language with some variety of linguistic structures and
a range of vocabulary. References to past and future, as well as present, events
are generally successful. Any errors are only minor or occur when complex
structures and/or vocabulary are attempted.
Good conversational language with some attempts at more complex structures
which are usually successful. References to past and future, as well as present,
events are made and are sometimes successful. There may be minor errors and
occasional more serious ones, but they do not generally impede comprehension.
Generally good conversational language which involves mainly simple linguistic
structures and vocabulary, with some repetition, but with attempts to use more
complex linguistic structures and more varied vocabulary. There is some success
in making reference to past and future, as well as present, events. Although there
may be errors they do not generally impede comprehension.
Reasonable conversational language which uses simple structures and
vocabulary and may be repetitive at times. Any attempts to make reference to
past or future events may have only limited success. There may be frequent
errors, which may occasionally impede communication.
The language does not meet the standard required for Level 1 at this tier.
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Level
Mark
Pronunciation & Intonation
5
5
Consistently good pronunciation and intonation throughout.
4
4
Good pronunciation and intonation with only occasional lapses.
3
3
Generally good but with some inconsistency in more challenging language.
2
2
Generally good but some inconsistency at times.
1
1
Pronunciation generally understandable with some intonation.
0
0
Pronunciation and intonation do not reach the standard required for Level 1 at
this tier.
Level
Mark
5
5
Excellent exchange in which the speaker reacts naturally to the questions asked
and has an air of spontaneity. Responds promptly and speaks with some fluency,
though not necessarily with that of a native speaker.
4
4
Very good exchange in which the speaker usually reacts naturally to the
questions asked and is often spontaneous. Usually responds promptly and there
is some flow of language.
3
3
Good exchange in which the speaker sometimes reacts naturally to the questions
asked, but may at times rely on pre-learnt responses. There may be some
hesitation before a reply but the delivery generally has a reasonable pace.
2
2
Generally good exchange in which the speaker shows some spontaneity, but
also relies on pre-learnt responses. Sometimes hesitates and may not be able to
respond to questions.
1
1
Reasonable exchange in which the speaker shows a little spontaneity, but much
of what is said involves pre-learnt responses. The flow is often broken by
hesitation and delivery can be quite slow at times.
0
0
Spontaneity and fluency do not reach the standard required for Level 1 at this
tier.
Spontaneity & Fluency
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Appendix: Detailed guidance for marking Role-plays
Foundation Role-play 1
Task
3 marks
No ambiguity / 2 minor
errors max
! Say how many
people are in your
family; say who your
favourite person in
your family is.
Describe a person in
your family. Give one
detail.
Both elements conveyed, eg
Tres; mi madre. Verb not
required.
Eg Mi madre es alta.
As 3 marks, but
with 3 or more
minor errors.
c
Ask your friend what
he / she does with his /
her family.
Usted form of the verb is a
minor error.
¿Qué haces con tu familia?
¿Qué te gusta hacer con tu
familia?
As 3 marks, but
with 3 or more
minor errors.
d
Say one thing that you
do with your family.
One activity with a verb - eg
Juego al tenis.
As 3 marks, but
with 3 or more
minor errors.
e
Say what time you eat.
Como / ceno / almuerzo /
desayuno / tomo la comida a
la una, etc
First person plural of verb, eg
Comemos a la una etc
As 3 marks, but
with 3 or more
minor errors.
a
b
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2 marks
No ambiguity /
3 or more
minor errors
As 3 marks, but
with 3 or more
minor errors.
1 mark
Message partially conveyed or
some ambiguity
0 marks
No part of the message is conveyed
Poor pronunciation may cause
ambiguity or a delay in
comprehension.
One element only. Verb not
required.
Poor pronunciation may cause
ambiguity or a delay in
comprehension.
No verb used - eg Mi madre alta.
Use of infinitive: Mi madre ser
alta.
No mention of the family member,
eg (Es) alta.
Poor pronunciation may cause
ambiguity or a delay in
comprehension.
¿Qué te gustaría hacer con tu
familia?
Neither element conveyed.
Pronunciation is so poor that the intended
message is lost.
Poor pronunciation may cause
ambiguity or a delay in
comprehension.
One activity with no verb - eg
Tenis.
Use of infinitive: Jugar ...
Poor pronunciation may cause
ambiguity or a delay in
comprehension.
Use of infinitive: Comer ...
Wrong message - eg incorrect person of verb:
Juegas al tenis.
Pronunciation is so poor that the intended
message is lost.
Wrong message - eg incorrect person of verb:
Soy alta.
Pronunciation is so poor that the intended
message is lost.
Wrong message - eg incorrect person of verb:
¿Qué me gusta hacer con tu familia?
Pronunciation is so poor that the intended
message is lost.
Wrong message - eg incorrect person of verb:
Comes a la una. Time alone - eg A la una.
Como / ceno / almuerzo / desayuno / tomo la
comida alone. Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
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Foundation Role-play 2
Task
3 marks
No ambiguity / 2 minor
errors max
2 marks
No ambiguity / 3
or more minor
errors
As 3 marks, but
with 3 or more
minor errors.
a
Say what size your
house is.
Es grande, etc
b
! Say how many
bedrooms there are;
say which room you
prefer.
Both elements conveyed, eg
Tres; el salón, etc Verb not
required.
As 3 marks, but
with 3 or more
minor errors.
c
Ask your friend if he /
she has a garden.
As 3 marks, but
with 3 or more
minor errors.
d
Say in which part of
the town you live.
¿Tienes (un) jardín?
¿Hay (un) jardín en tu casa?
¿Tu casa tiene jardín?
Usted form of the verb is a
minor error.
