Level: A1 You and Me: Cefr Mapping New Headway Elementary, Fourth Edition

CEFR MAPPING NEW HEADWAY Elementary, FOURTH EDITION
1 You and me
am/is/are • my/your/his/her • Verbs – have/go/live/like • Possessive ’s • Word groups • Everyday conversations
Level: A1
COMPONENT CEFR DESCRIPTOR PAGE ACTIVITY/EXERCISE
Grammatical accuracy Shows only limited control of a few simple 7 Personal information 2, 3, 4
grammatical structures and sentence patterns in a 8
learnt repertoire.
Rick’s family 2, 3, 4, 5
9 Practice 1, 2, 5, 6
Overall listening Can follow speech which is very slow and carefully 6 Hello! 1, 2, 3
comprehension articulated, with long pauses for him/her to 7
assimilate meaning.
Personal information 2, 3, 4
8 Rick’s family 1, 2, 3
9 Practice 3, 4
10–11 Reading and listening 3, 6
12 Vocabulary and speaking 3, 4, 5
13 Everyday English 1, 2, 3, 4
Overall oral production Can produce simple, mainly isolated phrases 6 Hello! 1, 3
about people and places. 7 Personal information 3, 4
8 Rick’s family 3, 5
9 Practice 6
Overall spoken interaction Can ask and answer simple questions, initiate 6 Hello! 1, 3
and respond to simple statements in areas of 7
immediate need or on very familiar topics.
Personal information 2, 3, 4
12 Vocabulary and speaking 4, 5
13 Everyday English 1, 4
Overall written production Can write simple isolated phrases and sentences. 9 Practice 6
Phonological control Pronunciation of a very limited repertoire of 6 Hello! 1, 3
learnt words and phrases can be understood with 7
some effort by native speakers used to dealing
Personal information 4
with speakers of his/her language group. 9 Practice 6
Reading for information and Can get an idea of the content of simpler 7 Personal information 1, 2
argument informational material and short simple 8
descriptions, especially if there is visual support.
Rick’s family 1, 2, 4, 5
10 Reading and listening 3, 4
Sociolinguistic Can establish basic social contact by using the 6 Hello! 1, 2, 3
appropriateness simplest everyday polite forms of: greetings and 7
farewells; introductions; saying please, thank you,
sorry, etc. 9 Practice 1, 6
13 Everyday English 1, 3, 4
Spoken fluency Can manage very short, isolated, mainly pre- 6 Hello! 1, 3
packaged utterances, with much pausing to search 7
for expressions, to articulate less familiar words,
and to repair communication. 9 Practice 6
12 Vocabulary and speaking 2, 4, 5
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Sustained monologue: Can describe him/herself, what he/she does and 6 Hello! 3
Describing experience where he/she lives. 7 Personal information 4
9 Practice 6
12 Vocabulary and speaking 5
Vocabulary range Has a basic vocabulary repertoire of isolated 7 Personal information 4
words and phrases related to particular concrete 8
situations.
Rick’s family 2, 3, 5
9 Practice 1, 5, 6
10–11 Reading and listening 2, 4, 5, 7
12 Vocabulary and speaking 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
2 A good job!
Present Simple (1) – he/she/it • Questions and negatives • Jobs • What time is it?
Level: A2
Conversation Can handle very short social exchanges but 18 Reading and speaking 5
is rarely able to understand enough to keep 20
conversation going of his/her own accord, though
Vocabulary and listening 4
he/she can be made to understand if the speaker
will take the trouble.
Grammatical accuracy Uses some simple structures correctly, but still 14 Two outdoor jobs 4
systematically makes basic mistakes – for example 15
tends to mix up tenses and forget to mark
What does he do? 1, 2
agreement; nevertheless, it is usually clear what 16–17 Practice 3, 5
he/she is trying to say.
Interviewing and being Can make him/herself understood in an interview 15 What does he do? 2, 3
interviewed and communicate ideas and information on 16–17
familiar topics, provided he/she can ask for
Practice 3, 10
clarification occasionally, and is given some help 18 Reading and speaking 5
to express what he/she wants to. 20 Vocabulary and listening 4
Can answer simple questions and respond to
simple statements in an interview.
