NOVICE LOW:

I can present information about myself and some other very familiar topics using single words or memorized phrases.

I can recite words and phrases that I have learned.

·  I can count from 1-10.

·  I can say the date and the day of the week.

·  I can list the months and seasons

I can state the names of familiar people, places, and objects in pictures and posters using words or memorized phrases.

·  I can name famous landmarks and people.

·  I can name countries on a map.

·  I can list items I see every day.

I can introduce myself to a group.

·  I can state my name, age, and where I live.

·  I can give my phone number, home address, and email address.

I can recite short memorized phrases, parts of poems, and rhymes.

·  I can sing a short song.

·  I can recite a nursery rhyme.

·  I can recite a simple poem

INTERMEDIATE LOW:

I can present information on most familiar topics using a series of simple sentences.

I can talk about people, activities, events, and experiences.

·  I can describe the physical appearance of a friend or family member.

·  I can describe another person’s personality.

·  I can describe a school or workplace.

·  I can describe a famous place.

·  I can describe a place I have visited or want to visit.

·  I can present my ideas about something I have learned.

I can express my needs and wants.

·  I can describe what I need for school or work.

·  I can talk about what I want or need to do each day.

I can present information on plans, instructions, and directions.

·  I can explain the rules of a game.

·  I can give multi-step instructions for preparing a recipe.

·  I can describe what my plans are for the weekend.

·  I can describe what my summer plans are.

·  I can describe holiday or vacation plans.

·  I can describe what is needed for a holiday or a celebration.

·  I can describe what I plan to do next in my life.

I can present songs, short skits, or dramatic readings.

·  I can retell a children’s story.

·  I can present a proverb, poem, or nursery rhyme.

·  I can participate in a performance of a skit or a scene from a play.

I can express my preferences on topics of interest.

·  I can give a presentation about a movie or television show that I like.

·  I can give a presentation about a famous athlete, celebrity, or historical figure.

·  I can express my thoughts about a current event I have

·  learned about or researched

I can make a presentation about my personal and social experiences.

·  I can describe a childhood or past experience.

·  I can report on a social event that I attended.

·  I can make a presentation on something new I learned.

·  I can make a presentation about my plans for the future.

I can make a presentation on smething I have learned or researched.

·  I can give a short presentation on a current event.

·  I can present about a topic from an academic subject, such as science, math, art, etc.

·  I can describe how to plan and carry out an event, such as a party or family reunion.

·  I can give a short presentation on a famous person, landmark, or cultural event.

I can make a presentation about common interests and issues and state my viewpoint.

·  I can give a presentation about a favorite movie or song and tell why I like it.

·  I can give a presentation about a famous person or historical figure and tell why he/she is important.

·  I can share my reactions about a current event and explain why the event is in the news.

NOVICE MID:

I can present information about myself and some other very familiar topics using a variety of words, phrases, and memorized expressions.

I can present information about myself and others using words and phrases.

·  I can say what I look like.

·  I can say what I am like.

·  I can say what someone looks like.

·  I can say what someone is like.

I can express my likes and dislikes using words, phrases, and memorized expressions.

·  I can say which sports I like and don’t like.

·  I can list my favorite free-time activities and those I don’t like.

·  I can state my favorite foods and drinks and those I don’t like.

I can present information about familiar items in my immediate environment.

·  I can talk about my house.

·  I can talk about my school or where I work.

·  I can talk about my room or office and what I have in it.

·  I can present basic information about my community, town/city, state, or country.

I can talk about my daily activities using words, phrases, and memorized expressions.

·  I can list my classes and tell what time they start and end.

·  I can name activities and their times in my daily schedule.

·  I can talk about what I do on the weekends.

I can present simple information about something I learned using words, phrases, and memorized expressions.

·  I can talk about holiday celebrations based on pictures or photos.

·  I can name the main cities on a map.

·  I can talk about animals, colors, foods, historical figures, or sports based on pictures or photos.

NOVICE HIGH:

I can present basic information on familiar topics using language I have practiced using phrases and simple sentences.

I can present information about my life using phrases and simple sentences.

· I can describe my family and friends.

· I can describe my school.

· I can describe where I work and what I do

I can tell about a familiar experience or event using phrases and simple sentences.

· I can tell what I do in class or at work.

· I can tell about what I do during the weekend.

· I can tell about what happens after school or work.

I can present basic information about a familiar person, place, or thing using phrases and simple sentences.

· I can describe a useful website.

· I can talk about my favorite musical group, actor, or author.

· I can describe a landmark, vacation location, or a place I visit.

· I can talk about a famous person from history.

I can present information about others using phrases and simple sentences.

· I can talk about others’ likes and dislikes.

· I can talk about others’ free-time activities.

· I can give basic biographical information about others.

I can give basic instructions on how to make or do something using phrases and simple sentences.

· I can tell how to prepare something simple to eat.

· I can describe a simple routine, like getting lunch in the cafeteria.

· I can give simple directions to a nearby location or to an online resource.

I can present basic information about things I have learned using phrases and simple sentences.

