English Level Five

English 5 - ELP:

Currently Taught by:

• C.J. O'Connor
• Ellen Joanne Campbell
• Jonathan Krenz
• Leigh Donevan
• Leila Nouri
• Marcus Correa
• Markon Malaj

Criteria for Completion of Level

Can identify a simple chronological sequence in a recorded narrative or dialogue.
Can give basic advice in writing using simple language.
Can follow the everyday conversation, with some repetition of particular words and phrases.
Can recognize when a speaker is checking that the listener has understood something in a conversation conducted slowly and clearly.
Can understand written instructions for taking medication.
Can describe what they are looking for when shopping.
Can identify similarities and differences between two short texts.
Can collaborate in simple, shared tasks and work towards a common goal in a group by asking and answering straightforward questions.
Can ask for, follow and give detailed directions.
Can use fixed expressions to keep a conversation going (e.g. 'I see.', 'right').
Can write a simple outline for a piece of writing, given a model.
Can summarise short written passages using the original wording and ordering.
Can write a basic description of experiences, feelings and reactions, given a model.
Can give a short talk about a familiar topic, with visual support.
Can clearly signal the end of a simple narrative or description.
Can search the internet for specific every day or work-related information.
Can scan short texts to locate specific information.
Can react appropriately to good and bad news using fixed expressions.
Can write about personal experiences in a diary or online posting, given a model.
Can follow the main points of short talks on familiar topics if delivered in clear standard speech.
Can carry out a prepared structured interview with some spontaneous follow-up questions.
Can narrate a story.
Can describe how often a work-related task should be completed.
Can write an email/letter congratulating someone on something.
Can explain the rules of a familiar game or sport using simple language.
Can convey simple relevant information emphasizing the most important point.
Can write a story with a simple linear sequence.
Can write a short, simple description of a familiar device or product.
Can skim a short text to identify its main purpose.
Can make an apology with brief excuses or reasons.
Can express opinions using simple language.
Can follow familiar topics if the speaker is clear and avoids idiomatic usage.
Can convey simple information of immediate relevance and emphasize the main point.
Can deal with less routine situations on public transport (e.g. asking where to get off).
Can ask for changes to a hotel, restaurant, or transportation reservation on the phone.
Can respond to an offer or suggestion, expressing enthusiasm.
Can explain the meaning of a word or phrase using simple language.
Can extract key factual information such as dates, numbers and quantities from a presentation.
Can make simple recommendations for a course of action in familiar everyday situations.
Can make simple, logical paragraph breaks in a longer text.
Can find and understand the information in advertisements for sporting or cultural events.
Can understand the information in advertisements for jobs and services.
Can give brief reasons and explanations, using simple language.
Can give an opinion when asked directly, provided they can ask for repetition.
Can use simple appropriate language to check that information has been understood on the phone.
Can deal with common situations when making travel arrangements or travelling.
Can express belief, opinion, agreement and disagreement politely.
Can identify key subject vocabulary in written descriptions.
Can derive the probable meaning of simple unknown words from short, familiar contexts.
Can write simple instructions on how to use a device or product, given a model.
Can write the concluding sentence or sentences of a basic paragraph, given a model.
Can give or seek personal views and opinions in discussing topics of interest.
Can write short, simple essays with the basic structure on familiar topics.
Can extract key factual information from a phone conversation on a familiar topic.
Can write a short review of a restaurant, movie, etc. using simple language.
Can summarise (in Language B) the main points made in clear, well-structured texts (in Language A) on subjects that are familiar or of personal interest, although his/her lexical limitations cause difficulty with formulation at times.
Can describe in simple sentences (in Language B) the main facts shown in visuals on familiar topics (e.g. a weather map, a basic flow chart) (with text in Language A).
Can understand basic types of standard letters and emails on familiar topics (e.g. enquiries, complaints).
Can show a basic direct relationship between a simple problem and a solution.
Can arrange a delivery time on the phone.
Can buy a ticket for an event on the phone.
Can write a notice that clearly conveys information.
