Canadian Language Benchmarks (ESL Literacy)

13 Canadian Language Benchmarks: ESL Literacy Speaking ! At this Benchmark, I can: When: My name is Yana. Nice to meet you. May I try one? Of course! Where are you from? I‛m from Sweden. Please, come in! Sit down! • I can see the person • the person helps me • I can use pictures and gestures • say a few words and very simple phrases • say the alphabet, names, numbers, times, and dates „ Give very short, simple instructions. „ Say very simple greetings. „ Give a very simple introduction. „ Make very simple requests. „ Answer very basic questions about myself. „ Ask simple questions about a person. © 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 1