NRS Descriptor Segment
GSE Learning Objective
GSE Level
CEFR Level
Individuals ready to exit the Low Intermediate Level are able to write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with facts and logically ordered reasons. They are able to produce informative texts in which they develop a topic with concrete facts and details. They convey information clearly with precise language and well-organized paragraphs. They link ideas, opinions and reasons with words, phrases, and clauses (e.g., another, specifically, consequently, because). They are also able to use technology (including the Internet) to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others.
Can write simple informal emails/letters and online postings giving news or opinions.
46
B1 (43-50)
Can express a personal opinion in a simple academic text.
49
B1 (43-50)
Can write short, simple essays with basic structure on familiar topics.
46
B1 (43-50)
Can write an everyday connected text using a set of short elements or facts and building them into a sequence.
47
B1 (43-50)
Can make simple, logical paragraph breaks in a longer text.
45
B1 (43-50)
Can prepare a simple outline to organise ideas and information.
48
B1 (43-50)
Can write about everyday things (e.g. people, places, job, study) in linked sentences.
41
A2+ (36-42)
Can use limited discourse devices to link sentences smoothly into connected discourse.
51
B1+ (51-58)
Can comment on other people’s online postings, provided they are written/signed in simple language, reacting to embedded media by expressing feelings of surprise, interest and indifference in a simple way. Can post a comprehensible contribution in an online discussion on a familiar topic of interest, provided they can prepare the text beforehand and use online tools to fill gaps in language and check accuracy. Can interact online with a partner or small group working on a project, provided there are visual aids such as images, statistics and graphs to clarify more complex concepts.
42
A2+ (36-42)
49
B1 (43-50)
50
B1 (43-50)
They are able to conduct short research projects, making frequent use of on-line as well as print sources. This includes the ability to draw evidence from several texts to support an analysis.
Can write simple questions to get written feedback from employees or customers.
48
B1 (43-50)
Can take notes while researching a familiar topic.
53
B1+ (51-58)
Can write a simple project plan with key deliverables.
55
B1+ (51-58)
Can support a main idea with explanations and examples in a structured paragraph on a familiar topic.
55
B1+ (51-58)
Can support a main idea with examples and reasons.
57
B1+ (51-58)
36 | Alignment of the National Reporting System for Adult Education Standards to the Global Scale of English
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