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.
Listening Can understand basic questions about personal details if addressed slowly and clearly.
21
Below A1 (10-21)
Can understand the main information when people introduce themselves (e.g. name, age, where they are from). Can identify a caller's name and phone number from a short, simple telephone conversation.
22
A1 (22-29)
23
A1 (22-29)
Can understand questions addressed carefully and slowly.
23
A1 (22-29)
Can understand simple directions from X to Y on foot or public transport.
26
A1 (22-29)
Can understand basic information about someone when introduced to them using simple language. Can follow simple, everyday transactions (e.g. shopping and eating out) if carried out slowly and clearly.
28
A1 (22-29)
29
A1 (22-29)
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.
Speaking Can relay very basic information (e.g. numbers and prices) from short, simple, illustrated texts. Can use a few simple words to describe objects (e.g. colour, number), if supported by pictures. Can relay simple instructions about places and times, provided these are repeated very slowly and clearly.
10
Below A1 (10-21)
18
Below A1 (10-21)
18
Below A1 (10-21)
Can ask and answer simple questions about things they have in a limited way.
21
Below A1 (10-21)
Can say where they and other people are in a limited way.
22
A1 (22-29)
Can describe objects in a basic way (e.g. colour, size).
24
A1 (22-29)
Can ask for and give very basic information about the home.
25
A1 (22-29)
Can read aloud short, familiar fixed expressions in a way that can be understood.
26
A1 (22-29)
Can ask basic questions about objects (e.g. colour, size).
26
A1 (22-29)
Can express ability or lack of ability with regard to basic activities using 'can' or 'can’t'.
27
A1 (22-29)
Can ask simple questions about numbers of objects there are using a basic phrase (e.g. 'how many?').
27
A1 (22-29)
16 | Alignment of the National Reporting System for Adult Education Standards to the Global Scale of English
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