
Level 2
Speaking
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Can give a simple description or a presentation of people, living or working conditions, daily routines, likes/dislikes, etc. as a short series of simple phrases and sentences linked into a list.
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Can ask and answer short questions and carry on a short conversation.
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Can use some simple structures correctly to convey meaning despite basic errors of usage.
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Can generally pronounce clearly enough to be understood despite a noticeable foreign accent but will need to be asked for repetition from time to time.
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Can present with notes but only read some information from slides or notes.
Writing
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Can write an organized one paragraph response with a topic sentence, supporting details, and a concluding sentence.
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Can write paragraphs which answer the question clearly.
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Can use supporting ideas in a paragraph with basic details.
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Can use grammar introduced at this level with some accuracy.
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Can describe routine, familiar situations and topics using sufficient vocabulary (some high frequency words) with correct form and meaning.
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Can spell basic words accurately. Can use basic punctuation e.g. capitalization, accurately.
Listening
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Can understand speech that is slowly and carefully articulated on concrete topics such as basic personal and family information, health issues, and basic commands.
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Can ask questions for clarification.
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Can listen for new vocabulary words.
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Can make inferences.
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Can write basic words during dictation type listenings from the textbook at this level.
Reading
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Can understand and summarize short texts on a variety of topics including informational material.
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Can make basic inferences when provided with some guidance.
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Can identify purpose, gist, main idea, some supporting details, and textual cues that signal sequence.
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Can activate schema and make predictions after previewing material.
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Can use headings and sub-headings to determine the purpose of a reading passage.
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Can begin to differentiate between fact and opinion.
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Can use familiar context to understand commonly used and some field-specific language.