English Level Two
English 2 - ELP:
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Goals and Objectives
Can say where they and other people are in a limited way.
Can ask and answer basic questions about family and friends in a limited way.
Can answer simple questions about objects (e.g. colour, size).
Can complete a very simple online purchase or application, providing basic personal information (e.g. name, e-mail or telephone number).
Can list (in Language B) names, numbers, prices and very simple information of immediate interest in oral texts (in Language A), provided the articulation is very slow and clear, with repetition.
Can tell the time of day to within five minutes.
Can understand the main information when people introduce themselves (e.g. name, age, where they are from).
Can recognize cardinal numbers from 11-100.
Can introduce themselves in a basic way, giving some information about where they live, their family etc.
Can ask for the spelling of a word, or for a word to be written down.
Can understand short, simple instructions addressed carefully and slowly.
Can understand questions addressed carefully and slowly.
Can understand the time of day when expressed to within five minutes.
Can identify a caller's name and phone number from a short, simple telephone conversation.
Can understand basic sentences describing everyday objects (e.g. colour, size), given visual support.
Can complete simple forms with basic personal details.
Can give basic information about the price of something.
Can give key information to introduce themselves (e.g. name, age, where they are from).
Can extract the names of people or places from short, simple dialogues, if delivered slowly and clearly.
Can describe the position of something in a very basic way.
Can understand the time of day when expressed to the quarter-hour.
Can tell the time of day to the quarter-hour.
Can agree to simple requests using a few basic fixed expressions.
Can give dates using standard formats (day and month).
Can understand basic statements about where things or people are if spoken slowly and clearly and supported by pictures.
Can, with the help of a dictionary, render (in Language B) simple phrases (in Language A), but may not always select the appropriate meaning.
Can, with the help of a dictionary, translate simple words/signs and phrases (from Language A into Language B), but may not always select the appropriate meaning.
Can ask for a drink or food in a limited way.
Can understand basic questions about objects in pictures or in their immediate surroundings.
Can use capital letters appropriately.
Can write a few basic sentences introducing themselves (e.g. name, age, where they are from), given prompts or a model.
Can use formulaic expressions and combinations of simple words/signs to post short positive and negative reactions to simple online postings and their embedded links and media, and can respond to further comments with standard expressions of thanks and apology.
Can distinguish between 'can' and 'can’t'.
Can greet people, ask how they are and react to news.
Can buy tickets on public transport using basic fixed expressions.
Can copy short sentences on everyday subjects (e.g. directions on how to get somewhere).
Can understand basic questions about people's likes and dislikes.
Can describe objects in a basic way (e.g. colour, size).
Can understand cardinal numbers from 101 to 1000.
Can indicate time by such phrases as 'next week', 'last Friday', 'in November', 'three o’clock'.
Can copy out single words and short texts presented in standard printed format.
Can convey (in Language B) simple, predictable information given in short, very simple signs and notices, posters and programmes (in Language A).
Can recognize when people disagree or when someone has a problem and can use memorized, simple expressions (e.g. “I understand” or “Are you okay?”) to indicate sympathy.
Can understand short, simple descriptions of objects, people and animals, given visual support.
Can ask for and give very basic information about the home.
Can formulate very simple messages and personal online postings as a series of very short sentences about hobbies, likes/dislikes, etc., relying on the aid of a translation tool.
Can communicate (in Language B) other people’s personal details and very simple, predictable information (in Language A), provided other people help with the formulation.
Can express an idea and ask what others think, using very simple expressions, provided he/she can prepare in advance.
Can relay (in Language B) simple, predictable information about times and places given in short, simple statements (delivered in Language A).
Can write simple sentences about things that they and other people have.
Can ask and answer simple questions in areas of immediate need or on very familiar topics.
Can follow speech which is very slow and carefully articulated, with long pauses.
Can understand basic information about someone's likes and dislikes.
Can accurately repeat clearly spoken words, phrases, and short sentences.
Can facilitate an intercultural exchange by showing a welcoming attitude and interest with simple expressions and non-verbal signals, by inviting others to contribute, and by indicating whether he/she understands when addressed directly.
Can invite others’ contributions to very simple tasks using short, simple phrases prepared in advance. Can indicate that he/she understands and ask whether others understand.
Can read aloud short, familiar fixed expressions in a way that can be understood.
Can understand simple directions from X to Y on foot or public transport.
Can make a few basic requests related to immediate personal needs (e.g. 'Can I have a pen, please?').
Can introduce someone in a basic way, giving their name and job title.
Can understand simple spoken commands in a game or sport.
Can ask basic questions about objects (e.g. colour, size).
Can recognize key information (e.g. place, time) about everyday events, if spoken slowly and clearly.
Can use basic punctuation (e.g. commas, full stops, question marks).
Can follow short, simple written directions (e.g. to go from X to Y).
Can describe where they live.
Can understand basic factual statements.