Can summarise simply (in Language B) the main information content of straightforward texts (in Language A) on familiar subjects (e.g. a short written/signed interview, magazine article, travel brochure).
Can describe the key themes and characters in short narratives involving familiar situations that contain only high-frequency everyday language
Can take notes as a list of key points during a straightforward lecture, provided the topic is familiar, and the lecture is both formulated in simple language and articulated clearly.
Can write a basic formal email/letter requesting information.
Can express preferences about food and drink in detail.
Can describe the key themes and characters in short narratives involving familiar situations that contain only high-frequency everyday language
Can write simple informal emails/letters and online postings giving news or opinions.
Can invite others to give their views on what to do next.
Can generally understand straightforward factual texts on familiar topics.
Can recognize simple expressions of agreement and disagreement in extended discussions, if conducted in clear standard speech.
Can make an aspect of an everyday topic clearer by providing simple examples.
Can follow the main points of extended discussion around them if in standard speech.
Can write a description of a future event or activity.
Can understand clearly written, straightforward instructions on how to use a piece of equipment.
Can initiate, maintain and close simple, face-to-face conversations on familiar topics.
Can note down routine instructions in a meeting on a familiar subject, provided they are formulated in simple language and he/she is given sufficient time to do so.
Can make an aspect of an everyday topic clearer by providing simple examples.
Can provide an approximate spoken/signed translation (into Language B) of clear, well-structured informational texts (written in Language A) on subjects that are familiar or of personal interest, although his/her lexical limitations cause difficulty with formulation at times.
Can describe events, real or imagined.
Can write an everyday connected text using a set of short elements or facts and building them into a sequence.
Can give straightforward descriptions on a variety of familiar subjects.
Can begin to use a repertoire of common idiomatic phrases in routine situations.
Can express attitudes using simple language.
Can enter unprepared into conversation on familiar topics (e.g. family, hobbies, work).
Can define the task in basic terms in a discussion and ask others to contribute their expertise and experience.
Can invite other people in a group to contribute their views.
Can write descriptions of real or imaginary people.
Can ask a group member to give the reason(s) for their views.
Can understand the main points of narratives and conversations about familiar topics (e.g. work, leisure) delivered in clear standard speech.
Can write about personal interests in some detail.
Can write descriptions of past events, activities, or personal experiences.
Can show how new information is related to what people are familiar with by asking simple questions.
Can extract relevant details in everyday letters, brochures and short official documents.
Can complete a detailed form requiring travel information (e.g. visa application).
Can explain briefly the feelings and opinions that a work provoked in him/her.
Can write a basic letter of application with limited supporting details.
Can write personal emails/letters giving some details of events, experiences and feelings.
Can describe dreams, hopes and ambitions.
Can get the gist of explanations of unfamiliar cultural practices and customs, if delivered slowly and clearly.
Can understand the main points of a simple podcast.
Can paraphrase short passages in a simple fashion, using the original order of the text.
Can relay (in Language B) specific information given in straightforward informational texts (e.g. leaflets, brochure entries, notices and letters or e-mails) (in Language A).
Can introduce a conversation topic with the present perfect and provide details in the past.
Can make an invitation using formal language.
Can support an intercultural exchange using a limited repertoire to introduce people from different cultural backgrounds and to ask and answer questions, showing awareness that some questions may be perceived differently in the cultures concerned.
Can paraphrase short passages in a simple fashion, using the original order of the text.
Can respond to instructions and ask questions or request clarifications in order to accomplish a shared task online.
Can give simple, clear instructions to organize an activity.
Can paraphrase short passages in a simple fashion, using the original text wording and ordering.
Can discuss everyday, practical issues when the conversation is conducted slowly and clearly.
Can respond in a simple way to verbal challenge or aggression.
Can generally follow changes of the topic in discussions related to their field if conducted slowly and clearly.
Can follow most of an everyday conversation if speakers avoid very idiomatic usage.
Can follow the linear structure of a short formal talk.
Can use simple cohesive devices such as repetition in a structured text.