Vivo en el centro, etc
Vivo en + English name of a
suburb/area of a town.
e
Say what you do in
your town. Give one
activity.
Voy al parque, etc
Me gusta ir al parque, etc
As 3 marks, but
with 3 or more
minor errors.
As 3 marks, but
with 3 or more
minor errors.
1 mark
Message partially conveyed or
some ambiguity
0 marks
No part of the message is
conveyed
Poor pronunciation may cause
ambiguity or a delay in
comprehension.
No verb used - eg Grande.
Poor pronunciation may cause
ambiguity or a delay in
comprehension.
One element only. Verb not
required.
Poor pronunciation may cause
ambiguity or a delay in
comprehension.
No verb used - eg ¿Jardín en tu
casa?
Poor pronunciation may cause
ambiguity or a delay in
comprehension.
No verb used - eg yo en el centro.
Use of infinitive: Vivir ...
Poor pronunciation may cause
ambiguity or a delay in
comprehension.
No verb used - eg el parque.
Use of infinitive: Ir ...
Wrong message - eg incorrect
person of verb: Soy grande.
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
Neither element conveyed.
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
Wrong message - eg incorrect
person of verb: ¿Tengo (un) jardín?
¿Jardín? alone.
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
Wrong message - eg incorrect
person of verb: Vives en el centro.
En el centro alone.
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
Wrong message - eg incorrect
person of verb: Va al parque.
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
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Foundation Role-play 3
Task
3 marks
No ambiguity / 2 minor
errors max
a
Say what you think of
your school. Give one
detail
Es fantástico, etc
Me gusta/me encanta, etc
b
! Say what your
favourite two days in
school are.
Lunes (y) martes, etc
Verb not required.
As 3 marks, but
with 3 or more
minor errors.
c
Ask your friend what
his / her favourite
subject is.
As 3 marks, but
with 3 or more
minor errors.
d
Say what time classes
begin in your school.
e
Say one thing you do
at lunchtime.
¿Cuál/qué es tu asignatura
favorita / preferida?
¿Qué asignatura prefieres /
te gusta (más)?
Usted form of the verb is a
minor error.
Las clases empiezan /
comienzan a las nueve, etc
Empiezo / comienzo a las
nueve, etc
Empezamos / comenzamos
a las nueve, etc
Como un bocadillo, etc
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2 marks
No ambiguity / 3
or more minor
errors
As 3 marks, but
with 3 or more
minor errors.
1 mark
Message partially conveyed or
some ambiguity
0 marks
No part of the message is
conveyed
Poor pronunciation may cause
ambiguity or a delay in
comprehension.
No verb used - eg Fantástico.
Use of infinitive: Ser ...
Poor pronunciation may cause
ambiguity or a delay in
comprehension.
One day only - Lunes, etc Verb
not required.
Poor pronunciation may cause
ambiguity or a delay in
comprehension.
Wrong message - eg incorrect
person of verb: soy fantástico, etc;
Le gusta/le encanta, etc
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
No day given.
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
As 3 marks, but
with 3 or more
minor errors.
Poor pronunciation may cause
ambiguity or a delay in
comprehension.
No verb used - eg Las clases a
las nueve, etc
As 3 marks, but
with 3 or more
minor errors.
Poor pronunciation may cause
ambiguity or a delay in
comprehension.
No verb used - eg Un bocadillo,
etc
Use of infinitive: Comer ...
Wrong message - eg incorrect
person of verb: Empiezas /
comienzas a las nueve, etc
Time alone, eg A las nueve.
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
Wrong message - eg incorrect
person of verb: Comes un
bocadillo, etc
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
Wrong message - eg incorrect
person of verb: ¿Qué asignatura
prefiero / me gusta (más)?
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
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Foundation Role-play 4
Task
3 marks
No ambiguity / 2 minor
errors max
2 marks
No ambiguity / 3
or more minor
errors
As 3 marks, but
with 3 or more
minor errors.
a
Say what you think of
wearing a school
uniform.
Es aburrido, etc
b
Ask your friend if there
are many rules in his /
her school.
¿Hay muchas reglas en tu
colegio / instituto / escuela?
As 3 marks, but
with 3 or more
minor errors.
c
! Say what your two
favourite subjects are.
Inglés (y) español, etc
Verb not required.
As 3 marks, but
with 3 or more
minor errors.
d
Say one thing you do
during break.
Voy al patio, etc
As 3 marks, but
with 3 or more
minor errors.
e
Say what job you want
to do in the future.
Quiero/me gustaría / pienso
ser policía, etc
As 3 marks, but
with 3 or more
minor errors.
1 mark
Message partially conveyed or
some ambiguity
0 marks
No part of the message is
conveyed
Poor pronunciation may cause
ambiguity or a delay in
comprehension.
No verb used - eg Aburrido, etc
Use of infinitive: Ser ...
Poor pronunciation may cause
ambiguity or a delay in
comprehension.
No verb used - eg ¿Muchas
reglas en tu colegio /
instituto/escuela?
Poor pronunciation may cause
ambiguity or a delay in
comprehension.
One subject only. No verb
required.
Poor pronunciation may cause
ambiguity or a delay in
comprehension.
No verb used - eg Patio, etc
Use of infinitive: Ir ...
Poor pronunciation may cause
ambiguity or a delay in
comprehension.
No verb used - eg Policía, etc
Use of infinitive: Querer ...
Wrong message - eg incorrect
person of verb: Soy aburrido, etc
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
Wrong message - eg incorrect
person of verb: ¿Soy muchas reglas
en tu colegio / instituto / escuela?
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
No subject conveyed.
