Canadian Language Benchmarks (ESL Literacy)

14 Canadian Language Benchmarks: ESL Literacy Speaking ! At this Benchmark, I can: When: Hi. My name is Ahmed. What‛s your name? Good to meet you, too. My name is John. Nice to meet you, Ahmed. Thanks! Be careful! It‛s hot. Please sign at the bottom. Sure, Nehal. Maria‛s favourite toy is her yellow teddy bear. • I can see the person • the person helps me • I can use pictures and gestures • say simple phrases and some very short, simple sentences • talk about some very common, everyday things „ Make simple requests. „ Say simple warnings. „ Start short social conversations with greetings and end with goodbyes. „ Give a simple introduction. „ Give basic information about myself. „ Ask for basic information about another person. „ Describe a familiar thing (size, colour, number). „ Give short, simple instructions. © 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 2