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Location Heading Descriptor Can Do Student comment
Reading Creative writing Write a description of an I can use the past simple
Travel event, a recent trip – real or tense correctly to tell a
imagined. story.

Reading Reading Understand a description I can read a story and

Travel correspondence of events, feelings, and
wishes in personal letters
well enough to correspond
with a pen friend.
identify the order in
which main events
happened.
I can read a story and
identify correct details.

Reading Information Summarize and give I can write a description

Travel exchange opinion about a short of a recent trip and
story, article, talk, comment on other
discussion, interview, or descriptions.
documentary and answer
further questions of detail.

Reading Overall reading Read straightforward I can understand the

Starting a comprehension factual texts on subjects introduction to a text
business related to field and interest and answer general
with satisfactory level of questions about it.
comprehension.

Reading Reading for Recognize significant I can read a text and

Starting a information and points in straightforward answer questions about
business argument newspaper articles on the main ideas.
familiar subjects.

Reading Sustained Briefly give reasons and I can write a description

Starting a monologues: explanations of opinions, of a business idea and
business putting a case plans, and actions. comment on other
(e.g. in a debate) descriptions.

Reading Sustained Describe people, places, I can use character

Positive thinking monologues: and possessions in simple adjectives to describe
describing terms. people.
experiences

Reading Reading for Recognize significant I can read a text and

Positive thinking information and points in straightforward choose the best
argument newspaper articles on summary.
familiar subjects.

Reading Overall reading Read straightforward I can read a story and

Positive thinking comprehension factual texts on subjects identify correct details.
related to field and interest
with satisfactory level of
comprehension.
Location Heading Descriptor Can Do Student comment
Reading Information Summarize and give I can give my opinion
Positive thinking exchange opinion about a short on a text and comment
story, article, talk, on other descriptions.
discussion, interview, or
documentary and answer
further questions of detail.

Reading Overall reading Read straightforward I can read the

Languages and comprehension factual texts on subjects introduction to a text
personality related to field and interest and answer general
with satisfactory level of questions about it.
comprehension.
I can read an article and
answer questions about
the main ideas.
I can read a story and
identify correct details.

Reading Information Summarize and give I can describe my

Languages and exchange opinion about a short
personality story, article, talk,
discussion, interview, or
documentary and answer
further questions of detail.
opinion on the link
between language
and personality and
comment on other
opinions.

Reading Reading for Can identify specific I can read a short text
Parents and information and information in simpler and identify the main
children argument written material he / ideas.
she encounters such as
letters, brochures, and
short newspaper articles
describing events.

Reading Overall reading Read straightforward I can read a story and

Parents and comprehension factual texts on subjects identify the order in
children related to field and interest which main events
with satisfactory level of happened.
comprehension.
I can read a story and
identify correct details.

Reading Sustained Briefly give reasons and I can describe the

Parents and monologues: explanations of opinions, advantages and
children putting a case plans, and actions. disadvantages of an
(e.g. in a debate) issue.

Reading Overall reading Read straightforward I can read a text and

Sleep and comprehension factual texts on subjects identify which main
personality related to field and interest ideas are correct.
with satisfactory level of
I can read a story and
comprehension.
identify correct details.

Listening Understanding Can generally identify I can listen to a

Friendship conversation the topic of discussion conversation and
between native around him / her, when it identify the main ideas.
speakers is conducted slowly and
clearly.

Listening Listening to audio Can understand and I can listen to a

Friendship media recordings extract the essential conversation and
information from short, extract the correct
recorded passages details.
dealing with predictable
everyday matters which
are delivered slowly and
clearly.
Location Heading Descriptor Can Do Student comment
Listening Sustained Briefly give reasons and I can give my opinion on
Friendship monologues: explanations of opinions, an issue and comment
putting a case plans, and actions. on other opinions.
(e.g. in a debate)

Listening Listening to Can catch the main I can listen to

At an airport announcements point in short, clear, announcements
and instructions simple messages and and understand the
announcements. important information.

Listening Understanding Generally follow main I can listen to a

At an airport conversation point of an extended conversation and
between native discussion around him identify the main ideas.
speakers / her provided speech
is clearly articulated in
standard dialect.

