Language Skills:
* Vocabulary: They can understand and use a basic vocabulary of common words, including nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs. They should be able to understand simple sentences and phrases.
* Grammar: They can understand and use basic grammar structures like subject-verb agreement, basic tenses (present, past, future), and basic sentence structure. They can understand simple questions and commands.
* Pronunciation: They can pronounce basic sounds and words intelligibly. While their accent might be noticeable, they should be understandable.
Communication Skills:
* Listening: They can understand spoken English in simple situations like conversations, announcements, and basic instructions.
* Speaking: They can speak basic English in simple situations like introductions, asking for directions, and expressing basic needs.
* Reading: They can read and understand simple texts like short stories, news articles, and signs.
* Writing: They can write basic sentences and short paragraphs, expressing simple ideas.
Specific Examples:
* Conversation: They can engage in a basic conversation, asking and answering simple questions. For example, "Hello, how are you?" "I am fine, thank you."
* Instructions: They can follow simple instructions. For example, "Please open the door." "Please hand me the book."
* Reading Comprehension: They can read a short text and answer basic comprehension questions about it.
* Writing: They can write a short paragraph about a simple topic, like their favorite food or hobby.
Important Note: Everyone learns at a different pace. Basic English understanding doesn't mean fluency. It's a foundation on which to build more advanced skills.