Speaking
Lower intermediate level learners can use their English to complete
most simple daily tasks such as asking for more information in shops,
asking for recommendations in restaurants, asking for assistance in a
hotel, etc. At work, English learners can provide basic information
about tasks as well as ask for clarification. Learners still have
difficulties in expressing extended opinions or using a wide range of
vocabulary and structures to dig further into specifics. Pronunciation
does not cause incomprehension, but can still provide difficult for
interlocutors.
Writing
Learners at this level can write simple letters and e-mails
explaining their current situations, as well as describe past events.
Tense usage, while still not fluent, is generally clear in terms of
past, present and future. Lower intermediate level learners can write
some more extended passages, for example asking details about a certain
topic, but will use only basic linking language in their written
communications.
Reading
Learners at this level can read simple texts, understand gist of
newspaper or magazine articles, but still have difficulties with detail.
They can understand most service sector texts such as menus, bus and
train schedules, brochures, etc. without much difficulty. They have
begun to read more extended materials, but still have difficulties with
vocabulary and deeper comprehension.
Listening
English learners at this level can deal with most basic situations
such as asking for directions, responding to simple questions at work,
etc. without having to ask for much repetition. In these common
situations, they expect certain vocabulary and phrases and are familiar
with usage. They still experience difficulties when listening to the
radio or watching TV, but generally can understand the gist of the
topics discussed in these formats.
