American English File 1, Second Edition CEFR Mapping: My Name's Hannah, Not Anna

American English File 1, Second Edition
CEFR Mapping
1A My name’s Hannah, not Anna
verb be + • subject pronouns: I, you, etc. • days of the week • numbers 0–20 • greetings •
vowel sounds • word stress
Level: A1
COMPONENT DESCRIPTOR PAGE ACTIVITY/EXERCISE
Overall listening Can follow speech that is very slow and carefully 4 1 Listening & Speaking a, b, d
comprehension articulated, with long pauses for him/her to 5 2 Grammar c, d
assimilate meaning. 5 3 Pronunciation a, c
5 4 Vocabulary c
5 5 Listening & Speaking a–c
148 Vocabulary Bank: Days and Numbers 1 b
Overall spoken Can interact in a simple way but communication is 4 1 Listening & Speaking b
interaction totally dependent on repetition at a slower rate of 5 5 Listening & Speaking c
speech, rephrasing and repair. Can ask and answer
simple questions, initiate and respond to simple
statements in areas of immediate need or on very
familiar topics.
Conversation Can make an introduction and use basic greeting 4 1 Listening & Speaking f
and leave-taking expressions. Can ask how people 5 2 Grammar f
are and react to news.
Overall spoken Can produce simple mainly isolated phrases about 4 1 Listening & Speaking f
production people and places. 5 2 Grammar e, f
5 4 Vocabulary c
5 5 Listening & Speaking c
Overall written Can write simple isolated phrases and sentences. 4 1 Listening & Speaking b, c
production 5 2 Grammar a
5 3 Pronunciation d, e
5 5 Listening & Speaking b
125 1A Grammar Bank a–c
Processing text Can copy out single words and short texts 4 1 Listening & Speaking c
presented in standard printed format.
General Has a very basic range of simple expressions about 4 1 Listening & Speaking f
linguistic range personal details and needs of a concrete type. 5 2 Grammar f
5 5 Listening & Speaking c
Vocabulary range Has a basic vocabulary repertoire of isolated 5 4 Vocabulary a, c
words and phrases related to particular concrete 125 1A Grammar Bank a–c
situations. 148 Vocabulary Bank: Days and Numbers 1 a–c
148 Vocabulary Bank: Days and Numbers 2 a–c
Grammatical Shows only limited control of a few simple 5 2 Grammar a, c, d, f
accuracy grammatical structures and sentence patterns in a 125 1A Grammar Bank a–c
learned repertoire.
Phonological Pronunciation of a very limited repertoire of 4 1 Listening & Speaking d–f
control learned words and phrases can be understood with 5 3 Pronunciation a, c, e
some effort by native speakers used to dealing 148 Vocabulary Bank: Days and Numbers 1 a–c
with speakers of his/her language group. 148 Vocabulary Bank: Days and Numbers 2 a–c
Orthographic Can copy familiar words and short phrases e.g. 4 1 Listening & Speaking b
control simple signs or instructions, names of everyday 148 Vocabulary Bank: Days and Numbers 1 a, c
objects, names of shops and set phrases used 148 Vocabulary Bank: Days and Numbers 2 a, c
regularly. Can spell his/her address, nationality
and other personal details.
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Spoken fluency Can manage very short, isolated, mainly pre- 4 1 Listening & Speaking f
packaged utterances, with much pausing to search 5 2 Grammar f
for expressions, to articulate less familiar words, 5 4 Vocabulary c
and to repair communication. 5 5 Listening & Speaking c
148 Vocabulary Bank: Days and Numbers 1 c
148 Vocabulary Bank: Days and Numbers 2 c
1B All over the world

verb be ? and – • the world • numbers 21–100 • /ə/, /tʃ/, /ʃ/, /dʒ/ • sentence stress
Level: A1
Overall listening Can follow speech that is very slow and carefully 6 1 Vocabulary c
comprehension articulated, with long pauses for him/her to 6 2 Pronunciation a, b
assimilate meaning. 7 3 Grammar a, c, e
7 4 Pronunciation & Speaking a
7 5 Vocabulary c
7 6 Listening a, b
7 7 Song
148 Vocabulary Bank: Days and Numbers 3 b
149 Vocabulary Bank: The world 1 b
149 Vocabulary Bank: The world 2 a
Overall reading Can understand very short, simple texts a single 7 3 Grammar b, c
comprehension phrase at a time, picking up familiar names, words
and basic phrases and rereading as required.
Reading for Can get an idea of the content of simpler 100, 1B Communication a–c
information & informational material and short simple 106
argument descriptions, especially if there is visual support.
Overall spoken Can interact in a simple way but communication is 7 4 Pronunciation & Speaking b
interaction totally dependent on repetition at a slower rate of 100, 1B Communication a–c
speech, rephrasing and repair. Can ask and answer 106
familiar topics.
Conversation Can understand everyday expressions aimed at 7 3 Grammar f
the satisfaction of simple needs of a concrete type, 7 4 Pronunciation & Speaking d
delivered directly to him/her in clear, slow and
repeated speech by a sympathetic speaker.
Overall spoken Can produce simple mainly isolated phrases about 6 1 Vocabulary c
production people and places. 7 3 Grammar e, f
7 4 Pronunciation & Speaking d
7 5 Vocabulary d
100, 1B Communication a–c
106
Overall written Can write simple isolated phrases and sentences. 6 1 Vocabulary d
production 125 1B Grammar Bank a–c
General Has a very basic range of simple expressions about 7 3 Grammar f
linguistic range personal details and needs of a concrete type. 7 4 Pronunciation & Speaking d
7 6 Listening c
Vocabulary range Has a basic vocabulary repertoire of isolated 6 1 Vocabulary a, c, d
words and phrases related to particular concrete 7 5 Vocabulary a, c, d
situations. 125 1B Grammar Bank a–c
148 Vocabulary Bank: Days and Numbers 3 a–b
149 Vocabulary Bank: The world 1 a–c
149 Vocabulary Bank: The world 2 a–b
Grammatical Shows only limited control of a few simple 7 3 Grammar b, c, e, f
accuracy grammatical structures and sentence patterns in a 7 4 Pronunciation & Speaking d
learned repertoire. 125 1B Grammar Bank a–c
Phonological Pronunciation of a very limited repertoire of 6 2 Pronunciation a, b
control learned words and phrases can be understood with 7 4 Pronunciation & Speaking a, b
some effort by native speakers used to dealing 7 6 Listening a
with speakers of his/her language group. 148 Vocabulary Bank: Days and Numbers 3 b
Spoken fluency Can manage very short, isolated, mainly pre- 6 1 Vocabulary c, d
packaged utterances, with much pausing to search 7 3 Grammar f
for expressions, to articulate less familiar words, 7 4 Pronunciation & Speaking d
and to repair communication. 7 5 Vocabulary a, d
100, 1B Communication a–c
106
1C Open your books, please

possessive adjectives: my, your, etc. • classroom language • /oʊ/, /u/, /ɑr/ • the alphabet
Level: A1
Overall listening Can follow speech that is very slow and carefully 8 1 Vocabulary b
comprehension articulated, with long pauses for him/her to 8 2 Pronunciation a–d
assimilate meaning. 9 3 Listening & Speaking a–c
9 4 Grammar c
150 Vocabulary Bank: Classroom Language b
Listening to Can understand instructions addressed carefully 8 1 Vocabulary d
announcements and slowly to him/her and follow short, simple
& instructions directions.
Reading for Can get an idea of the content of simpler 100, 1C Communication a–c
information & informational material and short simple 106
Overall spoken Can interact in a simple way but communication is 100, 1C Communication a–c
interaction totally dependent on repetition at a slower rate of 106
familiar topics.
Overall written Can ask for or pass on personal details in written 9 3 Listening & Speaking d
interaction form.
Overall spoken Can produce simple mainly isolated phrases about 100, 1C Communication a–c
production people and places. 106
Overall written Can write simple isolated phrases and sentences. 9 3 Listening & Speaking a, b
111 1 Writing b, d
125 1C Grammar Bank c
Processing text Can copy out single words and short texts 111 1 Writing d
presented in standard printed format.
General Has a very basic range of simple expressions about 9 3 Listening & Speaking b, d
linguistic range personal details and needs of a concrete type.
Vocabulary range Has a basic vocabulary repertoire of isolated 8 1 Vocabulary a, b, d
words and phrases related to particular concrete 8 2 Pronunciation e
situations. 125 1C Grammar Bank a–c
150 Vocabulary Bank: Classroom Language a–c
Grammatical Shows only limited control of a few simple 9 4 Grammar a
accuracy grammatical structures and sentence patterns in a 125 1C Grammar Bank a–c
learnt repertoire.
Phonological Pronunciation of a very limited repertoire of learnt 8 2 Pronunciation a–c, e
control words and phrases can be understood with some 9 3 Listening & Speaking c
effort by native speakers used to dealing with
speakers of his/her language group.
Orthographic Can copy familiar words and short phrases e.g. 9 3 Listening & Speaking a, b
control simple signs or instructions, names of everyday 111 1 Writing b–d
objects, names of shops and set phrases used
Spoken fluency Can manage very short, isolated, mainly pre- 9 3 Listening & Speaking d
packaged utterances, with much pausing to search 9 4 Grammar c
for expressions, to articulate less familiar words, 100, 1C Communication b, c
and to repair communication. 106
1 Practical English: Arriving in London

