Basic Understanding:

• Recognize familiar words and basic phrases about self, family, and immediate surroundings.

• Understand simple instructions and directions.

Intermediate Understanding:

• Follow conversations on everyday topics.

• Understand the main points of clear standard speech on familiar matters.

Advanced Understanding:

• Comprehend detailed information in various contexts, including complex discussions.

• Understand nuances, implied meanings, and idiomatic expressions.

Basic Communication:

• Uses simple phrases and sentences to convey immediate needs.

• Participates in basic conversations on familiar topics.

Intermediate Communication:

• Engages in extended conversations on a variety of topics.

• Uses a range of expressions to discuss experiences, plans, and opinions.

Advanced Communication:

• Communicates fluently and effectively in social, academic, and professional settings.

• Uses complex sentences, idiomatic expressions, and maintains clear pronunciation.

Basic Application:

• Use English in everyday activities like socializing, asking for help, and asking questions.

• Communicate needs and preferences clearly.

Intermediate Application:

• Participate in class activities, volunteers answers, or class discussions.

• Apply language skills in varied contexts at school.

Advanced Application:

• Engage in academic conversations confidently.

• Uses language skills for complex tasks like presentations, and research.

Basic Awareness:

• Understand basic cultural norms and social behaviors in English-speaking contexts.

• Recognize common cultural references and traditions.

Intermediate Awareness:

• Engage in discussions about cultural differences and similarities.

• Understand cultural nuances and idiomatic expressions.

Advanced Awareness:

• Demonstrate deep understanding of cultural contexts and subtexts.

• Adapt language use to different cultural situations and audiences.

• Basic Vocabulary:

  • Know essential vocabulary related to everyday topics.

  • Use common adjectives, verbs, and nouns.

• Intermediate Vocabulary:

  • Expand vocabulary to include more specific and varied words.

  • Use collocations, phrasal verbs, and idiomatic expressions.

• Advanced Vocabulary:

  • Demonstrate a wide range of vocabulary suitable for various contexts.

  • Use nuanced and context-specific language accurately.

Basic Grammar:

• Use basic tenses (present, past, future) correctly.

• Form simple sentences with correct word order.

Intermediate Grammar:

• Use a range of tenses and structures (e.g., conditionals, modals).

• Construct compound and complex sentences.

Advanced Grammar:

• Demonstrate control over advanced grammatical structures (e.g., passive voice, subjunctive mood).

• Uses accurate and varied sentence structures in writing and speaking.

Basic Reading:

• Read and understand simple texts 

• Recognize high-frequency words and basic phrases.

Intermediate Reading:

• Read and comprehend longer texts, such as short articles and narratives.

• Identify main ideas and specific details in a text.

Advanced Reading:

• Analyze and interpret complex texts, including literature and academic articles.

• Understand implicit meanings, tone, and stylistic nuances.

Basic Writing:

• Write simple sentences and short paragraphs on familiar topics.

• Use basic punctuation and spelling accurately.

Intermediate Writing:

• Write coherent paragraphs and short essays on a variety of topics.

• Demonstrate a good command of grammar and vocabulary.

Advanced Writing:

• Produce well-structured essays, reports, and research papers.

• Use advanced vocabulary, complex sentences, and varied writing styles.