Can summarise (in Language B) the main points made during a conversation (in Language A) on a subject of personal or current interest, provided people articulated clearly.
Can understand simple technical instructions for everyday equipment.
Can engage in online collaborative or transactional exchanges that require simple clarification or explanation of relevant details, such as registering for a course, tour, event or applying for membership.
Can summarise (in Language B) the main points made in long texts delivered orally (in Language A) on topics in his/her fields of interest, provided that he/she can listen or view several times
Can identify the main point of TV news items reporting events, accidents, etc. where the visual supports the commentary.
Can give detailed accounts of experiences, describing feelings and reactions.
Can identify the main topic and related ideas in a structured text.
Can communicate (in Language B) the main sense of what is said (in Language A) on subjects of personal interest, while following important politeness conventions, provided the interlocutors articulate clearly and that he/she can ask for clarification and pause to plan how to express things.
Can post a comprehensible contribution in an online discussion on a familiar topic of interest, provided he/she can prepare the text beforehand and use online tools to fill gaps in language and check accuracy.
Can summarise (in Language B) the main points or events in TV programmes and video clips (in Language A), provided he/she can view them several times.
Can relay (in Language B) the contents of detailed instructions or directions, provided these are clearly articulated (in Language A).
Can relay in writing (in Language B) specific, relevant information contained in straightforward informational texts (in Language A) on familiar subjects.
Can discuss films, books or plays in simple terms, using fixed expressions.
Can understand the relationship between the main point and an example in a structured text.
Can write personal emails/letters giving advice.
Can help develop a shared communication culture, by exchanging information in a simple way about values and attitudes to language and culture.
Can ask someone to clarify or elaborate on what they have just said.
Can make personal online postings about experiences, feelings and events and respond individually to the comments of others in some detail, though lexical limitations sometimes cause repetition and inappropriate formulation.
Can point out the most important episodes and events in a clearly structured narrative in everyday language and explain the significance of events and the connections between them.
Can relay (in Language B) the content of public announcements and messages delivered clearly at normal speed (in Language A).
Can demonstrate his/her understanding of the key issues in a disagreement on a topic familiar to him/her and make simple requests for confirmation and/or clarification.
Can relay in writing (in Language B) specific information given in a straightforward recorded message (left in Language A), provided the topics concerned are familiar and the delivery is slow and clear.
Can produce approximate translations (from Language A into Language B) of information contained in short, factual texts written in uncomplicated, standard language; despite errors, the translation remains comprehensible.
Can give detailed directions to a driver.
Can give simple reasons to justify a viewpoint on a familiar topic.
Can take some initiative in an interview, but is generally very dependent on the interviewer.
Can write fractions using both digits and words.
Can relay in writing (in Language B) specific information points contained in texts delivered in Language A) on familiar subjects (e.g. calls, announcements and instructions).
Can describe a character’s feelings and explain the reasons for them.
Can relate the emotions experienced by a character in a work to emotions he/she has experienced.
Can explain in some detail which character he/she most identified with and why.
Can summarise in writing (in Language B) the main points made in straightforward, informational texts (in Language A) on subjects that are of personal or current interest, provided spoken/signed texts are clearly articulated.
Can write about experiences, feelings and reactions in a simple connected text.
Can relate the plot of a book or film and describe their reactions.
Can interpret and describe (in Language B) overall trends shown in simple diagrams (e.g. graphs, bar charts) (with text in Language A), even though lexical limitations cause difficulty with formulation at times.
Can make a set of instructions easier to understand by uttering them slowly, a few words/signs at a time, employing verbal and non-verbal emphasis to facilitate understanding.
Can point out the most important episodes and events in a clearly structured narrative in everyday language and explain the significance of events and the connections between them.
Can describe a character’s feelings and explain the reasons for them.
Can interact online with a partner or small group working on a project, provided there are visual aids such as images, statistics and graphs to clarify more complex concepts.
Can repeat part of what someone has said to confirm mutual understanding and help keep the development of ideas on course.
Can write a basic summary of a simple text using the original wording and paragraph order.
