EMPOWER SECOND EDITION

CEFR by unit A1

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Skills area Goal Lesson

Listening Can follow language which is very slow and carefully articulated, with long CL
pauses for them to assimilate meaning. (OVERALL ORAL COMPREHENSION)
Can understand instructions addressed carefully and slowly to them and follow CL
short, simple directions. (UNDERSTANDING ANNOUNCEMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS)
Unit 1

Skills area Goal Lesson

Listening Can follow language which is very slow and carefully articulated, with long A, B, C
pauses for them to assimilate meaning. (OVERALL ORAL COMPREHENSION)
Can understand some expressions when people are discussing themselves, A, B, C
family, school, hobbies or surroundings, provided the delivery is slow and
clear. (UNDERSTANDING CONVERSATION BETWEEN OTHER PEOPLE)
Can recognise familiar words and phrases and identify the topics in headline C
news summaries and many of the products in advertisements, by exploiting
visual information and general knowledge. (WATCHING TV, FILM AND VIDEO)
Reading Can understand very short, simple texts a single phrase at a time, picking up A, B
familiar names, words and basic phrases and rereading as required. (OVERALL
READING COMPREHENSION)
Speaking Can produce simple, mainly isolated phrases about people and places. (OVERALL GS, B
ORAL PRODUCTION)
Can describe themselves, what they do and where they live. (SUSTAINED A
MONOLOGUE: DESCRIBING EXPERIENCE)
Can interact in a simple way but communication is totally dependent on A, B, C
repetition at a slower rate, rephrasing and repair. (OVERALL ORAL INTERACTION)
Can ask and answer simple questions, initiate and respond to simple A, B, C
statements in areas of immediate need or on very familiar topics. (OVERALL ORAL
INTERACTION)
Can make an introduction and use basic greeting and leave-taking expressions. A, C
(CONVERSATION)
Can ask how people are and react to news. (CONVERSATION) A, C
Can ask and answer questions about themselves and other people, where they B
live, people they know, things they have. (INFORMATION EXCHANGE)
Can indicate time by lexicalised phrases like “next week”, “last Friday”, “in C
November”, “three o’clock”. (INFORMATION EXCHANGE)
Writing Can produce simple isolated phrases and sentences. (OVERALL WRITTEN B, C
PRODUCTION)
Can produce simple phrases and sentences about themselves and imaginary B, C
people, where they live and what they do. (CREATIVE WRITING)
Can copy out single words and short texts presented in standard printed A, C
format. (PROCESSING TEXT IN WRITING)
Unit 2

Skills area Goal Lesson

Listening Can follow language which is very slow and carefully articulated, with long A, B, C
pauses for them to assimilate meaning. (OVERALL ORAL COMPREHENSION)
Can recognise concrete information (e.g. places and times) on familiar topics A, C
encountered in everyday life, provided it is delivered slowly and clearly.
(OVERALL ORAL COMPREHENSION)
Can understand some expressions when people are discussing themselves, A
family, school, hobbies or surroundings, provided the delivery is slow and
clear. (UNDERSTANDING CONVERSATION BETWEEN OTHER PEOPLE)
Can understand words and short sentences in a simple conversation (e.g. B, C
between a customer and a salesperson in a shop), provided people
communicate very slowly and very clearly. (UNDERSTANDING CONVERSATION
BETWEEN OTHER PEOPLE)
Can recognise familiar words and phrases and identify the topics in headline C
news summaries and many of the products in advertisements, by exploiting
visual information and general knowledge. (WATCHING TV, FILM AND VIDEO)
Reading Can understand very short, simple texts a single phrase at a time, picking up A
familiar names, words and basic phrases and rereading as required. (OVERALL
READING COMPREHENSION)
Speaking Can produce simple, mainly isolated phrases about people and places. (OVERALL GS, A, C
ORAL PRODUCTION)
Can describe themselves, what they do and where they live. (SUSTAINED A
MONOLOGUE: DESCRIBING EXPERIENCE)
Can interact in a simple way but communication is totally dependent on A, B, C
repetition at a slower rate, rephrasing and repair. (OVERALL ORAL INTERACTION)
Can ask and answer simple questions, initiate and respond to simple A, B, C
statements in areas of immediate need or on very familiar topics. (OVERALL ORAL
INTERACTION)
Can exchange likes and dislikes for sports, foods, etc., using a limited C
repertoire of expressions, when addressed clearly, slowly and directly.
(INFORMAL DISCUSSION)
Can ask and answer simple questions, initiate and respond to simple A, B, C
statements in areas of immediate need or on very familiar topics. (INFORMATION
EXCHANGE)
Can ask and answer questions about themselves and other people, where they B, C
live, people they know, things they have. (INFORMATION EXCHANGE)
Can express numbers, quantities and cost in a limited way. (INFORMATION B
EXCHANGE)
Can reply in an interview to simple direct questions, put very slowly and clearly C
in direct, non-idiomatic language, about personal details. (INTERVIEWING AND
BEING INTERVIEWED)
Writing Can give information about matters of personal relevance (e.g. likes and A
dislikes, family, pets) using simple words and basic expressions. (OVERALL
WRITTEN PRODUCTION)
Can produce simple isolated phrases and sentences. (OVERALL WRITTEN A, B, C
PRODUCTION)
Can produce simple phrases and sentences about themselves and imaginary A
people, where they live and what they do. (CREATIVE WRITING)
Can ask for or pass on personal details. (OVERALL WRITTEN INTERACTION) C
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Can fill in numbers and dates, own name, nationality, address, age, date of C
birth or arrival in the country, etc., e.g. on a hotel registration form. (NOTES,
MESSAGES AND FORMS)
Can copy out single words and short texts presented in standard printed A
format. (PROCESSING TEXT IN WRITING)
Unit 3