Level: A1
comprehension articulated, with long pauses for him/her to 10 2 Introduction a–b
assimilate meaning. 10–11 3 Checking in a–c, g
11 4 Jenny talks to Rob a, b, d, e
Overall reading Can understand very short, simple texts a single 11 3 Checking in e
comprehension phrase at a time, picking up familiar names, words 11 4 Jenny talks to Rob a
Overall spoken Can produce simple mainly isolated phrases about 10 2 Introduction b
production people and places. 10–11 3 Checking in d–f
General Has a very basic range of simple expressions about 10–11 3 Checking in a, e, f, h
linguistic range personal details and needs of a concrete type. 11 4 Jenny talks to Rob c, d
Vocabulary range Has a basic vocabulary repertoire of isolated 10 1 Vocabulary a–b
words and phrases related to particular concrete
situations.
Grammatical Shows only limited control of a few simple 11 3 Checking in h
accuracy grammatical structures and sentence patterns in 11 4 Jenny talks to Rob a
a learned repertoire.
Orthographic Can copy familiar words and short phrases e.g. 10 3 Checking in a
control simple signs or instructions, names of everyday
objects, names of shops and set phrases used
Sociolinguistic Can establish basic social contact by using the 10–11 3 Checking in b, d–f, h
appropriateness simplest everyday polite forms of: greetings and 11 4 Jenny talks to Rob b
farewells; introductions; saying please, thank you,
sorry, etc.
Spoken fluency Can manage very short, isolated, mainly pre- 10 2 Introduction b
packaged utterances, with much pausing to search 10–11 3 Checking in b, d, e, f
for expressions, to articulate less familiar words, 11 4 Jenny talks to Rob e
and to repair communication.
2A A writer’s room
a / an, plurals • this / that / these / those • things • final -s and -es • th
Level: A1
Overall listening Can follow speech that is very slow and carefully 12 3 Pronunciation a, b
comprehension articulated, with long pauses for him/her to 13 4 Listening & Speaking b, c
assimilate meaning. 13 5 Grammar a
13 6 Pronunciation a, b
151 Vocabulary Bank: Things b
Overall reading Can understand very short, simple texts a single 13 5 Grammar b
Overall spoken Can interact in a simple way but communication is 100 2A Communication a–c
interaction totally dependent on repetition at a slower rate of 151 Vocabulary Bank: Things c
familiar topics.
Information Can ask and answer simple questions, initiate 13 4 Listening & Speaking d, e
exchange and respond to simple statements in areas of 13 6 Pronunciation c
immediate need or on very familiar topics.
Overall spoken Can produce simple mainly isolated phrases about 13 4 Listening & Speaking d, e
production people and places. 13 5 Grammar a
13 6 Pronunciation c
Overall written Can write simple isolated phrases and sentences. 12 2 Grammar a
production 127 2A Grammar Bank a–c
General Has a very basic range of simple expressions about 13 4 Listening & Speaking e
linguistic range personal details and needs of a concrete type. 13 6 Pronunciation c
Vocabulary range Has a basic vocabulary repertoire of isolated 12 1 Vocabulary b
words and phrases related to particular concrete 13 4 Listening & Speaking c
situations. 100 2A Communication b, c
127 2A Grammar Bank a–c
151 Vocabulary Bank: Things a–c
Grammatical Shows only limited control of a few simple 12 2 Grammar a, b
accuracy grammatical structures and sentence patterns in a 13 5 Grammar a–c
learned repertoire. 127 2A Grammar Bank a–c
Phonological Pronunciation of a very limited repertoire of 12 3 Pronunciation a, b
control learned words and phrases can be understood with 13 6 Pronunciation a–c
some effort by native speakers used to dealing 151 Vocabulary Bank: Things a
with speakers of his/her language group.
Spoken fluency Can manage very short, isolated, mainly pre- 13 4 Listening & Speaking d, e
packaged utterances, with much pausing to search 13 6 Pronunciation b, c
for expressions, to articulate less familiar words,
2B Stars and Stripes
adjectives • colors, adjectives, modifiers: very / really • long and short vowel sounds
Level: A1
Overall listening Can follow speech that is very slow and carefully 14 2 Grammar b
comprehension articulated, with long pauses for him/her to 15 3 Pronunciation a, c, f
assimilate meaning. 152 Vocabulary Bank: Adjectives 1 b, d
152 Vocabulary Bank: Adjectives 2 b
Overall reading Can understand very short, simple texts a single 14 1 Vocabulary a, b
Reading for Can get an idea of the content of simpler 15 5 Reading a, b
information & informational material and short simple
Information Can ask and answer simple questions, initiate 14 1 Vocabulary c
exchange and respond to simple statements in areas of 15 4 Vocabulary b
immediate need or on very familiar topics. 15 6 Writing & Speaking c
production people and places. 15 3 Pronunciation e
15 4 Vocabulary b
15 6 Writing & Speaking c
152 Vocabulary Bank: Adjectives 1 e
production 15 2A Grammar Bank a–c
Creative writing Can write simple phrases and sentences about 15 6 Writing & Speaking b
themselves and imaginary people, where they live
and what they do.
General Has a very basic range of simple expressions about 15 3 Pronunciation e
linguistic range personal details and needs of a concrete type. 15 6 Writing & Speaking a–c
Vocabulary range Has a basic vocabulary repertoire of isolated 14 1 Vocabulary a–d
words and phrases related to particular concrete 15 4 Vocabulary b
situations. 15 5 Reading b
127 2B Grammar Bank a
152 Vocabulary Bank: Adjectives 1 a–e
152 Vocabulary Bank: Adjectives 2 a–c
Grammatical Shows only limited control of a few simple 14 2 Grammar a, b, d
accuracy grammatical structures and sentence patterns in a 127 2B Grammar Bank a, b
learned repertoire. 152 Vocabulary Bank: Adjectives 1 e
Phonological Pronunciation of a very limited repertoire of 15 3 Pronunciation a–f
control learned words and phrases can be understood with 152 Vocabulary Bank: Adjectives 1 c, d
some effort by native speakers used to dealing 152 Vocabulary Bank: Adjectives 2 c
Spoken fluency Can manage very short, isolated, mainly pre- 14 1 Vocabulary c
packaged utterances, with much pausing to search 15 3 Pronunciation e
for expressions, to articulate less familiar words, 15 6 Writing & Speaking c
and to repair communication. 152 Vocabulary Bank: Adjectives 1 e
2C After 300 feet, turn right
imperatives, let’s • feelings • understanding connected speech
Level: A1
comprehension articulated, with long pauses for him/her to 16–17 2 Listening & Reading a–c
assimilate meaning. 17 4 Pronunciation a
17 6 Song
Overall reading Can understand very short, simple texts a single 17 2 Listening & Reading b
comprehension phrase at a time, picking up familiar names, words 101, 2C Communication a
and basic phrases and rereading as required. 106
Conversation Can ask how people are and react to news. 101, 2C Communication b–d
106
production people and places. 101, 2C Communication b–d
106
production 127 2C Grammar Bank a, b
General Has a very basic range of simple expressions about 17 2 Listening & Reading b, c
linguistic range personal details and needs of a concrete type. 101, 2C Communication b–d
106
Vocabulary range Has a basic vocabulary repertoire of isolated 16 1 Vocabulary a–c
words and phrases related to particular concrete 127 2C Grammar Bank a, b
situations.
Grammatical Shows only limited control of a few simple 17 3 Grammar a, c–e
accuracy grammatical structures and sentence patterns in a 127 2C Grammar Bank a, b
learned repertoire.
Phonological Pronunciation of a very limited repertoire of 17 4 Pronunciation b
control learned words and phrases can be understood with
some effort by native speakers used to dealing
packaged utterances, with much pausing to search 17 4 Pronunciation b
for expressions, to articulate less familiar words, 101, 2C Communication b–d
and to repair communication. 106
3A Things I love about the US
simple present + and – • verb phrases • third person -s
Level: A1
Overall listening Can follow speech that is very slow and carefully 20 1 Vocabulary c
comprehension articulated, with long pauses for him/her to 20 3 Pronunciation b, c
assimilate meaning. 21 4 Reading & Speaking b
153 Vocabulary Bank: Verb phrases b
Overall reading Can understand very short, simple texts a single 20 2 Grammar a
Reading for Can get an idea of the content of simpler 21 4 Reading & Speaking a–d
Information Can ask and answer simple questions, initiate 20 3 Pronunciation d, e
exchange and respond to simple statements in areas of 21 4 Reading & Speaking d
immediate need or on very familiar topics. Can
ask and answer questions about themselves and
other people, where they live, people they know,
things they have.
production people and places. 20 3 Pronunciation d, e
21 4 Reading & Speaking d
153 Vocabulary Bank: Verb phrases c
Overall written Can write simple isolated phrases and sentences. 20 1 Vocabulary a
production 20 2 Grammar b
129 3A Grammar Bank a, b
General Has a very basic range of simple expressions about 20 3 Pronunciation d, e
linguistic range personal details and needs of a concrete type. 21 4 Reading & Speaking d
words and phrases related to particular concrete 20 3 Pronunciation d
situations. 21 4 Reading & Speaking a–d
129 3A Grammar Bank a, b
153 Vocabulary Bank: Verb phrases a–c
Grammatical Shows only limited control of a few simple 20 2 Grammar b
accuracy grammatical structures and sentence patterns in 20 3 Pronunciation d, e
a learned repertoire. 129 3A Grammar Bank a, b
153 Vocabulary Bank: Verb phrases a–c
Phonological Pronunciation of a very limited repertoire of 20 3 Pronunciation a–e
control learned words and phrases can be understood with 153 Vocabulary Bank: Verb phrases c
Coherence Can link words or groups of words with very basic 21 4 Reading & Speaking d
linear connectors like “and” or “then.”
Spoken fluency Can manage very short, isolated, mainly pre- 20 3 Pronunciation d, e
packaged utterances, with much pausing to search 21 4 Reading & Speaking d
for expressions, to articulate less familiar words, 153 Vocabulary Bank: Verb phrases c
3B Work and play
simple present ? • jobs • /ər/
Level: A1
Overall listening Can follow speech that is very slow and carefully 22 2 Listening a, b, d
comprehension articulated, with long pauses for him/her to 22 3 Grammar a
assimilate meaning. 23 4 Pronunciation a, b
154 Vocabulary Bank: Jobs b, d
Overall reading Can understand very short, simple texts a single 22 2 Listening a, b
comprehension phrase at a time, picking up familiar names, words 23 6 Reading b
Reading for Can get an idea of the content of simpler 23 6 Reading a, c
Information Can ask and answer simple questions, initiate 22 1 Vocabulary c
exchange and respond to simple statements in areas of 22 3 Grammar c
immediate need or on very familiar topics. Can ask 23 5 Speaking b, c
and answer questions about themselves and other 23 6 Reading b
people, where they live, people they know, things 154 Vocabulary Bank: Jobs c
they have.
production people and places. 22 3 Grammar c
23 5 Speaking b, c
154 Vocabulary Bank: Jobs c
Overall written Can write simple isolated phrases and sentences. 22 1 Vocabulary a
production 129 3B Grammar Bank a, b
General Has a very basic range of simple expressions about 22 2 Listening c, d
linguistic range personal details and needs of a concrete type. 22 3 Grammar c
23 5 Speaking a–c
23 6 Reading d
words and phrases related to particular concrete 23 6 Reading a–d
situations. 129 3B Grammar Bank a, b
154 Vocabulary Bank: Jobs a, c, d
Grammatical Shows only limited control of a few simple 22 3 Grammar a, c
accuracy grammatical structures and sentence patterns in a 23 5 Speaking a–c
learned repertoire. 129 3B Grammar Bank a, b
154 Vocabulary Bank: Jobs c, d
Phonological Pronunciation of a very limited repertoire of 23 4 Pronunciation a, c
control learned words and phrases can be understood with 154 Vocabulary Bank: Jobs c
packaged utterances, with much pausing to search 22 3 Grammar c
for expressions, to articulate less familiar words, 23 5 Speaking b, c
and to repair communication. 154 Vocabulary Bank: Jobs c
3C Meeting online
word order in questions • question words • sentence stress
Level: A1
Overall listening Can follow speech that is very slow and carefully 24 1 Listening b–f
comprehension articulated, with long pauses for him/her to 25 3 Vocabulary & Pronunciation a, c, d
assimilate meaning. 25 6 Song
Reading for Can get an idea of the content of simpler 24 1 Listening a
information & informational material and short simple 111 2 Writing a
Overall spoken Can interact in a simple way but communication is 25 4 Speaking b
interaction totally dependent on repetition at a slower rate of
familiar topics.
Information Can ask and answer simple questions, initiate and 25 3 Vocabulary & Pronunciation e
exchange respond to simple statements in areas of immediate 25 4 Speaking b
need or on very familiar topics. Can ask and answer
questions about themselves and other people,
where they live, people they know, things they have.
Overall spoken Can produce simple mainly isolated phrases about 25 3 Vocabulary & Pronunciation e
production people and places. 25 4 Speaking b
Overall written Can write simple isolated phrases and sentences. 24 1 Listening c
25 3 Vocabulary & Pronunciation b
25 4 Speaking a
129 3C Grammar Bank a, b
Creative writing Can write simple phrases and sentences about 111 2 Writing c
themselves and imaginary people, where they live
and what they do.
General Has a very basic range of simple expressions about 24 1 Listening e, g
linguistic range personal details and needs of a concrete type. 25 4 Speaking a, b
Vocabulary range Has a basic vocabulary repertoire of isolated 24 1 Listening c, d
words and phrases related to particular concrete 25 3 Vocabulary & Pronunciation b, c, e
situations. 111 2 Writing b–d
Grammatical Shows only limited control of a few simple 25 2 Grammar a
accuracy grammatical structures and sentence patterns in a 25 4 Speaking a, b
learned repertoire. 111 2 Writing c, d
Phonological Pronunciation of a very limited repertoire of 25 3 Vocabulary & Pronunciation a, c, d
control learned words and phrases can be understood with
Sociolinguistic Can establish basic social contact by using the 24 1 Listening d
appropriateness simplest everyday polite forms of: greetings and
sorry, etc.
Coherence Can link words or groups of words with very basic 111 2 Writing c
linear connectors like “and” or “then.”
Spoken fluency Can manage very short, isolated, mainly pre- 24 1 Listening g
packaged utterances, with much pausing to search 25 3 Vocabulary & Pronunciation d, e
for expressions, to articulate less familiar words, 25 4 Speaking b
3 Practical English: At a coffee shop
Level: A1
Overall listening Can follow speech that is very slow and carefully 26 2 Rob and Jenny meet a, b
comprehension articulated, with long pauses for him/her to 27 3 Buying a coffee b–d
assimilate meaning. 27 4 First day in the office a, c, d
157 Vocabulary Bank: Time 1 b
Reading for Can get an idea of the content of simpler 26 3 Buying a coffee a
Overall spoken Can interact in a simple way but communication 27 3 Buying a coffee e, f
interaction is totally dependent on repetition at a slower rate
of speech, rephrasing and repair. Can ask and
answer simple questions, initiate and respond to
simple statements in areas of immediate need or
on very familiar topics.
Goal-oriented Can understand questions and instructions 101, 107 3PE Communication
co-operation addressed carefully and slowly to him/her and 157 Vocabulary Bank: Time 1 c
follow short, simple directions. Can ask people for
things, and give people things.
Overall spoken Can produce simple mainly isolated phrases about 27 3 Buying a coffee e, f
production people and places. 101, 107 3PE Communication
157 Vocabulary Bank: Time 1 c
General Has a very basic range of simple expressions about 26 2 Rob and Jenny meet a
linguistic range personal details and needs of a concrete type. 26–27 3 Buying a coffee a, e, f
27 4 First day in the office b, c
Vocabulary range Has a basic vocabulary repertoire of isolated 101, 107 3PE Communication
words and phrases related to particular concrete 157 Vocabulary Bank: Time 1 a, c
situations.
Grammatical Shows only limited control of a few simple 101, 107 3PE Communication
accuracy grammatical structures and sentence patterns in a 157 Vocabulary Bank: Time 1 a–c
learned repertoire.
Sociolinguistic Can establish basic social contact by using the 27 3 Buying a coffee c–f
appropriateness simplest everyday polite forms of: greetings and 27 4 First day in the office b–d
sorry, etc.
Spoken fluency Can manage very short, isolated, mainly pre- 26 2 Rob and Jenny meet a
packaged utterances, with much pausing to search 27 3 Buying a coffee d–f
for expressions, to articulate less familiar words, 27 4 First day in the office d
and to repair communication. 101, 107 3PE Communication
157 Vocabulary Bank: Time 1 c
4A Is she his wife or his sister?
Whose…? • possessive ’s • family • /ʌ/, the letter o
Level: A2
Listening to Can understand and extract the essential 28 1 Grammar d
radio, audio & information from short recorded passages 29 3 Pronunciation a, d
recordings dealing with predictable everyday matters that are 29 4 Listening & Speaking a, b
delivered slowly and clearly. 155 Vocabulary Bank: The family c
Information Can understand enough to manage simple, routine 28 1 Grammar b, c
exchange exchanges without undue effort. Can deal with 29 4 Listening & Speaking c
practical everyday demands: finding out and 155 Vocabulary Bank: The family d
passing on straightforward factual information.
Overall spoken Can give a simple description or presentation 28 1 Grammar b, c
production of people, living or working conditions, daily 29 4 Listening & Speaking c
routines, likes/dislikes, etc. as a short series of 155 Vocabulary Bank: The family d
simple phrases and sentences linked into a list.
Overall written Can write a series of simple phrases and sentences 29 4 Listening & Speaking b
production linked with simple connectors like “and,” “but,”
and “because.”
Identifying cues Can use an idea of the overall meaning of short 29 4 Listening & Speaking a
& inferring texts and utterances on everyday topics of a 155 Vocabulary Bank: The family a–c
(spoken & concrete type to derive the probable meaning of
written) unknown words from the context.
Vocabulary range Has sufficient vocabulary to conduct routine, 28 2 Vocabulary b
everyday transactions involving familiar situations 155 Vocabulary Bank: The family a–d
and topics.
Grammatical Uses some simple structures correctly, but 28 1 Grammar b, d, f
accuracy still systematically makes basic mistakes - for 131 4A Grammar Bank a–c
example tends to mix up tenses and forget to mark
agreement; nevertheless, it is usually clear what he/
she is trying to say.
Vocabulary Can control a narrow repertoire dealing with 28 2 Vocabulary b
control concrete everyday needs. 155 Vocabulary Bank: The family a–d
Phonological Pronunciation is generally clear enough to be 28 2 Vocabulary b
control understood despite a noticeable foreign accent, 29 3 Pronunciation a, d, e
but conversational partners will need to ask for 155 Vocabulary Bank: The family d
repetition from time to time.
Orthographic Can copy short sentences on everyday subjects 155 Vocabulary Bank: The family b
control - e.g. directions how to get somewhere. Can
write with reasonable phonetic accuracy (but not
necessarily fully standard spelling) short words
that are in his/her oral vocabulary.
Flexibility Can expand learned phrases through simple 155 Vocabulary Bank: The family d
recombinations of their elements.
Spoken fluency Can make him/herself understood in short 28 1 Grammar b, c, f
contributions, even though pauses, false starts and 29 3 Pronunciation e
reformulation are very evident.
Spoken fluency Can construct phrases on familiar topics with 29 4 Listening & Speaking c
sufficient ease to handle short exchanges, despite
very noticeable hesitation and false starts.
4B What a life!
prepositions of time (at, in, on) and place (at, in, to) • everyday activities • linking and
sentence stress
Level: A2
Overall listening Can understand enough to be able to meet 30 2 Pronunciation a
comprehension needs of a concrete type provided speech is 31 3 Reading & Listening d
clearly and slowly articulated. Can understand 31 4 Grammar b, d
phrases and expressions related to areas of most 156 Vocabulary Bank: Everyday activities b
immediate priority (e.g. very basic personal and
family information, shopping, local geography,
employment) provided speech is clearly and
slowly articulated.
Overall reading Can understand short, simple texts on familiar 30 3 Reading & Listening a, b
comprehension matters of a concrete type which consist of high 112 3 Writing a, b
frequency everyday or job-related language.
Information Can ask and answer questions about habits and 30 1 Vocabulary b
exchange routines. 156 Vocabulary Bank: Everyday activities c
101, 4B Communication a–b
107
Interviewing Can answer simple questions and respond to 31 5 Speaking & Writing a
and being simple statements in an interview.
interviewed
Overall spoken Can give a simple description or presentation 30 1 Vocabulary b
production of people, living or working conditions, daily 31 5 Speaking & Writing a
routines, likes/dislikes, etc. as a short series of 156 Vocabulary Bank: Everyday activities c
Creative writing Can write a series of simple phrases and sentences 112 3 Writing c–e
about their family, living conditions, educational
background, present or most recent job.
Identifying cues Can use an idea of the overall meaning of short 30 3 Reading & Listening b
& inferring texts and utterances on everyday topics of a 112 3 Writing b
Taking the floor Can use simple techniques to start, maintain, or 101, 4B Communication a–b
(turntaking) end a short conversation. Can initiate, maintain 107
and close simple, face-to-face conversation.
Processing text Can pick out and reproduce key words and phrases 30 3 Reading & Listening a, b
or short sentences from a short text within the 112 3 Writing a, b
learner’s limited competence and experience.
General Has a repertoire of basic language, which 30 3 Reading & Listening a
linguistic range enables him/her to deal with everyday situations 112 3 Writing a–e
with predictable content, though he/she will 101, 4B Communication a, b
generally have to compromise the message and 107
search for words.
General Can produce brief everyday expressions in order 31 4 Grammar a, b, d
linguistic range to satisfy simple needs of a concrete type: personal 31 5 Speaking & Writing a, b
details, daily routines, wants and needs, requests 131 4B Grammar Bank a, b
for information.
Vocabulary range Has sufficient vocabulary to conduct routine, 30 1 Vocabulary a
everyday transactions involving familiar situations 30–31 3 Reading & Listening b, d, e
and topics. 156 Vocabulary Bank: Everyday activities a–c
Grammatical Uses some simple structures correctly, but 31 4 Grammar a, b, d
accuracy still systematically makes basic mistakes - for 131 4B Grammar Bank a, b
Vocabulary Can control a narrow repertoire dealing with 30 1 Vocabulary b
control concrete everyday needs. 30–31 3 Reading & Listening a, b, d
112 3 Writing b
156 Vocabulary Bank: Everyday activities a–c
Phonological Pronunciation is generally clear enough to be 30 2 Pronunciation b
control understood despite a noticeable foreign accent,
but conversational partners will need to ask for
Orthographic Can copy short sentences on everyday subjects 112 3 Writing c–e
Flexibility Can adapt well-rehearsed memorized simple 31 5 Speaking & Writing b
phrases to particular circumstances through 101, 4B Communication a, b
limited lexical substitution. 107
Flexibility Can expand learned phrases through simple 30 1 Vocabulary b
recombinations of their elements. 156 Vocabulary Bank: Everyday activities c
Thematic Can tell a story or describe something in a simple 112 3 Writing c–e
development list of points.
Spoken fluency Can construct phrases on familiar topics with 31 5 Speaking & Writing a
4C Short life, long life?

