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English File Pre-intermediate, third edition CEFR Mapping 1A Where are you from? word order in questions • common verb phrases • spelling and numbers • vowel sounds • the alphabet Level: A2 CoMPoNENt dEsCRIPtoR PAGE ACtIvIty/ExERCIsE Listening to Can understand and extract the essential information 5 4 Spelling & Numbers a radio audio & from short recorded passages dealing with predictable recordings everyday matters that are delivered slowly and clearly. Overall spoken Can interact with reasonable ease in structured 4 1 Vocabulary & Speaking c interaction situations and short conversations, provided the other 5 2 Grammar c person helps if necessary. Can manage simple, routine 100, 106 1A Communication a , b exchanges without undue effort; can ask and answer questions and exchange ideas and information on familiar topics in predictable everyday situations. Can communicate in simple and routine tasks 5 3 Pronunciation e requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters to do with work and free time. Can handle very short social exchanges but is rarely able to understand enough to keep conversation going of his/her own accord. Understanding Can understand enough to manage simple, routine 5 3 Pronunciation a a native speaker exchanges without undue effort. interlocutor Can generally understand clear, standard speech on familiar matters directed at him/her, provided he/she can ask for repetition or reformulation from time to time. Information Can understand enough to manage simple, routine 4 1 Vocabulary & Speaking c exchange exchanges without undue effort. 5 2 Grammar c Can deal with practical everyday demands: finding out and passing on straightforward factual information. Can ask and answer questions about pastimes and past activities. Can ask and answer questions about what they do at 4 1 Vocabulary & Speaking c work and in free time. Can ask for and provide personal information. Interviewing Can answer simple questions and respond to simple 5 2 Grammar c and being statements in an interview. 5 4 Spelling & Numbers e interviewed General Can produce brief everyday expressions in order 4 1 Vocabulary & Speaking a linguistic range to satisfy simple needs of a concrete type: personal 5 2 Grammar a details, daily routines, wants and needs, requests for information. Vocabulary range Has sufficient vocabulary to conduct routine, everyday 4 1 Vocabulary & Speaking a transactions involving familiar situations and topics. Grammatical Uses some simple structures correctly, but still 5 2 Grammar a accuracy systematically makes basic mistakes – for example, 125 1A Grammar Bank a, b tends to mix up tenses and forget to mark agreement; nevertheless, it is usually clear what he/she is trying to say. Vocabulary Can control a narrow repertoire dealing with concrete 5 2 Grammar c control everyday needs. CEFR MAPPING english file PRE-INtERMEdIAtE third edition © oxford university press 1 CoMPoNENt dEsCRIPtoR PAGE ACtIvIty/ExERCIsE Phonological Pronunciation is generally clear enough to be 5 2 Grammar c control understood despite a noticeable foreign accent, but 5 3 Pronunciation c–e conversational partners will need to ask for repetition 5 4 Spelling & Numbers c from time to time. Spoken fluency Can construct phrases on familiar topics with 5 2 Grammar c sufficient ease to handle short exchanges, despite very noticeable hesitation and false starts. 1B Who knows you better? present simple • describing people: appearance and personality • final -s / -es Level: A2 CoMPoNENt dEsCRIPtoR PAGE ACtIvIty/ExERCIsE Overall listening Can understand phrases and expressions related 7 4 Listening b, c comprehension to areas of most immediate priority (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment) provided speech is clearly and slowly articulated. Listening to Can understand and extract the essential information 6 1 Vocabulary a, b radio audio & from short recorded passages dealing with 150 1 Describing people b recordings predictable everyday matters that are delivered slowly 7 4 Listening a–d and clearly. 7 7 Song Overall reading Can understand short, simple texts on familiar matters 150 1 Describing people a comprehension of a concrete type which consist of high frequency 6 2 Reading d everyday or job-related language. Reading Can understand short simple personal letters. 