FTCE Professional Education Practice Exam

What is a notable characteristic of Stage 4: Intermediate Fluency?

1. Limited vocabulary usage

2. Fluency in writing with few errors

3. High number of errors despite completed sentences

4. Minimal spoken communication

The correct answer is: High number of errors despite completed sentences

In Stage 4: Intermediate Fluency, students typically demonstrate an increased ability to communicate in the target language, which includes constructing complete sentences and beginning to show more control over grammar and structure. However, it's important to note that while their sentences may be complete, learners often still make a high number of errors, especially in more complex language features and nuances. This indicates that they are still in the process of refining their language skills and are not yet fully proficient, leading to an experimental and sometimes inconsistent use of the language. The concept of making more errors at this stage highlights the ongoing learning process where learners are actively trying to convey more sophisticated ideas but may still struggle with certain aspects of the language. This is a natural part of language development, where fluency is improving, but full command over the language has not yet been achieved. As learners advance beyond this stage, they typically begin to exhibit greater accuracy and fluency in both spoken and written forms.