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STANAG SLP 3333 Speaking: Mass Media

Sample STANAG SLP 3333 Speaking Discussion topic and sample answer following NATO BILC guidelines and Speaking assessment criteria.

Sample STANAG SLP 3333 Speaking

Sample STANAG SLP 3333 Speaking Discussion Topic: Mass Media

Discussion Topic

Mass Media | L3/S/001 (Level 3, Speaking, Task no. 1)

"Nowadays there are numerous sources of information. Look at the list below. Discuss the following media and try to agree which of them is the most and the least informative. Be ready to justify your choice."

  • TV, radio, press, the Internet

Sample SLP 3333 Answer

This sample answer was written to follow the NATO BILC STANAG 6001 SLP 3333 proficiency levels and standards, as well as speaking assessment rubric (see below).

The most informative media source is the press because it adheres to media standards set by organizations like the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) and the Press Council of Ireland, to name just two. 

These standards ensure that the press is held accountable for their reporting, which often involves more time for fact-checking and editing compared to other media sources. This rigorous process contributes to the credibility and accuracy of the information presented in newspapers and magazines. 

On the other hand, the least informative media source is generally considered to be the Internet, particularly social media platforms, due to the ease with which misinformation can spread and the lack of stringent fact-checking processes.

While the Internet does offer a wealth of information, the credibility of sources can often be questionable, making it more challenging for users to discern accurate information from misinformation.

In summary, the press is considered the most informative media source due to its adherence to media standards and the time dedicated to fact-checking and editing. The Internet, particularly social media platforms, is generally considered the least informative due to the ease with which misinformation can spread and the lack of stringent fact-checking processes.

Speaking Assessment Rubric (Level 3)

  • Content
    • Practical, social, professional and abstract topics, particular interests, and special fields of competence.
  • Tasks
    • Can converse in most formal and informal situations; discuss abstract topics; support opinions; hypothesize; deal with unfamiliar topics and situations; describe in detail; clarify points.
  • Accuracy
    • Speaks readily, with only sporadic nonpatterned errors in basic structures. Errors almost never interfere with understanding and rarely disturb the native speaker
  • Text produced
    • Extended discourse.

Disclaimer

  • The information provided is based on personal experience in preparing active military personnel for NATO STANAG 6001 SLP 2222 and SLP 3333 examinations in Spain.
  • NATO BILC language proficiency level guides, official past exam model papers, and insights from peers are utilized and adapted in the preparation process.
  • Each NATO member country and their military language schools may have variations in exam formats regarding timing, order, tasks, and topics.
  • Efforts are made to stay updated on any changes and deliver personalized SLP 3333 preparation to the best of abilities, experience, and qualifications.
  • Note that past exam papers may not be universally available for all NATO member countries.