Can write basic sentences describing everyday objects (e.g. colour, size), given a model.
Can say how much something costs using basic language.
Can check into a hotel using a few basic fixed expressions.
Can introduce themselves, their hobbies and interests in a basic way.
Can recognize words and simple phrases related to familiar topics, if spoken slowly and clearly and supported by pictures.
Can ask for things using basic language.
Can identify how much something costs in short, simple dialogues about the price if delivered slowly and clearly.
Can complete a simple form requiring travel information (e.g. landing card, customs declaration).
Can ask simple questions about numbers of objects there are using a basic phrase (e.g. 'how many?').
Can ask simple questions about other people (e.g. their name, age, where they live, things they have).
Can ask for help using basic fixed expressions.
Can express ability or lack of ability with regard to basic activities using 'can' or 'can’t'.
Can understand basic information about prices, times, and dates in familiar contexts, if spoken slowly and clearly.
Can recognize familiar keywords and phrases in short, basic descriptions (e.g. of objects, places or people), if spoken slowly and clearly.
Can write simple sentences about their family and where they live.
Can understand basic questions about free-time activities.
Can understand short written notices, signs and instructions with visual support.
Can write simple sentences about personal interests.
Can understand a phone number from a recorded message.
Can understand basic information about free-time activities.
Can understand simple descriptions of places.
Can spell a range of common names.
Can accept offers using basic fixed expressions.
Can introduce people using basic language.
Can say what someone's job is, using familiar common job names.
Can understand basic phrases, in short, simple texts.
Can exchange personal details (e.g. where they live, things they have).
Can write simple sentences about someone's life and routines.
Can answer simple questions about the location of people or things in a limited way.
Can make an introduction and use basic greeting and leave-taking expressions.
Can ask people for things and give people things.
Can describe a person's likes and dislikes using simple language.
Can write short, simple notes, emails and postings to friends.
Can understand basic information about someone when introduced to them using simple language.
Can understand short, simple messages about when and where to meet.
Can express how they are feeling using very basic fixed expressions.
Can write dates using both digits and words.
Can express preferences about food and drink using basic fixed expressions.
Can spell a range of common jobs.
Can identify common objects from spoken descriptions, if spoken slowly and clearly.
Can use basic words to describe common weather conditions.
Can spell a range of common greetings.
Can ask and answer simple questions about people they know in a limited way.
Can use brief, everyday expressions to describe wants and needs, and request information.
Can follow basic instructions for making something simple.
Can answer simple questions about their daily activities or routines, given a model.
Can extract personal details in a limited way.
Can understand simple directions, if spoken slowly and clearly.
Can follow simple, everyday transactions (e.g. shopping and eating out) if carried out slowly and clearly.
Can write simple sentences about a familiar object.
Can understand what people say they can or can't do from simple sentences spoken slowly and clearly.
Can say who something belongs to.
Can use simple isolated words/signs and non-verbal signals to show interest in an idea.
Can answer simple questions about habits and routines.
Can understand simple phrases related to familiar, everyday activities.
Can understand basic factual statements relating to pictures or simple texts.
Can provide a simple, rough, spoken/signed translation (into Language B) of simple everyday words/signs and phrases (written in Language A) that are encountered on signs and notices, posters, programmes, leaflets, etc.
Can understand familiar phrases in a simple text.
Can respond politely when introduced to someone, using a few basic fixed expressions.
Can write times using both digits and words.
Can follow simple instructions to carry out a straightforward task.
Can describe an object using simple language.
Can talk about the family in a basic way, given prompts.
Can describe the position of things in a picture using a few simple fixed expressions.
Can use simple words/signs to state how work made him/her feel.
Can ask for attention.
Can ask for simple directions, referring to a map or plan.
Can identify objects, places or people from short-spoken descriptions.
Can express basic intentions with simple time markers (e.g. 'tomorrow').
Can write simple sentences about what they and other people do.
Can initiate and respond to simple statements on very familiar topics.
Can talk about hotel accommodation using simple language.
Can list (in Language B) specific information contained in simple texts (in Language A) on everyday subjects of immediate interest or need.
Can make requests related to immediate needs using basic fixed expressions.
Can understand simple descriptions of people's physical appearance.
Can identify simple information in a short video, provided that the visual supports this information and the delivery is slow and clear.
Can give a short description of their home, family and job, given some help with vocabulary.
Can ask for repetition and clarification when they don't understand, using basic fixed expressions.
Can ask basic questions about colour, size, price etc. when shopping.
Can ask to borrow things using basic fixed expressions.
Can understand simple safety instructions, with visual support.
Can recognize phrases and content words related to basic personal and family information.
Can extract key factual information such as prices, times and dates from short clear, simple announcements.
Can understand excuses if expressed in simple language.
Can describe a person's hobbies and activities using simple language.
Can end a simple phone call to family or friends using basic informal fixed expressions.
Can talk about familiar topics using a few basic words and phrases.
Can understand short, simple texts about everyday activities.