position of adverbs and expressions of frequency • adverbs and expressions of frequency •
the letter h
Level: A2
Overall listening Can understand enough to be able to meet 32 1 Vocabulary a
comprehension needs of a concrete type provided speech is 32 3 Pronunciation b
clearly and slowly articulated. Can understand 33 5 Song
phrases and expressions related to areas of most 157 Vocabulary Bank: Time 3 d
employment) provided speech is clearly and
slowly articulated.
Overall reading Can understand short, simple texts on familiar 33 4 Reading & Speaking a, b
comprehension matters of a concrete type which consist of high
Overall reading Can understand short, simple texts containing 32 2 Grammar a
comprehension the highest frequency vocabulary, including a
proportion of shared international vocabulary
items.
Interviewing Can make him/herself understood in an interview 101 4C Communication
and being and communicating ideas and information on
interviewed familiar topics, provided he/she can ask for
clarification occasionally, and is given some help to
express what he/she wants to.
Overall spoken Can give a simple description or presentation 101 4C Communication
production of people, living or working conditions, daily
routines, likes/dislikes, etc. as a short series of
Identifying cues Can use an idea of the overall meaning of short 33 4 Reading & Speaking c
& inferring texts and utterances on everyday topics of a 157 Vocabulary Bank: Time 3 a
Processing text Can pick out and reproduce key words and phrases 33 4 Reading & Speaking a, b
or short sentences from a short text within the
General Has a repertoire of basic language, which 33 4 Reading & Speaking a
linguistic range enables him/her to deal with everyday situations
with predictable content, though he/she will
generally have to compromise the message and
search for words.
General Can produce brief everyday expressions in 32 2 Grammar d
linguistic range order to satisfy simple needs of a concrete type: 101 4C Communication
personal details, daily routines, wants and needs, 131 4C Grammar Bank a, b
requests for information. Can use basic sentence
patterns and communicate with memorized
phrases, groups of a few words and formulae
about themselves and other people, what they do,
places, possessions, etc. Has a limited repertoire
of short memorized phrases covering predictable
survival situations; frequent breakdowns
and misunderstandings occur in non-routine
situations.
everyday transactions involving familiar situations 157 Vocabulary Bank: Time 2 a–c
and topics. 157 Vocabulary Bank: Time 3 a–c
Grammatical Uses some simple structures correctly, but 32 2 Grammar b, d
accuracy still systematically makes basic mistakes - for 131 4C Grammar Bank a, b
Vocabulary Can control a narrow repertoire dealing with 32 1 Vocabulary a
control concrete everyday needs. 157 Vocabulary Bank: Time 2 a–c
157 Vocabulary Bank: Time 3 a–d
Phonological Pronunciation is generally clear enough to be 32 3 Pronunciation a–c
control understood despite a noticeable foreign accent, 157 Vocabulary Bank: Time 2 a
Orthographic Can copy short sentences on everyday subjects 32 1 Vocabulary a
control - e.g. directions how to get somewhere. Can 157 Vocabulary Bank: Time 2 a
Flexibility Can adapt well-rehearsed memorized simple 32 2 Grammar d
phrases to particular circumstances through 33 4 Reading & Speaking d
limited lexical substitution.
Spoken fluency Can make him/herself understood in short 32 3 Pronunciation c
contributions, even though pauses, false starts and
Spoken fluency Can construct phrases on familiar topics with 101 4C Communication
5A Are you the next American Idol?
can / can’t • verb phrases: buy a newspaper, etc. • sentence stress
Level: A2
Understanding Can generally identify the topic of discussion 36 2 Grammar d
interaction around him/her that is conducted slowly and
between native clearly.
speakers
Overall listening Can understand enough to be able to meet 36 2 Grammar b
comprehension needs of a concrete type provided speech is 37 3 Pronunciation b, c
clearly and slowly articulated. Can understand 37 6 Song
phrases and expressions related to areas of most 158 Vocabulary Bank: More verb phrases b
employment) provided speech is clearly and slowly
articulated.
Overall reading Can understand short, simple texts on familiar 37 5 Reading a
items.
Reading for Can identify specific information in simpler 37 5 Reading a
information & written material he/she encounters such as letters,
argument brochures, and short newspaper articles describing
events.
Goal-oriented Can understand enough to manage simple, routine 37 5 Reading a, b
co-operation tasks without undue effort, asking very simply for
repetition when he/she does not understand. Can
discuss what to do next, making and responding to
suggestions, asking for and giving directions.
Interviewing Can answer simple questions and respond to 102 5A Communication
interviewed
Overall spoken Can give a simple description or presentation 102 5A Communication
Identifying cues Can use an idea of the overall meaning of short 37 5 Reading b
& inferring texts and utterances on everyday topics of a
Taking the floor Can use simple techniques to start, maintain, or 102 5A Communication
(turntaking) end a short conversation. Can initiate, maintain
General Has a repertoire of basic language, which 37 5 Reading a, c
linguistic range enables him/her to deal with everyday situations 102 5A Communication
search for words.
everyday transactions involving familiar situations 158 Vocabulary Bank: More verb phrases a–c
and topics.
Grammatical Uses some simple structures correctly, but 36 2 Grammar e
accuracy still systematically makes basic mistakes - for 133 5A Grammar Bank a, b
control concrete everyday needs. 158 Vocabulary Bank: More verb phrases a–c
Phonological Pronunciation is generally clear enough to be 37 3 Pronunciation a
Flexibility Can adapt well-rehearsed memorized simple 37 5 Reading b, c
phrases to particular circumstances through
Spoken fluency Can construct phrases on familiar topics with 102 5A Communication
5B Love your neighbors