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
Wrong message - eg incorrect
person of verb: Vas al patio, etc
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
Wrong message - eg incorrect
person of verb: Quieres / te gustaría
/ piensas ser policía, etc
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
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MARK SCHEME – GCSE SPANISH – SPEAKING – SPECIMEN
Foundation Role-play 5
Task
3 marks
No ambiguity / 2 minor
errors max
a
Say where you go on
holiday.
Voy a España, etc
Voy a la costa, etc
b
! Say who you go with;
say how many days
you spend there.
Mi familia; siete etc
Verb not required.
As 3 marks, but
with 3 or more
minor errors.
c
Say one thing you like
to do on holiday.
Me gusta jugar al tenis, etc
Juego al tenis, etc
As 3 marks, but
with 3 or more
minor errors.
d
Say why you like to do
that.
Es divertido, etc
As 3 marks, but
with 3 or more
minor errors.
e
Ask your friend if he /
she prefers a hotel or
a campsite.
¿Prefieres / te gusta (más)
un hotel o un camping?
Usted form of the verb is a
minor error.
As 3 marks, but
with 3 or more
minor errors.
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2 marks
No ambiguity / 3
or more minor
errors
As 3 marks, but
with 3 or more
minor errors.
1 mark
Message partially conveyed or
some ambiguity
0 marks
No part of the message is
conveyed
Poor pronunciation may cause
ambiguity or a delay in
comprehension.
No verb used - eg España/costa.
Use of infinitive: Ir ...
Poor pronunciation may cause
ambiguity or a delay in
comprehension.
One element only. Verb not
required.
Poor pronunciation may cause
ambiguity or a delay in
comprehension.
No verb used - eg Tenis.
Use of infinitive: Jugar ...
Wrong message - eg incorrect
person of verb: Vas a España, etc
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
Poor pronunciation may cause
ambiguity or a delay in
comprehension.
No verb used - eg Divertido, etc
Use of infinitive: Ser ...
Poor pronunciation may cause
ambiguity or a delay in
comprehension.
No verb used - ¿Un hotel o un
camping?
Neither element conveyed.
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
Wrong message - eg incorrect
person of verb: Te gusta jugar al
tenis, etc
Juegas al tenis, etc
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
Wrong message - eg incorrect
person of verb: Soy divertido, etc
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
Wrong message - eg incorrect
person of verb: ¿Prefiero / me gusta
(más) un hotel o un camping?
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
MARK SCHEME – GCSE SPANISH – SPEAKING – SPECIMEN
Foundation Role-play 6
Task
3 marks
No ambiguity / 2 minor
errors max
2 marks
No ambiguity / 3
or more minor
errors
As 3 marks, but
with 3 or more
minor errors.
a
Say where you work.
Trabajo en una tienda, etc
b
Say one thing that you
do there.
Vendo ropa, etc
As 3 marks, but
with 3 or more
minor errors.
c
Say what the other
volunteers are like.
Give one detail.
Son agradables, etc
Es agradable, etc
As 3 marks, but
with 3 or more
minor errors.
d
! Say what you think of
going to university.
Es emocionante, etc
As 3 marks, but
with 3 or more
minor errors.
e
Ask if universities in
Spain are good.
¿Las universidades en
España/españolas son
buenas?
As 3 marks, but
with 3 or more
minor errors.
1 mark
Message partially conveyed or
some ambiguity
0 marks
No part of the message is
conveyed
Poor pronunciation may cause
ambiguity or a delay in
comprehension.
No verb used, eg
En una tienda, etc
Poor pronunciation may cause
ambiguity or a delay in
comprehension.
Use of infinitive: Vender ...
Poor pronunciation may cause
ambiguity or a delay in
comprehension.
No verb used, eg Agradable(s)
Use of infinitive: Ser ...
Poor pronunciation may cause
ambiguity or a delay in
comprehension.
No verb used - eg Emocionante,
etc
Use of infinitive: Ser ...
Poor pronunciation may cause
ambiguity or a delay in
comprehension.
No verb used - eg ¿Las
universidades en España /
españolas buenas?
Wrong message - eg incorrect
person of verb: Trabajas en una
tienda, etc
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
Wrong message - eg incorrect
person of verb: Vendes ropa, etc
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
Wrong message - eg incorrect
person of verb: Soy agradable, etc
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
Wrong message - eg incorrect
person of verb: Soy emocionante,
etc
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
Wrong message - eg incorrect
person of verb: ¿Las universidades
en España / españolas soy
buenas?
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
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MARK SCHEME – GCSE SPANISH – SPEAKING – SPECIMEN
Foundation Role-play 7
Task
3 marks
No ambiguity / 2 minor
errors max
2 marks
No ambiguity / 3
or more minor
errors
As 3 marks, but
with 3 or more
minor errors.
1 mark
Message partially conveyed or
some ambiguity
0 marks
No part of the message is
conveyed
a
Say that you want a
table for two.
(Quiero / me gustaría) una
mesa para dos, (por favor).
Poor pronunciation may cause
ambiguity or a delay in
comprehension.
(Quiero / me gustaría) una mesa,
(por favor).
¿Hay (un) menú del día?
As 3 marks, but
with 3 or more
minor errors.
! Say what you want to
drink. Elicit two drinks.
Agua (y) Fanta limón, etc
Verb not required.
As 3 marks, but
with 3 or more
minor errors.
d
Say that it is your first
visit to Spain.
Es mi primera visita a
España / Es la primera vez
que estoy en España / No he
estado en España antes.
As 3 marks, but
with 3 or more
minor errors.
e
Say which country you
are from.
Soy de Inglaterra, etc
Soy inglés, etc
As 3 marks, but
with 3 or more
minor errors.
Poor pronunciation may cause
ambiguity or a delay in
comprehension.
