Canadian Language Benchmarks (ESL Literacy)

11 Canadian Language Benchmarks: ESL Literacy Listening At this Benchmark, I can: When: ! • I can see the person • the person speaks at a slow to normal rate and helps me understand • the topic is familiar • understand some simple formal and informal communication • understand conversations about familiar topics „ Understand common persuasive requests. For example: • a short simple commercial • a sales clerk giving reasons to buy a more expensive product „ Understand short social conversations that include small talk. For example: • informal chat with a colleague about weekend plans • a description of household tasks „ Understand short descriptions or stories. For example: • a very short, clear weather report • a classmate’s story about shopping „ Follow 4- to 5-step common instructions and directions for familiar everyday situations. For example: • directions for a simple recipe • simple instructions from a doctor Comprehending Instructions Comprehending Information Interacting with Others Getting Things Done © 2013 Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks The Can Do Statements are intended to help learners understand the Canadian Language Benchmark levels; they are not intended for assessment purposes. For the Canadian Language Benchmark Online Self-Assessment, visit www.CLB-OSA.ca . For further details on the Canadian Language Benchmarks, consult the CLB document, available online at www.language.ca . The Can Do Statements were developed with support from the Province of Manitoba and the Government of Canada. Benchmark Canadian Language Benchmarks Can Do Statements 4