NRS Descriptor Segment
GSE Skill
GSE Learning Objective
GSE Level
CEFR Level
They are able to speak in complete sentences appropriate to task and situation in order to provide requested detail or clarification.
Speaking Can ask for repetition and clarification when they don't understand, using basic fixed expressions.
30
A2 (30-35)
Can answer simple questions about their life and experiences.
35
A2 (30-35)
Can check that someone has understood information, using simple language.
35
A2 (30-35)
Can ask for repetition or clarification on the phone in a simple way.
35
A2 (30-35)
Can communicate in routine tasks requiring simple, direct exchanges of information.
36
A2+ (36-42)
Can answer simple questions and respond to simple statements in an interview.
37
A2+ (36-42)
Can confirm information using some simple fixed expressions.
37
A2+ (36-42)
Can answer simple questions and respond to simple statements in an interview.
37
A2+ (36-42)
Can check or clarify information using some simple fixed expressions.
41
A2+ (36-42)
Listening Can recognise some fixed expressions to check or clarify information.
37
A2+ (36-42
Can understand enough to respond to direct requests expressed slowly and clearly.
37
A2+ (36-42)
They can discuss what they have heard read aloud and provide the main ideas and appropriate elaboration and detail about the information presented.
Speaking Can relay in a simple way a series of short, simple instructions provided the original is clearly and slowly articulated. Can communicate the main point of what is said in predictable everyday situations, conveying back and forth information about personal wants and needs, provided other people help with formulation.
35
A2 (30-35)
35
A2 (30-35)
Can give or seek personal views and opinions in discussing topics of interest.
46
B1 (43-50)
Listening Can follow the main points in a simple audio recording, if provided with written supporting material.
37
A2+ (36-42)
Can get the gist of short, simple stories if told slowly and clearly.
37
A2+ (36-42)
28 | Alignment of the National Reporting System for Adult Education Standards to the Global Scale of English
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