No verb used - eg ¿ (Un) menú
del día?
Poor pronunciation may cause
ambiguity or a delay in
comprehension.
One drink only. Verb not required.
Poor pronunciation may cause
ambiguity or a delay in
comprehension.
No verb used - eg Mi primera
visita a España.
Poor pronunciation may cause
ambiguity or a delay in
comprehension.
No verb used - eg Inglaterra /
inglés, etc
Wrong message - eg incorrect
person of verb: (Quieres / te
gustaría) una mesa para dos, (por
favor).
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
Wrong message - eg incorrect
person of verb:
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
b
Ask if there is a menu
of the day.
c
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No drink conveyed.
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
Wrong message - eg incorrect
personal pronoun: Es tu primera
visita a España.
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
Wrong message - eg incorrect
person of verb: Son de Inglaterra,
etc
Eres inglés, etc
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
MARK SCHEME – GCSE SPANISH – SPEAKING – SPECIMEN
Foundation Role-play 8
Task
3 marks
No ambiguity / 2 minor
errors max
a
Say that you want a
room for two people.
(Quiero / me gustaría) una
habitación para dos
(personas), (por favor).
b
! Say for how many
nights;
say what nationality
you are.
Say that you prefer a
room with a shower.
d
e
c
2 marks
No ambiguity / 3
or more minor
errors
As 3 marks, but
with 3 or more
minor errors.
1 mark
Message partially conveyed or
some ambiguity
0 marks
No part of the message is
conveyed
Poor pronunciation may cause
ambiguity or a delay in
comprehension.
(Quiero / me gustaría) una
habitación, (por favor).
Dos; inglés, etc
No verb required.
As 3 marks, but
with 3 or more
minor errors.
Prefiero / me gustaría / me
gusta (una habitación) con
ducha.
As 3 marks, but
with 3 or more
minor errors.
Poor pronunciation may cause
ambiguity or a delay in
comprehension.
One element only.
Poor pronunciation may cause
ambiguity or a delay in
comprehension.
No verb used - eg Con ducha.
Use of infinitive: Preferir ...
Wrong message - eg incorrect
person of verb: (Quieres / te
gustaría) una habitación para dos
(personas), (por favor).
Incorrect number of people.
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
Neither element conveyed.
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
Ask if there are buses
to the centre.
¿Hay autobuses al centro /
para el centro?
As 3 marks, but
with 3 or more
minor errors.
Say that taxis are very
expensive.
(Los taxis) son muy caros.
As 3 marks, but
with 3 or more
minor errors.
(Los taxis) son
caros.
Poor pronunciation may cause
ambiguity or a delay in
comprehension.
No verb used - ¿Autobuses al
centro / para el centro?
Poor pronunciation may cause
ambiguity or a delay in
comprehension.
No verb used - (Los taxis) (muy)
caros.
Use of infinitive: Ser ...
Wrong message - eg incorrect
person of verb: Prefieres / te
gustaría / te gusta (una habitación)
con ducha.
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
Wrong message - eg incorrect
person of verb: (Los taxis) soy
(muy) caros.
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
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MARK SCHEME – GCSE SPANISH – SPEAKING – SPECIMEN
Foundation Role-play 9
Task
3 marks
No ambiguity / 2 minor
errors max
2 marks
No ambiguity / 3
or more minor
errors
As 3 marks, but
with 3 or more
minor errors.
a
Say that you want to
buy a mobile phone.
Quiero/me gustaría
(comprar) un (teléfono)
móvil.
b
Say it is a present for a
friend.
Es un regalo para un
amigo/una amiga.
As 3 marks, but
with 3 or more
minor errors.
c
Say how much you
want to pay.
Quiero / me gustaría / voy a
pagar cien euros, etc
As 3 marks, but
with 3 or more
minor errors.
d
! Say what two colours
you prefer.
Negro (y) blanco, etc
Verb not required.
As 3 marks, but
with 3 or more
minor errors.
e
Ask if it has a good
camera.
¿Tiene (una) cámara buena?
As 3 marks, but
with 3 or more
minor errors.
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1 mark
Message partially conveyed or
some ambiguity
0 marks
No part of the message is
conveyed
Poor pronunciation may cause
ambiguity or a delay in
comprehension.
No verb used - Un (teléfono)
móvil.
Use of infinitive: Comprar ...
Poor pronunciation may cause
ambiguity or a delay in
comprehension.
No verb used - Un regalo para un
amigo / una amiga.
Use of infinitive: Ser ...
Poor pronunciation may cause
ambiguity or a delay in
comprehension.
No verb used - Cien euros, etc
Use of infinitive: Pagar ...
Poor pronunciation may cause
ambiguity or a delay in
comprehension.
One colour only. Verb not
required.
Poor pronunciation may cause
ambiguity or a delay in
comprehension.
No verb used - ¿Cámara buena?
¿Tiene (una) cámara?
Use of infinitive: Tener ...
Wrong message - eg incorrect
person of verb: Quieres / te gustaría
(comprar) un (teléfono) móvil.
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
Wrong message - eg incorrect
person of verb: Soy un regalo para
un amigo / una amiga.
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
Wrong message - eg incorrect
person of verb: Quieres / te gustaría
/ vas a pagar cien euros, etc
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
No colour conveyed.
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
Wrong message - eg incorrect
person of verb: ¿Tengo (una)
cámara buena?
Una cámara alone.
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
MARK SCHEME – GCSE SPANISH – SPEAKING – SPECIMEN
Higher Role-play 10
Task
3 marks
No ambiguity / 2
minor errors max
a
Say what study
plans you have for
September
(mention two
details).
Eg Voy a / me gustaría
/ pienso volver al
colegio y estudiar
idiomas.
b
! Say why you want
to do that.