Skills area Goal Lesson

Listening Can follow language which is very slow and carefully articulated, with long A, B, C
pauses for them to assimilate meaning. (OVERALL ORAL COMPREHENSION)
Can recognise concrete information (e.g. places and times) on familiar topics B
encountered in everyday life, provided it is delivered slowly and clearly.
(OVERALL ORAL COMPREHENSION)
Can understand some expressions when people are discussing themselves, A, B
family, school, hobbies or surroundings, provided the delivery is slow and
clear. (UNDERSTANDING CONVERSATION BETWEEN OTHER PEOPLE)
Can understand words and short sentences in a simple conversation (e.g. C
between a customer and a salesperson in a shop), provided people
communicate very slowly and very clearly. (UNDERSTANDING CONVERSATION
BETWEEN OTHER PEOPLE)
Can recognise familiar words and phrases and identify the topics in headline C
news summaries and many of the products in advertisements, by exploiting
visual information and general knowledge. (WATCHING TV, FILM AND VIDEO)
Reading Can understand very short, simple texts a single phrase at a time, picking up A, B, C
familiar names, words and basic phrases and rereading as required. (OVERALL
READING COMPREHENSION)
Can understand short, simple messages sent via social media or e-mail (e.g. C
proposing what to do, when and where to meet). (READING CORRESPONDENCE)
Can get an idea of the content of simpler informational material and short, A, B
simple descriptions, especially if there is visual support. (READING FOR
INFORMATION AND ARGUMENT)
Speaking Can produce simple, mainly isolated phrases about people and places. (OVERALL GS, B, C
ORAL PRODUCTION)
Can describe themselves, what they do and where they live. (SUSTAINED GS, B
MONOLOGUE: DESCRIBING EXPERIENCE)
Can interact in a simple way but communication is totally dependent on GS, A, B, C
repetition at a slower rate, rephrasing and repair. (OVERALL ORAL INTERACTION)
Can ask and answer simple questions, initiate and respond to simple GS, A, B, C
statements in areas of immediate need or on very familiar topics. (OVERALL ORAL
INTERACTION)
Can exchange likes and dislikes for sports, foods, etc., using a limited GS, A, C
repertoire of expressions, when addressed clearly, slowly and directly.
(INFORMAL DISCUSSION)
Can ask people for things, and give people things. (GOAL-ORIENTED COOPERATION / C
OBTAINING GOODS AND SERVICES)
Can ask for food and drink using basic expressions. (OBTAINING GOODS AND C
SERVICES)
Can ask and answer simple questions, initiate and respond to simple B
statements in areas of immediate need or on very familiar topics. (INFORMATION
EXCHANGE)
Can ask and answer questions about themselves and other people, where they B
live, people they know, things they have. (INFORMATION EXCHANGE)
Can indicate time by lexicalised phrases like “next week”, “last Friday”, “in B
November”, “three o’clock”. (INFORMATION EXCHANGE)
Can use simple words to state how a work made them feel. (EXPRESSING A A
PERSONAL RESPONSE TO CREATIVE TEXTS)
Writing Can ask for or pass on personal details. (OVERALL WRITTEN INTERACTION) C
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Can compose a short, very simple message (e.g. a text message) to friends to C
give them a piece of information or to ask them a question. (CORRESPONDENCE)
Unit 4

