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ACTFL GUIDELINES~ INTERMEDIATE LOW LEVEL
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1. LISTENING Intermediate-Low
Able to understand sentence-length utterances which consist of recombinations of learned elements in a limited number
of content areas, particularly if strongly supported by the situational context. Content refers to basic personal background
and needs, social conventions and routine tasks, such as getting meals and receiving simple instructions and directions. Listening
tasks pertain primarily to spontaneous face-to-face conversations. Understanding is often uneven; repetition and rewording
may be necessary. Misunderstandings in both main ideas and details arise frequently.
2. SPEAKING Intermediate-Low
Able to handle successfully a limited number of interactive, task-oriented, and social situations. Can ask and answer
questions, initiate and respond to simple statements, and maintain face-to-face conversation, although in a highly restricted
manner and with much linguistic inaccuracy. Within these limitations, can perform such tasks as introducing self, ordering
a meal, asking directions, and making purchases. Vocabulary is adequate to express only the most elementary needs. Strong
interference from native language may occur. Misunderstandings frequently arise, but with repetition, the Intermediate-Low
speaker can generally be understood by sympathetic interlocutors.
3. READING: Intermediate-Low
Able to understand main ideas and/or some facts from the simplest connected texts dealing with basic personal and social
needs. Such texts are linguistically noncomplex and have a clear underlying internal structure, for example, chronological
sequencing. They impart basic information about which the reader has to make only minimal suppositions or to which the reader
brings personal interest and/or knowledge. Examples include messages with social purposes and information for the widest possible
audience, such as public announcements and short, straightforward instructions dealing with public life. Some misunderstandings
will occur.
4. WRITING Intermediate-Low
Able to meet limited practical writing needs. Can write short messages, postcards, and take down simple notes, such as
telephone messages. Can create statements or questions within the scope of limited language experience. Material produced
consists of recombinations of learned vocabulary and structures into simple sentences on very familiar topics.
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