Speaking and Listening Individuals ready to exit this level are able to participate in conversations of short duration, collaborating with diverse partners and groups, while respecting individual differences. This includes following agreed upon rules for discussion and responding to the comments of others through multiple exchanges. Individuals are able to describe people, places, things, and events with relevant details, producing complete sentences when appropriate to task and situation. They can discuss what they have heard read aloud and ask and answer questions about it.
NRS Descriptor Segment
GSE Skill
GSE Learning Objective
GSE Level
CEFR Level
Individuals ready to exit this level are able to participate in conversations of short duration, collaborating with diverse partners and groups, while respecting individual differences. This includes following agreed upon rules for discussion and responding to the comments of others through multiple exchanges.
Speaking Can use a few basic words and phrases to show politeness (e.g. 'please', 'thank you').
12
Below A1 (10-21)
Can give very limited personal information using basic fixed expressions.
16
Below A1 (10-21)
Can establish basic social contacts with simple, polite greetings and farewells.
19
Below A1 (10-21)
Can say what they do (e.g. name of their job, student).
19
Below A1 (10-21)
Can introduce themselves in a basic way, giving some information about where they live, their family etc.
22
A1 (22-29)
Can ask and answer basic questions about family and friends in a limited way.
22
A1 (22-29)
Can give key information to introduce themselves (e.g. name, age, where they are from).
23
A1 (22-29)
Can greet people, ask how they are and react to news.
24
A1 (22-29)
Can agree to simple requests using a few basic fixed expressions.
24
A1 (22-29)
Can ask and answer simple questions in areas of immediate need or on very familiar topics. Can invite others’ contributions to very simple tasks using short, simple phrases prepared in advance. Can indicate that they understand and ask whether others understand. Can facilitate an intercultural exchange by showing a welcoming attitude and interest with simple expressions and non-verbal signals, by inviting others to contribute, and by indicating whether they understand when addressed directly.
25
A1 (22-29)
25
A1 (22-29)
25
A1 (22-29)
14 | Alignment of the National Reporting System for Adult Education Standards to the Global Scale of English
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