Listening Overall listening Understand main points I can listen to a

At an airport comprehension of clear standard speech conversation and
on familiar matters identify details.
regularly encountered in
work, school, leisure, etc.
including short narratives.

Listening Sustained Briefly give reasons and I can write a description

At an airport monologues: explanations of opinions, of an airport in my
putting a case plans, and actions. country and comment
(e.g. in a debate) on other descriptions.

Listening Creative writing Write straightforward, I can identify what

City and country detailed descriptions on adjectives are used to
range of familiar subjects describe.
within his / her field of
interest.

Listening Understanding Generally follow main I can listen to an

City and country conversation point of an extended interview and identify
between native discussion around him the main ideas.
speakers / her provided speech
is clearly articulated in
standard dialect.

Listening Overall listening Understand main points I can listen to a

City and country comprehension of clear standard speech conversation and
on familiar matters identify details.
regularly encountered in
work, school, leisure, etc.
including short narratives.

Listening Sustained Briefly give reasons and I can describe my

City and country monologues: explanations of opinions, responses to questions
putting a case plans, and actions. and comment on other
(e.g. in a debate) responses.

Listening Listening to audio Can understand and I can listen to a

Problems and media recordings extract the essential conversation and match
advice information from short, people to the issue they
recorded passages describe.
dealing with predictable
everyday matters which
are delivered slowly and
clearly.
Location Heading Descriptor Can Do Student comment
Listening Goal-oriented Make opinions and I can give advice
Problems and cooperation reactions understood as suggesting how
advice regards possible solutions someone might solve a
or questions of what to do problem.
next, giving brief reasons
and explanations.

Listening Creative writing Write accounts of I can write a paragraph

Problems and experiences, describing explaining how I would
advice feelings and reactions in solve a problem.
connected text.

Listening Information Summarize and give I can give my ideas

Problems and exchange opinion about a short
advice story, article, talk,
discussion, interview, or
documentary and answer
further questions of detail.
about a problem and
comment on other
ideas.

Listening Overall listening Can understand phrases I can listen to someone

School days comprehension and expressions related to talking about their
areas of most immediate school days and note
priority, e.g. very basic the main points.
personal and family
information, shopping,
local geography,
employment, provided
speech is clearly and
slowly articulated.

Listening Listening as Follow in outline I can identify ideas

School days member of a live straightforward short talks given by different
audience on familiar topics provided speakers.
these are delivered in
clearly articulated standard
speech.

Listening Listening to audio Can understand and I can listen to a

School days media recordings extract the essential conversation and
information from short, identify details.
recorded passages
dealing with predictable
everyday matters which
are delivered slowly and
clearly.

Listening Information Summarize and give I can describe my ideas

School days exchange opinion about a short
story, article, talk,
discussion, interview, or
documentary and answer
further questions of detail.
on an issue and use
examples to support
these ideas.

Listening Understanding Generally follow main I can listen to a

Gossip and news conversation point of an extended
between native discussion around him
speakers / her provided speech
is clearly articulated in
standard dialect.
conversation and
identify the main issues
being discussed.

Listening Listening to audio Can understand and I can listen and match
Gossip and news media recordings extract the essential conversations to topics.
information from short,
I can listen to a
recorded passages
conversation and
dealing with predictable
identify details.
everyday matters which
are delivered slowly and
clearly.
Location Heading Descriptor Can Do Student comment
Listening Information Summarize and give I can give my views on a
Gossip and news exchange opinion about a short topic and comment on
story, article, talk, other views.
discussion, interview, or
documentary and answer
further questions of detail.

Speaking Sustained Describe him / herself, I can describe my

Language monologues: what he / she does, and appearance and my
exchange describing where he / she lives. personality.
experiences

Speaking Sustained Describe people, places, I can use a range of

Language monologues: and possessions in simple vocabulary and simple
exchange describing terms. grammatical structures
experiences to talk about myself and
my interests.

Speaking Overall listening Can understand phrases I can understand

Language comprehension and expressions related to common words and
exchange areas of most immediate phrases used for
priority, e.g. very basic describing people
personal and family and giving personal
information, shopping, information.
local geography,
employment, provided
speech is clearly and
slowly articulated.

