Bellemoor School | Southampton

• LEVEL 1

Listening:

I can understand simple classroom commands, short statements and questions. 

I can ask for help.

Speaking:

I can use single words or short phrases.

Writing:

I can choose good words to complete short sentences.

I can also label items.

I can copy words correctly.

Reading and Responding:

I can understand single words presented in clear print.

I can understand single words with visual clues (i.e. flashcards).

• LEVEL 2

Listening:

I can understand a range of familiar statements and questions.

I can ask for some items to be repeated.

Speaking:

I can give short, simple responses to what I see and hear.  I can name and describe people, places and objects. 

I can use set phrases (e.g. to ask for help or permission).

I can name and describe people, places and objects.

Writing:

I can write familiar words from memory, but the spelling might not be perfect.

I can write, or use a computer to make signs and instructions.  For example, of classroom phrases.

I can copy short sentences correctly.

Reading and Responding:

I can use books or glossaries to find out the meanings of new words.

I can understand short phrases and read familiar works and phrases.

I can understand short phrases.

• LEVEL 3

Listening:

I recognise and note opinions.

I recognise and note the main points.

I can understand short passages with familiar instructions, messages and dialogues.

Speaking:

I can add different words to change questions or statements.

I can take part in a short conversation of at least two or three exchanges, with help.

I can express likes, dislikes and feelings.

Writing:

I can write short sentences from memory, but the spelling might not be perfect. 

I can write about what I like, dislike and how I feel.

I can write two or three sentences on familiar topics, using my exercise book or a textbook to help.

Reading and Responding:

I am beginning to read independently and can use a bilingual dictionary/glossary to look up new words.

I can understand paragraphs and conversations and note the main points.

I can understand paragraphs and conversations in my textbooks.

•          LEVEL 4

Listening:

I can understand longer passages of familiar language in simple sentences.

I recognise and note main points.

I recognise some details.

Speaking:

I am beginning to use my knowledge of grammar to change single words and phrases.

My pronunciation is generally accurate.

I can take part in simple conversations of about three or four exchanges with some help.

Writing:

I can write a paragraph of three of four sentences, using mostly words and phrases I have learnt.

I can use the grammar I have learnt to change the meaning of phrases.

I can use a dictionary to check words I have learnt.

Reading and Responding:

I read on my own, I can use the situation to work out what new words mean, as well as using a dictionary. 

I can note the main points and some details of short stories and factual texts.

I can understand short stories and factual texts that are printed or hand written.

•          LEVEL 5

Listening:

I can understand familiar material from several topics.

I recognise and note main points in the present and past or future tense.

I recognise and note specific details and opinions.

Speaking:

I can talk about events in the past or future tense.

I can take part in short conversations asking for and giving information.

I make myself understood with little or no difficulty.

Writing:

I can write a short piece of French/Spanish/German to ask for information and opinions, and to tell other people what I think. 

I can write about things that have happened in the past, or that are going to happen in the future, as well as everyday activities.  There might be some mistakes.

I can use a dictionary to look up new words.

Reading and Responding:

I can understand a range of texts talking about the present and past or future.

I can note main points and specific details, including opinions.

I can read real leaflets/newspaper articles, and I am not embarrassed to read aloud and can find information.

•         LEVEL 6

Listening:

I can understand short texts of familiar language in unfamiliar situations.

I recognise and note main points in the past, present and future tense.

I recognise and note specific details and points of view.

Speaking:

I can use what I know about grammar for my own purposes.

I can take part in conversations that include actions and events in the past, present and future.

I use the Target Language nearly always when I ask for things or need explanations.

Writing:

I can use grammar I have learnt in new contexts, and although I might make mistakes, the meaning is usually clear.

I can describe things and talk about past, present and future events.

I can write in paragraphs.

Reading and Responding:

I can scan stories and articles, and can choose books to read at my level.  I can work out the meaning of new words easily.

I can note main points and specific details, including points of view.

I can understand texts talking about the past, present and future.

I can also understand language already learnt in new situations.

• LEVEL 7

Listening:

I can understand a range of material with unfamiliar language.

I can understand some complex sentences.

I can understand media broadcasts.

Speaking:

I can express things in other ways and words.

My pronunciation is good and my language is usually accurate.

I can talk/have a conversation about different things, and things I like.

Writing:

I can produce written work of different lengths, about real or imaginary things.

I can link sentences and paragraphs together, and I can use language I have already learnt, to talk about what I want.

I check and re-draft my work, and use different resources to improve the accuracy of what I write.  I might make occasional mistakes.

Reading and Responding:

I can understand real and imaginary texts written in difficult sentences and unknown language.

I can use new words and sentences that I have read when I am speaking or writing.

I can find out information for myself when necessary.

•          LEVEL 8

Listening:

I can understand familiar and less familiar language from different sources.

I recognise attitudes and emotions.

I can draw conclusions from the language I hear.

Speaking:

My language is now nearly perfect and I make only a few mistakes.

I can deal with unprepared situations by using what I know and adapting it.

I can give and justify my opinions.

Writing:

I use reference material to learn new words, and to improve what I write.

My spelling and grammar is usually correct.

I can express and justify my ideas and points of view, and ask other people what they think.

Reading and Responding:

I can understand new topics and difficult language easily.  I can also

understand language used for attitudes and emotions.

I can use a range of resources to find information and read for pleasure.

I can understand a wide range of writing.

•            EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE

Listening:

I can understand a wide range of language based on facts and fiction.

I can demonstrate my understanding orally and in writing.

I can develop my listening skills independently.

Speaking:

I speak fluently with hardly any mistakes and with accurate pronunciation.

I can talk about various topics, real or imaginary, giving my own personal opinions.

I can deal with any unprepared situations or with unfamiliar people. 

Writing:

I can write accurately on a wide range of real and imaginary topics.

I can use the polite form of the language.

I use various resources to develop the style and variety of what I write.

Reading and Responding:

I can understand a wide range of real and imaginary texts, including

points of view, issues, concerns, official writing and formal writing. 

I can summarise texts in detail, report on and explain texts to others or in my own writing.

I can read and understand stories, articles and books that are of interest to me.