Can negotiate prices and ask for discounts.
Can recognize a speaker's feelings or attitudes.
Can describe the emotions he/she experienced at a certain point in a story, e.g. the point(s) in a story when he/she became anxious for a character, and explain why.
Can explain why certain parts or aspects of work especially interested him/her.
Can relate events in a story, film or play to similar events he/she has experienced or heard about.
Can make a set of instructions easier to understand by uttering them slowly, a few words/signs at a time, employing verbal and non-verbal emphasis to facilitate understanding.
Can use limited discourse devices to link sentences smoothly into connected discourse.
Can follow the main points in TV programmes on familiar topics if delivered in clear standard speech.
Can report the opinions of others, using simple language.
Can respond to opinions expressed by others.
Can briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions, plans and actions.
Can distinguish between fact and opinion in relation to common topics.
Can distinguish between main ideas and supporting details in familiar, standard texts.
Can express and respond to feelings (e.g. surprise, happiness, interest, indifference).
Can understand most of the weather forecast on the radio.
Can recognize the direct repetition of ideas as a simple cohesive device.
Can express opinions as regards possible solutions, giving brief reasons and explanations.
Can write a basic email/letter of complaint requesting action.
Can complete a form requiring educational information (e.g. applying for a course of study).
Can write an email/letter sending a message of sympathy.
Can write short, simple biographies about real or imaginary people.
Can follow recorded instructions and information given on a phone-delivered service.
Can infer speakers' opinions in conversations on familiar everyday topics.
Can write a simple, structured informational leaflet/brochure, given a model.
Can express opinions and react to practical suggestions of where to go, what to do, etc.
Can use common connectors to tell a story or describe an event in writing.
Can generally understand details of events, feelings and wishes in letters, emails and online postings.
Can make a complaint.
Can make simple inferences based on the information given in a short article.
Can express hopes for the future using a range of fixed expressions.
Can follow an everyday conversation or informal interview on common topics.

Goals and Objectives

Can paraphrase a simple factual statement related to a familiar topic.
Can ask why someone thinks something, or how they think something would work.
Can understand instructions delivered at normal speed and accompanied by visual support.
Can listen to a short narrative and predict what will happen next.
Can make basic inferences or predictions about text content from headings, titles or headlines.
Can understand simple technical information (e.g. instructions for everyday equipment).
Can describe future plans and intentions using fixed expressions.
Can identify a simple chronological sequence in a recorded narrative or dialogue.
Can give basic advice in writing using simple language.
Can follow the everyday conversation, with some repetition of particular words and phrases.
Can recognize when a speaker is checking that the listener has understood something in a conversation conducted slowly and clearly.
Can understand written instructions for taking medication.
Can describe what they are looking for when shopping.
Can identify similarities and differences between two short texts.
Can collaborate in simple, shared tasks and work towards a common goal in a group by asking and answering straightforward questions.
Can ask for, follow and give detailed directions.
Can use fixed expressions to keep a conversation going (e.g. 'I see.', 'right').
Can write a simple outline for a piece of writing, given a model.
Can summarise short written passages using the original wording and ordering.
Can write a basic description of experiences, feelings and reactions, given a model.
Can give a short talk about a familiar topic, with visual support.
Can clearly signal the end of a simple narrative or description.
Can search the internet for specific every day or work-related information.
Can scan short texts to locate specific information.
Can react appropriately to good and bad news using fixed expressions.
Can write about personal experiences in a diary or online posting, given a model.
Can follow the main points of short talks on familiar topics if delivered in clear standard speech.
Can carry out a prepared structured interview with some spontaneous follow-up questions.
Can narrate a story.
Can describe how often a work-related task should be completed.
Can write an email/letter congratulating someone on something.
Can explain the rules of a familiar game or sport using simple language.
Can convey simple relevant information emphasizing the most important point.
Can write a story with a simple linear sequence.
Can write a short, simple description of a familiar device or product.
Can skim a short text to identify its main purpose.
Can make an apology with brief excuses or reasons.