Criteria for Completion of Level
To enter level-three classes students must achieve a score of 80% or higher on the level-two test and have a teacher recommend that they level up after successfully completing one of the following tasks:
Write a list of ingredients needed to make your favourite dish. Take a picture of the items at your local grocery store. Write down how much each ingredient costs and where in the store you found it.
Vocabulary Profile
Students at this level should focus on the 500 to 1000 most frequent words in English:
VERBS
pull
raise
wear
choose
cause
join
teach
develop
share
carry
miss
realize
save
catch
cover
describe
guess
face
check
fight
produce
throw
care
shoot
forget
focus
point
note
sound
deal
increase
close
lie
draw
plan
drop
push
wonder
involve
enjoy
seek
protect
represent
fill
state
place
fail
vote
compare
identify
reduce
act
worry
accept
enter
mention
wish
determine
claim
answer
prove
hang
argue
occur
imagine
present
figure
laugh
discuss
finish
recognize
apply
prepare
name
rise
force
sign
hurt
lay
indicate
exist
remove
avoid
release
treat
hate
visit
arrive
notice
affect
design
respond
control
manage
post
explain
hit
pull
raise
wear
return
choose
cause
join
teach
develop
share
carry
miss
realize
save
catch
cover
describe
guess
face
check
fight
produce
throw
care
shoot
forget
focus
point
note
sound
deal
increase
close
lie
draw
plan
drop
push
wonder
involve
enjoy
seek
protect
represent
fill
state
place
fail
vote
compare
identify
reduce
act
worry
accept
enter
mention
wish
determine
claim
answer
prove
hang
argue
occur
imagine
present
figure
laugh
discuss
finish
recognize
apply
prepare
name
rise
force
sign
hurt
lay
indicate
exist
remove
avoid
release
treat
hate
visit
arrive
notice
affect
design
respond
control
manage
post
NOUNS
site
church
model
relationship
movie
field
player
couple
record
difference
light
development
role
view
price
effort
voice
department
leader
photo
space
project
position
million
film
need
type
town
article
road
form
chance
drug
situation
practice
science
brother
matter
image
star
cost
post
society
picture
piece
paper
energy
building
doctor
activity
american
media
evidence
product
arm
technology
comment
look
term
color
choice
source
mom
director
rule
campaign
ground
election
page
test
patient
video
support
rest
step
opportunity
official
oil
call
organization
character
county
future
dad
industry
second
list
stuff
figure
attention
risk
fire
dog
hair
condition
wall
daughter
deal
author
truth
husband
period
series
order
officer
land
computer
thought
economy
goal
bank
behavior
act
north
blood
culture
top
language
window
response
population
tree
park
worker
earth
cause
race
letter
gun
course
hell
answer
nature
administration
message
song
congress
attack
amount
analysis
store
defense
bill
cell
performance
hospital
bed
board
century
summer
material
individual
example
animal
factor
sir
agency
help
ability
mile
statement
democrat
floor
career
dollar
sex
south
subject
decade
bit
sister
quality
press
sound
plant
movement
scene
section
treatment
benefit
west
candidate
approach
resource
sort
size
knowledge
sport
tv
loss
note
meeting
skill
card
feeling
degree
crime
sign
vote
king
box
disease
lady
design
concern
ball
east
network
success
district
cup
growth
standard
fan
theory
staff
september
set
strategy
property
authority
method
region
impact
committee
dream
training
shit
option
opinion
interview
play
union
professor
pressure
purpose
stage
sun
pain
artist
employee
account
fund
environment
version
shot
reality
club
justice
river
brain
memory
rock
talk
camera
detail
challenge
argument
weapon
station
island
discussion
trouble
conversation
date
public
army
charge
ADJECTIVES
fine
federal
nice
special
major
economic
happy
clear
dead
personal
military
open
international
certain
recent
available
ready
single
current
likely
general
short
red
close
medical
difficult
private
simple
poor
common
similar
past
hot
natural
significant
entire
serious
financial
beautiful
interesting
left
foreign
huge
physical
legal
final
perfect
safe
supposed
central
main
dark
blue
specific
global
various
top
ADVERBS
perhaps
less
especially
pretty
quite
finally
either
early
simply
exactly
soon
no
before
certainly
nearly
ok
tonight
hard
recently
usually
forward
quickly
thus
rather
that
et
clearly
particularly
completely
bit
lot
best
absolutely
instead
anyway
close
NUMBERS
six
million
third
seven
eight
ten
FILLER
uh
hi
CONJUNCTIONS
like
PRONOUNS
themselves
myself
yourself
itself
everybody
other
each
no
somebody
herself
nobody
themselves
myself
yourself
itself
everybody
other
each
no
somebody
herself
nobody
DETERMINERS
former
whatever
half
whose
less
enough
little
PREPOSITIONS
along
toward
because
upon
well
per
than
away
despite
near
beyond
outside
since
instead