Skills area Goal Lesson

Listening Can follow language which is very slow and carefully articulated, with long A, B, C
pauses for them to assimilate meaning. (OVERALL ORAL COMPREHENSION)
Can recognise concrete information (e.g. places and times) on familiar topics A
encountered in everyday life, provided it is delivered slowly and clearly.
(OVERALL ORAL COMPREHENSION)
Can understand some expressions when people are discussing them, family, A, C
school, hobbies or surroundings, provided the delivery is slow and clear.
(UNDERSTANDING CONVERSATION BETWEEN OTHER PEOPLE)
Can pick out concrete information (e.g. places and times) from short B
recordings on familiar everyday topics, provided they are delivered very slowly
and clearly. (UNDERSTANDING AUDIO MEDIA AND RECORDINGS)
Can recognise familiar words and phrases and identify the topics in headline C
news summaries and many of the products in advertisements, by exploiting
visual information and general knowledge. (WATCHING TV, FILM AND VIDEO)
Reading Can understand very short, simple texts a single phrase at a time, picking up A, B, C
familiar names, words and basic phrases and rereading as required. (OVERALL
READING COMPREHENSION)
Can get an idea of the content of simpler informational material and short, A, B, C
simple descriptions, especially if there is visual support. (READING FOR
INFORMATION AND ARGUMENT)
Speaking Can produce simple, mainly isolated phrases about people and places. (OVERALL GS, B, C
ORAL PRODUCTION)
Can describe themselves, what they do and where they live. (SUSTAINED GS, A
MONOLOGUE: DESCRIBING EXPERIENCE)
Can describe simple aspects of their everyday life in a series of simple B, C
sentences, using simple words and basic phrases, provided they can prepare in
advance. (SUSTAINED MONOLOGUE: DESCRIBING EXPERIENCE)
Can interact in a simple way but communication is totally dependent on GS, A, B, C
repetition at a slower rate, rephrasing and repair. (OVERALL ORAL INTERACTION)
Can ask and answer simple questions, initiate and respond to simple GS, A, B, C
statements in areas of immediate need or on very familiar topics. (OVERALL ORAL
INTERACTION)
Can take part in a simple conversation of a basic factual nature on a A, B, C
predictable topic (e.g. their home country, family, school). (CONVERSATION)
Can ask and answer simple questions, initiate and respond to simple A, B
statements in areas of immediate need or on very familiar topics. (INFORMATION
EXCHANGE)
Can ask and answer questions about themselves and other people, where they A, B
live, people they know, things they have. (INFORMATION EXCHANGE)
Can use simple words to state how a work made them feel. (EXPRESSING A A
PERSONAL RESPONSE TO CREATIVE TEXTS)
Writing Can give information about matters of personal relevance (e.g. likes and A, C
dislikes, family, pets) using simple words and basic expressions. (OVERALL
WRITTEN PRODUCTION)
Can produce simple isolated phrases and sentences. (OVERALL WRITTEN A, C
PRODUCTION)
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Can produce simple phrases and sentences about themselves and imaginary A, C
people, where they live and what they do. (CREATIVE WRITING)
Can copy out single words and short texts presented in standard printed B
format. (PROCESSING TEXT IN WRITING)
Unit 5

Skills area Goal Lesson

Listening Can follow language which is very slow and carefully articulated, with long A, B, C
pauses for them to assimilate meaning. (OVERALL ORAL COMPREHENSION)
Can recognise concrete information (e.g. places and times) on familiar topics A, B, C
encountered in everyday life, provided it is delivered slowly and clearly.
(OVERALL ORAL COMPREHENSION)
Can understand some expressions when people are discussing them, family, A, C
school, hobbies or surroundings, provided the delivery is slow and clear.
(UNDERSTANDING CONVERSATION BETWEEN OTHER PEOPLE)
Can understand words and short sentences in a simple conversation (e.g. B
between a customer and a salesperson in a shop), provided people
communicate very slowly and very clearly. (UNDERSTANDING CONVERSATION
BETWEEN OTHER PEOPLE)
Can recognise familiar words and phrases and identify the topics in headline C
news summaries and many of the products in advertisements, by exploiting
visual information and general knowledge. (WATCHING TV, FILM AND VIDEO)
Reading Can understand very short, simple texts a single phrase at a time, picking up A, B, C
familiar names, words and basic phrases and rereading as required. (OVERALL
READING COMPREHENSION)
Can understand short, simple messages sent via social media or email (e.g. C
proposing what to do, when and where to meet). (READING CORRESPONDENCE)
Can get an idea of the content of simpler informational material and short, A
simple descriptions, especially if there is visual support. (READING FOR
INFORMATION AND ARGUMENT)
Can understand short texts on subjects of personal interest (e.g. news flashes B
about sports, music, travel or stories) composed in very simple language and
supported by illustrations and pictures. (READING FOR INFORMATION AND ARGUMENT)
Speaking Can produce simple, mainly isolated phrases about people and places. (OVERALL GS, A, B
ORAL PRODUCTION)
Can describe themselves, what they do and where they live. (SUSTAINED A, B
MONOLOGUE: DESCRIBING EXPERIENCE)
Can interact in a simple way but communication is totally dependent on A, B, C
repetition at a slower rate, rephrasing and repair. (OVERALL ORAL INTERACTION)
Can ask and answer simple questions, initiate and respond to simple A, B, C
statements in areas of immediate need or on very familiar topics. (OVERALL ORAL
INTERACTION)
Can ask and answer simple questions, initiate and respond to simple A, B, C
statements in areas of immediate need or on very familiar topics. (INFORMATION
EXCHANGE)
Can ask and answer questions about themselves and other people, where they B, C
live, people they know, things they have. (INFORMATION EXCHANGE)
Can use simple words to state how a work made them feel. (EXPRESSING A A, B
PERSONAL RESPONSE TO CREATIVE TEXTS)
Writing Can give information about matters of personal relevance (e.g. likes and A
dislikes, family, pets) using simple words and basic expressions. (OVERALL
WRITTEN PRODUCTION)
Can produce simple isolated phrases and sentences. (OVERALL WRITTEN A
PRODUCTION)
Can produce simple phrases and sentences about themselves and imaginary A
people, where they live and what they do. (CREATIVE WRITING)
Can ask for or pass on personal details. (OVERALL WRITTEN INTERACTION) C
Skills area Goal Lesson
Can compose a short, very simple message (e.g. a text message) to friends to C
give them a piece of information or to ask them a question. (CORRESPONDENCE)
Unit 6