Speaking Sustained Briefly give reasons and I can give my opinion on

Language monologues: explanations of opinions, ways to learn languages
exchange putting a case plans, and actions. and comment on other
(e.g. in a debate) opinions.

Speaking Sustained Describe plans and I can use vocabulary

Last weekend monologues: arrangements, habits and to talk about free time
describing routines, past activities, activities.
experiences and personal experiences.

Speaking Sustained Can give short, basic I can use the past
Last weekend monologues: descriptions of events and tense to describe past
describing activities. activities.
experiences

Speaking Overall reading Can understand short, I can understand

Last weekend comprehension simple texts on familiar
matters of a concrete type
which consist of high
frequency everyday or job-
related language.
vocabulary related
to free time and past
activities.

Speaking Sustained Briefly give reasons and I can give my opinion

Last weekend monologues: explanations of opinions, on things I don’t like
putting a case plans, and actions. doing and comment on
(e.g. in a debate) other opinions.

Speaking Sustained Tell a story or describe I can use appropriate

Hopes and dreams monologues: something in a simple vocabulary to describe
describing list of points. Describe my hopes and dreams.
experiences everyday aspects of his
I can make predictions
/ her environment e.g.
about my future.
people, places, a job or
study experience.
Location Heading Descriptor
Speaking Overall listening Can understand enough
Hopes and dreams comprehension to be able to meet the
needs of a concrete type
provided speech is clearly
and slowly articulated.
Speaking Sustained Briefly give reasons and
Hopes and dreams monologues: explanations of opinions,
putting a case plans, and actions.
(e.g. in a debate)
Speaking Addressing Give a short, rehearsed
Foreign visitors audiences presentation on a topic
pertinent to his / her
everyday life, briefly giving
reasons and explanations
for opinions, place, and
actions.
Speaking Sustained Tell a story or describe
Foreign visitors monologues: something in a simple
describing list of points. Describe
experiences everyday aspects of his
/ her environment, e.g.
people, places, a job or
study experience.
Speaking Listening to Can catch the main
Foreign visitors announcements point in short, clear,
and instructions simple messages and
announcements. Can
understand simple
directions relating to how
to get from X to Y, by foot
or public transport.
Speaking Information Find out and pass on
Foreign visitors exchange straightforward factual
information.
Speaking Sustained Can give short, basic
Life stories monologues: descriptions of events and
describing activities.
experiences
Speaking Sustained Describe plans and
Life stories monologues: arrangements, habits and
describing routines, past activities,
experiences and personal experiences.
Speaking Overall listening Can understand phrases
Life stories comprehension and expressions related 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.
Can Do Student comment
I can understand a
brief description of
someone’s hopes and
dreams.
I can describe my
hopes for the future
and comment on other
peoples’ hopes.
I can give advice to
foreign visitors about
how to behave politely
in my country.
I can describe and
explain the customs of
my country.
I can understand and
use grammar and
vocabulary used for
giving advice.
I can listen for specific
information in a short
text.
I can complete a quiz on
social customs.
I can use a range of
tenses to describe
a person’s past and
present life.
I can use appropriate
vocabulary to describe a
person’s childhood and
adult life.
I can understand
specific information in a
short biographical text.
Location Heading Descriptor
Speaking Information Summarize and give
Life stories exchange opinion about a short
story, article, talk,
discussion, interview, or
documentary and answer
further questions of detail.
Speaking Sustained Explain what he / she
Using the internet monologues: likes or dislikes about
describing something.
experiences
Speaking Addressing Give a short, rehearsed
Using the internet audiences presentation on a topic
pertinent to his / her
everyday life, briefly give
reasons and explanations
for opinions, plans, and
actions.
Speaking Listening to audio Can understand and
Using the internet media recordings extract the essential
information from short,
recorded passages
dealing with predictable
everyday matters which
are delivered slowly and
clearly.
Speaking Information Summarize and give
Using the internet exchange opinion about a short
story, article, talk,
discussion, interview, or
documentary and answer
further questions of detail.
Writing Overall reading Can understand short,
A day out comprehension simple texts containing
the highest frequency
vocabulary, including
a proportion of shared
international vocabulary
items.
Writing Overall written Write a series of simple
A day out production phrases linked with simple
connectors like and, but,
and because.
Writing Creative writing Can write very short basic
A day out descriptions of events,
past activities, and past
experiences.
Writing Reading Can understand short,
Summer plans correspondence simple personal letters.
Can Do Student comment
I can give my opinion
on the best stage in life
and comment on other
opinions.
I can describe how
people use the internet
and express my opinion
on it.
I can use appropriate
words and phrases for
describing advantages
and disadvantages.
I can understand
vocabulary about the
internet.
I can describe how I
spend my free time
and comment on other
descriptions.
I can understand a
short, informal text
describing a series of
past events.
I can use the past simple
to describe a finished
event in the past.
I can use connecting
words such as but,
because, and although.
I can use appropriate
words and phrases to
describe a personal
experience.
I can understand
common phrases
used in informal
correspondence.
Location Heading Descriptor Can Do Student comment
Writing Creative writing Write about everyday I can use appropriate
Summer plans aspects of his / her phrases to begin and
environment, e.g. people, end a personal email.
places, a job, or study
I can use words and
experience in linked
phrases to describe
sentences.
future plans and
arrangements.

