1Understand 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.

2Ask and answer questions, initiate and respond to simple statements and maintain face-to-face conversation.

3Read, for basic survival and social needs, simple connected specially prepared material and can puzzle out pieces of some authentic material as it reflects similarity to specially prepared material and/or high-frequency oral vocabulary and structure.

4Read for instructional and directional purposes, standardized messages, such as some prices in stores, time/date on schedules, etc.

5Meet limited practical writing needs.