present continuous • verb phrases • /ŋ/
Level: A2
Overall listening Can understand enough to be able to meet 39 2 Grammar a
comprehension needs of a concrete type provided speech is 39 4 Listening a, b
clearly and slowly articulated. Can understand
phrases and expressions related to areas of most
articulated.
Information Can understand enough to manage simple, 102, 107 5B Communication a–c
exchange routine exchanges without undue effort. Can deal
with practical everyday demands: finding out and
Can ask and answer questions about pastimes and
past activities.
Information Can communicate in simple and routine tasks 39 3 Pronunciation & Speaking b
exchange requiring a simple and direct exchange of
information.
Interviewing Can answer simple questions and respond to 38 1 Vocabulary & Speaking c
interviewed
Overall spoken Can give a simple description or presentation 38 1 Vocabulary & Speaking c
production of people, living or working conditions, daily 39 3 Pronunciation & Speaking b
routines, likes/dislikes, etc. as a short series of 102, 107 5B Communication a–c
Overall written Can write a series of simple phrases and sentences 39 2 Grammar f
and “because.”
Identifying cues Can use an idea of the overall meaning of short 39 2 Grammar a
& inferring texts and utterances on everyday topics of a 39 4 Listening a
Processing text Can pick out and reproduce key words and 39 4 Listening a
phrases or short sentences from a short text
within the learner’s limited competence and
experience.
General Has a repertoire of basic language, which 39 4 Listening a–c
search for words.
Vocabulary range Has sufficient vocabulary to conduct routine, 38 1 Vocabulary & Speaking b, c
everyday transactions involving familiar
situations and topics.
Grammatical Uses some simple structures correctly, but 39 2 Grammar b–d, f
accuracy still systematically makes basic mistakes - for 102, 107 5B Communication a–c
example tends to mix up tenses and forget to mark 133 5B Grammar Bank a, b
agreement; nevertheless, it is usually clear what
he/she is trying to say.
Vocabulary Can control a narrow repertoire dealing with 39 4 Listening b
control concrete everyday needs.
Phonological Pronunciation is generally clear enough to be 39 3 Pronunciation & Speaking a, b
Flexibility Can adapt well-rehearsed memorized simple 39 2 Grammar f
phrases to particular circumstances through 39 3 Pronunciation & Speaking b
limited lexical substitution. 39 4 Listening c
102, 107 5B Communication a–c
Flexibility Can expand learned phrases through simple 38 1 Vocabulary & Speaking b, c
Spoken fluency Can make him/herself understood in short 39 3 Pronunciation & Speaking a, b
Spoken fluency Can construct phrases on familiar topics with 102, 107 5B Communication
5C Sun and the City