Writing Overall written Write a series of simple I can respond

Summer plans production phrases and sentences appropriately to a
linked with simple personal email.
connectors like and, but,
and because.

Writing Sustained Briefly give reasons and I can give my ideas on

Summer plans monologues: explanations of opinions, free time activities and
putting a case plans, and actions. comment on other
(e.g. in a debate) ideas.

Writing Reading for Recognize significant I can read a text and

Visiting cities information and points in straightforward answer questions about
argument newspaper articles on the main ideas.
familiar subjects.

Writing Creative writing Write accounts of I can use a range of

Visiting cities experiences, describing positive and negative
feelings and reactions in adjectives to describe
connected text. a city.

Writing Reports and Write brief reports to I can write a review

Visiting cities essays standard conventionalized of a city for a travel
format, which pass on brochure.
routine factual information
and state reasons for
actions.

Writing Creative writing Write a description of an I can describe a city

Visiting cities event, a recent trip – real or I have visited and
imagined. comment on other
descriptions.

Writing Overall reading Read straightforward I can read a text and

Happiness comprehension factual texts on subjects identify main ideas.
related to field and interest
with satisfactory level of
comprehension.

Writing Overall written Write straightforward I can choose the correct

Happiness production connected texts on range verb forms to complete
of familiar subjects within sentences.
field of interest, by linking
a series of short discrete
elements into a linear
sequence.

Writing Creative writing Write about everyday I can write an article on

Happiness aspects of his / her what makes me happy.
environment, e.g. people,
places, a job, or study
experience in linked
sentences.
Location Heading Descriptor Can Do Student comment
Writing Information Summarize and give I can give my opinion on
Happiness exchange opinion about a short an issue and comment
story, article, talk, on other ideas.
discussion, interview, or
documentary and answer
further questions of detail.

Writing Overall reading Read straightforward I can read a text and

Inventions comprehension factual texts on subjects identify main ideas.
related to field and interest
with satisfactory level of
comprehension.

Writing Overall written Write a series of simple I can use vocabulary to

Inventions production phrases linked with simple describe inventions.
connectors like and, but,
and because.

Writing Creative writing Write straightforward, I can write a reply to a

Inventions detailed descriptions on blog post.
range of familiar subjects
within field of interest.

Writing Information Summarize and give I can explain my

Inventions exchange opinion about a short
story, article, talk,
discussion, interview, or
documentary and answer
further questions of detail.
views on how useful
an invention is and
comment on other
views.

Writing Overall written Write straightforward I can use appropriate

Sport production connected texts on range vocabulary to express
of familiar subjects within opinions.
field of interest, by linking
a series of short discrete
elements into a linear
sequence.

Writing Reports and Write short, simple essays I can write an essay
Sport essays on topics of interest. about my views on the
importance of sport.

Writing Information Find out and pass on I can complete a quiz on

Sport exchange straightforward factual the subject of sport.
information.