Descriptors providing an indication of the passive and productive abilities of students passing Foundation 2. ‘Can do’ statementsThe following descriptors provide an indication of the passive and productive abilities of students passing this course. Students passing at grade:Will meet these criteria:Aalmost all of the timeBmost of the timeCregularlyDsome of the timeListening ComprehensionUnderstand 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 clearlyUnderstand what people say in simple, everyday conversation, if they speak clearly and give help.Reading ComprehensionUnderstand short, simple texts containing familiar vocabularyFind 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 supportSpokenStart 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.WrittenWrite 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. This article was published on 2024-08-13