Skills area Goal Lesson

Listening Can follow language which is very slow and carefully articulated, with long A, B, C
pauses for them to assimilate meaning. (OVERALL ORAL COMPREHENSION)
Can understand some expressions when people are discussing themselves, C
family, school, hobbies or surroundings, provided the delivery is slow and
clear. (UNDERSTANDING CONVERSATION BETWEEN OTHER PEOPLE)
Can pick out concrete information (e.g. places and times) from short A, B
recordings on familiar everyday topics, provided they are delivered very slowly
and clearly. (UNDERSTANDING AUDIO MEDIA AND RECORDINGS)
Can recognise familiar words and phrases and identify the topics in headline C
news summaries and many of the products in advertisements, by exploiting
visual information and general knowledge. (WATCHING TV, FILM AND VIDEO)
Reading Can understand very short, simple texts a single phrase at a time, picking up A, B, C
familiar names, words and basic phrases and rereading as required. (OVERALL
READING COMPREHENSION)
Can understand short, simple messages sent via social media or email (e.g. C
proposing what to do, when and where to meet). (READING CORRESPONDENCE)
Can understand short, illustrated narratives about everyday activities A, B
described in simple words. (READING AS A LEISURE ACTIVITY)
Speaking Can produce simple, mainly isolated phrases about people and places. (OVERALL GS, B
ORAL PRODUCTION)
Can describe themselves, what they do and where they live. (SUSTAINED B
MONOLOGUE: DESCRIBING EXPERIENCE)
Can describe simple aspects of their everyday life in a series of simple B
sentences, using simple words and basic phrases, provided they can prepare in
advance. (SUSTAINED MONOLOGUE: DESCRIBING EXPERIENCE)
Can interact in a simple way but communication is totally dependent on A, B, C
repetition at a slower rate, rephrasing and repair. (OVERALL ORAL INTERACTION)
Can ask and answer simple questions, initiate and respond to simple A, B, C
statements in areas of immediate need or on very familiar topics. (OVERALL ORAL
INTERACTION)
Can take part in a simple conversation of a basic factual nature on a A, B
predictable topic (e.g. their home country, family, school). (CONVERSATION)
Can ask people for things, and give people things. (GOAL-ORIENTED COOPERATION / C
OBTAINING GOODS AND SERVICES)
Can ask and answer simple questions, initiate and respond to simple A, B
statements in areas of immediate need or on very familiar topics. (INFORMATION
EXCHANGE)
Can ask and answer questions about themselves and other people, where they A, B
live, people they know, things they have. (INFORMATION EXCHANGE)
Can indicate time by lexicalised phrases like “next week”, “last Friday”, “in B
November”, “three o’clock”. (INFORMATION EXCHANGE)
Can use simple words to state how a work made them feel. (EXPRESSING A A, B
PERSONAL RESPONSE TO CREATIVE TEXTS)
Writing Can give information about matters of personal relevance (e.g. likes and C
dislikes, family, pets) using simple words and basic expressions. (OVERALL
WRITTEN PRODUCTION)
Can produce simple isolated phrases and sentences. (OVERALL WRITTEN C
PRODUCTION)
Can produce simple phrases and sentences about themselves and imaginary C
people, where they live and what they do. (CREATIVE WRITING)
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Can copy out single words and short texts presented in standard printed C
format. (PROCESSING TEXT IN WRITING)
Unit 7