Overall listening Can understand phrases and expressions related 15 What does he do? 1
comprehension to areas of most immediate priority (e.g. very 16–17
basic personal and family information, shopping,
Practice 4, 8, 9, 11
local geography, employment) provided speech is 20 Vocabulary and listening 3
clearly and slowly articulated. 21 Everyday English 4
Overall oral production Can give a simple description or presentation 14 Starter 1
of people, living or working conditions, daily 15
routines, likes/dislikes, etc. as a short series of
Two outdoor jobs 6
simple phrases and sentences linked into a list. 20 Vocabulary and listening 3, 4
Overall reading Can understand short, simple texts containing 16–17 Practice 2, 3
comprehension the highest frequency vocabulary, including a 18
proportion of shared international vocabulary
Reading and speaking 2, 3, 4, 5
items.
Propositional precision Can communicate what he/she wants to say in a 15 What does he do? 1, 2, 3
simple and direct exchange of limited information 16–17
on familiar and routine matters, but in other
Practice 2, 3, 4, 10
situations he/she generally has to compromise the 18 Reading and speaking 2, 3
message. 20 Vocabulary 4
Sustained monologue: Can describe his/her family, living conditions, 14 Starter 1
Describing experience educational background, present or most recent 15
job.
What does he do? 1, 2, 3
16–17 Practice 2, 3, 4, 10
Can describe people, places and possessions in
simple terms. 20 Vocabulary and listening 4
Taking the floor Can initiate, maintain and close simple, face-to- 18 Reading and speaking 5
(turntaking) face conversation.
Can ask for attention.
Transactions to obtain Can give and receive information about quantities, 21 Everyday English 1, 3, 4
goods and services numbers, prices, etc.
3 Work hard, play hard!
Present Simple (2) – I/you/we/they • In my free time • Social expressions (1)
Level: A2
Creative writing Can write a series of simple phrases and sentences 24 Practice 5
about their family, living conditions, educational 28
background, present or most recent job.
Speaking and listening 5
Can write short, simple imaginary biographies and
simple poems about people.
Grammatical accuracy Uses some simple structures correctly, but still 22–23 I live and work in New York 2, 3, 4
Practice 4, 5
agreement; nevertheless, it is usually clear what
he/she is trying to say.
Listening to audio media Can understand and extract the essential 22–23 I live and work in New York 1, 2, 3, 4
and recordings information from short, recorded passages dealing 24–25
with predictable everyday matters which are
delivered slowly and clearly. 28 Speaking and listening 4
Overall listening Can understand phrases and expressions related 22–23 I live and work in New York 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
comprehension to areas of most immediate priority (e.g. very 24
Practice 1, 2, 3
local geography, employment) provided speech is 24–25 Vocabulary and listening 3, 4, 5
clearly and slowly articulated. 28 Speaking and listening 2, 3, 4
Overall oral production Can give a simple description or presentation 22 Starter 1, 2
of people, living or working conditions, daily 24–25
Vocabulary and listening 2, 3, 5
simple phrases and sentences linked into a list. 26 Reading and speaking 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
28 Speaking and listening 2, 3, 4
Overall reading Can understand short, simple texts containing 22–23 I live and work in New York 2
comprehension the highest frequency vocabulary, including a 26–27
Reading and speaking 2, 3, 4
items. 29 Everyday English 2, 3
Overall spoken interaction Can communicate in simple and routine tasks 22–23 I live and work in New York 4
requiring a simple and direct exchange of 24
information on familiar and routine matters to do
Practice 2, 3
with work and free time. Can handle very short 24–25 Vocabulary and listening 5
social exchanges but is rarely able to understand 26–27 Reading and speaking 5, 6
enough to keep conversation going of his/her own
accord. 28 Speaking and listening 2, 3
Overall written interaction Can write short, simple formulaic notes relating to 24–25 Vocabulary and listening 3, 4
matters in areas of immediate need. 28 Speaking and listening 5
Sociolinguistic Can handle very short social exchanges, using 22–23 I live and work in New York 3, 4
appropriateness everyday polite forms of greeting and address. 24 Practice 2
Can make and respond to invitations, suggestions, 24–25 Vocabulary and listening 4, 5
apologies, etc.
29 Everyday English 4
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary for the expression of 22–23 I live and work in New York 3, 4
basic communicative needs. 24–25 Vocabulary and listening 1, 2, 4, 5
Has a sufficient vocabulary for coping with simple 29 Everyday English 4
survival needs.
