Interpretive Listening

Interpretive Reading

Interpersonal Speaking

Presentational Speaking

Presentational Writing

I can understand familiar words and very basic phrases concerning my family, my immediate surroundings, and myself when people speak slowly and clearly.

I can understand phrases and commonly-used vocabulary related to areas of personal relevance (e.g., basic personal and family information, shopping, the local area, employment). I can catch the main point in short, simple messages and announcements.

I can understand familiar names, words, and very simple sentences, for example on notes, posters or in catalogs.

I can read very short, simple texts. I can find specific, predictable information in simple, everyday material such as advertisements, menus, schedules, and simple personal letters.

I can interact in a simple way provided the other person is prepared to repeat or rephrase things at a slower rate of speech and help me formulate what I am trying to say. I can ask and answer simple questions in areas of immediate need or on very familiar topics.

I can communicate in simply and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information of familiar topics and activities. I can handle very short social exchanges, even though I cannot usually understand enough to keep the conversation going myself.

I can use simple phrases and sentences to describe where I live and people I know.

I can use a series of phrases and sentences to describe in simple terms a variety of things such as my family and other people, living conditions, my educational background, and my present or most recent job.

I can write a short, simple text. I can fill in forms with personal details, for example entering my name, nationality and address on a hotel registration form.

I can write short, simply notes and messages. I can write a very simple personal letter, for example, in which I thank someone for something.