Skills area Goal Lesson

Listening Can follow language which is very slow and carefully articulated, with long A, C
pauses for them to assimilate meaning. (OVERALL ORAL COMPREHENSION)
Can recognise concrete information (e.g. places and times) on familiar topics A, C
encountered in everyday life, provided it is delivered slowly and clearly.
(OVERALL ORAL COMPREHENSION)
Can understand words and short sentences in a simple conversation (e.g. A, C
between a customer and a salesperson in a shop), provided people
communicate very slowly and very clearly. (UNDERSTANDING CONVERSATION
BETWEEN OTHER PEOPLE)
Can recognise familiar words and phrases and identify the topics in headline C
news summaries and many of the products in advertisements, by exploiting
visual information and general knowledge. (WATCHING TV, FILM AND VIDEO)
Reading Can understand very short, simple texts a single phrase at a time, picking up A, B, C
familiar names, words and basic phrases and rereading as required. (OVERALL
READING COMPREHENSION)
Can understand short, simple messages sent via social media or email (e.g. C
proposing what to do, when and where to meet). (READING CORRESPONDENCE)
Can find and understand simple, important information in advertisements, A
programmes for special events, leaflets and brochures (e.g. what is proposed,
costs, the date and place of the event, departure times). (READING FOR
ORIENTATION)
Can get an idea of the content of simpler informational material and short, A, B
simple descriptions, especially if there is visual support. (READING FOR
INFORMATION AND ARGUMENT)
Speaking Can produce simple, mainly isolated phrases about people and places. (OVERALL GS, B
ORAL PRODUCTION)
Can describe themselves, what they do and where they live. (SUSTAINED B
MONOLOGUE: DESCRIBING EXPERIENCE)
Can describe simple aspects of their everyday life in a series of simple B
sentences, using simple words and basic phrases, provided they can prepare in
advance. (SUSTAINED MONOLOGUE: DESCRIBING EXPERIENCE)
Can name an object and indicate its shape and colour while showing it to B
others using basic words, phrases and formulaic expressions, provided they
can prepare in advance. (SUSTAINED MONOLOGUE: GIVING INFORMATION)
Can interact in a simple way but communication is totally dependent on GS, A, B, C
repetition at a slower rate, rephrasing and repair. (OVERALL ORAL INTERACTION)
Can ask and answer simple questions, initiate and respond to simple GS, A, B, C
statements in areas of immediate need or on very familiar topics. (OVERALL ORAL
INTERACTION)
Can take part in a simple conversation of a basic factual nature on a GS, B
predictable topic (e.g. their home country, family, school). (CONVERSATION)
Can exchange likes and dislikes for sports, foods, etc., using a limited GS, A, B
repertoire of expressions, when addressed clearly, slowly and directly.
(INFORMAL DISCUSSION)
Can ask people for things, and give people things. (GOAL-ORIENTED COOPERATION / A, C
OBTAINING GOODS AND SERVICES)
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Can handle numbers, quantities, cost and time. (OBTAINING GOODS AND SERVICES) A, C
Can ask and answer simple questions, initiate and respond to simple A, B
statements in areas of immediate need or on very familiar topics. (INFORMATION
EXCHANGE)
Can ask and answer questions about themselves and other people, where they B
live, people they know, things they have. (INFORMATION EXCHANGE)
Can indicate time by lexicalised phrases like “next week”, “last Friday”, “in
November”, “three o’clock”. (INFORMATION EXCHANGE)
Can name the colour of clothes or other familiar objects and can ask the colour B
of such objects. (INFORMATION EXCHANGE)
Can use simple words to state how a work made them feel. (EXPRESSING A A, B
PERSONAL RESPONSE TO CREATIVE TEXTS)
Writing Can ask for or pass on personal details. (OVERALL WRITTEN INTERACTION) C
Can compose a short, very simple message (e.g. a text message) to friends to C
give them a piece of information or to ask them a question. (CORRESPONDENCE)
Unit 8

Skills area Goal Lesson

Listening Can follow language which is very slow and carefully articulated, with long A, B, C
pauses for them to assimilate meaning. (OVERALL ORAL COMPREHENSION)
Can recognise concrete information (e.g. places and times) on familiar topics A, B, C
encountered in everyday life, provided it is delivered slowly and clearly.
(OVERALL ORAL COMPREHENSION)
Can understand some expressions when people are discussing themselves, A, B, C
family, school, hobbies or surroundings, provided the delivery is slow and
clear. (UNDERSTANDING CONVERSATION BETWEEN OTHER PEOPLE)
Can recognise familiar words and phrases and identify the topics in headline C
news summaries and many of the products in advertisements, by exploiting
visual information and general knowledge. (WATCHING TV, FILM AND VIDEO)
Reading Can understand very short, simple texts a single phrase at a time, picking up A, B, C
familiar names, words and basic phrases and rereading as required. (OVERALL
READING COMPREHENSION)
Can understand short, simple messages sent via social media or email (e.g. C
proposing what to do, when and where to meet). (READING CORRESPONDENCE)
Can understand in outline short texts in illustrated stories, provided the images A, B
help them to guess at a lot of the content. (READING AS A LEISURE ACTIVITY)
Speaking Can produce simple, mainly isolated phrases about people and places. (OVERALL B
ORAL PRODUCTION)
Can describe simple aspects of their everyday life in a series of simple B
sentences, using simple words and basic phrases, provided they can prepare in
advance. (SUSTAINED MONOLOGUE: DESCRIBING EXPERIENCE)
Can interact in a simple way but communication is totally dependent on GS, A, B, C
repetition at a slower rate, rephrasing and repair. (OVERALL ORAL INTERACTION)
Can ask and answer simple questions, initiate and respond to simple GS, A, B, C
statements in areas of immediate need or on very familiar topics. (OVERALL ORAL
INTERACTION)
Can take part in a simple conversation of a basic factual nature on a GS, A, B
predictable topic (e.g. their home country, family, school). (CONVERSATION)
Can exchange likes and dislikes for sports, foods, etc., using a limited GS, A
repertoire of expressions, when addressed clearly, slowly and directly.
(INFORMAL DISCUSSION)
Can ask people for things, and give people things. (GOAL-ORIENTED COOPERATION / C
OBTAINING GOODS AND SERVICES)
Can ask and answer simple questions, initiate and respond to simple GS, A, B
statements in areas of immediate need or on very familiar topics. (INFORMATION
EXCHANGE)
Can ask and answer questions about themselves and other people, where they A, B
live, people they know, things they have. (INFORMATION EXCHANGE)
Can indicate time by lexicalised phrases like “next week”, “last Friday”, “in A, B
November”, “three o’clock”. (INFORMATION EXCHANGE)
Can use simple words to state how a work made them feel. (EXPRESSING A A, B
PERSONAL RESPONSE TO CREATIVE TEXTS)
Writing Can produce simple isolated phrases and sentences. (OVERALL WRITTEN A
PRODUCTION)
Can produce simple phrases and sentences about themselves and imaginary A
people, where they live and what they do. (CREATIVE WRITING)
Can ask for or pass on personal details. (OVERALL WRITTEN INTERACTION) C
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Can compose a short, very simple message (e.g. a text message) to friends to C
give them a piece of information or to ask them a question. (CORRESPONDENCE)
Unit 9

