ORAL COMMUNICATION LEVEL 2

High level support

May work with expert/mentor

Modelling available and accessible if requested

Familiar and predictable contexts

Limited range of contexts

Simple familiar texts with clear purpose

Familiar vocabulary

PERFORMANCE FEATURES INCLUDE:

Range and context

• Comprehends language used in a limited number of contexts
• Makes connections between own knowledge and experience and purpose of oral texts

Audience and purpose

• Begins to demonstrate a recognition of the differences between the formal and informal registers

Structure and grammar

• Follows the use of adjectives, pronouns and prepositions to describe people, places, things and events
• Comprehends the use of simple verb tenses in sentences with 1 or more clauses
• Comprehends oral texts which have a predictable structure and familiar vocabulary

Comprehension

• Comprehends straightforward questions and instructions in order to exchange or obtain goods or services, gather and provide information
• Responds to questions and takes turns to maintain simple conversations
• Begins to identify key information relevant to an exchange
• Asks questions to clarify meaning when listening
• Indicates need for repetition

Vocabulary

• Recognises vocabulary related to personal details of self and family and relevant others, most aspects of everyday life, and other vocabulary of personal significance

Rhythm, stress, intonation

• Recognises changes in stress and intonation

Paralinguistics

• Interprets facial expressions and gestures to refine or confirm meaning