Eg Es / sería divertido.
c
Ask your teacher if
he / she has any
information to help
you.
d
Say what job you
would like to do in
the future and why.
e
Say what personal
qualities you have
for that job
(mention two
qualities).
2 marks
No ambiguity / 3
or more minor
errors / omission
of minor part of
the message
As 3 marks, but
with 3 or more
minor errors.
1 mark
Message partially conveyed or some
ambiguity
0 marks
No part of the message is conveyed
As 3 marks, but
with 3 or more
minor errors.
Poor pronunciation may cause ambiguity or a
delay in comprehension.
One plan only with verb, eg Voy a / me gustaría /
pienso volver al colegio.
Two plans, no verb used, eg Ciencias y
matemáticas.
Poor pronunciation may cause ambiguity or a
delay in comprehension.
No verb used - eg Divertido.
¿Tienes información
para ayudar(me)?
Use of the usted form
of the verb is a minor
error.
(Me gustaría / quiero
ser) contable, etc Es
interesante.
As 3 marks, but
with 3 or more
minor errors.
Poor pronunciation may cause ambiguity or a
delay in comprehension.
Partly conveyed, eg ¿Tienes información?
As 3 marks, but
with 3 or more
minor errors.
Poor pronunciation may cause ambiguity or a
delay in comprehension.
No verb used - eg Contable; interesante.
One element only, with or without a verb.
Eg Soy paciente y
trabajador(a).
As 3 marks, but
with 3 or more
minor errors.
Poor pronunciation may cause ambiguity or a
delay in comprehension.
One quality only with a verb, eg Soy paciente.
Two qualities without a verb, eg Paciente y
trabajador(a).
Use of infinitive, eg Ser paciente y trabajador(a).
Wrong message - eg wrong person of
verb: Vas a / te gustaría / piensas
volver al colegio y estudiar idiomas.
One plan, no verb used, eg Ciencias.
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
Wrong message - eg wrong person of
the verb: Eres divertido.
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
Wrong message - eg wrong person of
the verb: ¿Tengo información para
ayudar(me)?
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
Wrong message - eg wrong person of
the verb: Te gustaría / quieres ser
contable, etc
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
Wrong message - eg wrong person of
the verb: Es paciente y trabajador(a).
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
One quality only without a verb, eg
Paciente.
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MARK SCHEME – GCSE SPANISH – SPEAKING – SPECIMEN
Higher Role-play 11
Task
3 marks
No ambiguity / 2
minor errors max
Say if it is
easy or
difficult to
lead a healthy
lifestyle.
! Say why you
think that.
Eg Es difícil llevar /
tener una vida
sana.
c
Ask your
friend in
which type of
restaurant he
/ she prefers
to eat.
d
Tell your
friend about
the last time
you ate out.
Give two
details.
Say what you
think of fast
food.
Give two
details.
a
b
e
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2 marks
No ambiguity / 3
or more minor
errors / omission
of minor part of
the message
As 3 marks, but
with 3 or more
minor errors.
1 mark
Message partially conveyed or some ambiguity
0 marks
No part of the message is conveyed
Poor pronunciation may cause ambiguity or a delay in
comprehension.
No verb used, eg Difícil llevar/tener una vida sana.
Wrong message - eg Es interesante llevar una
vida sana.
Pronunciation is so poor that the intended
message is lost.
Eg No me gustan
las verduras.
As 3 marks, but
with 3 or more
minor errors.
Poor pronunciation may cause ambiguity or a delay in
comprehension.
No verb used, eg Verduras horribles.
¿En qué tipo /
nacionalidad de
restaurante
prefieres comer?
¿En qué tipo /
nacionalidad de
restaurante comes?
Use of the usted
form of the verb is a
minor error.
Eg Fui a un
restaurante indio y
comí curry.
As 3 marks, but
with 3 or more
minor errors.
Poor pronunciation may cause ambiguity or a delay in
comprehension.
¿En qué restaurante prefieres comer?
¿En qué tipo / nacionalidad de restaurante comer?
Wrong message - eg reason doesn’t match the
opinion: Me gustan las verduras after Es muy
difícil llevar una vida sana in Task a.
Pronunciation is so poor that the intended
message is lost.
Wrong message - eg wrong person of verb: ¿En
qué tipo / nacionalidad de restaurante prefiero
comer?
¿En qué tipo / nacionalidad de restaurante
como?
Pronunciation is so poor that the intended
message is lost.
As 3 marks, but
with 3 or more
minor errors.
Poor pronunciation may cause ambiguity or a delay in
comprehension.
One thing only, eg Fui a un restaurante indio.
Two things, present tense. eg Voy a un restaurante
indio y como curry.
Eg Es barata y
fatal.
As 3 marks, but
with 3 or more
minor errors.
Poor pronunciation may cause ambiguity or a delay in
comprehension.
One thing only with or without a verb, eg (Es) barata.
Two things without a verb, eg Barata y fatal.
Eg Son barata y fatal
Wrong message - eg wrong person of verb:
Fuiste a un restaurante indio y comiste curry.
One thing only, present tense eg Voy a un
restaurante indio.
Pronunciation is so poor that the intended
message is lost.
Wrong message - eg wrong person of verb: Soy
barato y fatal.
Pronunciation is so poor that the intended
message is lost.
MARK SCHEME – GCSE SPANISH – SPEAKING – SPECIMEN
Higher Role-play 12
Task
3 marks
No ambiguity / 2 minor
errors max
a
Mention two ways
in which you used
technology last
week.
Eg Jugué en el ordenador
y chateé con amigos.
b
Say if you think
having a mobile
phone is
important or not
and why.
Give one
disadvantage of
using social
media.