simple present or present continuous? • the weather and seasons • places in New York City
Level: A2
Overall listening Can understand phrases and expressions related 159 Vocabulary Bank: The weather and dates 1 d
comprehension to areas of most immediate priority (e.g. very
basic personal and family information, shopping,
local geography, employment) provided speech is
clearly and slowly articulated.
Listening to Can understand and extract the essential 40 1 Vocabulary & Listening c
radio, audio & information from short recorded passages 41 3 Grammar a, b
recordings dealing with predictable everyday matters that are 41 4 Pronunciation a
delivered slowly and clearly. 159 Vocabulary Bank: The weather and dates 1 b
Overall reading Can understand short, simple texts on familiar 113 4 Writing a
Reading for Can identify specific information in simpler 40 2 Reading & Speaking a
argument brochures and short newspaper articles
describing events.
Information Can understand enough to manage simple, 40 2 Reading & Speaking c
exchange routine exchanges without undue effort. Can deal 41 4 Pronunciation c
with practical everyday demands: finding out and 103, 108 5C Communication a, b
passing on straightforward factual information. 159 Vocabulary Bank: The weather c
Overall spoken Can give a simple description or presentation 40 2 Reading & Speaking c
production of people, living or working conditions, daily 103, 108 5C Communication a, b
Creative writing Can write a series of simple phrases and sentences 113 4 Writing b, c
about their family, living conditions, educational
background, present or most recent job.
Identifying cues Can use an idea of the overall meaning of short 40 2 Reading & Speaking b
Taking the floor Can use simple techniques to start, maintain, or 40 2 Reading & Speaking c
General Has a repertoire of basic language, which 40 2 Reading & Speaking c
linguistic range enables him/her to deal with everyday situations 41 5 Writing a
with predictable content, though he/she will 103, 108 5C Communication a, b
generally have to compromise the message and 113 4 Writing b
search for words.
General Can produce brief everyday expressions in 41 3 Grammar b
linguistic range order to satisfy simple needs of a concrete type: 41 4 Pronunciation c
personal details, daily routines, wants and needs, 133 5C Grammar Bank a, b
requests for information. Has a limited repertoire
of short memorized phrases covering predictable
survival situations; frequent breakdowns
and misunderstandings occur in non-routine
situations.
Vocabulary range Has sufficient vocabulary to conduct routine, 40 1 Vocabulary & Listening a, c, d
everyday transactions involving familiar 159 Vocabulary Bank: The weather and
situations and topics. dates 1 a–e
Grammatical Uses some simple structures correctly, but 41 3 Grammar b, c
Vocabulary Can control a narrow repertoire dealing with 40 1 Vocabulary & Listening c, d
control concrete everyday needs. 159 Vocabulary Bank: The weather and
dates 1 a–e
Phonological Pronunciation is generally clear enough to be 41 4 Pronunciation a–c
Flexibility Can adapt well-rehearsed memorized simple 41 5 Writing a
Flexibility Can expand learned phrases through simple 40 1 Vocabulary & Listening a, d
recombinations of their elements. 159 Vocabulary Bank: The weather and
dates 1 c, e
Spoken fluency Can make him/herself understood in short 40 2 Reading & Speaking c
contributions, even though pauses, false starts and 41 4 Pronunciation b, c
reformulation are very evident. 103, 108 5C Communication a, b
5 Practical English: In a clothing store
Level: A2
Overall listening Can understand enough to be able to meet 42 1 Vocabulary b
comprehension needs of a concrete type provided speech is 42 2 Meeting in the street a, b
clearly and slowly articulated. Can understand 42–43 3 Buying clothes a, b
phrases and expressions related to areas of most 43 4 Jenny’s on the phone a, b, d
articulated.
Identifying cues Can use an idea of the overall meaning of short 42 2 Meeting in the street a
& inferring texts and utterances on everyday topics of a 43 4 Jenny’s on the phone a, b
Planning Can recall and rehearse an appropriate set of 43 3 Buying clothes e, f
phrases from his/her repertoire.
General Has a repertoire of basic language, which 43 3 Buying clothes e, f
linguistic range enables him/her to deal with everyday situations 43 4 Jenny’s on the phone b
search for words.
Vocabulary range Has sufficient vocabulary to conduct routine, 42 1 Vocabulary a, b
everyday transactions involving familiar situations
and topics.
control concrete everyday needs. 43 3 Buying clothes b, e, f
control understood despite a noticeable foreign accent, 42 2 Meeting in the street c
but conversational partners will need to ask for 43 3 Buying clothes b, c, e, f
Sociolinguistic Can handle very short social exchanges, using 42 2 Meeting in the street d
appropriateness everyday polite forms of greeting and address. Can 43 3 Buying clothes e, f
make and respond to invitations, apologies, etc.
Taking the floor Can use simple techniques to start, maintain, or 43 3 Buying clothes e, f
Spoken fluency Can make him/herself understood in short 43 3 Buying clothes d–f
6A Reading in English
object pronouns: me, you, him, etc. • phone language • /aɪ/, /i/, and /ɪ/
Level: A2
Overall listening Can understand enough to be able to meet 44 1 Grammar d
comprehension needs of a concrete type provided speech is 45 3 Reading & Listening a, c
clearly and slowly articulated. Can understand
phrases and expressions related to areas of most
articulated.
Overall reading Can understand short, simple texts on familiar 45 3 Reading & Listening a–d
items.
Interviewing Can answer simple questions and respond to 103 6A Communication
interviewed
Overall spoken Can give a simple description or presentation 44 1 Grammar d
production of people, living or working conditions, daily 103 6A Communication
Identifying cues Can use an idea of the overall meaning of short 44 1 Grammar b
& inferring texts and utterances on everyday topics of a 45 3 Reading & Listening b, d
Processing text Can pick out and reproduce key words and phrases 45 3 Reading & Listening a, c
General Can produce brief everyday expressions in order 103 6A Communication
linguistic range to satisfy simple needs of a concrete type: personal 135 6A Grammar Bank a, b
details, daily routines, wants and needs, requests
for information. Can use basic sentence patterns
and communicate with memorized phrases, groups
of a few words and formulae about themselves and
other people, what they do, places, possessions, etc.
Vocabulary range Has sufficient vocabulary to conduct routine, 44 1 Grammar b
everyday transactions involving familiar situations 45 3 Reading & Listening e
and topics.
Grammatical Uses some simple structures correctly, but 44 1 Grammar b, d
Vocabulary Can control a narrow repertoire dealing with 44 1 Grammar a
control concrete everyday needs. 45 3 Reading & Listening a–e
Phonological Pronunciation is generally clear enough to be 44 2 Pronunciation a, d
Flexibility Can adapt well-rehearsed memorized simple 45 3 Reading & Listening f
Flexibility Can expand learned phrases through simple 44 1 Grammar d
Spoken fluency Can make him/herself understood in short 44 2 Pronunciation d
contributions, even though pauses, false starts and 103 6A Communication
6B Times we love
like + (verb + -ing) • the date • ordinal numbers • consonant clusters • saying the date
Level: A2
Overall listening Can understand phrases and expressions related 159 Vocabulary Bank: The weather and
comprehension to areas of most immediate priority (e.g. very basic dates 2 b, d
personal and family information, shopping, local
geography, employment) provided speech is clearly
and slowly articulated.
Listening to Can understand and extract the essential 46 1 Vocabulary & Pronunciation c–e
radio, audio & information from short recorded passages 47 3 Listening a, b
recordings dealing with predictable everyday matters that are 159 Vocabulary Bank: The weather and
delivered slowly and clearly. dates 2 b, d
Overall reading Can understand short, simple texts on familiar 46 2 Reading a, b
Information Can understand enough to manage simple, routine 46 1 Vocabulary & Pronunciation g
exchange exchanges without undue effort. Can deal with 47 5 Speaking & Writing b
practical everyday demands: finding out and
past activities.
Interviewing Can answer simple questions and respond to 47 5 Speaking & Writing c
interviewed
Overall spoken Can give a simple description or presentation 46 1 Vocabulary & Pronunciation g
production of people, living or working conditions, daily 47 5 Speaking & Writing b, c
Creative writing Can write about everyday aspects of his 47 5 Speaking & Writing d
environment e.g. people, places, a job or study
experience in linked sentences. Can write very
short, basic descriptions of events, past activities
and personal experiences.
Identifying cues Can use an idea of the overall meaning of short 46 2 Reading c
Processing text Can pick out and reproduce key words and phrases 46 2 Reading a, b
General Has a repertoire of basic language, which 46 2 Reading a
linguistic range enables him/her to deal with everyday situations 47 5 Speaking & Writing c, d
search for words.
Vocabulary range Has sufficient vocabulary to conduct routine, 46 1 Vocabulary & Pronunciation a, d, f, g
everyday transactions involving familiar situations 46 2 Reading c
and topics. 47 5 Speaking & Writing a, b
159 Vocabulary Bank: The weather and
dates 2 a, c, e
Grammatical Uses some simple structures correctly, but 47 4 Grammar b
Vocabulary Can control a narrow repertoire dealing with 46 1 Vocabulary & Pronunciation a, d, f, g
control concrete everyday needs. 46 2 Reading a, b
47 3 Listening a, b
47 5 Speaking & Writing a, b
159 Vocabulary Bank: The weather and
dates 2 a, c, e
Phonological Pronunciation is generally clear enough to be 46 1 Vocabulary & Pronunciation c–e
Orthographic Can copy short sentences on everyday subjects 47 5 Speaking & Writing d
control - e.g. directions how to get somewhere. Can 159 Vocabulary Bank: The weather and dates 2 c
Flexibility Can adapt well-rehearsed memorized simple 46 2 Reading a
phrases to particular circumstances through 47 3 Listening a, b
Flexibility Can expand learned phrases through simple 46 1 Vocabulary & Pronunciation f, g
recombinations of their elements. 159 Vocabulary Bank: The weather and dates 2 e
Thematic Can tell a story or describe something in a simple 47 5 Speaking & Writing d
development list of points.
Spoken fluency Can make him/herself understood in short 47 5 Speaking & Writing b, c
6C Music is changing their lives

review: be or do? • music • /y/
Level: A2
Listening to Can understand and extract the essential 48 2 Grammar c
radio, audio & information from short recorded passages 49 7 Song
recordings dealing with predictable everyday matters that are
delivered slowly and clearly.
Overall reading Can understand short, simple texts on familiar 49 4 Speaking a
comprehension matters of a concrete type which consist of high 49 5 Reading b
Reading Can understand basic types of standard routine 113 5 Writing a
correspondence letters and faxes (inquiries, orders, letters of
confirmation, etc.) on familiar topics.
Information Can understand enough to manage simple, routine 48 1 Vocabulary c
exchange exchanges without undue effort. Can deal with
Interviewing Can answer simple questions and respond to 49 4 Speaking b
interviewed
Overall spoken Can give a simple description or presentation 48 1 Vocabulary c
production of people, living or working conditions, daily 49 4 Speaking b
Creative writing Can write about everyday aspects of his 113 5 Writing c–e
Processing text Can pick out and reproduce key words and phrases 49 5 Reading b
or short sentences from a short text within the 113 5 Writing a
General Has a repertoire of basic language, which 49 4 Speaking b
linguistic range enables him/her to deal with everyday situations 49 5 Reading a, b, d
with predictable content, though he/she will 113 5 Writing a
search for words.
Vocabulary range Has sufficient vocabulary to conduct routine, 48 1 Vocabulary a–c
everyday transactions involving familiar situations 49 5 Reading a
and topics. 113 5 Writing c–e
Grammatical Uses some simple structures correctly, but 48 2 Grammar a, c
accuracy still systematically makes basic mistakes - for 49 4 Speaking a
example tends to mix up tenses and forget to mark 135 6C Grammar Bank a, b
Vocabulary Can control a narrow repertoire dealing with 48 1 Vocabulary a–c
control concrete everyday needs. 49 5 Reading a
control understood despite a noticeable foreign accent, 48 3 Pronunciation a, b
Orthographic Can copy short sentences on everyday subjects 113 5 Writing b–e
Flexibility Can adapt well-rehearsed memorized simple 48 2 Grammar c
phrases to particular circumstances through 49 5 Reading a, b, d
Flexibility Can expand learned phrases through simple 48 1 Vocabulary c
Spoken fluency Can make him/herself understood in short 48 3 Pronunciation b
contributions, even though pauses, false starts and 49 4 Speaking b
7A At the National Portrait Gallery

simple past of be: was / were • word formation: paint > painter • sentence stress
Level: A2
Listening to Can understand and extract the essential 52 1 Grammar b, c
radio, audio & information from short recorded passages 52 2 Pronunciation & Speaking b
recordings dealing with predictable everyday matters that are 53 3 Reading b
delivered slowly and clearly. 53 5 Listening & Writing a
Overall reading Can understand short, simple texts on familiar 53 3 Reading b, c
items.
Information Can understand enough to manage simple, routine 53 4 Vocabulary d
exchange exchanges without undue effort. Can deal with 53 5 Listening & Writing b, c
practical everyday demands: finding out and 103, 7A Communication a, b
passing on straightforward factual information 108
past activities.
Overall spoken Can give a simple description or presentation 53 4 Vocabulary d
production of people, living or working conditions, daily 103, 7A Communication a, b
routines, likes/dislikes, etc. as a short series of 108
Overall written Can write a series of simple phrases and sentences 53 5 Listening & Writing b
and “because.”
Processing text Can pick out and reproduce key words and phrases 52 1 Grammar a
or short sentences from a short text within the 53 3 Reading c
learner’s limited competence and experience. 53 4 Vocabulary a
General Has a repertoire of basic language, which 53 3 Reading b, d
linguistic range enables him/her to deal with everyday situations 53 5 Listening & Writing b
with predictable content, though he/she will 103, 7A Communication a, b
generally have to compromise the message and 108
search for words.
Vocabulary range Has sufficient vocabulary to conduct routine, 53 4 Vocabulary a, b, d
and topics.
Grammatical Uses some simple structures correctly, but 52 1 Grammar a, b, c
Vocabulary Can control a narrow repertoire dealing with 52 2 Pronunciation & Speaking b
control concrete everyday needs. 53 4 Vocabulary a, b, d
Phonological Pronunciation is generally clear enough to be 52 2 Pronunciation & Speaking a, b
control understood despite a noticeable foreign accent, 103, 7A Communication a, b
but conversational partners will need to ask for 108
Orthographic Can copy short sentences on everyday subjects 53 4 Vocabulary a, b, d
Flexibility Can adapt well-rehearsed memorized simple 53 3 Reading a, d
phrases to particular circumstances through 53 5 Listening & Writing b
limited lexical substitution. 103, 7A Communication a, b
108
Flexibility Can expand learned phrases through simple 52 2 Pronunciation & Speaking b
recombinations of their elements. 53 4 Vocabulary d
Spoken fluency Can make him/herself understood in short 53 5 Listening & Writing c
7B Chelsea girls
simple past: regular verbs • past time expressions • -ed endings
Level: A2
Listening to Can understand and extract the essential 54 1 Reading & Listening a–c
radio, audio & information from short recorded passages 55 3 Pronunciation c
Overall reading Can understand short, simple texts on familiar 54 1 Reading & Listening a
Reading for Can identify specific information in simpler 103 7B Communication
argument brochures and short newspaper articles describing
events.
Goal-oriented Can understand enough to manage simple, routine 54–55 2 Grammar b, d
co-operation tasks without undue effort, asking very simply for
repetition when he/she does not understand.
Information Can understand enough to manage simple, routine 54 2 Grammar d
exchange exchanges without undue effort. Can deal with 55 4 Vocabulary & Speaking c
past activities.
Overall spoken Can give a simple description or presentation 54–55 2 Grammar b, d
production of people, living or working conditions, daily 55 4 Vocabulary & Speaking c
Vocabulary range Has sufficient vocabulary to conduct routine, 55 4 Vocabulary & Speaking a, c
and topics.
Grammatical Uses some simple structures correctly, but 54–55 2 Grammar a, b, d
Vocabulary Can control a narrow repertoire dealing with 55 3 Pronunciation c
control concrete everyday needs. 55 4 Vocabulary & Speaking a, c
Phonological Pronunciation is generally clear enough to be 55 3 Pronunciation a, c
Flexibility Can adapt well-rehearsed memorized simple 54 1 Reading & Listening a, c, e
Flexibility Can expand learned phrases through simple 55 3 Pronunciation c
recombinations of their elements. 55 4 Vocabulary & Speaking c
Spoken fluency Can make him/herself understood in short 55 2 Grammar d
7C A night to remember
simple past: irregular verbs • go, have, get • sentence stress
Level: A2
Listening to Can understand and extract the essential 57 3 Listening a, c
Overall reading Can understand short, simple texts containing 56–57 1 Reading a–c
comprehension the highest frequency vocabulary, including a 57 2 Grammar a, d, e
items.
Overall spoken Can interact with reasonable ease in structured 57 6 Speaking & Writing b
interaction situations and short conversations, provided the 103, 108 7C Communication a–c
other person helps if necessary. Can manage
simple, routine exchanges without undue effort;
can ask and answer questions and exchange ideas
and information on familiar topics in predictable
everyday situations.
Interviewing Can make him/herself understood in an interview 57 6 Speaking & Writing b
clarification occasionally, and is given some help
to express what he/she wants to.
Overall spoken Can give a simple description or presentation 57 6 Speaking & Writing b
production of people, living or working conditions, daily 103, 108 7C Communication a, b
routines, likes/dislikes, etc. as a short series of 160 Vocabulary Bank: go, have, get c, d
Creative writing Can write about everyday aspects of his 57 6 Speaking & Writing c
Identifying cues Can use an idea of the overall meaning of short 56 1 Reading a
& inferring texts and utterances on everyday topics of a 57 2 Grammar a
Processing text Can pick out and reproduce key words and 56-57 1 Reading a
phrases or short sentences from a short text 103, 108 7C Communication a, b
experience.
General Has a repertoire of basic language, which 56-57 1 Reading a
linguistic range enables him/her to deal with everyday situations 57 3 Listening a
with predictable content, though he/she will 57 6 Speaking & Writing a–c
search for words.
everyday transactions involving familiar 160 Vocabulary Bank: go, have, get a–d
Grammatical Uses some simple structures correctly, but 57 2 Grammar a
accuracy still systematically makes basic mistakes - for 137 7C Grammar Bank a–c
control concrete everyday needs. 160 Vocabulary Bank: go, have, get a–d
Orthographic Can copy short sentences on everyday subjects 57 4 Vocabulary a
phrases to particular circumstances through 57 3 Listening a, c
limited lexical substitution. 57 5 Pronunciation a
57 6 Speaking & Writing a
103, 108 7C Communication a–c
Flexibility Can expand learned phrases through simple 160 Vocabulary Bank: go, have, get c, d
contributions, even though pauses, false starts
and reformulation are very evident.
Spoken fluency Can construct phrases on familiar topics with 57 6 Speaking & Writing b
7 Practical English: Getting lost

