Band Pronunciation
Uses a full range of pronunciation features with precision and
9 • subtlety Sustains flexible use of features throughout Is effortless to
understand
8 • Uses a wide range of pronunciation features
Sustains flexible use of features, with only occasional lapses
Is easy to understand throughout; Ll accent has minimal effect on
intelligibility
7 Shows all the positive features of Band 6 and some, but not all, of the
positive features of Band 8
Uses a range of pronunciation features with mixed control
Shows some effective use of features, but this is not sustained
Can generally be understood throughout, though mispronunciation of
6 individual words or sounds reduces clarity at times
Uses a full range of pronunciation features with precision and
9 • subtlety Sustains flexible use of features throughout Is effortless to
understand
8 • Uses a wide range of pronunciation features
Sustains flexible use of features, with only occasional lapses
Is easy to understand throughout; Ll accent has minimal effect on
intelligibility
7 Shows all the positive features of Band 6 and some, but not all, of the
positive features of Band 8
Uses a range of pronunciation features with mixed control
Shows some effective use of features, but this is not sustained
Can generally be understood throughout, though mispronunciation of
6 individual words or sounds reduces clarity at times