· I can describe a simple process like a science experiment.

· I can present a topic from a lesson based on pictures or photos.

· I can present information about something I learned in a class or at work

· I can present information about something I learned in the community.

NOVICE LOW:

I can communicate on some very familiar topics using single words and phrases that I have practiced and memorized.

I can greet my peers.

·  I can say hello and goodbye.

I can introduce myself to someone.

· I can tell someone my name.

I can answer a few simple questions.

· I can respond to yes/no questions.

· I can answer an either/or question.

· I can respond to who, what, when, where questions

NOVICE MID:

I can communicate on very familiar topics using a variety of words and phrases that I have practiced and memorized.

I can greet and leave people in a polite way.

· I can say hello and goodbye to someone my age or younger.

· I can say hello and goodbye to my teacher, professor, or supervisor. I can say hello and goodbye to an adult.

· I can say hello and goodbye to a person I do not know.

I can introduce myself and others.

·  I can introduce myself and provide basic personal information.

· I can introduce someone else. I can respond to an introduction.

I can answer a variety of simple questions.

· I can answer questions about what I like and dislike.

· I can answer questions about what I am doing and what I did.

· I can answer questions about where I’m going or where I went.

· I can answer questions about something I have learned.

I can make some simple statements in a conversation.

· I can tell someone what I am doing.

· I can say where I went. I can say whom I am going to see.

· I can express a positive reaction, such as “Great!”

I can ask some simple questions.

· I can ask who, what, when, where questions.

· I can ask questions about something that I am learning.

I can communicate basic information about myself and people I know.

· I can say my name and ask someone’s name.

· I can say or write something about the members of my family and ask about someone’s family.

· I can say or write something about friends and classmates or co-workers.

I can communicate some basic information about my everyday life.

· I can give times, dates, and weather information.

· I can talk about what I eat, learn, and do.

· I can talk about places I know. I can ask and understand how much something costs.

· I can tell someone the time and location of a community event.

NOVICE HIGH:

I can communicate and exchange information about familiar topics using phrases and simple sentences, sometimes supported by memorized language.

I can usually handle short social interactions in everyday situations by asking and answering simple questions.

I can exchange some personal information.

· I can ask and say a home address and e-mail address.

· I can ask and say someone’s nationality.

· I can ask and talk about family members and their characteristics.

· I can ask and talk about friends, classmates, teachers, or co-workers.

 I can exchange information using texts, graphs, or pictures.

· I can ask about and identify familiar things in a picture from a story.

· I can ask about and identify important information about the weather using a map.

· I can ask and respond to simple questions about dates, times, places, and events on schedules, posters, and tickets.

· I can respond to simple questions based on graphs or visuals that provide information containing numbers or statistics.

I can ask for and give simple directions.

· I can ask for directions to a place.

· I can tell someone how to get from one place to another, such as go straight, turn left, or turn right.

· I can tell someone where something is located, such as next to, across from, or in the middle of.

I can make plans with others.

· I can accept or reject an invitation to do something or go somewhere.

· I can invite and make plans with someone to do something or go somewhere.

· I can exchange information about where to go, such as to the store, the movie theatre, a concert, a restaurant, the lab, or when to meet.

I can interact with others in everyday situations.

· I can order a meal.

· I can make a purchase.

· I can buy a ticket.

INTERMEDIATE LOW:

I can participate in conversations on a number of familiar topics using simple sentences.

I can handle short social interactions in everyday situations by asking and answering simple questions.

I can have a simple conversation on a number of everyday topics.

·  I can talk with someone about family or household tasks.

·  I can talk with someone about hobbies and interests.

·  I can talk with someone about school or work.

 I can ask and answer questions on factual information that is familiar to me.

·  I can ask and answer questions related to subjects such as geography, history, art, music, math, science, language, or literature.

 I can use the language to meet my basic needs in familiar situations.

·  I can ask for help at school, work, or in the community.

·  I can make a reservation.

·  I can arrange for transportation, such as by train, bus, taxi, or a ride with friends.

INTERMEDIATE MID:

 I can participate in conversations on familiar topics using sentences and series of sentences. I can handle short social interactions in everyday situations by asking and answering a variety of questions. I can usually say what I want to say about myself and my

I can start, maintain, and end a conversation on a variety of familiar topics.

·  I can be the first to start a conversation.

·  I can ask for information, details, and explanations during a conversation.

·  I can bring a conversation to a close.

·  I can interview someone for a project or a publication.

I can talk about my daily activities and personal preferences.

·  I can talk about my daily routine.

·  I can talk about my interests and hobbies.

·  I can give reasons for my preferences.

·  I can give some information about activities I did.

·  I can give some information about something I plan to do.

·  I can talk about my favorite music, movies, and sports.

I can use my language to handle tasks related to my personal needs.

·  I can request services, such as repair for a phone, computer, or car.

·  I can schedule an appointment.

·  I can inquire about membership in an organization or club.

I can exchange information about subjects of special interest to me.

·  I can talk about artists from other countries.

·  I can talk about historical events.

·  I can talk about a mathematics, technology, or science project.