spoken production vs spoken interaction

The CEF is the most common guide to determining level of language:

Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

This is controversial and not everyone is happy with it:

Jay Doubleyou: a critique of learning objectives

Jay Doubleyou: behaviourism >>> and learning objectives >>> and the common european framework

However, the division of speaking into the two separate skills of "spoken production" and "spoken interaction" is perhaps more helpful, to both learner and teacher

Spoken Language Features: Types & Examples - Video & Lesson Transcript | Study.com

Here's a speaking diary from an English student:

Spoken interaction & production - My English Portfolio

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