Can express opinions using simple language.
Can follow familiar topics if the speaker is clear and avoids idiomatic usage.
Can convey simple information of immediate relevance and emphasize the main point.
Can deal with less routine situations on public transport (e.g. asking where to get off).
Can ask for changes to a hotel, restaurant, or transportation reservation on the phone.
Can respond to an offer or suggestion, expressing enthusiasm.
Can explain the meaning of a word or phrase using simple language.
Can extract key factual information such as dates, numbers and quantities from a presentation.
Can make simple recommendations for a course of action in familiar everyday situations.
Can make simple, logical paragraph breaks in a longer text.
Can find and understand the information in advertisements for sporting or cultural events.
Can understand the information in advertisements for jobs and services.
Can give brief reasons and explanations, using simple language.
Can give an opinion when asked directly, provided they can ask for repetition.
Can use simple appropriate language to check that information has been understood on the phone.
Can deal with common situations when making travel arrangements or travelling.
Can express belief, opinion, agreement and disagreement politely.
Can identify key subject vocabulary in written descriptions.
Can derive the probable meaning of simple unknown words from short, familiar contexts.
Can write simple instructions on how to use a device or product, given a model.
Can write the concluding sentence or sentences of a basic paragraph, given a model.
Can give or seek personal views and opinions in discussing topics of interest.
Can write short, simple essays with the basic structure on familiar topics.
Can extract key factual information from a phone conversation on a familiar topic.
Can write a short review of a restaurant, movie, etc. using simple language.
Can summarise (in Language B) the main points made in clear, well-structured texts (in Language A) on subjects that are familiar or of personal interest, although his/her lexical limitations cause difficulty with formulation at times.
Can describe in simple sentences (in Language B) the main facts shown in visuals on familiar topics (e.g. a weather map, a basic flow chart) (with text in Language A).
Can understand basic types of standard letters and emails on familiar topics (e.g. enquiries, complaints).
Can show a basic direct relationship between a simple problem and a solution.
Can arrange a delivery time on the phone.
Can buy a ticket for an event on the phone.
Can write a notice that clearly conveys information.
Can summarise simply (in Language B) the main information content of straightforward texts (in Language A) on familiar subjects (e.g. a short written/signed interview, magazine article, travel brochure).
Can describe the key themes and characters in short narratives involving familiar situations that contain only high-frequency everyday language
Can take notes as a list of key points during a straightforward lecture, provided the topic is familiar, and the lecture is both formulated in simple language and articulated clearly.
Can write a basic formal email/letter requesting information.
Can express preferences about food and drink in detail.
Can describe the key themes and characters in short narratives involving familiar situations that contain only high-frequency everyday language
Can write simple informal emails/letters and online postings giving news or opinions.
Can invite others to give their views on what to do next.
Can generally understand straightforward factual texts on familiar topics.
Can recognize simple expressions of agreement and disagreement in extended discussions, if conducted in clear standard speech.
Can make an aspect of an everyday topic clearer by providing simple examples.
Can follow the main points of extended discussion around them if in standard speech.
Can write a description of a future event or activity.
Can understand clearly written, straightforward instructions on how to use a piece of equipment.
Can initiate, maintain and close simple, face-to-face conversations on familiar topics.
Can note down routine instructions in a meeting on a familiar subject, provided they are formulated in simple language and he/she is given sufficient time to do so.
Can make an aspect of an everyday topic clearer by providing simple examples.
Can provide an approximate spoken/signed translation (into Language B) of clear, well-structured informational texts (written in Language A) on subjects that are familiar or of personal interest, although his/her lexical limitations cause difficulty with formulation at times.
Can describe events, real or imagined.
Can write an everyday connected text using a set of short elements or facts and building them into a sequence.
Can give straightforward descriptions on a variety of familiar subjects.
Can begin to use a repertoire of common idiomatic phrases in routine situations.
Can express attitudes using simple language.
Can enter unprepared into conversation on familiar topics (e.g. family, hobbies, work).
Can define the task in basic terms in a discussion and ask others to contribute their expertise and experience.
