Listening and Responding
Level 1
I understand a few familiar spoken words and phrases, with help.
Level 2
I understand a range of familiar spoken phrases.
Level 3
I understand the main points from short spoken passages made up of familiar language. I can note personal responses.
Level 4
I understand the main points and some detail from spoken passages using familiar language in simple sentences.
Level 5
I understand main points and opinions in various contexts, including present and past or future events.
Level 6
I understand the difference between present, past and future events in a range of familiar spoken material from some new contexts. I can identify specific details. I need little repetition.
Level 7
I understand longer passages and recognise people’s points of view from complex sentences. I can work out the meaning of some unfamiliar language.
Level 8
I understand passages including some unfamiliar material and recognise attitudes and emotions.
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Exceptional performance
I understand the gist of a range of authentic passages in familiar contexts. These passages cover a range of factual and imaginative speech, some of which expresses different points of view, issues and concerns. I summarise, explain extracts and report, orally or in writing.
Speaking
Level 1
I say single words and short phrases with support. I try to pronounce words correctly.
Level 2
I use set phrases to give basic information. My pronunciation is fairly clear.
Level 3
I take part in brief prepared tasks. I give short personal responses. I can substitute vocabulary into questions or statements.
Level 4
I take part in simple conversations and express opinions. I have begun to substitute single words and phrases. My pronunciation is generally accurate.
Level 5
I give a short prepared talk or take part in short conversations. I ask for and give information, using more than one time frame. I can vary my language and extend my answers. My language is generally accurate.
Level 6
I can answer questions about a short prepared talk. I use varied language and extended phrases. I apply my previous knowledge to work out meanings in new contexts.
Level 7
I answer unprepared questions. I begin and develop conversations and discuss matters of personal or topical interest. I improvise and paraphrase. My pronunciation is good.
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Level 8
I can narrate events, justify my opinion, discuss facts, ideas and experiences. I use a range of vocabulary, structures and time references. I adapt language to deal with unprepared situations. I speak confidently, with good pronunciation and intonation. My language is mostly accurate.
Exceptional performance
I discuss factual and imaginative topics. I deal with unfamiliar language in informal and formal situations. I speak fluently, give clear messages and make few errors.
Reading and Responding
Level 1
I recognise and read out a few familiar words and phrases. I may need visual clues.
Level 2
I understand familiar written phrases. I match sound to print by reading aloud familiar words and phrases. I look up the meanings of new words in a book or glossary.
Level 3
I understand main points and personal responses in clear short texts. I have begun to read independently, and can use a bilingual dictionary or glossary to look up new words.
Level 4
I understand main points and some detail in short texts. I can use context to work out the meaning of unfamiliar words.
Level 5
I am confident in understanding main points and opinions over various contexts in the present, past or future.
Level 6
I understand familiar language in the present, past and future in less familiar contexts. I note main points and specific details. I choose texts to read independently. I work out the meaning of unfamiliar language .
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Level 7
I understand a range of longer texts and note points of view from complex sentences and unfamiliar language. I adapt models from reading to help me speak and write. I use reference materials appropriately.
Level 8
I understand a wide variety of texts including some unfamiliar material. I recognise attitudes and emotions. I read for personal interest and for information, consulting a range of reference sources where appropriate.
Exceptional performance
I understand a wide range of authentic texts in familiar contexts including factual and imaginative material. I understand different points of view, issues and concerns. I summarise, explain extracts and report, orally or in writing. I read independently.
Writing
Level 1
I write or copy words or symbols correctly. I label items and insert words into short phrases or sentences.
Level 2
I use a model to write one or two short sentences. I can fill in a simple form and write familiar short phrases correctly. When I am not copying, my spelling sometimes contains errors.
Level 3
I write a few short familiar sentences with support. I express personal responses. I write short phrases from memory with generally accurate spelling.
Level 4
I write short texts on familiar topics, adapting language that I have already learnt. I can substitute individual words and set phrases. I use dictionaries or glossaries to check words I have learnt.
Level 5
I write short texts on many familiar topics. I use simple sentences in the past or future, and the present. I may make some mistakes. I use dictionaries or glossaries to check my work and look up unknown words.
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Level 6
I give and ask for information and opinions. I use descriptive language and a variety of structures. I use my knowledge of structure in new contexts. Although there may be a few mistakes, my meaning is usually clear.
Level 7
I write short or longer articles or stories, giving opinions and points of view upon real and imaginary subjects. I link sentences and paragraphs, adapt structures and ideas from what I have learned. I use reference sources to improve accuracy. I may make occasional mistakes.
Level 8
I produce formal and informal texts in an appropriate style on familiar topics, justifying opinions and finding out views of others. I make few mistakes. I use reference materials to extend my range of language.
Exceptional performance
I communicate ideas accurately and in an appropriate style over a range of familiar topics, both factual and imaginative. I write coherently and accurately. I use resources to help vary the style and scope of my writing.
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