4 Somewhere to live
There is/are • some/any/a lot of • this/that/these/those • Adjectives • Numbers and prices
Level: A2
COMPONENT cefr DESCRIPTOR PAGE ACTIVITY/EXERCISE
Grammatical accuracy Uses some simple structures correctly, but still 30–31 A flat to rent 1, 2, 3, 4
Practice 1, 2, 3
agreement; nevertheless, it is usually clear what 32–33 A new flat 1, 3
he/she is trying to say. 33 Practice 1, 2, 4, 5, 6
34–35 Reading and speaking 6
Overall listening Can understand phrases and expressions related 30 Starter 2
A flat to rent 1, 3, 4
local geography, employment) provided speech is 31 Practice 2
clearly and slowly articulated. 32–33 A new flat 1, 3
33 Practice 3, 5
36 Vocabulary and listening 2, 3, 6, 7
37 Everyday English 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8
Overall oral production Can give a simple description or presentation 31 A flat to rent 2, 3
Practice 3
simple phrases and sentences linked into a list. 32–33 A new flat 1
33 Practice 5
34–35 Reading and speaking 6, project
Overall reading Can understand short, simple texts containing 34–35 Reading and speaking 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, project
comprehension the highest frequency vocabulary, including a
items.
Overall spoken interaction Can communicate in simple and routine tasks 36 Vocabulary and listening 4
Everyday English 7
with work and free time. Can handle very short
social exchanges but is rarely able to understand
accord.
Sustained monologue: Can use simple descriptive language to make 31 Practice 3
Describing experience brief statements about and compare objects and 32–33
possessions.
A new flat 1
33 Practice 2
Can describe his/her family, living conditions,
educational background, present or most recent 34–35 Reading and speaking Project
job.
simple terms.
Transactions to obtain Can ask about things and make simple 31 A flat to rent 3
goods and services transactions in shops, post offices or banks. 32–33 A new flat 3
Can give and receive information about quantities, 37 Everyday English 7, 8
numbers, prices, etc.
Can make simple purchases by stating what is
wanted and asking the price.
Vocabulary control Can control a narrow repertoire dealing with 30 Starter 1
concrete everyday needs. 31 A flat to rent 2, 3, 4
33 Practice 2, 5
34–35 Reading and speaking 6, 7, project
36 Vocabulary and listening 1, 4
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary for the expression of 31 A flat to rent 3
basic communicative needs. 31 Practice 1, 2, 3
Has a sufficient vocabulary for coping with simple 32–33 A new flat 3
survival needs.
33 Practice 1, 5
36 Vocabulary and listening 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
5 Super me!
can/can’t • was/were/could • Words that go together • Polite requests
Level: A2
Grammatical accuracy Uses some simple structures correctly, but still 38 Starter 1
systematically makes basic mistakes – for example 38–39
Superman is fantastic! 1, 3
agreement; nevertheless, it is usually clear what 39 Practice 2, 3, 4, 5
he/she is trying to say. 40 Today and yesterday 1, 2, 3, 4
41 Practice 2, 3, 4, 5
Informal discussion (with Can make and respond to suggestions. 42–43 Reading and speaking What do you think?
friends) Can agree and disagree with others. 44 Vocabulary and listening 4, 6
Can discuss everyday practical issues in a simple
way when addressed clearly, slowly and directly.
Can discuss what to do, where to go and make
arrangements to meet.
Information exchange Can communicate in simple and routine tasks 39 Practice 2, 4
information.
Today and yesterday 2, 4
41 Practice 4, Talking about you
Can exchange limited information on familiar and
routine operational matters. 42–43 Reading and speaking 4
Can ask for and provide personal information. 44 Vocabulary and listening 2, 6
Interviewing and being Can make him/herself understood in an interview 39 Practice 2, 4
interviewed and communicate ideas and information on 40
clarification occasionally, and is given some help 41 Practice Talking about you
to express what he/she wants to. 44 Vocabulary and listening 6
Orthographic control Can copy short sentences on everyday subjects – 38 Superman is fantastic! 1, 3
e.g. directions how to get somewhere. 39 Practice 3
Can write with reasonable phonetic accuracy 40 Today and yesterday 1
(but not necessarily fully standard spelling) short
words that are in his/her oral vocabulary. 41 Practice 5
Superman is fantastic! 1, 2, 3
local geography, employment) provided speech is 39 Practice 1, 3, 6
clearly and slowly articulated. 40 Today and yesterday 1
41 Practice 2, 3, 5
44 Vocabulary and listening 3, 7, 9
Overall oral production Can give a simple description or presentation 39 Practice 5
of people, living or working conditions, daily 42–43
Reading and speaking 4, What do you think?
simple phrases and sentences linked into a list.
