According to the Common European Framework of Reference, at the end of this level the student:
Can understand frequently used phrases and expressions related to the most immediate needs, such as basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment.
Can participate in direct and simple exchanges on daily and family matters.
Can describe his/her past and his/her immediate surroundings in simple terms.
Specific objectives
Listening comprehension
Understands phrases and the most frequent vocabulary related to the most immediate personal areas, such as personal information, shopping, local area, employment, etc.
Understands the main argument of clear and short messages and announcements.
Reading comprehension
Reads very simple and short texts.
Can find specific information in announcements, leaflets, menus, schedules.
Understands simple and short personal letters.
Oral interaction
Interacts in a simple way if the other person is prepared to repeat or paraphrase slowly and helps the student to formulate what he/she wants to say.
Can participate in short social exchanges.
Oral expression
Uses simple phrases to describe in simple terms his/her family and other people, his/her education, his/her job, etc.
Written expression
Writes short, simple notes and messages related to his/her immediate environment.
Writes very simple personal letters, for example thanking someone for something.