111 1 Writing b correspondence Reading for Can identify specific information in simpler written 6 2 Reading b information & material he/she encounters such as letters, brochures argument and short newspaper articles describing events. Overall spoken Can interact with reasonable ease in structured 7 6 Speaking & Writing b interaction situations and short conversations, provided the other person helps if necessary. Can manage simple, routine exchanges without undue effort; can ask and answer questions and exchange ideas and information on familiar topics in predictable everyday situations. Can communicate in simple and routine tasks 100, 106 1B Communication a , b requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters to do with work and free time. Can handle very short social exchanges but is rarely able to understand enough to keep conversation going of his/her own accord. Information Can understand enough to manage simple, routine 100, 106 1B Communication a , b exchange exchanges without undue effort. Can deal with practical everyday demands: finding out and passing on straightforward factual information. Overall written Can write short, simple formulaic notes relating to 7 6 Speaking & Writing a interaction matters in areas of immediate need. Overall spoken Can give a simple description or presentation of 150 2 Describing people d production people, living or working conditions, daily routines, likes/dislikes etc. as a short series of simple phrases and sentences linked into a list. Overall written Can write a series of simple phrases and sentences 111 1 Writing c production linked with simple connectors like “and”, “but” and “because”. CEFR MAPPING english file PRE-INtERMEdIAtE third edition © oxford university press 2 CoMPoNENt dEsCRIPtoR PAGE ACtIvIty/ExERCIsE Creative writing Can write a series of simple phrases and sentences 111 1 Writing c about their family, living conditions, educational background, present or most recent job. Can write short, simple imaginary biographies and simple poems about people. Identifying cues Can use an idea of the overall meaning of short texts 6 2 Reading c & inferring and utterances on everyday topics of a concrete type to (spoken & derive the probable meaning of unknown words from written) the context. Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary for the expression of basic 7 3 Grammar d communicative needs. Has a sufficient vocabulary for coping with simple survival needs. Grammatical Uses some simple structures correctly, but still 7 3 Grammar a, b accuracy systematically makes basic mistakes – for example, 111 1 Writing a, d tends to mix up tenses and forget to mark agreement; 125 1B Grammar Bank a–c nevertheless, it is usually clear what he/she is trying to say. Vocabulary Can control a narrow repertoire dealing with 150 2 Describing people a, b control concrete everyday needs. Phonological Pronunciation is generally clear enough to be 7 5 Pronunciation a, b control understood despite a noticeable foreign accent, but conversational partners will need to ask for repetition from time to time. Sociolinguistic Can perform and respond to basic language functions, 6 2 Reading a appropriateness such as information exchange and requests, and 7 3 Grammar f express opinions and attitudes in a simple way. Can socialise simply but effectively using the simplest common expressions and following basic routines. Spoken fluency Can construct phrases on familiar topics with 150 2 Describing people d sufficient ease to handle short exchanges, despite very noticeable hesitation and false starts. 1C Mr and Mrs Clark and Percy present continuous • clothes • prepositions of place • /ə/ and /ɜː/ Level: A2 CoMPoNENt dEsCRIPtoR PAGE ACtIvIty/ExERCIsE Overall listening Can understand phrases and expressions related 100, 1C Communication a , b comprehension to areas of most immediate priority (e.g. very basic 106 personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment) provided speech is clearly and slowly articulated. Listening to Can understand and extract the essential information 8 4 Listening a, b radio audio & from short recorded passages dealing with predictable recordings everyday matters that are delivered slowly and clearly. Overall spoken Can interact with reasonable ease in structured 8 2 Pronunciation e interaction situations and short conversations, provided the other 8 3 Grammar a person helps if necessary. Can manage simple, routine exchanges without undue effort; can ask and answer questions and exchange ideas and information on familiar topics in predictable everyday situations. Overall spoken Can give a simple description or presentation of 8 3 Grammar d production people, living or working conditions, daily routines, 9 6 Speaking b likes/dislikes etc. as a short series of simple phrases and sentences linked into a list. CEFR MAPPING english file PRE-INtERMEdIAtE third edition © oxford university press 3 CoMPoNENt dEsCRIPtoR PAGE ACtIvIty/ExERCIsE Sustained Can use simple descriptive language to make 9 6 Speaking b monologue: brief statements about and compare objects and describing possessions. experience Can explain what he/she likes or dislikes about something. Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary for the expression of basic 9 5 Vocabulary a, b communicative needs. Has a sufficient vocabulary for coping with simple survival needs. Grammatical Uses some simple structures correctly, but still 8 3 Grammar b accuracy systematically makes basic mistakes – for example, 9 5 Vocabulary a, b tends to mix up tenses and forget to mark agreement; 125 1C Grammar Bank a, b nevertheless, it is usually clear what he/she is trying to say. Vocabulary Can control a narrow repertoire dealing with 8 1 Vocabulary a control concrete everyday needs. 151 Things you wear a–c Phonological Pronunciation is generally clear enough to be 8 2 Pronunciation a–c control understood despite a noticeable foreign accent, but conversational partners will need to ask for repetition from time to time. Spoken fluency Can construct phrases on familiar topics with 9 6 Speaking b sufficient ease to handle short exchanges, despite very noticeable hesitation and false starts. 1 Practical English: Hotel problems Level: A2 CoMPoNENt dEsCRIPtoR PAGE ACtIvIty/ExERCIsE Overall listening Can understand phrases and expressions related 10 1 Introduction b, c comprehension to areas of most immediate priority (e.g. very basic 11 2 Calling reception a, b personal and family information, shopping, local 11 3 Jenny and Rob meet again a, b geography, employment) provided speech is clearly and slowly articulated. Overall spoken Can interact with reasonable ease in structured 11 2 Calling reception d–f interaction situations and short conversations, provided the other person helps if necessary. Can manage simple, routine exchanges without undue effort; can ask and answer questions and exchange ideas and information on familiar topics in predictable everyday situations. Conversation Can handle very short social exchanges but is rarely 11 3 Jenny and Rob meet again c–e able to understand enough to keep conversation going of his/her own accord, though he/she can be made to understand if the speaker will take the trouble. Can use simple everyday polite forms of greeting and address. Transactions to Can deal with common aspects of everyday living 11 2 Calling reception c–f obtain goods and such as travel, lodgings, eating and shopping. services Overall spoken Can give a simple description or presentation of 10 1 Introduction a production people, living or working conditions, daily routines, likes/dislikes etc. as a short series of simple phrases and sentences linked into a list. Vocabulary Can control a narrow repertoire dealing with concrete 10 1 Introduction a control everyday needs. Sociolinguistic Can handle very short social exchanges, using 11 3 Jenny and Rob meet again a–e appropriateness everyday polite forms of greeting and address. Can make and respond to invitations, invitations, apologies etc. CEFR MAPPING english file PRE-INtERMEdIAtE third edition © oxford university press 4 2A Right place, wrong person past simple regular and irregular verbs • holidays • -ed endings • regular verbs Level: A2 CoMPoNENt dEsCRIPtoR PAGE ACtIvIty/ExERCIsE Listening to Can understand and extract the essential information 13 3 Listening a, b radio audio & from short recorded passages dealing with predictable recordings everyday matters that are delivered slowly and clearly. Overall reading Can understand short, simple texts containing the 12 2 Reading & Speaking a comprehension highest frequency vocabulary, including a proportion of shared international vocabulary items. Overall spoken Can interact with reasonable ease in structured 12 2 Reading & Speaking a interaction situations and short conversations, provided the other person helps if necessary. Can manage simple, routine exchanges without undue effort; can ask and answer questions and exchange ideas and information on familiar topics in predictable