Overall reading Can understand short, simple texts containing 40 Today and yesterday 1
comprehension the highest frequency vocabulary, including a 41
Practice 3, 5
items. 42–43 Reading and speaking 2, 3, 4, 5, What do
you think?
Overall spoken interaction Can communicate in simple and routine tasks 39 Practice 2, 4
with work and free time. Can handle very short 41 Practice 4, Talking about you
social exchanges but is rarely able to understand 42–43 Reading and speaking 4, What do you think?
accord. 44 Vocabulary and listening 4, 6
Sociolinguistic Can handle very short social exchanges, using 40 Today and yesterday 2, 4
appropriateness everyday polite forms of greeting and address. 41 Practice Talking about you
Transactions to obtain Can ask about things and make simple 45 Everyday English 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
goods and services transactions in shops, post offices or banks.
Can give and receive information about quantities,
6 Life’s ups and downs
Past Simple (1) – regular and irregular • Describing feelings • What’s the date?
Level: A2
Conversation Can handle very short social exchanges but 48 Practice 2
Practice 3
he/she can be made to understand if the speaker 53 Everyday English 3, 6, 7
America’s richest woman 3, 4, 5, 6
he/she is trying to say. 48–49 Ben’s ups and downs 1, 3, 5
49 Practice 1, 2, 3, 4
Information exchange Can communicate in simple and routine tasks 48 Practice 2, 3
requiring a simple and direct exchange of 48–49
information.
Ben’s ups and downs 5
49 Practice 3, 4
routine operational matters. 53 Everyday English 3, 6, 7
Can ask for and provide personal information.
Overall listening Can understand phrases and expressions related 46–47 America’s richest woman 2, 3, 5, 6
Ben’s ups and downs 4, 5
clearly and slowly articulated. 50–51 Listening and reading 2, 4
53 Everyday English 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Overall reading Can understand short, simple texts containing 46–47 America’s richest woman 2, 3, 5, 6
Ben’s ups and downs 2
items. 50–51 Listening and reading 1, 3, 4
Phonological control Pronunciation is generally clear enough to be 46–47 America’s richest woman 6
understood despite a noticeable foreign accent, 48
but conversational partners will need to ask for
Practice 4, 5
repetition from time to time. 52 Vocabulary and listening 4
Sustained monologue: Can use simple descriptive language to make 46 Starter 1
Describing experience brief statements about and compare objects and 46–47
possessions.
America’s richest woman 1
48 Practice 3
Can explain what he/she likes or dislikes about
something. 49 Practice 4
Can describe his/her family, living conditions, 50–51 Listening and reading 5
educational background, present or most recent
job.
simple terms.
Vocabulary control Can control a narrow repertoire dealing with 46 Starter 1
concrete everyday needs. 49 Practice 2, 3, 4
52 Vocabulary and listening 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary for the expression of 49 Practice 2, 3, 4
basic communicative needs. 52 Vocabulary and listening 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Has a sufficient vocabulary for coping with simple 53 Everyday English 1, 2, 3, 6, 7
survival needs.
7 Dates to remember
Past Simple (2) • Questions and negatives • Time expressions • Adverbs • Special occasions
Level: A2
The good old days 2, 3, 4
he/she is trying to say. 57 Speaking 1, 2, 3, 4
58–59 Reading and speaking 3, 4, 5, 7
Informal discussion (with Can make and respond to suggestions. 54 Starter 1
friends) Can agree and disagree with others. 55 The good old days 2
Can discuss everyday practical issues in a simple 56 Practice 2, 4
way when addressed clearly, slowly and directly. 57 Speaking 4
Information exchange Can communicate in simple and routine tasks 54 Starter 1
information.
The good old days 2, 3
56 Practice 2, 4
routine operational matters. 57 Speaking 4
Can ask for and provide personal information. 58–59 Reading and speaking 4, 5, 7
The good old days 1, 2, 3
local geography, employment) provided speech is 56 Practice 1, 6
clearly and slowly articulated. 57 Speaking 1, 4
Overall oral production Can give a simple description or presentation 55 The good old days 4
Practice 2, 4, 5
simple phrases and sentences linked into a list. 57 Speaking 1, 2, 4
58–59 Reading and speaking 4, 5, 6, 7
60 Vocabulary and listening 8
Overall reading Can understand short, simple texts containing 58–59 Reading and speaking 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
items.
