This document contains a self-assessment for a teacher to evaluate their skills in listening, reading, spoken interaction, and spoken production. The teacher is asked to rank their skills from strongest to weakest and identify which skills they can perform independently, sometimes, feel unsure about, or cannot perform. They are then prompted to identify two weaker skills and propose ways to develop those skills through classroom activities, home practice, online resources, or seeking help from others. The purpose is for the teacher to self-evaluate their language skills and identify areas for improvement.

1. Creating Opportunity Worldwide
Teacher’s self-assessment
Name: _________________
1. Order the four skills from 1-4. 1 being your strongest skill and 4 your weakest.
2. Think about these specific areas. Which ones…
 Can you do without help (1)
 Can you do sometimes (2)
 Do you feel unsure about (3)
 Can’t you do? (4)
Listening
I can understand extended speech even when it is not clearly structured and when
relationships are only implied and not signalled explicitly.
I can understand television programmes and films without too much effort.
Reading
I can understand long and complex factual and literary texts, appreciating
distinctions of style.
I can understand specialised articles and longer technical instructions, even when
they do not relate to my field.
Spoken interaction
I can express myself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching
for expressions.
I can use language flexibly and effectively for social and professional purposes.
I can formulate ideas and opinions and precision and relate my contribution skilfully
to those of other speakers.
Spoken production
I can present clear, detailed descriptions of complex subjects integrating sub-themes,
developing particular points and rounding off with an appropriate
conclusion.
Writing
I can express myself in clear, well-structured text, expressing points of view at
some length.
I can write about complex subjects in a letter, an essay or a report, expressing what
I consider to be important issues.
I can select a style appropriate to the reader in mind.
Contributed by <Teacher’s Name>
© The British Council, 2014
Speaking
Listening
Reading
Writing
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2. Creating Opportunity Worldwide
3. Think about two of your weaker areas. How can you develop them?
Areas to work on 1) ……………..………………
2) ……………………………..
What can I do in class to develop
this area?
What can I do at home to develop
this area?
What can I do online to develop
this area?
Who can I ask for help?
Contributed by <Teacher’s Name>
© The British Council, 2014
The British Council is the United Kingdom's international organisation for cultural relations and education opportunities.
British Council Malaysia is a branch (995232-A) of the British Council, registered as a charity in England and Wales (209131) and Scotland (SC037733).