everyday situations. Information Can ask and answer questions about pastimes and past 13 6 Speaking b, c exchange activities. Interviewing Can make him/herself understood in an interview and 12 1 Vocabulary c and being communicating ideas and information on familiar interviewed topics, provided he/she can ask for clarification occasionally, and is given some help to express what he/she wants to. Sustained Can give short, basic descriptions of events and 12 2 Reading & Speaking b, d monologue: activities. describing experience Identifying cues Can use an idea of the overall meaning of short texts 12 2 Reading & Speaking c & inferring and utterances on everyday topics of a concrete type to (spoken & derive the probable meaning of unknown words from written) the context. Cooperating Can indicate when he/she is following. 13 6 Speaking c Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary for the expression of basic 152 2 Holidays a–c communicative needs. Has a sufficient vocabulary for coping with simple survival needs. Grammatical Uses some simple structures correctly, but still 13 4 Grammar a–c accuracy systematically makes basic mistakes – for example, 13 5 Pronunciation b tends to mix up tenses and forget to mark agreement; 13 6 Speaking a nevertheless, it is usually clear what he/she is trying 127 2A Grammar Bank a, b to say. Vocabulary Can control a narrow repertoire dealing with concrete 12 1 Vocabulary a control everyday needs. 152 1 Holidays a, b 152 3 Holidays a–c Phonological Pronunciation is generally clear enough to be 13 5 Pronunciation a–c control understood despite a noticeable foreign accent, but conversational partners will need to ask for repetition from time to time. Sociolinguistic Can perform and respond to basic language functions, 12 2 Reading & Speaking c appropriateness such as information exchange and requests, and 13 3 Listening c express opinions and attitudes in a simple way. Can socialise simply but effectively using the simplest common expressions and following basic routines. Flexibility Can adapt well-rehearsed memorised simple phrases 13 6 Speaking a to particular circumstances through limited lexical substitution. Taking the floor Can use simple techniques to start, maintain, or end 13 6 Speaking c (turntaking) a short conversation. Can initiate, maintain and close simple, face-to-face conversation. CEFR MAPPING english file PRE-INtERMEdIAtE third edition © oxford university press 5 2B The story behind the photo past continuous • prepositions of time and place: at, in, on • sentence stress Level: A2 CoMPoNENt dEsCRIPtoR PAGE ACtIvIty/ExERCIsE Listening to Can understand and extract the essential information 15 5 Listening c–e radio audio & from short recorded passages dealing with predictable recordings everyday matters that are delivered slowly and clearly. Overall reading Can understand short, simple texts on familiar matters 14 1 Reading b comprehension of a concrete type which consist of high frequency everyday or job-related language. Reading for Can identify specific information in simpler written 14 1 Reading c information & material he/she encounters such as letters, brochures 15 5 Listening b argument and short newspaper articles describing events. Information Can understand enough to manage simple, routine 100, 106 2B Communication a , b exchange exchanges without undue effort. 15 4 Pronunciation b Can ask and answer questions about habits and routines. Can ask and answer questions about pastimes and past activities. Overall spoken Can give a simple description or presentation of 14 1 Reading a production people, living or working conditions, daily routines, likes/dislikes etc. as a short series of simple phrases and sentences linked into a list. Sustained Can give short, basic descriptions of events and 15 5 Listening a monologue: activities. 15 6 Speaking & Writing a describing Can explain what he/she likes or dislikes about experience something. Overall written Can write a series of simple phrases and sentences 15 6 Speaking & Writing b production linked with simple connectors like “and”, “but” and “because”. General Can produce brief everyday expressions in order 100, 106 2B Communication a, b linguistic range to satisfy simple needs of a concrete type: personal details, daily routines, wants and needs, requests for information. Grammatical Uses some simple structures correctly, but still 14 2 Grammar a, c accuracy systematically makes basic mistakes – for example, 14 3 Vocabulary a, b tends to mix up tenses and forget to mark agreement; 153 1 Prepositions a, b nevertheless, it is usually clear what he/she is trying 100, 106 2B Communication a , b to say. 127 2B Grammar Bank a, b Vocabulary Can control a narrow repertoire dealing with concrete 14 3 Vocabulary a, b control everyday needs. 