Phonological control Pronunciation is generally clear enough to be 56 Practice 2, 4
Speaking 1, 2, 4
repetition from time to time. 58–59 Reading and speaking 4, 5, 6, 7
Understanding conversation Can generally identify the topic of discussion 55 The good old days 1, 2, 3
between native speakers around him/her, when it is conducted slowly and
clearly.
Vocabulary control Can control a narrow repertoire dealing with 55 The good old days 2, 3, 4
concrete everyday needs. 56 Practice 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
57 Speaking 1, 2, 3, 4
60 Vocabulary and listening 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary for the expression of 55 The good old days 4
basic communicative needs. 56 Practice 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Has a sufficient vocabulary for coping with simple 57 Speaking 1, 2, 3, 4
survival needs.
58–59 Reading and speaking 4, 5, 7
8 Eat in or out?
Count and uncount nouns • some and any • I like and I’d like • How much? or How many? •
Food and drink • Shopping in the High Street
Level: A2
Conversation Can handle very short social exchanges but 62 Starter 1
Who’s a fussy eater? 5
he/she can be made to understand if the speaker 64 Practice 1, 2
will take the trouble. 64–65 Eating in 3
Can say what he/she likes and dislikes. 65 Practice 2, 4, Project
67 Listening 6
Creative writing Can write a series of simple phrases and sentences 65 Practice Project
about their family, living conditions, educational 66–67
Reading and speaking 4
Can write short, simple imaginary biographies and

Grammatical accuracy Uses some simple structures correctly, but still 62 Starter 1, 3
Who’s a fussy eater? 2, 4, 5
agreement; nevertheless, it is usually clear what 64 Practice 1, 2, 3
he/she is trying to say. 64–65 Eating in 2, 3
65 Practice 1, 2, 3, 4
Informal discussion (with Can make and respond to suggestions. 65 Practice 4
friends) Can agree and disagree with others. 66–67 Reading and speaking 3, 4
Can discuss everyday practical issues in a simple 67 Listening 6
way when addressed clearly, slowly and directly.
Overall listening Can understand phrases and expressions related 63 Who’s a fussy eater? 1, 2, 3, 4
Practice 2
local geography, employment) provided speech is 67 Listening 5
clearly and slowly articulated. 69 Everyday English 1, 5
Overall oral production Can give a simple description or presentation 64–65 Eating in 2
Practice 4, Project
simple phrases and sentences linked into a list. 66–67 Reading and speaking 3, 4
67 Listening 6
Overall reading Can understand short, simple texts containing 63 Who’s a fussy eater? 3, 4
Eating in 1, 3
items. 66–67 Reading and speaking 2, 3
Sociolinguistic Can handle very short social exchanges, using 63 Who’s a fussy eater? 5
appropriateness everyday polite forms of greeting and address. 64 Practice 1, 2
Can make and respond to invitations, suggestions, 65 Practice 2
apologies, etc.
Transactions to obtain Can give and receive information about quantities, 63 Who’s a fussy eater? 5
goods and services numbers, prices, etc. 64 Practice 1, 2
Can make simple purchases by stating what is 64–65 Eating in 2, 3
65 Practice 2, 4
Can order a meal.
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary for the expression of 62 Starter 1, 2, 3
basic communicative needs. 63 Who’s a fussy eater? 2, 5
Has a sufficient vocabulary for coping with simple 64–65 Eating in 1, 2, 3
survival needs.
65 Practice 1, 2, 3
66–67 Reading and speaking 1, 4
67 Listening 6, What do you think?
68 Vocabulary and pronunciation 1, 2, 3
9 City living
Comparative and superlative adjectives • have got • Town and country • Directions
Level: A2
Conversation Can handle very short social exchanges but 71 Practice 2, 3
A Parisian in London 4
he/she can be made to understand if the speaker 74–75 Reading and listening 4
will take the trouble. 77 Everyday English 4
Can use simple everyday polite forms of greeting
and address.
Can say what he/she likes and dislikes.