Level: A2
Listening to Can understand and extract the essential 58 1 A free morning a, b
radio, audio & information from short recorded passages 58–59 3 Asking the way a, b
recordings dealing with predictable everyday matters that are 59 4 Jenny and Rob go sightseeing a, b
Transactions to Can get simple information about travel, use 59 3 Asking the way d, e
obtain goods and public transport: buses, trains, and taxis, ask and
services give directions, and buy tickets.
Information Can give and follow simple directions and 59 3 Asking the way d, e
exchange instructions e.g. explain how to get somewhere.
and topics.
Vocabulary Can control a narrow repertoire dealing with 58 2 Vocabulary a, b
control concrete everyday needs. 59 3 Asking the way b
Phonological Pronunciation is generally clear enough to be 59 3 Asking the way c
Flexibility Can adapt well-rehearsed memorized simple 58 1 A free morning a
phrases to particular circumstances through 59 4 Jenny and Rob go sightseeing b
Taking the floor Can use simple techniques to start, maintain, or 59 3 Asking the way b–e
Spoken fluency Can make him/herself understood in short 59 3 Asking the way d, e
8A A murder story
simple past: regular and irregular • irregular verbs • simple past verbs
Level: A2
Overall listening Can understand enough to be able to meet needs 60 1 Reading b
comprehension of a concrete type provided speech is clearly and 61 3 Listening a, c
slowly articulated. 61 4 Grammar b
Can understand phrases and expressions related
to areas of most immediate priority (e.g. very basic
Overall reading Can understand short, simple texts containing 60 1 Reading a, b
proportion of shared international vocabulary items.
Information Can understand enough to manage simple, routine 61 3 Listening b
exchange exchanges without undue effort. Can deal with
Interviewing Can make him/herself understood in an interview 104, 8A Communication a–c
and being and communicating ideas and information on 108
Overall spoken Can give a simple description or presentation of 61 3 Listening b
production people, living or working conditions, daily routines, 104, 8A Communication a–c
likes/dislikes, etc. as a short series of simple phrases 108
and sentences linked into a list.
Identifying cues Can use an idea of the overall meaning of short 60 1 Reading b, c
Planning Can recall and rehearse an appropriate set of 104, 8A Communication a–c
phrases from his repertoire. 108
Processing text Can pick out and reproduce key words and phrases 60 1 Reading a, b
linguistic range enables him/her to deal with everyday situations 104, 8A Communication a–c
with predictable content, though he/she will 108
search for words.
Vocabulary range Has sufficient vocabulary to conduct routine, 60 1 Reading c
and topics.
Grammatical Uses some simple structures correctly, but 60 1 Reading c
accuracy still systematically makes basic mistakes - for 61 4 Grammar a, b
example tends to mix up tenses and forget to mark 139 8A Grammar Bank a, b
Phonological Pronunciation is generally clear enough to be 60 2 Pronunciation b, c
Flexibility Can adapt well-rehearsed memorized simple 60 1 Reading a, b
phrases to particular circumstances through 61 3 Listening b, c
Spoken fluency Can make him/herself understood in short 60 2 Pronunciation b, c
contributions, even though pauses, false starts and 104, 8A Communication a–c
reformulation are very evident. 108
8B A house with a history
there is / there are, some / any + plural nouns • the house • /ɛr/ and /ɪr/, sentence stress
Level: A2
Overall listening Can understand enough to be able to meet needs 62–63 2 Listening a, b
comprehension of a concrete type provided speech is clearly and 63 7 Song
slowly articulated. 161 Vocabulary Bank: The house 3 b
Can understand phrases and expressions related
to areas of most immediate priority (e.g. very basic
Overall reading Can understand short, simple texts containing 114 6 Writing a, b
items.
Information Can understand enough to manage simple, routine 62 1 Vocabulary c
exchange exchanges without undue effort. Can deal with 63 4 Pronunciation f
practical everyday demands: finding out and 63 5 Speaking b
passing on straightforward factual information. 161 Vocabulary Bank: The house 3 c
Interviewing Can make him/herself understood in an interview 63 5 Speaking a
production of people, living or working conditions, daily 63 3 Grammar a
routines, likes/dislikes, etc. as a short series of 63 4 Pronunciation f
simple phrases and sentences linked into a list. 63 5 Speaking a, b
161 Vocabulary Bank: The house 3 c
Creative writing Can write about everyday aspects of his 114 6 Writing c–e
experience in linked sentences.
Planning Can recall and rehearse an appropriate set of 63 4 Pronunciation f
phrases from his repertoire. 114 6 Writing c–e
Processing text Can pick out and reproduce key words and phrases 62 1 Vocabulary a
or short sentences from a short text within the 114 6 Writing a
General Has a repertoire of basic language, which 62–63 2 Listening c, d
linguistic range enables him/her to deal with everyday situations 63 5 Speaking a, b
with predictable content, though he/she will 114 6 Writing a
search for words.
everyday transactions involving familiar situations 114 6 Writing c–e
and topics. 161 Vocabulary Bank: The house 1
161 Vocabulary Bank: The house 2
161 Vocabulary Bank: The house 3 a–c
Grammatical Uses some simple structures correctly, but 63 3 Grammar a, b
control concrete everyday needs. 161 Vocabulary Bank: The house 1
161 Vocabulary Bank: The house 2
161 Vocabulary Bank: The house 3 a–c
Phonological Pronunciation is generally clear enough to be 63 4 Pronunciation a, c, d
Orthographic Can copy short sentences on everyday subjects 114 6 Writing c–e
Flexibility Can adapt well-rehearsed memorized simple 62–63 2 Listening a, c, d
phrases to particular circumstances through 63 5 Speaking a, b
Spoken fluency Can make him/herself understood in short 63 4 Pronunciation d–f
8C A night in a haunted hotel

there was / there were • prepositions: place and movement • silent letters
Level: A2
Listening to Can understand and extract the essential 65 4 Listening a–b
radio, audio & information from short recorded passages 65 5 Grammar a
recordings dealing with predictable everyday matters that are 162 Vocabulary Bank: Prepositions 1 Place b
delivered slowly and clearly. 162 Vocabulary Bank: Prepositions 2 Movement b
Overall reading Can understand short, simple texts containing 64 1 Reading b
items.
Information Can understand enough to manage simple, 104, 109 8C Communication b, c
exchange routine exchanges without undue effort. Can deal 162 Vocabulary Bank: Prepositions 1 Place c
with practical everyday demands: finding out and 162 Vocabulary Bank: Prepositions 2 Movement c
Overall spoken Can give a simple description or presentation 104, 109 8C Communication b, c
production of people, living or working conditions, daily 162 Vocabulary Bank: Prepositions 1 Place c
routines, likes/dislikes, etc. as a short series of 162 Vocabulary Bank: Prepositions 2 Movement c
General Has a repertoire of basic language, which 64 1 Reading a, d
linguistic range enables him/her to deal with everyday situations 104, 109 8C Communication b, c
search for words.
everyday transactions involving familiar 162 Vocabulary Bank: Prepositions 1 Place a–c
situations and topics. 162 Vocabulary Bank: Prepositions 2 Movement
a–c
control concrete everyday needs. 65 4 Listening a, b
162 Vocabulary Bank: Prepositions 1 Place a–c
162 Vocabulary Bank: Prepositions 2 Movement
a–c
phrases to particular circumstances through 65 4 Listening a
limited lexical substitution. 104, 109 8C Communication b, c
Flexibility Can expand learned phrases through simple 65 2 Vocabulary a
recombinations of their elements. 162 Vocabulary Bank: Prepositions 1 Place c
162 Vocabulary Bank: Prepositions 2 Movement c
contributions, even though pauses, false starts 104, 109 8C Communication b, c
9A What I ate yesterday

