British AirwaysBritish AirwaysLanguage Flag Award for SchoolsLanguage Flag Award for Schools

BackgroundBackground

Based on the Flag Test developed for BA employees

Tests the pupil’s ability to converse in the language. No written element

The 4 parts of the Flag TestThe 4 parts of the Flag Test15- 20 Minutes total15- 20 Minutes total

General conversation - 3 topics

Reading 3-4 lines from a script

Role-play – 2 situations

Listening comprehension

Part 1 - General ConversationPart 1 - General Conversation 4-5 minutes (30%) 4-5 minutes (30%)

Aim: To test prepared & spontaneous language abilityAim: To test prepared & spontaneous language ability

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Pupils should demonstrate knowledge of tenses in the 3rd topic

Part 2 Part 2 –– Reading Aloud Reading Aloud2 minutes 10%2 minutes 10%Aim: To read a public announcement using correct Aim: To read a public announcement using correct pace, intonation & pronunciationpace, intonation & pronunciation

The pupils can have access to the material in advance

Pupils should be encouraged to practise the reading before the test

They will be asked to read 4 or 5 lines in the target language

Part 3 Part 3 –– Role Plays Role Plays5-6 Minutes (40%)5-6 Minutes (40%)Aim: To use spontaneous language to deal with customer requestsAim: To use spontaneous language to deal with customer requests

Pick 1 role play from 6 standard cards at random – the pupils have not seen the pictures before but can be taught the themes

Pick 1 role play from 4 Olympic cards at random – pupils may see these in advance

The pupil takes the role of the service provider

It has to be a spontaneous conversation using the picture as a stimulus not a description of the picture

Part 4 Part 4 –– Listening Comprehension Listening Comprehension

Pupils listen to 4 short statements in target language and have to give key details in English

Pupils can make notes

Grammar is not important

Pupils hear each statement twice

Pupils listen to 1 short statement in English and give key details in target language

Marking based on 5 criteriaMarking based on 5 criteria Confidence & fluency

Range of vocabulary

Accuracy & range of structures

Pronunciation

Comprehension

The assessment processThe assessment process

Tested in school at any point by an accredited tester Minimum pass mark 40%

Minimum pass mark for each module has to be gained in order to pass

Pupils who pass the whole test are awarded a BA Flag Award Certificate & language badge

Candidates who pass 2 parts of the test are awarded a certificate of achievement towards the Flag Award

FeedbackFeedback

Pupils can be told there & then if they have passed

Testers are recommended not to give the percentage

If they have failed one or more section give motivational feedback first and then formative feedback