Understanding and using:

vocabulary
LINGUISTIC language conventions (grammar, punctuation
and spelling)
syntac

Having awareness of:

social rules of language (formality, politeness,
directness)
SOCIOLINGUISTIC nonverbal behaviours
cultural references (idioms, expressions,
background knowledge)

Understanding how ideas are connected

COMMUNICATIVE
through:
DISCOURSE patterns or organization

COMPETENCE
cohesive and transitional at devices

THE ABILITY TO UNDERSTAND AND Using techniques to:

USE LANGUAGE EFFECTIVELY TO
COMMUNICATE IN AUTHENTIC overcome language gaps
SOCIAL AND SCHOOL
ENVIRONMENTS
STRATEGIC plan and assess the effectiveness of
communication
achieve conversational al fluency
modify text for audience and purpose.