countable / uncountable nouns • a / an, some / any • food • the letters ea
Level: A2
Listening to Can understand and extract the essential 69 6 Listening b, c, e
radio, audio & information from short recorded passages
Overall reading Can understand short, simple texts containing 68 2 Reading b, c
items.
Information Can understand enough to manage simple, routine 68 1 Vocabulary a
exchange exchanges without undue effort. Can deal with 68 2 Reading d
practical everyday demands: finding out and 69 5 Speaking b
passing on straightforward factual information. 69 6 Listening f
163 Vocabulary Bank: Food c
Overall spoken Can give a simple description or presentation 68 1 Vocabulary a
routines, likes/dislikes, etc. as a short series of 69 6 Listening f
simple phrases and sentences linked into a list. 163 Vocabulary Bank: Food c
Overall written Can write a series of simple phrases and sentences 69 3 Grammar c
production linked with simple connectors like “and,” “but,” 69 6 Listening f
and “because.”
Identifying cues Can use an idea of the overall meaning of short 68 2 Reading d
& inferring texts and utterances on everyday topics of a 69 6 Listening e
General Has a repertoire of basic language, which 68 2 Reading a, e
with predictable content, though he/she will 69 6 Listening a, e
generally have to compromise the message and 109 9A Communication
search for words.
everyday transactions involving familiar situations 68 2 Reading d
and topics. 163 Vocabulary Bank: Food a–c
control concrete everyday needs. 68 2 Reading d
69 5 Speaking a
69 6 Listening f
163 Vocabulary Bank: Food a–c
Flexibility Can adapt well-rehearsed memorized simple 68 2 Reading e
phrases to particular circumstances through 69 3 Grammar c
limited lexical substitution. 69 5 Speaking a
69 6 Listening a–c, e
109 9A Communication
contributions, even though pauses, false starts and 69 5 Speaking b
reformulation are very evident. 69 6 Listening f
9B White gold
quantifiers: how much / how many, a lot of, etc. • food containers • /ʃ/ and /s/
Level: A2
Listening to Can understand and extract the essential 70 1 Vocabulary b
Overall reading Can understand short, simple texts containing 71 4 Speaking a
comprehension the highest frequency vocabulary, including a 71 5 Reading a, b
items.
Information Can understand enough to manage simple, routine 71 4 Speaking c
exchange exchanges without undue effort. Can deal with 71 5 Reading b
Interviewing Can make him/herself understood in an interview 71 4 Speaking b
Overall spoken Can give a simple description or presentation 71 4 Speaking b, c
Overall written Can write a series of simple phrases and sentences 70 1 Vocabulary b, c
and “because.”
Processing text Can pick out and reproduce key words and phrases 109 9B Communication
General Has a repertoire of basic language, which 71 4 Speaking b, c
linguistic range enables him/her to deal with everyday situations 71 5 Reading c
search for words.
and topics.
Phonological Pronunciation is generally clear enough to be 70 3 Pronunciation a, c
Flexibility Can expand learned phrases through simple 70 1 Vocabulary b, c
recombinations of their elements. 71 4 Speaking a
Spoken fluency Can make him/herself understood in short 70 3 Pronunciation c
contributions, even though pauses, false starts and 71 4 Speaking b, c
9C Quiz night
comparative adjectives • high numbers • /ər/, sentence stress
Level: A2
Listening to Can understand and extract the essential 72 1 Vocabulary b, e
radio, audio & information from short recorded passages 72 2 Listening a–d
Overall reading Can understand short, simple texts containing 73 6 Reading a–c
items.
Information Can understand enough to manage simple, 72 1 Vocabulary f
exchange routine exchanges without undue effort. Can deal 73 6 Reading d
with practical everyday demands: finding out and 105, 110 9C Communication b, c
Processing text Can pick out and reproduce key words and 73 3 Grammar a
phrases or short sentences from a short text 73 6 Reading b
experience.
General Has a repertoire of basic language, which 72 2 Listening a–d
linguistic range enables him/her to deal with everyday situations 73 6 Reading b, c
with predictable content, though he/she will 105, 110 9C Communication a–c
search for words.
Vocabulary range Has sufficient vocabulary to conduct routine, 72 1 Vocabulary a, b, d–f
everyday transactions involving familiar 73 6 Reading c, d
situations and topics. 148 Vocabulary Bank: Days and Numbers 3 a
accuracy still systematically makes basic mistakes - for 73 6 Reading c
example tends to mix up tenses and forget to mark 105, 110 9C Communication a
agreement; nevertheless, it is usually clear what 141 9C Grammar Bank a, b
Vocabulary Can control a narrow repertoire dealing with 72 1 Vocabulary a, b, d–f
control concrete everyday needs. 73 6 Reading d
148 Vocabulary Bank: Days and Numbers 3 a
control understood despite a noticeable foreign accent, 73 4 Pronunciation a, b
Flexibility Can adapt well-rehearsed memorized simple 72 2 Listening a, c
phrases to particular circumstances through 73 6 Reading a, b, e
Flexibility Can expand learned phrases through simple 72 1 Vocabulary f
contributions, even though pauses, false starts 105, 110 9C Communication b, c
9 Practical English: At a restaurant

Level: A2
Overall listening Can understand phrases and expressions related 74 1 An invitation to dinner a, b
comprehension to areas of most immediate priority (e.g. very basic 74 2 Vocabulary b
personal and family information, shopping, local 75 4 The end of the meal a
Listening to Can understand and extract the essential 74 1 An invitation to dinner a, b
radio, audio & information from short recorded passages 75 3 Ordering a meal a, b
recordings dealing with predictable everyday matters that are 75 4 The end of the meal a
Overall reading Can understand short, simple texts containing 74 2 Vocabulary b
items.
Transactions to Can order a meal. 75 3 Ordering a meal a–e
obtain goods and
services
production of people, living or working conditions, daily 75 3 Ordering a meal d, e
Identifying cues Can use an idea of the overall meaning of short 74 2 Vocabulary b
Planning Can recall and rehearse an appropriate set of 75 3 Ordering a meal e
phrases from his repertoire.
General Has a repertoire of basic language, which 74 1 An invitation to dinner a–d
linguistic range enables him/her to deal with everyday situations 75 3 Ordering a meal a, b, e
with predictable content, though he/she will 75 4 The end of the meal a, b
search for words.
and topics.
control concrete everyday needs. 75 3 Ordering a meal a, b, e
Phonological Pronunciation is generally clear enough to be 74 1 An invitation to dinner c, d
control understood despite a noticeable foreign accent, 74 2 Vocabulary b
but conversational partners will need to ask for 75 3 Ordering a meal c–e
Sociolinguistic Can perform and respond to basic language 74 1 An invitation to dinner c, d
appropriateness functions, such as information exchange and 75 3 Ordering a meal e
requests and express opinions and attitudes in a
simple way. Can socialize simply but effectively
using the simplest common expressions and
following basic routines.
Sociolinguistic Can handle very short social exchanges, using 75 3 Ordering a meal d, e
appropriateness everyday polite forms of greeting and address. Can
Flexibility Can adapt well-rehearsed memorized simple 74 1 An invitation to dinner b
phrases to particular circumstances through 75 3 Ordering a meal d, e
limited lexical substitution. 75 4 The end of the meal a
Spoken fluency Can make him/herself understood in short 74 1 An invitation to dinner c, d
contributions, even though pauses, false starts and 74 2 Vocabulary c
reformulation are very evident. 75 3 Ordering a meal d, e
75 4 The end of the meal d
10A The most dangerous road…

superlative adjectives • places and buildings • consonant groups
Level: A2
Listening to Can understand and extract the essential 76 1 Vocabulary b
radio, audio & information from short recorded passages 76 2 Grammar b
Overall reading Can understand short, simple texts containing 77 4 Reading a, b
items.
Information Can understand enough to manage simple, 77 4 Reading b, c
exchange routine exchanges without undue effort. Can deal 77 5 Speaking & Writing a
with practical everyday demands: finding out and 105, 110 10A Communication b, c
passing on straightforward factual information. 164 Vocabulary Bank: Places and buildings c
Overall spoken Can give a simple description or presentation 77 5 Speaking & Writing a
Creative writing Can write about everyday aspects of his 77 5 Speaking & Writing b
experience in linked sentences.
Taking the floor Can use simple techniques to start, maintain, or 77 5 Speaking & Writing a
Planning Can recall and rehearse an appropriate set of 77 5 Speaking & Writing a
Processing text Can pick out and reproduce key words and 77 4 Reading a, b
experience.
General Has a repertoire of basic language, which 77 4 Reading a, b, d
linguistic range enables him/her to deal with everyday situations 77 5 Speaking & Writing a, b
search for words.
everyday transactions involving familiar 77 4 Reading c
situations and topics. 164 Vocabulary Bank: Places and buildings a–c
Grammatical Uses some simple structures correctly, but 76 2 Grammar b–d
accuracy still systematically makes basic mistakes - for 105, 110 10A Communication a
example tends to mix up tenses and forget to mark 143 10A Grammar Bank a, b
control concrete everyday needs. 77 4 Reading c
105, 110 10A Communication a
164 Vocabulary Bank: Places and buildings a–c
Phonological Pronunciation is generally clear enough to be 77 3 Pronunciation a, b
phrases to particular circumstances through 77 5 Speaking & Writing b
Spoken fluency Can make him/herself understood in short 77 5 Speaking & Writing a
contributions, even though pauses, false starts 105, 110 10A Communication b, c
10B CouchSurf around the world!