! Say how many
times per week
you use social
media;
who you chat to;
for how long.
Ask your friend if
he/she prefers to
download music
or buy CDs.
c
d
e
2 marks
No ambiguity / 3 or
more minor errors /
omission of minor part
of the message
As 3 marks, but with 3 or
more minor errors.
1 mark
Message partially conveyed or some
ambiguity
0 marks
No part of the message is
conveyed
Poor pronunciation may cause ambiguity
or a delay in comprehension.
One way only, eg Chateé con amigos.
Two ways, present tense eg Juego en el
ordenador y chateo con amigos.
Eg Es importante porque
puedo mandar mensajes
a mis amigos.
As 3 marks, but with 3 or
more minor errors.
Poor pronunciation may cause ambiguity
or a delay in comprehension.
One element only eg Es importante.
Wrong message - eg wrong person
of verb: Jugó en el ordenador y
chateó con amigos.
One way only, present tense eg
Juego en el ordenador.
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
Wrong message - eg Es horrible y
aburrido.
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
Eg Hay muchas personas
peligrosas en Facebook /
Puedes ser adicto a las
redes sociales.
Eg Veinte; mis amigos;
una hora. No verb
required.
As 3 marks, but with 3 or
more minor errors.
Poor pronunciation may cause ambiguity
or a delay in comprehension.
No verb used, eg Adicto a las redes
sociales.
Poor pronunciation may cause ambiguity
or a delay in comprehension.
One element only. No verb required.
Wrong message - eg Las redes
sociales son útiles.
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
No element conveyed.
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
¿Prefieres / te gusta
descargar / bajar música
o comprar CDs?
Use of the usted form of
the verb is a minor error.
As 3 marks, but with 3 or
more minor errors.
Poor pronunciation may cause ambiguity
or a delay in comprehension.
One element only, eg ¿Te gusta comprar
CDs?
Wrong message - eg wrong person
of the verb: ¿Prefiero / me gusta
descargar / bajar música o comprar
CDs?
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
As 3 marks, but with 3 or
more minor errors.
Two elements only. No
verb required.
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MARK SCHEME – GCSE SPANISH – SPEAKING – SPECIMEN
Higher Role-play 13
Task
3 marks
No ambiguity / 2 minor
errors max
a
Ask your friend if
he / she always
gets on well with
his/her family.
¿Siempre te llevas bien
con tu familia?
Use of the usted form of
the verb is a minor error.
b
Say if it is
important or not
to spend time with
family and why.
Say two things
you did with your
family last week.
d
e
c
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2 marks
No ambiguity / 3 or
more minor errors /
omission of minor part
of the message
As 3 marks, but with 3 or
more minor errors.
Omission of siempre: ¿Te
llevas bien con tu familia?
1 mark
Message partially conveyed or some
ambiguity
0 marks
No part of the message is
conveyed
Poor pronunciation may cause ambiguity
or a delay in comprehension.
No verb used - eg ¿Buena relación con tu
familia?
Eg Es importante pasar
tiempo con la familia
porque es relajante.
As 3 marks, but with 3 or
more minor errors.
Eg Fui al cine y vi la
televisión.
As 3 marks, but with 3 or
more minor errors.
Poor pronunciation may cause ambiguity
or a delay in comprehension.
One element only eg Es importante pasar
tiempo con la familia.
Poor pronunciation may cause ambiguity
or a delay in comprehension.
One thing only, eg Fui al cine.
Two things, present tense eg Voy al cine
y veo la televisión.
Say what you do
at home to protect
the environment.
Give two details.
Eg Reciclo plástico y
papel.
As 3 marks, but with 3 or
more minor errors.
! Say what you
think of protecting
the environment.
Eg Es necesario para el
planeta.
As 3 marks, but with 3 or
more minor errors.
Wrong message - eg wrong
possessive adjective: ¿Siempre te
llevas bien con mi familia?
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
Wrong message - eg Es horrible y
útil.
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
Wrong message - eg wrong person
of verb: Fuiste al cine y viste la
televisión.
One thing only, present tense eg
Voy al cine.
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
Wrong message - eg Reciclas
plástico.
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
One element only with infinitive, eg
Reciclar plástico.
Wrong message - eg Necesitas el
planeta.
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
Poor pronunciation may cause ambiguity
or a delay in comprehension.
Use of infinitive(s), eg Reciclar plástico y
papel.
One element only with correct verb, eg
Reciclo plástico.
Poor pronunciation may cause ambiguity
or a delay in comprehension.
No verb used, eg Necesario para el
planeta.
MARK SCHEME – GCSE SPANISH – SPEAKING – SPECIMEN
Higher Role-play 14
Task
3 marks
No ambiguity / 2 minor
errors max
a
Say if it is
important or not
to do voluntary
work.
Eg Es importante hacer
trabajo voluntario.
2 marks
No ambiguity / 3 or
more minor errors /
omission of minor part
of the message
As 3 marks, but with 3 or
more minor errors.
b
Say why.
Eg Ayudas a la gente / Se
puede ayudar a la gente.
As 3 marks, but with 3 or
more minor errors.
c
Give two details
about the
voluntary work
you did last year.
Eg Trabajé en una tienda
y vendí ropa.
As 3 marks, but with 3 or
more minor errors.
d
Ask what is the
most serious
problem for young
people in Spain.
e
! Say what you
like to do in your
free time and why.
¿Cuál/qué es el problema
más grave / serio para los
jóvenes en España?
¿Qué problema (muy)
serio/grave hay para los
jóvenes en España?
Eg (Me gusta) jugar al
tenis ... es divertido.
Eg Juego al tenis ... es
divertido.
As 3 marks, but with 3 or
more minor errors.