Grammatical accuracy Uses some simple structures correctly, but still 70–71 London and Paris 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Practice 1, 2, 3
agreement; nevertheless, it is usually clear what 72 A Parisian in London 2, 3, 4
he/she is trying to say. 72–73 London’s biggest market 1, 2, 3
73 Practice 1, 2, 3
Information exchange Can give and follow simple directions and 70 Starter 1
instructions, e.g. explain how to get somewhere. 70–71 London and Paris 3, 5
Can communicate in simple and routine tasks 71 Practice 3
requiring a simple and direct exchange of
information. 72 A Parisian in London 2, 4
Can ask for and give directions referring to a map 74–75 Reading and listening 4
or plan. 77 Everyday English 4, 5
Can understand questions and instructions
addressed carefully and slowly to him/her and
follow short, simple directions.
Listening to announcements Can catch the main point in short, clear, simple 77 Everyday English 2, 3, 4
and instructions messages and announcements.
London and Paris 1, 4
clearly and slowly articulated. 72 A Parisian in London 1, 2, 3, 4
72–73 London’s biggest market 3
73 Practice 1
74–75 Reading and listening 1, 4, 5
Overall reading Can understand short, simple texts containing 70–71 London and Paris 1
Reading and listening 1, 2, 3
items. 74–75 London’s biggest market 1, 2, 3
Phonological control Pronunciation is generally clear enough to be 70–71 London and Paris 1, 2, 5
Practice 2, 3
repetition from time to time. 72 A Parisian in London 2, 4
74–75 Reading and listening 4
Sustained monologue: Can describe people, places and possessions in 70 Starter 1
Describing experience simple terms. 71 Practice 3
72 A Parisian in London 4
72–73 Reading and listening 4, Project
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary for the expression of 70–71 London and Paris 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
basic communicative needs. 71 Practice 1, 2, 3
Has a sufficient vocabulary for coping with simple 72 A Parisian in London 4
survival needs.
72–73 London’s biggest market 1, 2, 3
73 Practice 1, 2, 3
74–75 Reading and listening 2, 3, 4, 5, Project
10 Where on earth are you?
Present Continuous • something/nothing … • Describing people • Social expressions (2)
Level: A2
Addressing audiences Can give a short, rehearsed, basic presentation on 82 Reading and listening Project
a familiar subject.
Can answer straightforward follow up questions if
he/she can ask for repetition and if some help with
the formulation of his/her reply is possible.
Conversation Can handle very short social exchanges but 78–79 I’m sitting on the train 2, 3
Practice 2
he/she can be made to understand if the speaker 84 Vocabulary and listening 3, 4, 5
will take the trouble. 85 Everyday English 1, 2, 3
and address.
Can make and respond to invitations, suggestions
and apologies.
Can say what he/she likes and dislikes.
Can make an introduction and use basic greeting
and leave-taking expressions.
General linguistic range Can produce brief everyday expressions in order 78 I’m sitting on the train 2
to satisfy simple needs of a concrete type: personal 79
details, daily routines, wants and needs, requests
Practice 1, 2
for information. 80 Present simple or continuous? 3, 4
Can use basic sentence patterns and communicate 81 Something’s happening 1, 2
with memorized phrases, groups of a few words 81 Practice 1, 2, 3
and formulae about themselves and other people,
what they do, places, possessions etc. 82–83 Reading and listening 3, 7
Has a limited repertoire of short memorized 85 Everyday English 1, 2, 3

phrases covering predictable survival situations;
frequent breakdowns and misunderstandings
occur in non-routine situations.
Grammatical accuracy Uses some simple structures correctly, but still 78–79 I’m sitting on the train 2, 3, 4, 5
Practice 1, 2, 3, 4
agreement; nevertheless, it is usually clear what 80 Present simple or continuous? 1, 2, 3, 4
he/she is trying to say. 81 Something’s happening 1, 2
81 Practice 1, 2, 3
Information exchange Can communicate in simple and routine tasks 78 I’m sitting on the train 2, 3
information.
Practice 1, 2
routine operational matters.
Can ask for and provide personal information.
Listening to audio media Can understand and extract the essential 78–79 I’m sitting on the train 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
and recordings information from short, recorded passages dealing 80
with predictable everyday matters which are
Present simple or continuous? 1, 2
delivered slowly and clearly.
Overall listening Can understand phrases and expressions related 78–79 I’m sitting on the train 2, 3, 4, 5
local geography, employment) provided speech is 82–83 Reading and listening 7
clearly and slowly articulated. 84 Vocabulary and listening 1
Overall reading Can understand short, simple texts containing 82–83 Reading and listening 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Project
items.