Skills area Goal Lesson

Listening Can follow language which is very slow and carefully articulated, with long A, C
pauses for them to assimilate meaning. (OVERALL ORAL COMPREHENSION)
Can recognise concrete information (e.g. places and times) on familiar topics A, C
encountered in everyday life, provided it is delivered slowly and clearly.
(OVERALL ORAL COMPREHENSION)
Can understand some expressions when people are discussing them, family, C
school, hobbies or surroundings, provided the delivery is slow and clear.
(UNDERSTANDING CONVERSATION BETWEEN OTHER PEOPLE)
Can pick out concrete information (e.g. places and times) from short A
recordings on familiar everyday topics, provided they are delivered very slowly
and clearly. (UNDERSTANDING AUDIO MEDIA AND RECORDINGS)
Can recognise familiar words and phrases and identify the topics in headline C
news summaries and many of the products in advertisements, by exploiting
visual information and general knowledge. (WATCHING TV, FILM AND VIDEO)
Reading Can understand very short, simple texts a single phrase at a time, picking up A, B, C
familiar names, words and basic phrases and rereading as required. (OVERALL
READING COMPREHENSION)
Can find and understand simple, important information in advertisements, A
programmes for special events, leaflets and brochures (e.g. what is proposed,
costs, the date and place of the event, departure times). (READING FOR
ORIENTATION)
Can get an idea of the content of simpler informational material and short, A
simple descriptions, especially if there is visual support. (READING FOR
INFORMATION AND ARGUMENT)
Can understand in outline short texts in illustrated stories, provided the images B, C
help them to guess at a lot of the content. (READING AS A LEISURE ACTIVITY)
Speaking Can produce simple, mainly isolated phrases about people and places. (OVERALL GS, A
ORAL PRODUCTION)
Can describe themselves, what they do and where they live. (SUSTAINED A
MONOLOGUE: DESCRIBING EXPERIENCE)
Can interact in a simple way but communication is totally dependent on GS, A, B, C
repetition at a slower rate, rephrasing and repair. (OVERALL ORAL INTERACTION)
Can ask and answer simple questions, initiate and respond to simple GS, A, B, C
statements in areas of immediate need or on very familiar topics. (OVERALL ORAL
INTERACTION)
Can take part in a simple conversation of a basic factual nature on a GS, A, B, C
predictable topic (e.g. their home country, family, school). (CONVERSATION)
Can ask people for things, and give people things. (GOAL-ORIENTED COOPERATION / C
OBTAINING GOODS AND SERVICES)
Can ask and answer simple questions, initiate and respond to simple A, B
statements in areas of immediate need or on very familiar topics. (INFORMATION
EXCHANGE)
Can ask and answer questions about themselves and other people, where they A, B
live, people they know, things they have. (INFORMATION EXCHANGE)
Can indicate time by lexicalised phrases like “next week”, “last Friday”, “in B
November”, “three o’clock”. (INFORMATION EXCHANGE)
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Can use simple words to state how a work made them feel. (EXPRESSING A A
PERSONAL RESPONSE TO CREATIVE TEXTS)
Writing Can produce simple isolated phrases and sentences. (OVERALL WRITTEN A, C
PRODUCTION)
Can produce simple phrases and sentences about themselves and imaginary A, C
people, where they live and what they do. (CREATIVE WRITING)
Can compose messages and online postings as a series of very short sentences C
about hobbies and likes/dislikes, using simple words and formulaic
expressions, with reference to a dictionary. (CORRESPONDENCE)
Can formulate very simple messages and personal online postings as a series of C
very short sentences about hobbies, likes/dislikes, etc., relying on the aid of a
translation tool. (ONLINE CONVERSATION AND DISCUSSION)
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Skills area Goal Lesson

