The document provides the mark scheme for the GCSE Bengali Higher Tier Speaking Paper (June 2023). It outlines evaluation criteria for role-plays, photo card discussions, and general conversation, emphasizing linguistic accuracy, communication, fluency, and pronunciation. Key areas include expressing opinions, narrating events, and discussing cultural and societal themes like identity, environment, and education. Scoring incorporates the ability to handle spontaneous dialogue, respond coherently, and use varied vocabulary and grammatical structures. Keywords: GCSE Bengali, speaking assessment, cultural themes, linguistic accuracy, communication skills, fluency, role-plays, photo card discussions.