Foundation 2 (CEFR: A2/1)

‘Can do’ statements

The following descriptors provide an indication of the passive and productive abilities of students passing this course. 

Listening Comprehension

• Understand simple information and questions about family, people, homes, work and hobbies.
• Understand clear and simple messages on the TV, at the airport, and in conversation provided people talk very clearly
• Understand what people say in simple, everyday conversation, if they speak clearly and give help.

Reading Comprehension

• Understand short, simple texts containing familiar vocabulary
• Find the most important information in advertisements, information leaflets, web pages, catalogues, timetables etc.
• Understand the main points in short, simple news items and descriptions if the subject is familiar.
• Understand the main points in short, simple everyday stories, especially if there is visual support

Spoken

• Start a conversation, explain when something is not understood and ask simply for clarification.
• Ask people how they feel in different situations, eg about his/her home and country, work and free time, likes and dislikes, including simple questions about past events.
• Discuss plans with other people, eg. where to go and when to meet.
• Communicate in everyday situations, eg. ordering food and drink, shopping, using banks, post offices and public transport.

Written

• Write about him/herself using simple language, eg. information about his/her family, his/her courses, job, hobbies etc.
• Write about things and people he/she knows well using simple language, eg. descriptions of friends or what happened during that day.
• Complete a questionnaire with information about his/her educational background, job, interests and skills.
• Write simple messages, eg. to make or change and invitation or appointment, or to friend, eg. via e-mail, sms or postcard to give them personal news or to ask a question.