Overall spoken interaction Can communicate in simple and routine tasks 78 I’m sitting on the train 3
Practice 2
with work and free time. Can handle very short 84 Vocabulary and listening 3, 4, 5
social exchanges but is rarely able to understand 85 Everyday English 1, 2, 3
accord.
Overall written interaction Can write short, simple formulaic notes relating to 79 Practice 3
matters in areas of immediate need. 80 Present simple or continuous? 2
Phonological control Pronunciation is generally clear enough to be 78–79 I’m sitting on the train 2, 3
Practice 2
repetition from time to time. 82–83 Reading and listening Project
Sociolinguistic Can handle very short social exchanges, using 78 I’m sitting on the train 2
appropriateness everyday polite forms of greeting and address. 81 Practice 2
Can make and respond to invitations, suggestions, 85 Everyday English 3
apologies, etc.
Taking the floor Can initiate, maintain and close simple, face-to- 81 Practice 1, 2
(turntaking) face conversation. 84 Vocabulary and listening 3, 4, 5
Can ask for attention. 85 Everyday English 3
Thematic development Can tell a story or describe something in a simple 82–83 Reading and listening Project
list of points.
Understanding conversation Can generally identify the topic of discussion 78–79 I’m sitting on the train 1, 2, 4
between native speakers around him/her, when it is conducted slowly and 80
clearly.
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary for the expression of 78 Starter

basic communicative needs. 78–79 I’m sitting on the train 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Has a sufficient vocabulary for coping with simple 79 Practice 1, 2, 3, 4
survival needs.
80 Present simple or continuous? 1, 2, 3, 4
81 Something’s happening 1, 2
81 Practice 1, 2, 3
84 Vocabulary and listening 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
11 Going far
going to future • Infinitive of purpose • What’s the weather like? • Making suggestions
Level: A2
Conversation Can handle very short social exchanges but 90–91 Reading and speaking 5
he/she can be made to understand if the speaker 93 Everyday English 3, 4
and address.
Can make and respond to invitations, suggestions
and apologies.
Can make an introduction and use basic greeting
and leave-taking expressions.
Grammatical accuracy Uses some simple structures correctly, but still 86 Starter
Planning my future 3, 4, 5, 6
agreement; nevertheless, it is usually clear what 88 Practice 1, 3
he/she is trying to say. 88–89 We’re off to see the world! 2
89 Practice 2, 3
90–91 Reading and speaking 2, 3, 4, 5, Project
Information exchange Can communicate in simple and routine tasks 86–87 Planning my future 3, 4, 5, 6
information.
Practice 2
88–89 We’re off to see the world! 2
routine operational matters. 89 Practice 2, 3
Can ask and answer questions about what they do 90–91 Reading and speaking 4, 5
at work and in free time. 92 Vocabulary and listening 4, 6
Can ask for and provide personal information. 93 Everyday English 1, 3, 4
Interviewing and being Can make him/herself understood in an interview 86–87 Planning my future 3, 5
interviewed and communicate ideas and information on 89
Practice 3
clarification occasionally, and is given some help 90–91 Reading and speaking 4, 5
to express what he/she wants to. 92 Vocabulary and listening 4, 6
Overall listening Can understand phrases and expressions related 86–87 Planning my future 2, 3, 4, 5
Practice 2
local geography, employment) provided speech is 88–89 We’re off to see the world! 2
clearly and slowly articulated. 89 Practice 1, 3
90–91 Reading and speaking 1, 5
Overall oral production Can give a simple description or presentation 86–87 Planning my future 3, 4, 5, 6
Practice 2
simple phrases and sentences linked into a list. 88–89 We’re off to see the world! 2
89 Practice 2, 3
90–91 Reading and speaking 4, 5, Project
Overall reading Can understand short, simple texts containing 90–91 Reading and speaking 3, 4, What do
comprehension the highest frequency vocabulary, including a you think?
items.
Overall written interaction Can write short, simple formulaic notes relating to 86 Starter
matters in areas of immediate need. 86–87 Planning my future 2
88 Practice 1
88–89 We’re off to see the world! 2
89 Practice 1, 3
90–91 Reading and speaking 1, 3, Project
Vocabulary control Can control a narrow repertoire dealing with 86 Starter
concrete everyday needs. 86–87 Planning my future 1, 3, 4, 5, 6
88 Practice 1, 2
88–89 We’re off to see the world! 1, 2
89 Practice 2, 3
90–91 Reading and speaking 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Project
basic communicative needs. 86–87 Planning my future 1, 3, 4, 5, 6
Has a sufficient vocabulary for coping with simple 88 Practice 1, 2
survival needs.
