Canadian Language Benchmarks (ESL Literacy)

9 Canadian Language Benchmarks: ESL Literacy Listening At this Benchmark, I can: When: ! How old is your daughter? She‛s 5 years old. Please pass me the scissors. Your next appointment is June 12 at 1 p.m. June 12 at 1 p.m. Thank you. Coffee, with milk and sugar, please. What would you like to drink? • I can see the person • the person speaks slowly and helps me understand • the person uses pictures or gestures • the person speaks about things I know or need • understand very short, simple sentences „ Understand some simple requests and warnings. „ Understand greetings, introductions, and some questions in very simple social conversations. „ Understand simple information. „ Follow simple instructions and directions. © 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