No mention of Spain:
¿Qué es el problema más
grave / serio para los
jóvenes?
As 3 marks, but with 3 or
more minor errors.
1 mark
Message partially conveyed or some
ambiguity
0 marks
No part of the message is
conveyed
Poor pronunciation may cause ambiguity
or a delay in comprehension.
No verb used - eg Importante hacer
trabajo voluntario.
Wrong message - eg wrong person
of the verb: Eres importante hacer
trabajo voluntario.
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
Wrong message - eg wrong person
of verb: Ayudan a la gente.
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
Wrong message - eg wrong person
of verb: Trabajaste en una tienda y
vendiste ropa. One thing only,
present tense eg Trabajo en una
tienda.
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
Wrong message - eg ¿Qué es el
problema más grave / serio para los
jóvenes en Inglaterra?
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
Poor pronunciation may cause ambiguity
or a delay in comprehension.
No verb used, eg Aburrido.
Use of infinitive, eg Ayudar a la gente.
Poor pronunciation may cause ambiguity
or a delay in comprehension.
One thing only, eg Trabajé en una tienda
Two things, present tense eg Trabajo en
una tienda y vendo ropa.
Poor pronunciation may cause ambiguity
or a delay in comprehension.
Partially conveyed eg ¿Qué problemas
hay?
Poor pronunciation may cause ambiguity
or a delay in comprehension.
One element only eg Juego al tenis.
No verb used - eg Tenis ... divertido.
Wrong message - eg wrong person
of verb in both elements: Eg Te
gusta jugar al tenis ... eres divertido.
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
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MARK SCHEME – GCSE SPANISH – SPEAKING – SPECIMEN
Higher Role-play 15
Task
3 marks
No ambiguity / 2 minor
errors max
1 mark
Message partially conveyed or some
ambiguity
0 marks
No part of the message is
conveyed
Eg Es divertido porque
hay una nueva bolera.
2 marks
No ambiguity / 3 or
more minor errors /
omission of minor part
of the message
As 3 marks, but with 3 or
more minor errors.
a
Say what is the
best thing about
your town and
why.
Poor pronunciation may cause ambiguity
or a delay in comprehension.
One element only, eg Es divertido.
No verb used - eg Divertido ... nueva
bolera.
! Say what is the
worst thing about
your town and
why.
Eg Los autobuses porque
son lentos.
As 3 marks, but with 3 or
more minor errors.
c
Say how easy or
difficult it is to
find work in your
town.
Eg Es muy difícil
encontrar trabajo.
As 3 marks, but with 3 or
more minor errors.
d
Say whether or
not you would like
to work in another
country and why.
Eg Me gustaría / Quiero
trabajar en otro país /
España, porque sería / es
emocionante.
As 3 marks, but with 3 or
more minor errors.
Poor pronunciation may cause ambiguity
or a delay in comprehension.
One element only, eg Los autobuses
alone.
Inappropriate reason, eg Los autobuses
porque son estupendos.
Poor pronunciation may cause ambiguity
or a delay in comprehension.
No verb used, eg Muy difícil encontrar
trabajo.
Es muy difícil alone.
Poor pronunciation may cause ambiguity
or a delay in comprehension.
One element only, eg Me gustaría /
Quiero trabajar en otro país / España.
Wrong message - eg wrong person
of verb in both elements: Soy
divertido porque soy una nueva
bolera.
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
No element conveyed.
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
b
e
Ask your friend
what job he / she
wants to do in the
future.
¿Qué trabajo quieres / te
gustaría hacer (en el
futuro)?
Use of the usted form of
the verb is a minor error.
As 3 marks, but with 3 or
more minor errors.
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Poor pronunciation may cause ambiguity
or a delay in comprehension.
No verb used - eg ¿Qué trabajo en el
futuro?
Wrong message - eg Es interesante
encontrar trabajo
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
Wrong message - eg wrong person
of verb: Soy emocionante.
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
Wrong message - eg wrong person
of verb: ¿Qué trabajo quiero / me
gustaría hacer (en el futuro)?
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
MARK SCHEME – GCSE SPANISH – SPEAKING – SPECIMEN
Higher Role-play 16
Task
3 marks
No ambiguity / 2 minor
errors max
a
Say that you
would like to go
on a trip to Madrid
this Saturday.
Quiero / me gustaría ir de
excursión a Madrid este /
el sábado.
b
! Say how you
want to travel;
say at what time;
say how many
people there are.
Ask at what time
you will return
from Madrid.
Eg Autocar; las diez;
cuatro. Verb not required.
c
2 marks
No ambiguity / 3 or
more minor errors /
omission of minor part
of the message
As 3 marks, but with 3 or
more minor errors.
Omission of excursión:
Quiero/me gustaría ir a
Madrid este / el sábado.
As 3 marks, but with 3 or
more minor errors.
Two elements only. Verb
not required.
1 mark
Message partially conveyed or some
ambiguity
0 marks
No part of the message is
conveyed
Poor pronunciation may cause ambiguity
or a delay in comprehension.
Partially conveyed: Me gustaría ir a
Madrid.
Wrong message - eg wrong person
of verb: Quieres / te gustaría ir de
excursión a Madrid este / el sábado.
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
No element conveyed.
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
¿A qué hora / cuándo
volveré / vuelvo / volverá /
vuelve de Madrid?
As 3 marks, but with 3 or
more minor errors.
Poor pronunciation may cause ambiguity
or a delay in comprehension.
Use of infinitive: ¿A qué hora / cuándo
volver de Madrid?
Poor pronunciation may cause ambiguity
or a delay in comprehension.
One element only. Verb not required.
d
Say why you want
to go to Madrid.
