Interact clearly using spoken Samoan to explore and justify varied ideas and perspectives in different situations
This standard asks you to have genuine conversations in spoken Samoan where you actively participate, share your own views, and respond thoughtfully to other people's ideas. You need to speak with enough fluency and spontaneity that you can keep the conversation going naturally, and you must be able to explain and defend why you think what you think across different types of situations—from casual chats to more formal discussions.
You speak clearly enough in Samoan that listeners understand your meaning, you take an active part in the discussion with some fluency, and you can explain your ideas and respond to others' views, even though there may be some inconsistencies in pronunciation, speed, or delivery that occasionally make it harder to follow.
You speak convincingly in Samoan, choosing language that fits your audience and purpose, maintaining the conversation with confidence, and your inconsistencies are minor enough that they don't get in the way of understanding; your justifications for your ideas are clear.
You speak effectively in Samoan, consistently choosing language that is perfectly suited to your audience and the situation, skilfully keeping the conversation going and responding to others, with virtually no inconsistencies that would confuse your listener; your explanations and justifications are persuasive and well-developed.
Standards typically taken alongside or after this one. Same subject, grouped by level.