Canadian Language Benchmarks (ESL Literacy)

15 Canadian Language Benchmarks: ESL Literacy Speaking ! At this Benchmark, I can: When: • I can see the person • the person sometimes helps me • I can sometimes use pictures and gestures • say short, simple sentences • talk about some common, everyday things I need and about my experiences • begin to use basic grammar and sometimes connect my ideas „ Have very short, simple social conversations. For example: • introduce myself to a new person • talk to a receptionist about my appointment „ Make and respond to simple polite requests. For example: • ask if I may do something • ask someone to help me „ Give very short, simple warnings, cautions, and apologies. For example: • tell someone to be careful „ Ask for and give simple information about things I need and things I do. For example: • tell the doctor how I feel • talk about what I did yesterday • talk about my plans „ Describe things, people, and situations in a few short sentences. For example: • describe my home • describe a person in my family „ Give simple 2- to 3-step instructions and directions. For example: • tell a new student where to sit • give directions to the classroom Giving Instructions Sharing 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 3