Listening Can follow language which is very slow and carefully articulated, with long A, B, C
pauses for them to assimilate meaning. (OVERALL ORAL COMPREHENSION)
Can recognise concrete information (e.g. places and times) on familiar topics A, B, C
encountered in everyday life, provided it is delivered slowly and clearly.
(OVERALL ORAL COMPREHENSION)
Can understand some expressions when people are discussing them, family, B, C
school, hobbies or surroundings, provided the delivery is slow and clear.
(UNDERSTANDING CONVERSATION BETWEEN OTHER PEOPLE)
Can understand words and short sentences in a simple conversation (e.g. C
between a customer and a salesperson in a shop), provided people
communicate very slowly and very clearly. (UNDERSTANDING CONVERSATION
BETWEEN OTHER PEOPLE)
Can pick out concrete information (e.g. places and times) from short A
recordings on familiar everyday topics, provided they are delivered very slowly
and clearly. (UNDERSTANDING AUDIO MEDIA AND RECORDINGS)
Can recognise familiar words and phrases and identify the topics in headline C
news summaries and many of the products in advertisements, by exploiting
visual information and general knowledge. (WATCHING TV, FILM AND VIDEO)
Reading Can understand very short, simple texts a single phrase at a time, picking up A, B, C
familiar names, words and basic phrases and rereading as required. (OVERALL
READING COMPREHENSION)
Can understand short, simple messages sent via social media or email (e.g. A, C
proposing what to do, when and where to meet). (READING CORRESPONDENCE)
Can understand short, illustrated narratives about everyday activities B
described in simple words. (READING AS A LEISURE ACTIVITY)
Speaking Can produce simple, mainly isolated phrases about people and places. (OVERALL A
ORAL PRODUCTION)
Can describe themselves, what they do and where they live. (SUSTAINED A
MONOLOGUE: DESCRIBING EXPERIENCE)
Can interact in a simple way but communication is totally dependent on GS, A, B, C
repetition at a slower rate, rephrasing and repair. (OVERALL ORAL INTERACTION)
Can ask and answer simple questions, initiate and respond to simple GS, A, B, C
statements in areas of immediate need or on very familiar topics. (OVERALL ORAL
INTERACTION)
Can take part in a simple conversation of a basic factual nature on a GS, A, B
predictable topic (e.g. their home country, family, school). (CONVERSATION)
Can ask people for things, and give people things. (GOAL-ORIENTED COOPERATION / B, C
OBTAINING GOODS AND SERVICES)
Can handle numbers, quantities, cost and time. (OBTAINING GOODS AND SERVICES) C
Can ask and answer simple questions, initiate and respond to simple GS, A, B, C
statements in areas of immediate need or on very familiar topics. (INFORMATION
EXCHANGE)
Can ask and answer questions about themselves and other people, where they GS, A, B
live, people they know, things they have. (INFORMATION EXCHANGE)
Can use simple words to state how a work made them feel. (EXPRESSING A A, B
PERSONAL RESPONSE TO CREATIVE TEXTS)
Writing Can ask for or pass on personal details. (OVERALL WRITTEN INTERACTION) A, B, C
Can compose a short, very simple message (e.g. a text message) to friends to A, B, C
give them a piece of information or to ask them a question. (CORRESPONDENCE)
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Skills area Goal Lesson

Listening Can follow language which is very slow and carefully articulated, with long A, B, C
pauses for them to assimilate meaning. (OVERALL ORAL COMPREHENSION)
Can recognise concrete information (e.g. places and times) on familiar topics A, B, C
encountered in everyday life, provided it is delivered slowly and clearly.
(OVERALL ORAL COMPREHENSION)
Can understand some expressions when people are discussing themselves, B, C
family, school, hobbies or surroundings, provided the delivery is slow and
clear. (UNDERSTANDING CONVERSATION BETWEEN OTHER PEOPLE)
Can recognise familiar words and phrases and identify the topics in headline C
news summaries and many of the products in advertisements, by exploiting
visual information and general knowledge. (WATCHING TV, FILM AND VIDEO)
Reading Can understand very short, simple texts a single phrase at a time, picking up A, B, C
familiar names, words and basic phrases and rereading as required. (OVERALL
READING COMPREHENSION)
Can understand short, simple messages sent via social media or email (e.g. C
proposing what to do, when and where to meet). (READING CORRESPONDENCE)
Can recognise familiar names, words and very basic phrases on simple notices B
in the most common everyday situations. (READING FOR ORIENTATION)
Can get an idea of the content of simpler informational material and short, B
simple descriptions, especially if there is visual support. (READING FOR
INFORMATION AND ARGUMENT)
Can understand short texts on subjects of personal interest (e.g. news flashes A
about sports, music, travel or stories) composed in very simple language and
supported by illustrations and pictures. (READING FOR INFORMATION AND ARGUMENT)
Can understand in outline short texts in illustrated stories, provided the images A
help them to guess at a lot of the content. (READING AS A LEISURE ACTIVITY)
Speaking Can interact in a simple way but communication is totally dependent on GS, A, B, C
repetition at a slower rate, rephrasing and repair. (OVERALL ORAL INTERACTION)
Can ask and answer simple questions, initiate and respond to simple GSA, B, C
statements in areas of immediate need or on very familiar topics. (OVERALL ORAL
INTERACTION)
Can take part in a simple conversation of a basic factual nature on a A, B, C
predictable topic (e.g. their home country, family, school). (CONVERSATION)
Can exchange likes and dislikes for sports, foods, etc., using a limited C
repertoire of expressions, when addressed clearly, slowly and directly.
(INFORMAL DISCUSSION)
Can ask and answer simple questions, initiate and respond to simple A, B
statements in areas of immediate need or on very familiar topics. (INFORMATION
EXCHANGE)
Can ask and answer questions about themselves and other people, where they A, B
live, people they know, things they have. (INFORMATION EXCHANGE)
Can indicate time by lexicalised phrases like “next week”, “last Friday”, “in A
November”, “three o’clock”. (INFORMATION EXCHANGE)
Can use simple words to state how a work made them feel. (EXPRESSING A A, B
PERSONAL RESPONSE TO CREATIVE TEXTS)
Writing Can give information about matters of personal relevance (e.g. likes and A
dislikes, family, pets) using simple words and basic expressions. (OVERALL
WRITTEN PRODUCTION)
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Can produce simple isolated phrases and sentences. (OVERALL WRITTEN A
PRODUCTION)
Can produce simple phrases and sentences about themselves and imaginary A
people, where they live and what they do. (CREATIVE WRITING)
Can ask for or pass on personal details. (OVERALL WRITTEN INTERACTION) C
Can compose messages and online postings as a series of very short sentences C
about hobbies and likes/dislikes, using simple words and formulaic
expressions, with reference to a dictionary. (CORRESPONDENCE)
Unit 12

