Interact clearly using spoken CIs Māori to explore and justify varied ideas and perspectives in different situations
This standard asks you to hold a real conversation in Cook Islands Māori where you discuss different ideas and perspectives, and explain why you believe what you do. You need to speak clearly and naturally, responding to what others say and keeping the conversation going without it being completely scripted beforehand.
You speak clearly in Cook Islands Māori, explore and justify different ideas in a way that's understood, though you may have some pronunciation, rhythm, or pacing issues that don't seriously interrupt the conversation.
You speak convincingly, choosing language that fits the situation and audience, handle most of the conversation smoothly, and any minor pronunciation or delivery issues don't get in the way of understanding.
You speak effectively with language that is consistently appropriate for the situation and audience, skilfully keep the conversation going, and your delivery is natural and confident with no significant hitches.
Standards typically taken alongside or after this one. Same subject, grouped by level.