Can invite other people in a group to contribute their views.
Can write descriptions of real or imaginary people.
Can ask a group member to give the reason(s) for their views.
Can understand the main points of narratives and conversations about familiar topics (e.g. work, leisure) delivered in clear standard speech.
Can write about personal interests in some detail.
Can write descriptions of past events, activities, or personal experiences.
Can show how new information is related to what people are familiar with by asking simple questions.
Can extract relevant details in everyday letters, brochures and short official documents.
Can complete a detailed form requiring travel information (e.g. visa application).
Can explain briefly the feelings and opinions that a work provoked in him/her.
Can write a basic letter of application with limited supporting details.
Can write personal emails/letters giving some details of events, experiences and feelings.
Can describe dreams, hopes and ambitions.
Can get the gist of explanations of unfamiliar cultural practices and customs, if delivered slowly and clearly.
Can understand the main points of a simple podcast.
Can paraphrase short passages in a simple fashion, using the original order of the text.
Can relay (in Language B) specific information given in straightforward informational texts (e.g. leaflets, brochure entries, notices and letters or e-mails) (in Language A).
Can introduce a conversation topic with the present perfect and provide details in the past.
Can make an invitation using formal language.
Can support an intercultural exchange using a limited repertoire to introduce people from different cultural backgrounds and to ask and answer questions, showing awareness that some questions may be perceived differently in the cultures concerned.
Can paraphrase short passages in a simple fashion, using the original order of the text.
Can respond to instructions and ask questions or request clarifications in order to accomplish a shared task online.
Can give simple, clear instructions to organize an activity.
Can paraphrase short passages in a simple fashion, using the original text wording and ordering.
Can discuss everyday, practical issues when the conversation is conducted slowly and clearly.
Can respond in a simple way to verbal challenge or aggression.
Can generally follow changes of the topic in discussions related to their field if conducted slowly and clearly.
Can follow most of an everyday conversation if speakers avoid very idiomatic usage.
Can follow the linear structure of a short formal talk.
Can use simple cohesive devices such as repetition in a structured text.
Can summarise (in Language B) the main points made during a conversation (in Language A) on a subject of personal or current interest, provided people articulated clearly.
Can understand simple technical instructions for everyday equipment.
Can engage in online collaborative or transactional exchanges that require simple clarification or explanation of relevant details, such as registering for a course, tour, event or applying for membership.
Can summarise (in Language B) the main points made in long texts delivered orally (in Language A) on topics in his/her fields of interest, provided that he/she can listen or view several times
Can identify the main point of TV news items reporting events, accidents, etc. where the visual supports the commentary.
Can give detailed accounts of experiences, describing feelings and reactions.
Can identify the main topic and related ideas in a structured text.
Can communicate (in Language B) the main sense of what is said (in Language A) on subjects of personal interest, while following important politeness conventions, provided the interlocutors articulate clearly and that he/she can ask for clarification and pause to plan how to express things.
Can post a comprehensible contribution in an online discussion on a familiar topic of interest, provided he/she can prepare the text beforehand and use online tools to fill gaps in language and check accuracy.
Can summarise (in Language B) the main points or events in TV programmes and video clips (in Language A), provided he/she can view them several times.
Can relay (in Language B) the contents of detailed instructions or directions, provided these are clearly articulated (in Language A).
Can relay in writing (in Language B) specific, relevant information contained in straightforward informational texts (in Language A) on familiar subjects.
Can discuss films, books or plays in simple terms, using fixed expressions.
Can understand the relationship between the main point and an example in a structured text.
Can write personal emails/letters giving advice.
Can help develop a shared communication culture, by exchanging information in a simple way about values and attitudes to language and culture.
Can ask someone to clarify or elaborate on what they have just said.
Can make personal online postings about experiences, feelings and events and respond individually to the comments of others in some detail, though lexical limitations sometimes cause repetition and inappropriate formulation.
Can point out the most important episodes and events in a clearly structured narrative in everyday language and explain the significance of events and the connections between them.