153 1 Prepositions a, b Phonological Pronunciation is generally clear enough to be 15 4 Pronunciation a control understood despite a noticeable foreign accent, but conversational partners will need to ask for repetition from time to time. Sociolinguistic Can perform and respond to basic language functions, 14 1 Reading d appropriateness such as information exchange and requests, and express opinions and attitudes in a simple way. Can socialise simply but effectively using the simplest common expressions and following basic routines. CEFR MAPPING english file PRE-INtERMEdIAtE third edition © oxford university press 6 2C One dark October evening time sequences and connectors • verb phrases • word stress Level: A2 CoMPoNENt dEsCRIPtoR PAGE ACtIvIty/ExERCIsE Listening to Can understand and extract the essential information 17 4 Speaking & Listening d radio audio & from short recorded passages dealing with predictable 101, 109 2C Communication recordings everyday matters that are delivered slowly and clearly. 17 5 Song Overall reading Can understand short, simple texts on familiar matters 16 1 Grammar a comprehension of a concrete type which consist of high frequency 17 4 Speaking & Listening a everyday or job-related language. Reading for Can identify specific information in simpler written 16 1 Grammar a, b information & material he/she encounters such as letters, brochures argument and short newspaper articles describing events. Sustained Can tell a story or describe something in a simple list 17 4 Speaking & Listening b monologue: of points. describing experience Overall written Can write a series of simple phrases and sentences 17 4 Speaking & Listening b production linked with simple connectors like “and”, “but” and “because”. Creative writing Can write about everyday aspects of his environment 16 1 Grammar e e.g. people, places, a job or study experience in linked sentences. Can write very short, basic descriptions of events, past activities and personal experiences. General Can use basic sentence patterns and communicate 17 4 Speaking & Listening b linguistic range with memorised phrases, groups of a few words and formulae about themselves and other people, what they do, places, possessions etc. Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary for the expression of basic 17 3 Vocabulary a, b communicative needs. Has a sufficient vocabulary for coping with simple survival needs. Grammatical Uses some simple structures correctly, but still 16 1 Grammar a, c accuracy systematically makes basic mistakes – for example, 17 3 Vocabulary a, b tends to mix up tenses and forget to mark agreement; 17 4 Speaking & Listening b nevertheless, it is usually clear what he/she is trying 127 2C Grammar Bank a–c to say. Phonological Pronunciation is generally clear enough to be 17 2 Pronunciation a, b control understood despite a noticeable foreign accent, but conversational partners will need to ask for repetition from time to time. Coherence Can use the most frequently occurring connectors to 17 4 Speaking & Listening b link simple sentences in order to tell a story or describe something as a simple list of points. CEFR MAPPING english file PRE-INtERMEdIAtE third edition © oxford university press 7 3A Airport stories be going to (plans and predictions) • airports • sentence stress and fast speech Level: A2 CoMPoNENt dEsCRIPtoR PAGE ACtIvIty/ExERCIsE Listening to Can understand and extract the essential information 20 2 Listening b radio audio & from short recorded passages dealing with predictable 21 3 Pronunciation & Speaking b recordings everyday matters that are delivered slowly and clearly. 