영어말하기시험의 과업별 구어문법 사용에 관한 연구

Analysis of spoken grammar in the performance of English speaking test tasks

The purpose of this study is to explore the use of spoken grammar features in oral proficiency testing. In this study, 14 college students performed 12 speaking test tasks, the features of which can be categorized into informal conversation, informal speech and formal talk. 138 speaking samples were collected and transcribed. This study explored in which categories spoken grammar features appeared in the performance of speaking test tasks. It was found that most of the features produced by participants belonged to Category B, especially marked as lexicogrammar; particles, vague expressions, and discourse markers. It is hoped that research on spoken grammar features will positively link to the related issues in oral proficiency test and material development.