Speaking
English learners at this level can performs simple tasks in English
such as ordering food in a restaurant with the help of visual aids, as
well as complete simple transactions in shops. Learners can also provide
basic explanations about themselves such as stating where they are
from, their marital status, their current employment status, etc.
Learners at this level can respond in many basic situations, but find
difficulty in expressing and / or inquiring about further detail.
Learners have noticeable pronunciation difficulties that can at times
hinder their ability to be understood by others.
Writing
Learners at this level can fill in basic forms and complete simple
written tasks such as writing a description of their daily routines, or
completing a simple e-mail requesting or providing basic information
such as meeting place, time, etc. Learners at this level tend to use
simple sentences that lack complex structures such as clauses, generally
with a lack of linking language. They also tend to make basic mistakes
in tense usage even in basic narrations.
Reading
Learners at this level can scan for specific information such as TV
schedule times, use bus schedules, etc. Learners have difficulties
reading extended texts, but can generally understand the gist of very
simple reading tasks.
Listening
English learners at this level still have great difficulty in
understanding anything more than specific information such as time,
location and topic. They can understand simple conversations and
listening selections after multiple repetition to complete in-class
tasks.