be going to (plans), future time expressions • vacations • sentence stress
Level: A2
Listening to Can understand and extract the essential 78 1 Listening b, c
radio, audio & information from short recorded passages 78 2 Grammar a, b, f
Overall reading Can understand short, simple texts containing 78 1 Listening a
comprehension the highest frequency vocabulary, including a 79 4 Reading a, b
proportion of shared international vocabulary 115 7 Writing a
items.
Information Can understand enough to manage simple, 79 4 Reading c
exchange routine exchanges without undue effort. Can deal 79 5 Vocabulary & Speaking b–d
with practical everyday demands: finding out and 105, 110 10B Communication a, b
Overall spoken Can give a simple description or presentation 79 5 Vocabulary & Speaking b–d
production of people, living or working conditions, daily 105, 110 10B Communication a, b
Overall written Can write a series of simple phrases and sentences 115 7 Writing b
and “because.”
Identifying cues Can use an idea of the overall meaning of short 78 1 Listening a, b
& inferring texts and utterances on everyday topics of a 79 4 Reading c
Processing text Can pick out and reproduce key words and 79 4 Reading a
experience.
General Has a repertoire of basic language, which 78 1 Listening a–d
linguistic range enables him/her to deal with everyday situations 79 4 Reading a–c
with predictable content, though he/she will 105, 110 10B Communication a, b
generally have to compromise the message and 115 7 Writing a
search for words.
Vocabulary range Has sufficient vocabulary to conduct routine, 79 5 Vocabulary & Speaking a–d
everyday transactions involving familiar 115 7 Writing b
Grammatical Uses some simple structures correctly, but 78 2 Grammar b, c, e
Vocabulary Can control a narrow repertoire dealing with 78 1 Listening a
control concrete everyday needs. 79 4 Reading c
79 5 Vocabulary & Speaking a–d
115 7 Writing a, b
Phonological Pronunciation is generally clear enough to be 79 3 Pronunciation & Speaking a
Orthographic Can copy short sentences on everyday subjects 79 5 Vocabulary & Speaking a
Flexibility Can adapt well-rehearsed memorized simple 78 1 Listening d
phrases to particular circumstances through 79 4 Reading a
limited lexical substitution. 105, 110 10B Communication a, b
115 7 Writing b
Flexibility Can expand learned phrases through simple 79 5 Vocabulary & Speaking b–d
Spoken fluency Can make him/herself understood in short 105, 110 10B Communication a, b
10C What’s going to happen?
be going to (predictions) • verb phrases • the letters oo
Level: A2
Listening to Can understand and extract the essential 80 2 Reading & Listening a–e
Overall reading Can understand short, simple texts containing 80 2 Reading & Listening a–e
items.
Information Can understand enough to manage simple, routine 80 2 Reading & Listening a–e
exchange exchanges without undue effort. Can deal with 81 3 Grammar d
practical everyday demands: finding out and 81 5 Speaking
Overall spoken Can give a simple description or presentation 81 5 Speaking
Overall written Can write a series of simple phrases and sentences 81 3 Grammar c
production linked with simple connectors like “and,” “but,” 143 10C Grammar Bank a
and “because.”
Processing text Can pick out and reproduce key words and phrases 80 2 Reading & Listening a–e
General Has a repertoire of basic language, which 80 2 Reading & Listening a–e
linguistic range enables him/her to deal with everyday situations 81 5 Speaking
search for words.
and topics.
Phonological Pronunciation is generally clear enough to be 81 4 Pronunciation d
Flexibility Can adapt well-rehearsed memorized simple 80 2 Reading & Listening a–e
Spoken fluency Can make him/herself understood in short 81 4 Pronunciation d
contributions, even though pauses, false starts and 81 5 Speaking
11A First impressions
adverbs (manner and modifiers) • common adverbs • word stress
Level: A2
Listening to Can understand and extract the essential 85 2 Grammar d
radio, audio & information from short recorded passages 85 4 Listening & Speaking a, b
Overall reading Can understand short, simple texts containing 84 1 Reading b, c
items.
Overall spoken Can give a simple description or presentation 85 2 Grammar d
production of people, living or working conditions, daily 85 4 Listening & Speaking c
Creative writing Can write about everyday aspects of his 85 5 Writing
Processing text Can pick out and reproduce key words and 85 1 Reading d
experience.
General Has a repertoire of basic language, which 85 1 Reading e
linguistic range enables him/her to deal with everyday situations 85 4 Listening & Speaking a, c
search for words.
Vocabulary range Has sufficient vocabulary to conduct routine, 85 5 Writing
everyday transactions involving familiar
Grammatical Uses some simple structures correctly, but 85 2 Grammar a, b, d
Phonological Pronunciation is generally clear enough to be 85 3 Pronunciation b, c
Orthographic Can copy short sentences on everyday subjects 85 5 Writing
Flexibility Can adapt well-rehearsed memorized simple 84–85 1 Reading a, e
phrases to particular circumstances through 85 4 Listening & Speaking a, b
limited lexical substitution. 85 5 Writing
Spoken fluency Can make him/herself understood in short 85 4 Listening & Speaking c
11B What do you want to do?
verbs + infinitive • verbs that take the infinitive • sentence stress
Level: A2
Listening to Can understand and extract the essential 87 3 Pronunciation b
Overall reading Can understand short, simple texts containing 86 1 Reading & Speaking a, b
comprehension the highest frequency vocabulary, including a 87 5 Writing b
items.
Overall spoken Can give a simple description or presentation 87 3 Pronunciation d
production of people, living or working conditions, daily 87 4 Speaking
routines, likes/dislikes, etc. as a short series of 87 5 Writing b
Overall written Can write a series of simple phrases and sentences 87 5 Writing a, b
and “because.”
Processing text Can pick out and reproduce key words and phrases 86 1 Reading & Speaking c
General Has a repertoire of basic language, which 86 1 Reading & Speaking a, b
linguistic range enables him/her to deal with everyday situations 87 3 Pronunciation d
with predictable content, though he/she will 87 4 Speaking
generally have to compromise the message and 87 5 Writing a, b
search for words.
Vocabulary range Has sufficient vocabulary to conduct routine, 86 1 Reading & Speaking c
and topics.
Vocabulary Can control a narrow repertoire dealing with 86 1 Reading & Speaking c
control concrete everyday needs. 87 4 Speaking
Phonological Pronunciation is generally clear enough to be 87 3 Pronunciation a, c, d
Flexibility Can adapt well-rehearsed memorized simple 86 1 Reading & Speaking a, b
phrases to particular circumstances through 87 3 Pronunciation d
limited lexical substitution. 87 5 Writing a
Spoken fluency Can make him/herself understood in short 87 3 Pronunciation c, d
contributions, even though pauses, false starts and 87 4 Speaking
11C Men, women, and the Internet
articles • the Internet • word stress
Level: A2
Listening to Can understand and extract the essential 89 2 Speaking & Listening c
Overall reading Can understand short, simple texts containing 89 2 Speaking & Listening a, b
items.
Informal Can discuss everyday practical issues in a simple 89 3 Grammar c
discussion (with way when addressed clearly, slowly and directly.
friends) Can discuss what to do, where to go and make
arrangements to meet.
Overall spoken Can give a simple description or presentation 89 3 Grammar c
General Has a repertoire of basic language, which 89 2 Speaking & Listening a–d
search for words.
Vocabulary range Has sufficient vocabulary to conduct routine, 88 1 Vocabulary & Pronunciation a, b
and topics.
Vocabulary Can control a narrow repertoire dealing with 88 1 Vocabulary & Pronunciation a, b
Phonological Pronunciation is generally clear enough to be 88 1 Vocabulary & Pronunciation c
Flexibility Can adapt well-rehearsed memorized simple 89 2 Speaking & Listening a, d
Propositional Can communicate what he/she wants to say in a 89 3 Grammar c
precision simple and direct exchange of limited information
on familiar and routine matters, but in other
situations he/she generally has to compromise the
message.
Spoken fluency Can make him/herself understood in short 89 2 Speaking & Listening a
contributions, even though pauses, false starts and 89 3 Grammar c
11 Practical English: Going home
Level: A2
Listening to Can understand and extract the essential 90 1 Jenny’s last morning a, b
radio, audio & information from short recorded passages 91 3 Getting to the airport a, b
recordings dealing with predictable everyday matters that are 91 4 Saying goodbye a
Overall spoken Can interact with reasonable ease in structured 91 3 Getting to the airport d, e
interaction situations and short conversations, provided the
other person helps if necessary. Can manage
simple, routine exchanges without undue effort;
can ask and answer questions and exchange ideas
and information on familiar topics in predictable
everyday situations.
Planning Can recall and rehearse an appropriate set of 91 3 Getting to the airport e
General Has a repertoire of basic language, which 90 1 Jenny’s last morning b
linguistic range enables him/her to deal with everyday situations 91 3 Getting to the airport a, e
with predictable content, though he/she will 91 4 Saying goodbye a
search for words.
and topics.
control concrete everyday needs. 91 3 Getting to the airport a, b, e
Phonological Pronunciation is generally clear enough to be 91 3 Getting to the airport c–e
Orthographic Can copy short sentences on everyday subjects 90 2 Vocabulary c
Sociolinguistic Can handle very short social exchanges, using 91 3 Getting to the airport c–e
appropriateness everyday polite forms of greeting and address. Can
Flexibility Can adapt well-rehearsed memorized simple 90 1 Jenny’s last morning b
phrases to particular circumstances through 91 4 Saying goodbye a
Flexibility Can expand learned phrases through simple 91 3 Getting to the airport e
Taking the floor Can use simple techniques to start, maintain, or 91 3 Getting to the airport d, e
Spoken fluency Can make him/herself understood in short 91 3 Getting to the airport d, e
12A Books and movies
present perfect • irregular past participles • sentence stress
Level: A2
Listening to Can understand and extract the essential 92 1 Grammar b, c
radio, audio & information from short recorded passages 93 4 Speaking & Listening c, d
recordings dealing with predictable everyday matters that are 93 5 Song
Overall spoken Can communicate in simple and routine tasks 92 1 Grammar e
interaction requiring a simple and direct exchange of 93 2 Pronunciation b
information on familiar and routine matters to 93 4 Speaking & Listening b
do with work and free time. Can handle very
short social exchanges but is rarely able to
understand enough to keep conversation going
of his/her own accord.
Identifying cues Can use an idea of the overall meaning of short 93 4 Speaking & Listening c
Processing text Can pick out and reproduce key words and phrases 92 1 Grammar b
General Has a repertoire of basic language, which 93 2 Pronunciation b
linguistic range enables him/her to deal with everyday situations 93 4 Speaking & Listening b–d
search for words.
Vocabulary range Has sufficient vocabulary to conduct routine, 93 3 Vocabulary a–e
everyday transactions involving familiar situations 93 4 Speaking & Listening a
and topics.
Grammatical Uses some simple structures correctly, but 92 1 Grammar c, e
accuracy still systematically makes basic mistakes - for 93 4 Speaking & Listening a
example tends to mix up tenses and forget to mark 145 12A Grammar Bank a–c
Vocabulary Can control a narrow repertoire dealing with 93 3 Vocabulary a–d
Phonological Pronunciation is generally clear enough to be 93 2 Pronunciation a, b
Orthographic Can copy short sentences on everyday subjects 93 3 Vocabulary a, d
Flexibility Can adapt well-rehearsed memorized simple 93 4 Speaking & Listening b
Spoken fluency Can construct phrases on familiar topics with 93 4 Speaking & Listening b
12B I’ve never been there!
present perfect or simple past? • more irregular past participles • irregular past participles
Level: A2
Listening to Can understand and extract the essential 94 1 Listening b, c
Information Can understand enough to manage simple, routine 94 2 Grammar a, c
exchange exchanges without undue effort. Can deal with 95 4 Speaking b
Overall spoken Can give a simple description or presentation 94 2 Grammar a, c
Planning Can recall and rehearse an appropriate set of 95 4 Speaking b
Processing text Can pick out and reproduce key words and phrases 94 2 Grammar a
search for words.
Vocabulary range Has sufficient vocabulary to conduct routine, 95 3 Vocabulary & Pronunciation a, d, e
and topics.
accuracy still systematically makes basic mistakes - for 95 4 Speaking a, b
example tends to mix up tenses and forget to mark 145 12B Grammar Bank a–c
Vocabulary Can control a narrow repertoire dealing with 95 3 Vocabulary & Pronunciation a–e
Phonological Pronunciation is generally clear enough to be 95 3 Vocabulary & Pronunciation e
Orthographic Can copy short sentences on everyday subjects 95 3 Vocabulary & Pronunciation a, d
Flexibility Can adapt well-rehearsed memorized simple 94 1 Listening a, c
phrases to particular circumstances through 95 4 Speaking a
Flexibility Can expand learned phrases through simple 95 3 Vocabulary & Pronunciation e
Spoken fluency Can make him/herself understood in short 95 4 Speaking b
12C The American English File questionnaire
review: question formation • review: word groups • review: sounds
Level: A2
Overall reading Can understand short, simple texts containing 96 1 Reading a–c
items.
Overall spoken Can give a simple description or presentation 97 4 Grammar & Speaking b
& inferring texts and utterances on everyday topics of a 97 4 Grammar & Speaking a
Processing text Can pick out and reproduce key words and phrases 96 1 Reading a
or short sentences from a short text within the 97 4 Grammar & Speaking a
General Has a repertoire of basic language, which 96 1 Reading a–c
search for words.
and topics.
Grammatical Uses some simple structures correctly, but 97 4 Grammar & Speaking a
accuracy still systematically makes basic mistakes - for
Orthographic Can copy short sentences on everyday subjects 97 2 Vocabulary a, b
Propositional Can communicate what he/she wants to say in a 97 4 Grammar & Speaking b
precision simple and direct exchange of limited information
on familiar and routine matters, but in other
situations he/she generally has to compromise the
message.
Spoken fluency Can make him/herself understood in short 97 4 Grammar & Speaking b
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1B All over the world

1C Open your books, please

1 Practical English: Arriving in London

4C Short life, long life?

5B Love your neighbors

5C Sun and the City

6C Music is changing their lives

7A At the National Portrait Gallery

7 Practical English: Getting lost

8C A night in a haunted hotel

9A What I ate yesterday

9 Practical English: At a restaurant

10A The most dangerous road…

10B CouchSurf around the world!

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