21 6 Song Overall reading Can understand short, simple texts on familiar matters 20 2 Listening a comprehension of a concrete type which consist of high frequency everyday or job-related language. Reading for Can identify specific information in simpler written 21 5 Reading b information & material he/she encounters such as letters, brochures argument and short newspaper articles describing events. Overall spoken Can interact with reasonable ease in structured 101, 107 3A Communication a , b interaction situations and short conversations, provided the other 21 5 Reading d person helps if necessary. Can manage simple, routine exchanges without undue effort; can ask and answer questions and exchange ideas and information on familiar topics in predictable everyday situations. Information Can communicate in simple and routine tasks 101, 107 3A Communication a, b exchange requiring a simple and direct exchange of information. Can exchange limited information on familiar and routine operational matters. Can ask and answer questions about what they do at work and in free time. Notes, messages Can write short, simple notes and messages relating to 20 2 Listening b & forms matters in areas of immediate need. Sustained Can give short, basic descriptions of events and 20 1 Vocabulary a monologue: activities. 101, 107 3A Communication a , b describing Can describe plans and arrangements, habits and 21 5 Reading a experience routines, past activities and personal experiences. Identifying cues Can use an idea of the overall meaning of short texts 21 5 Reading c & inferring and utterances on everyday topics of a concrete type to (spoken & derive the probable meaning of unknown words from written) the context. Planning Can recall and rehearse an appropriate set of phrases 21 5 Reading d from his/her repertoire. Processing text Can pick out and reproduce key words and phrases or 21 5 Reading d short sentences from a short text within the learner’s limited competence and experience. Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary for the expression of basic 20 1 Vocabulary b, c communicative needs. Has a sufficient vocabulary for coping with simple survival needs. Grammatical Uses some simple structures correctly, but still 21 3 Grammar a, b accuracy systematically makes basic mistakes – for example 101, 107 3A Communication a , b tends to mix up tenses and forget to mark agreement; 129 3A Grammar Bank a, b nevertheless, it is usually clear what he/she is trying to say. Vocabulary Can control a narrow repertoire dealing with concrete 21 5 Reading d control everyday needs. Phonological Pronunciation is generally clear enough to be 21 4 Pronunciation & Speaking a control understood despite a noticeable foreign accent, but conversational partners will need to ask for repetition from time to time. Orthographic Can copy short sentences on everyday subjects – e.g. 21 4 Pronunciation & Speaking b control directions how to get somewhere. Can write with reasonable phonetic accuracy (but not necessarily fully standard spelling) short words that are in his/her oral vocabulary. CEFR MAPPING english file PRE-INtERMEdIAtE third edition © oxford university press 8 CoMPoNENt dEsCRIPtoR PAGE ACtIvIty/ExERCIsE Flexibility Can adapt well-rehearsed memorised simple phrases 21 5 Reading d to particular circumstances through limited lexical substitution. Spoken fluency Can construct phrases on familiar topics with 21 5 Reading d sufficient ease to handle short exchanges, despite very noticeable hesitation and false starts. 3B Let’s meet again present continuous (future arrangements) • verbs + prepositions, e.g. arrive in • sounding friendly Level: A2 CoMPoNENt dEsCRIPtoR PAGE ACtIvIty/ExERCIsE Listening to Can understand and extract the essential information 22 1 Reading & Listening e radio audio & from short recorded passages dealing with 23 2 Grammar d, e, g recordings predictable everyday matters that are delivered slowly and clearly. Overall reading Can understand short, simple texts on familiar 22 1 Reading & Listening b comprehension matters of a concrete type which consist of high frequency everyday or job-related language. Reading Can understand short simple personal letters. 22 1 Reading & Listening b, c correspondence 113 3 Writing a, b Reading for Can identify specific information in simpler written 22 1 Reading & Listening c information & material he/she encounters such as letters, brochures 113 3 Writing b argument and short newspaper articles describing events. Overall spoken Can interact with reasonable ease in structured 23 2 Grammar f interaction situations and short conversations, provided the 23 4 Vocabulary c other person helps if necessary. Can manage simple, routine exchanges without undue effort; can ask and answer questions and exchange ideas and information on familiar topics in predictable everyday situations. Can communicate in simple and routine tasks 23 3 Pronunciation & Speaking d requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters to do with work and free time. Can handle very short social exchanges but is rarely able to understand enough to keep conversation going of his/her own accord. Goal-oriented Can understand enough to manage simple, routine 22 1 Reading & Listening b co-operation tasks without undue effort, asking very simply for (e.g. Repairing repetition when he/she does not understand. a car, discussing a document, organising an event) Information Can communicate in simple and routine tasks 23 3 Pronunciation & Speaking d exchange requiring a simple and direct exchange of information. Correspondence Can write very simple personal letters expressing 112 3 Writing c thanks and apology. Notes, messages Can write short, simple notes and messages relating 23 3 Pronunciation & Speaking c & forms to matters in areas of immediate need. Identifying cues Can use an idea of the overall meaning of short texts 22 1 Reading & Listening d & inferring and utterances on everyday topics of a concrete type (spoken & to derive the probable meaning of unknown words written) from the context. CEFR MAPPING english file PRE-INtERMEdIAtE third edition © oxford university press 9 CoMPoNENt dEsCRIPtoR PAGE ACtIvIty/ExERCIsE Taking the floor Can use simple techniques to start, maintain, or end 23 3 Pronunciation & Speaking b, d (turntaking) a short conversation. Can initiate, maintain and close simple, face-to-face conversation. General Can produce brief everyday expressions in order 23 4 Vocabulary c linguistic range to satisfy simple needs of a concrete type: personal details, daily routines, wants and needs, requests for information. Vocabulary range Has sufficient vocabulary to conduct routine, 23 3 Pronunciation & Speaking d everyday transactions involving familiar situations and topics. Has a sufficient vocabulary for the expression of 23 4 Vocabulary c basic communicative needs. Has a sufficient vocabulary for coping with simple survival needs. Grammatical Uses some simple structures correctly, but still 23 2 Grammar a, b, e accuracy systematically makes basic mistakes – for example, 23 4 Vocabulary a, c tends to mix up tenses and forget to mark agreement; 112 3 Writing d nevertheless, it is usually clear what he/she is trying 153 2 Prepositions a–c to say. 129 3B Grammar Bank a–c Vocabulary Can control a narrow repertoire dealing with 23 3 Pronunciation & Speaking d control concrete everyday needs. 23 4 Vocabulary a, c Phonological Pronunciation is generally clear enough to be 22 1 Reading & Listening a control understood despite a noticeable foreign accent, but 23 3 Pronunciation & Speaking a, b conversational partners will need to ask for repetition 153 2 Prepositions c from time to time. Orthographic Can copy short sentences on everyday subjects – e.g. 23 3 Pronunciation & Speaking c control directions how to get somewhere. Can write with reasonable phonetic accuracy (but not necessarily fully standard spelling) short words that are in his/her oral vocabulary. Sociolinguistic Can handle very short social exchanges, using 113 3 Writing a, c appropriateness everyday polite forms of greeting and address. Can make and respond to invitations, invitations, apologies, etc. Flexibility Can adapt well-rehearsed memorised simple phrases 23 3 Pronunciation & Speaking c to particular circumstances through limited lexical 113 3 Writing c substitution. Spoken fluency Can construct phrases on familiar topics with 23 3 Pronunciation & Speaking d sufficient ease to handle short exchanges, despite very noticeable hesitation and false starts. 3C What’s the word? defining relative clauses • expressions for paraphrasing: like, for example, etc. • pronunciation in a dictionary Level: A2 CoMPoNENt dEsCRIPtoR PAGE ACtIvIty/ExERCIsE Listening to Can understand and extract the essential information 24 1 Listening b–d radio audio & from short recorded passages dealing with predictable recordings everyday matters that are delivered slowly and clearly. Overall reading Can understand short, simple texts containing the 25 5 Reading a comprehension highest frequency vocabulary, including a proportion of shared international vocabulary items. Sustained Can tell a story or describe something in a simple list 24 1 Listening a monologue: of points. 101, 3C Communication b, c describing Can explain what he/she likes or dislikes about 107 experience something. CEFR MAPPING english file PRE-INtERMEdIAtE third edition © oxford university press 10