The document provides the GCSE Bengali 8638/SF Speaking Foundation Mark Scheme for June 2023, detailing assessment criteria for role-plays, photo cards, and general conversations. It emphasizes evaluating communication, language use, pronunciation, and fluency. Key themes include identity, culture, local/global issues, education, and career aspirations. Guidance covers scoring ambiguities, time frames, and student responses. The structured evaluation focuses on clarity, opinions, justifications, and spontaneity in tasks, integrating detailed marking rules and illustrative examples. Keywords: GCSE Bengali, speaking assessment, communication, pronunciation, cultural themes, linguistic accuracy, spontaneity, mark scheme.