| Level
6 |
Can satisfy most survival needs and limited social demands. Can handle
jobs and job training that involve following simple oral and written instructions
and diagrams. A native English speaker not used to dealing with limited
English speakers will be able to communicate with a person at this level
on familiar topics, but
with difficulty and some effort. |
Understands conversations containing some unfamiliar vocabulary on many
everyday subjects, with a need for repetition, rewording or slower speech.
Has some ability to understand without face-to-face contact (e.g. on the
telephone, TV). |
Functions independently in most survival situations, but needs some help.
Relies less on learned phrases; speaks with creativity, but with hesitation.
Communicates on the phone on familiar subjects but with some difficulty.
Participates with some confidence in social situations when addressed directly.
Can sometimes clarify general meaning by rewording. Control of basic grammar
evident, but inconsistent; may attempt to use more difficult grammar but
with almost no
control. |
| Level
7 |
Can satisfy survival needs and routine work and social demands. Can handle
work that involves following oral and simple written instructions in familiar
and some unfamiliar situations. A native English speaker not used to dealing
with limited English speakers can generally communicate with a person at
this level on
familiar topics. |
Understands conversations on most everyday subjects at normal speed when
addressed directly; may need repetition, rewording, or slower speech. Understands
routine work-related conversations. Increasing ability to understand without
face-to-face contact (telephone, TV, radio). Has difficulty following conversation
between native
speakers. |
Functions independently in survival and many social and work situations,
but may need help occasionally. Communicates on the phone on familiar subjects.
Expands on basic ideas in conversation, but still speaks with hesitation
while searching for appropriate vocabulary and grammar. Clarifies general
meaning easily, and can sometimes convey exact meaning. Controls basic
grammar, but not more
difficult grammar. |