Canadian Language Benchmarks (ESL Literacy)

18 Canadian Language Benchmarks: ESL Literacy Reading At this Benchmark, I can: When: ! • the topic is very familiar • there are many pictures • the words are very easy to read • I use a dictionary in my language • read the alphabet • read numbers • read some very common, everyday words „ Understand very short, simple instructions. „ Understand some words and phrases in very short, simple messages. „ Find some information in very short, simple signs, maps, and forms. „ Understand very simple information. © 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