Give two reasons.
Eg Es bonito y
emocionante.
As 3 marks, but with 3 or
more minor errors.
Poor pronunciation may cause ambiguity
or a delay in comprehension.
One reason with a verb, eg Es bonito.
Two reasons without a verb, eg Bonito y
emocionante.
e
Say whether or
not you are
enjoying your
holidays and why.
Eg Me gustan (las
vacaciones), porque es
relajante / son relajantes.
As 3 marks, but with 3 or
more minor errors.
Poor pronunciation may cause ambiguity
or a delay in comprehension.
One element only, eg Me gustan (las
vacaciones).
Wrong message - eg wrong tense:
¿A qué hora / cuándo volví de
Madrid?
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
Wrong message - eg wrong person
of verb: Soy bonito y emocionante.
One reason without a verb, eg
Bonito.
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
Wrong message - eg wrong person
of verb: Soy relajante.
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
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MARK SCHEME – GCSE SPANISH – SPEAKING – SPECIMEN
Higher Role-play 17
a
b
Task
3 marks
No ambiguity / 2 minor
errors max
Say that the Tshirt is too big
and not the colour
you want.
Say when you
bought it and how
much you paid.
La camiseta es
demasiado grande y el
color es horrible.
2 marks
No ambiguity / 3 or
more minor errors /
omission of minor part
of the message
As 3 marks, but with 3 or
more minor errors.
Eg La compré / Compré la
camiseta ayer y pagué /
costó veinte euros.
As 3 marks, but with 3 or
more minor errors.
c
Ask if you can
change it.
¿Puedo / (se) puede
cambiarla / cambiar la
camiseta?
As 3 marks, but with 3 or
more minor errors.
d
! Say what type of
music you like;
say what colour Tshirt you want;
say what size.
Say what you
think of designer
labels and why.
Eg Rock; azul;
mediano/cuarenta. No
verb required.
As 3 marks, but with 3 or
more minor errors.
Two elements only. No
verb required.
Eg No me gusta (la ropa
de marca), porque es
cara.
As 3 marks, but with 3 or
more minor errors.
e
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1 mark
Message partially conveyed or some
ambiguity
0 marks
No part of the message is
conveyed
Poor pronunciation may cause ambiguity
or a delay in comprehension.
One element only, eg La camiseta es
demasiado grande.
Poor pronunciation may cause ambiguity
or a delay in comprehension.
One element only, with a verb, eg La
compré / Compré la camiseta ayer
Two details, no verb: eg Ayer ... veinte
euros.
Poor pronunciation may cause ambiguity
or a delay in comprehension.
Infinitive alone + rest, eg ¿Cambiar la
camiseta?
Poor pronunciation may cause ambiguity
or a delay in comprehension.
One element only. No verb required.
Wrong message - eg wrong person
of verb: Soy demasiado grande.
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
Wrong message - eg wrong person
of verb: La compró / Compró la
camiseta ayer.
One detail, no verb: eg Ayer.
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
Wrong message - eg ¿Puedo / (se)
puede cambiarla / cambiar la falda?
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
No element conveyed.
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
Poor pronunciation may cause ambiguity
or a delay in comprehension.
One element only, eg Me gusta (la ropa
de marca).
Wrong message - eg wrong person
of verb: Soy cara.
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
MARK SCHEME – GCSE SPANISH – SPEAKING – SPECIMEN
Higher Role-play 18
Task
3 marks
No ambiguity / 2 minor
errors max
a
Say what you
ordered as a main
course.
Eg Pedí / tomé chuletas
de cerdo.
b
Say what is wrong
with what you
ordered. Give two
details.
Say that you want
to see the menu to
order something
different.
Eg Está frío y huele mal.
As 3 marks, but with 3 or
more minor errors.
Quiero / me gustaría ver
la carta / el menú y tomar
/ pedir algo diferente.
d
! Say what you
thought of the
first course.
Eg Era / es bueno.
Eg Está / estaba bien.
As 3 marks, but with 3 or
more minor errors.
Omission of ‘ordering
something different’:
Quiero / me gustaría ver
la carta / el menú.
As 3 marks, but with 3 or
more minor errors.
e
Ask where the
toilets are.
¿Dónde están los
servicios / aseos?
As 3 marks, but with 3 or
more minor errors.
c
2 marks
No ambiguity / 3 or
more minor errors /
omission of minor part
of the message
As 3 marks, but with 3 or
more minor errors.
1 mark
Message partially conveyed or some
ambiguity
0 marks
No part of the message is
conveyed
Poor pronunciation may cause ambiguity
or a delay in comprehension.
Wrong tense, eg Pido / tomo chuletas de
cerdo.
Dish alone, eg Chuletas de cerdo.
Poor pronunciation may cause ambiguity
or a delay in comprehension.
One detail only with a verb, eg Está frío.
Two details without a verb, eg Frío y mal.
Poor pronunciation may cause ambiguity
or a delay in comprehension.
No verb used - eg La carta, por favor.
Wrong message - eg wrong
person of verb: Pediste / tomaste
chuletas de cerdo.
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
Wrong message.
One detail without a verb, eg Frío.
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
Wrong message - eg wrong
person of verb: Quieres / te
gustaría ver la carta / el menú y
tomar / pedir algo diferente.
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
Wrong message - eg wrong
person of verb: Soy bueno / bien.
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
Wrong message - eg ¿Cómo
están los servicios / aseos?
Pronunciation is so poor that the
intended message is lost.
Poor pronunciation may cause ambiguity
or a delay in comprehension.
No verb used - eg Bueno / bien.
Poor pronunciation may cause ambiguity
or a delay in comprehension.
No verb used - ¿Los servicios / aseos?
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