Can relay (in Language B) the content of public announcements and messages delivered clearly at normal speed (in Language A).
Can demonstrate his/her understanding of the key issues in a disagreement on a topic familiar to him/her and make simple requests for confirmation and/or clarification.
Can relay in writing (in Language B) specific information given in a straightforward recorded message (left in Language A), provided the topics concerned are familiar and the delivery is slow and clear.
Can produce approximate translations (from Language A into Language B) of information contained in short, factual texts written in uncomplicated, standard language; despite errors, the translation remains comprehensible.
Can give detailed directions to a driver.
Can give simple reasons to justify a viewpoint on a familiar topic.
Can take some initiative in an interview, but is generally very dependent on the interviewer.
Can write fractions using both digits and words.
Can relay in writing (in Language B) specific information points contained in texts delivered in Language A) on familiar subjects (e.g. calls, announcements and instructions).
Can describe a character’s feelings and explain the reasons for them.
Can relate the emotions experienced by a character in a work to emotions he/she has experienced.
Can explain in some detail which character he/she most identified with and why.
Can summarise in writing (in Language B) the main points made in straightforward, informational texts (in Language A) on subjects that are of personal or current interest, provided spoken/signed texts are clearly articulated.
Can write about experiences, feelings and reactions in a simple connected text.
Can relate the plot of a book or film and describe their reactions.
Can interpret and describe (in Language B) overall trends shown in simple diagrams (e.g. graphs, bar charts) (with text in Language A), even though lexical limitations cause difficulty with formulation at times.
Can make a set of instructions easier to understand by uttering them slowly, a few words/signs at a time, employing verbal and non-verbal emphasis to facilitate understanding.
Can point out the most important episodes and events in a clearly structured narrative in everyday language and explain the significance of events and the connections between them.
Can describe a character’s feelings and explain the reasons for them.
Can interact online with a partner or small group working on a project, provided there are visual aids such as images, statistics and graphs to clarify more complex concepts.
Can repeat part of what someone has said to confirm mutual understanding and help keep the development of ideas on course.
Can write a basic summary of a simple text using the original wording and paragraph order.
Can negotiate prices and ask for discounts.
Can recognize a speaker's feelings or attitudes.
Can describe the emotions he/she experienced at a certain point in a story, e.g. the point(s) in a story when he/she became anxious for a character, and explain why.
Can explain why certain parts or aspects of work especially interested him/her.
Can relate events in a story, film or play to similar events he/she has experienced or heard about.
Can make a set of instructions easier to understand by uttering them slowly, a few words/signs at a time, employing verbal and non-verbal emphasis to facilitate understanding.
Can use limited discourse devices to link sentences smoothly into connected discourse.
Can follow the main points in TV programmes on familiar topics if delivered in clear standard speech.
Can report the opinions of others, using simple language.
Can respond to opinions expressed by others.
Can briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions, plans and actions.
Can distinguish between fact and opinion in relation to common topics.
Can distinguish between main ideas and supporting details in familiar, standard texts.
Can express and respond to feelings (e.g. surprise, happiness, interest, indifference).
Can understand most of the weather forecast on the radio.
Can recognize the direct repetition of ideas as a simple cohesive device.
Can express opinions as regards possible solutions, giving brief reasons and explanations.
Can write a basic email/letter of complaint requesting action.
Can complete a form requiring educational information (e.g. applying for a course of study).
Can write an email/letter sending a message of sympathy.
Can write short, simple biographies about real or imaginary people.
Can follow recorded instructions and information given on a phone-delivered service.
Can infer speakers' opinions in conversations on familiar everyday topics.
Can write a simple, structured informational leaflet/brochure, given a model.
Can express opinions and react to practical suggestions of where to go, what to do, etc.
Can use common connectors to tell a story or describe an event in writing.
Can generally understand details of events, feelings and wishes in letters, emails and online postings.
Can make a complaint.
Can make simple inferences based on the information given in a short article.
Can express hopes for the future using a range of fixed expressions.
Can follow an everyday conversation or informal interview on common topics.