Can understand phrases and the highest frequency vocabulary related to areas of most immediate personal relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local area, employment).
Can catch the main point in short, clear, simple messages and announcements.
Reading:
Can read very short, simple texts.
Can find specific, predictable information in simple everyday material such as advertisements, prospectuses, menus and timetables.
can understand short simple personal letters.
Spoken Interaction:
Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar topics and activities.
Can handle very short social exchanges, even though not usually understand enough to keep the conversation going.
Spoken Production:
Can use a series of phrases and sentences to describe in simple terms of family and other people, living conditions, educational background and present or most recent job.
Writing:
Can write short, simple notes and messages relating to matters in areas of immediate needs.
Can write a very simple personal letter, for example thanking someone for something.