Level 1
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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 information and narratives, and follow explanations and instructions of varying lengths, adapting
response to speaker, medium and context
Speak to communicate
information, ideas and opinions, adapting speech and content to take account of the listener(s) and medium
Engage in discussion
with one or more people in familiar and unfamiliar situations, making clear and relevant contributions that respond to what others say
and produce a shared understanding about different topics
Reading
At this level, adults can
Read and understand
straightforward texts of varying length on a variety of topics accurately and independently
Read and obtain information
from different sources
Writing
At this level, adults can
Write to communicate
information, ideas and opinions clearly using length, format and style appropriate to purpose and audience
Elements
| Subsection |
Elements |
| Speak to communicate (Speaking) |
Sc/L1.1 speak clearly in a way which suits the situation
Sc/L1.2 make requests and ask questions to obtain information in familiar and unfamiliar contexts
Sc/L1.3 express clearly statements of fact, explanations, instructions, accounts and descriptions
Sc/L1.4 present information and ideas in a logical sequence and include detail and develop ideas where appropriate
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| Engage in discussion (Speaking) |
Sd/L1.1 follow and contribute to discussions on a range of straightforward topics
Sd/L1.2 make contributions relevant to the situation and the subject
Sd/L1.3 respect the turn-taking rights of others during discussions
Sd/L1.4 use appropriate phrases for interruption
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| Listen and respond (Listening) |
Lr/L1.1 listen for and identify relevant information from explanations and presentations on a range of straightforward topics
Lr/L1.2 listen for and understand explanations, instructions and narratives on different topics in a range of contexts
Lr/L1.3 use strategies to clarify and confirm understanding, e.g. facial expressions, body language and verbal prompts
Lr/L1.4 provide feedback and confirmation when listening to others
Lr/L1.5 respond to questions on a range of topics
Lr/L1.6 follow and contribute to discussions on a range of straightforward topics
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| Reading comprehension (Reading) |
Rt/L1.1 trace and understand the main events of continuous descriptive, explanatory and persuasive texts
Rt/L1.2 recognise how language and other textual features are used to achieve different purposes, e.g. to instruct, explain, describe, persuade
Rt/L1.3 identify the main points and specific detail, and infer meaning from images which is not explicit in the text
Rt/L1.4 use organisational and structural features to locate information, e.g. contents, index, menus, subheadings, paragraphs
Rt/L1.5 use different reading strategies to find and obtain information
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| Grammar and punctuation (Reading) |
Rs/L1.1
Rs/L1.2
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| Vocabulary, word recognition and phonics (Reading) |
Rw/L1.1 use reference material to find the meaning of unfamiliar words
Rw/L1.2
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| Writing composition (Writing) |
Wt/L1.1 plan and draft writing
Wt/L1.2 judge how much to write and the level of detail to include
Wt/L1.3 present information in a logical sequence, using paragraphs where appropriate
Wt/L1.4 use language suitable for purpose and audience
Wt/L1.5 use format and structure for different purposes
Wt/L1.6
Wt/L1.7 proof-read and revise writing for accuracy and meaning
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| Grammar and punctuation (Writing) |
Ws/L1.1 write in complete sentences
Ws/L1.2 use correct grammar e.g. subject-verb agreement, correct use of tense
Ws/L1.3 punctuate sentences correctly and use punctuation so that meaning is clear
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| Spelling and handwriting (Writing) |
Ww/L1.1 spell correctly words used most often in work, studies and daily life
Ww/L1.2 produce legible text
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