Foundation 2 (CEFR: A2/1)
Descriptors providing an indication of the passive and productive abilities of students passing Foundation 2.
‘Can do’ statements
The following descriptors provide an indication of the passive and productive abilities of students passing this course.
| Students passing at grade: | Will meet these criteria: |
|---|---|
| A | almost all of the time |
| B | most of the time |
| C | regularly |
| D | some of the time |
Listening Comprehension
- Understand simple information and questions about family, people, homes, work and hobbies.
- Understand clear and simple messages on the TV, at the airport, and in conversation provided people talk very clearly
- Understand what people say in simple, everyday conversation, if they speak clearly and give help.
Reading Comprehension
- Understand short, simple texts containing familiar vocabulary
- Find the most important information in advertisements, information leaflets, web pages, catalogues, timetables etc.
- Understand the main points in short, simple news items and descriptions if the subject is familiar.
- Understand the main points in short, simple everyday stories, especially if there is visual support
Spoken
- Start a conversation, explain when something is not understood and ask simply for clarification.
- Ask people how they feel in different situations, eg about his/her home and country, work and free time, likes and dislikes, including simple questions about past events.
- Discuss plans with other people, eg. where to go and when to meet.
- Communicate in everyday situations, eg. ordering food and drink, shopping, using banks, post offices and public transport.
Written
- Write about him/herself using simple language, eg. information about his/her family, his/her courses, job, hobbies etc.
- Write about things and people he/she knows well using simple language, eg. descriptions of friends or what happened during that day.
- Complete a questionnaire with information about his/her educational background, job, interests and skills.
- Write simple messages, eg. to make or change and invitation or appointment, or to friend, eg. via e-mail, sms or postcard to give them personal news or to ask a question.