IB Language B Oral Stimulus Checker

Language B oral sources should match the level: SL uses a visual stimulus linked to target-language culture, while HL uses a literary extract from a studied work.

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Language B Individual Oral source check

Marksy reads the links or notes you give it, applies the rules for your IB assignment, and only stops to ask you something when the answer would change the verdict.

  1. Assignment
  2. 2Sources
  3. 3Clarify
  4. 4Verdict

Checking against

Language B Individual Oral

What usually works for Language B Individual Oral

Usually strong

  • SL visual stimuli tied to target-language culture.
  • HL literary extracts from studied works.
  • Images or extracts with clear creator/title/source details.

Example

A credited photograph of a cultural event in a target-language country.

Needs a second look

  • Generic stock photos with no cultural specificity.
  • An HL extract not studied in class.
  • A stimulus that is too simple to sustain conversation.

Example

A visual with relevant content but unclear photographer/date.

Avoid or replace

  • AI-generated images with no real cultural source.
  • Unattributed visuals.
  • Using brief notes as a scripted response.

Example

A generic beach image from a stock site.

Where to find better Language B Individual Oral sources

If a source gets a warning, don't just add more websites. Search for sources that match the assessment rule and can carry real analysis.

Searches to try

If a source is weak

  • Replace ai-generated images with no real cultural source. with sl visual stimuli tied to target-language culture..
  • Use generic stock photos with no cultural specificity. only as context unless your teacher confirms they can carry evidence.
  • Add one source that gives direct evidence for the Individual Oral, not just general background.

Good places to look

  • SL visual stimuli tied to target-language culture
  • HL literary extracts from studied works
  • Images or extracts with clear creator/title/source details

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