NRS Descriptor Segment
GSE Skill
GSE Learning Objective
GSE Level
CEFR Level
(cont.) 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 recognise when people disagree or when someone has a problem and can use memorised, simple expressions (e.g. “I understand” or “Are you okay?”) to indicate sympathy.
25
A1 (22-29)
Can introduce themselves, their hobbies and interests in a basic way.
26
A1 (22-29)
Can introduce someone in a basic way, giving their name and job title.
26
A1 (22-29)
Can make a few basic requests related to immediate personal needs (e.g. 'Can I have a pen, please?').
26
A1 (22-29)
Can accept offers using basic fixed expressions.
27
A1 (22-29)
Can ask simple questions about other people (e.g. their name, age, where they live, things they have). Can use brief, everyday expressions to describe wants and needs, and request information.
27
A1 (22-29)
28
A1 (22-29)
Can make an introduction and use basic greeting and leave-taking expressions.
28
A1 (22-29)
Can ask people for things and give people things.
28
A1 (22-29)
Can ask and answer simple questions about people they know in a limited way.
28
A1 (22-29)
Can use brief, everyday expressions to describe wants and needs, and request information.
28
A1 (22-29)
Can express preferences about food and drink using basic fixed expressions.
28
A1 (22-29)
Can answer simple questions about their daily activities or routines, given a model.
28
A1 (22-29)
Can exchange personal details (e.g. where they live, things they have).
28
A1 (22-29)
Can express how they are feeling using very basic fixed expressions.
28
A1 (22-29)
Can answer simple questions about habits and routines.
29
A1 (22-29)
Can ask for simple directions, referring to a map or plan.
29
A1 (22-29)
Can talk about the family in a basic way, given prompts.
29
A1 (22-29)
Can respond politely when introduced to someone, using a few basic fixed expressions.
29
A1 (22-29)
Listening Can understand basic personal details if given carefully and slowly.
21
Below A1 (10-21)
Alignment of the National Reporting System for Adult Education Standards to the Global Scale of English | 15
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