Skills area Goal Lesson

Listening Can follow language which is very slow and carefully articulated, with long A, B, C
pauses for them to assimilate meaning. (OVERALL ORAL COMPREHENSION)
Can recognise concrete information (e.g. places and times) on familiar topics A, B, C
encountered in everyday life, provided it is delivered slowly and clearly.
(OVERALL ORAL COMPREHENSION)
Can understand some expressions when people are discussing themselves, A, B, C
family, school, hobbies or surroundings, provided the delivery is slow and
clear. (UNDERSTANDING CONVERSATION BETWEEN OTHER PEOPLE)
Can recognise familiar words and phrases and identify the topics in headline C
news summaries and many of the products in advertisements, by exploiting
visual information and general knowledge. (WATCHING TV, FILM AND VIDEO)
Reading Can understand very short, simple texts a single phrase at a time, picking up A, B, C
familiar names, words and basic phrases and rereading as required. (OVERALL
READING COMPREHENSION)
Can understand short, simple messages sent via social media or email (e.g. C
proposing what to do, when and where to meet). (READING CORRESPONDENCE)
Can understand short texts on subjects of personal interest (e.g. news flashes A, B
about sports, music, travel or stories) composed in very simple language and
supported by illustrations and pictures. (READING FOR INFORMATION AND ARGUMENT)
Speaking Can produce simple, mainly isolated phrases about people and places. (OVERALL B
ORAL PRODUCTION)
Can describe themselves, what they do and where they live. (SUSTAINED B
MONOLOGUE: DESCRIBING EXPERIENCE)
Can describe simple aspects of their everyday life in a series of simple B
sentences, using simple words and basic phrases, provided they can prepare in
advance. (SUSTAINED MONOLOGUE: DESCRIBING EXPERIENCE)
Can interact in a simple way but communication is totally dependent on GS, A, B, C
repetition at a slower rate, rephrasing and repair. (OVERALL ORAL INTERACTION)
Can ask and answer simple questions, initiate and respond to simple GS, A, B, C
statements in areas of immediate need or on very familiar topics. (OVERALL ORAL
INTERACTION)
Can take part in a simple conversation of a basic factual nature on a GS, A, B, C
predictable topic (e.g. their home country, family, school). (CONVERSATION)
Can ask people for things, and give people things. (GOAL-ORIENTED COOPERATION / C
OBTAINING GOODS AND SERVICES)
Can ask and answer simple questions, initiate and respond to simple A, B, C
statements in areas of immediate need or on very familiar topics. (INFORMATION
EXCHANGE)
Can ask and answer questions about themselves and other people, where they B
live, people they know, things they have. (INFORMATION EXCHANGE)
Can indicate time by lexicalised phrases like “next week”, “last Friday”, “in A, B
November”, “three o’clock”. (INFORMATION EXCHANGE)
Can use simple words to state how a work made them feel. (EXPRESSING A A, B
PERSONAL RESPONSE TO CREATIVE TEXTS)
Writing Can produce simple isolated phrases and sentences. (OVERALL WRITTEN A
PRODUCTION)
Can produce simple phrases and sentences about themselves and imaginary A
people, where they live and what they do. (CREATIVE WRITING)
Can ask for or pass on personal details. (OVERALL WRITTEN INTERACTION) C
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Can compose a short, very simple message (e.g. a text message) to friends to C
give them a piece of information or to ask them a question. (CORRESPONDENCE)