The Six Speech Effectiveness Levels

(Sue Miller, p. 17, Targeting Pronunciation)

*Levels*	Description
Level 1	People understand only a few words of my speech.
Level 2	People understand less than half of what I say. I frequently need to repeat things. My vocabulary and grammar are limited. Conversations are slow and difficult.
Level 3	People understand more than half, but not nearly enough, of what I say. I need to repeat and clarify many things. My pronunciation, sentence structure, and vocabulary are all a problem.
Level 4	People understand most of what I say. Conversations proceed with minimal interruptions. My pronunciation and occasional errors in grammar or vocabulary are noticeable and sometimes interfere with communication.
Level 5	My speech is fully understandable. My slight accent and any isolated variations in vocabulary or grammar may be noticeable, but they do not interfere with communication.
Level 6	My speech is fully understandable. I use correct grammar and appropriate vocabulary. My communication is clear and effective.

Binghamton University ESL 215. Spring 2002.