88–89 We’re off to see the world! 1, 2
89 Practice 2, 3
90–91 Reading and speaking 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Project
12 Never ever!
Present Perfect • ever, never, yet, and just • take and get • Transport and travel
Level: A2
Grammatical accuracy Uses some simple structures correctly, but still 94–95 Been there! Done that! 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Practice 1, 2, 3, 4
agreement; nevertheless, it is usually clear what 96 Getting ready to go! 2
he/she is trying to say. 97 Practice 2, 3
Information exchange Can communicate in simple and routine tasks 94–95 Been there! Done that! 3, 5, 6
information.
Practice 2, 3
97 Practice 3
routine operational matters. 98–99 Reading and listening What do you think?
Can ask for and provide personal information. 100 Vocabulary and speaking Talking about you
Listening to announcements Can catch the main point in short, clear, simple 101 Everyday English 2, 3
and instructions messages and announcements.
Can understand simple directions relating to how
to get from X to Y, by foot or public transport.
Overall listening Can understand phrases and expressions related 94–95 Been there! Done that! 1, 3, 4, 5
Practice 2
local geography, employment) provided speech is 96 Getting ready to go! 1, 2
clearly and slowly articulated. 97 Practice 1, 2, 3
Overall reading Can understand short, simple texts containing 97 Practice 1, 2
Reading and listening 3, 4, 5, What do
you think?
items.
Sustained monologue: Can describe his/her family, living conditions, 94–95 Been there! Done that! 3, 6
Describing experience educational background, present or most recent 96
job.
Practice 2, 3
97 Practice 2, 3
simple terms. 98–99 Reading and listening What do you think?
100 Vocabulary and speaking 5
Transactions to obtain Can get simple information about travel, use 101 Everyday English 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
goods and services public transport: buses, trains, and taxis, ask and
give directions, and buy tickets.
Can ask about things and make simple
transactions in shops, post offices or banks.
Can give and receive information about quantities,
Can order a meal.
basic communicative needs. 94–95 Been there! Done that! 2, 3, 4, 6
Has a sufficient vocabulary for coping with simple 96 Practice 1, 2, 3
survival needs.
97 Practice 3
101 Everyday English 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Writing
Level: A2
Correspondence Can write very simple personal letters expressing 112– Unit 8 Two emails
thanks and apology. 113
Creative writing Can write a series of simple phrases and sentences 107 Unit 4 Describing your home
about their family, living conditions, educational 109
Unit 6 A biography
110– Unit 7 Telling a story
Can write short, simple imaginary biographies and 111
115 Unit 10 Comparing and contrasting
116 Unit 11 Describing a holiday
117 Unit 12 A poem
Notes, messages & forms Can take a short, simple message provided he/she 108 Unit 5 A formal email
can ask for repetition and reformulation.
Can write short, simple notes and messages
relating to matters in areas of immediate need.
Notes, messages & forms Can write numbers and dates, own name, 106 Unit 3 Form filling
nationality, address, age, date of birth or arrival
in the country, etc. Such as on a hotel registration
form.
Overall written interaction Can write short, simple formulaic notes relating to 104 Unit 1 A blog
matters in areas of immediate need. 105 Unit 4 Describing your home
108 Unit 5 A formal email
109 Unit 6 A biography
110– Unit 7 Telling a story
111
Overall written production Can write a series of simple phrases and sentences 105 Unit 2 Improving style
linked with simple connectors like ‘and’, ‘but’ and 107
‘because’.
Unit 4 Describing your home
114 Unit 10 Comparing and contrasting
Sustained monologue: Can use simple descriptive language to make 105 Unit 2 Improving style
Describing experience brief statements about and compare objects and 114
possessions.
Unit 9 Describing a place
Can explain what he/she likes or dislikes about

something.
Can describe his/her family, living conditions,
educational background, present or most recent
job.
simple terms.
Thematic development Can tell a story or describe something in a simple 110– Unit 7 Telling a story
list of points. 111
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CEFR MAPPING NEW HEADWAY Elementary, FOURTH EDITION

Can write short, simple imaginary biographies and

Has a limited repertoire of short memorized 85 Everyday English 1, 2, 3

Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary for the expression of 78 Starter

Can explain what he/she likes or dislikes about

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