Level 2
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The national standards and level descriptors
Speaking and listening
At this level, adults can
Listen and respond
to spoken language, including extended information and narratives, and follow detailed explanations and multi-step instructions of
varying length, adapting response to speaker, medium and context
Speak to communicate
straightforward and detailed information, ideas and opinions clearly, adapting speech and content to take account of the listener(s),
medium, purpose and situation
Engage in discussion
with one or more people in a variety of different situations, making clear and effective contributions that produce outcomes
appropriate to purpose and topic
Reading
At this level, adults can
Read and understand
a range of texts of varying complexity accurately and independently
Read and obtain information
of varying length and detail from different sources
Writing
At this level, adults can
Write to communicate
information, ideas and opinions clearly and effectively, using length, format and style appropriate to purpose, content and audience
Elements
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| Speak to communicate (Speaking) |
Sc/L2.1 speak clearly and confidently in a way which suits the situation
Sc/L2.2 respond to criticism and criticise constructively
Sc/L2.3 make requests and ask questions to obtain detailed information in familiar and unfamiliar contexts
Sc/L2.4 express clearly statements of fact, explanations, instructions, accounts, descriptions using appropriate structure, style and vocabulary
Sc/L2.5 present information and ideas in a logical sequence and provide further detail and development to clarify or confirm understanding
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| Engage in discussion (Speaking) |
Sd/L2.1 make relevant contributions and help to move discussions forward
Sd/L2.2 adapt contributions to discussions to suit audience, context, purpose and situation
Sd/L2.3 use appropriate phrases for interruption and change of topic
Sd/L2.4 support opinions and arguments with evidence
Sd/L2.5 use strategies intended to reassure, e.g. body language and appropriate phraseology
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| Listen and respond (Listening) |
Lr/L2.1 listen for and identify relevant information from extended explanations or presentations on a range of topics
Lr/L2.2 listen to, understand and follow lengthy or multi-step instructions and narratives on a range of topics and in a range of contexts
Lr/L2.3 speak clearly and confidently in a way which suits the situation
Lr/L2.4 make relevant contributions and help to move discussions forward
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| Reading comprehension (Reading) |
Rt/L2.1 trace and understand the main events of continuous descriptive, explanatory and persuasive texts
Rt/L2.2 identify the purpose of a text and infer meaning which is not explicit
Rt/L2.3 identify the main points and specific detail
Rt/L2.4 read an argument and identify the points of view
Rt/L2.5 read critically to evaluate information and compare information, ideas and opinions from different sources
Rt/L2.6 use organisational features and systems to locate texts and information
Rt/L2.7 use different reading strategies to find and obtain information, e.g. skimming, scanning, detailed reading
Rt/L2.8 summarise information from longer documents
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| Grammar and punctuation (Reading) |
Rs/L2.1
Rs/L2.2
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| Vocabulary, word recognition and phonics (Reading) |
Rw/L2.1 read and understand technical vocabulary
Rw/L2.2 use reference materials to find the meanings of unfamiliar words
Rw/L2.3
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| Writing composition (Writing) |
Wt/L2.1 plan and draft writing
Wt/L2.2 judge how much to write and the level of detail to include
Wt/L2.3 present information and ideas in a logical or persuasive sequence, using paragraphs where appropriate
Wt/L2.4 use format and structure to organise writing for different purposes
Wt/L2.5 use formal and informal language appropriate to purpose and audience
Wt/L2.6 use different styles of writing for different purposes, e.g. persuasive techniques, supporting evidence, technical vocabulary
Wt/L2.8 proof-read and revise writing for accuracy and meaning
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| Grammar and punctuation (Writing) |
Ws/L2.1 construct complex sentences
Ws/L2.2 use correct grammar, e.g. subject-verb agreement, correct and consistent use of tense
Ws/L2.3 use pronouns so that their meaning is clear
Ws/L2.4 punctuate sentences correctly and use punctuation accurately, e.g. commas, apostrophes, inverted commas
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| Spelling and handwriting (Writing) |
Ww/L2.1 spell correctly words used most often in work, studies and daily life, including familiar technical words
Ww/L2.2 produce legible text
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