Can understand and use basic, formulaic expressions such as “Yes”, “No”, “Excuse me”, “Please”, “Thank you”, “No thank you”, “Sorry”.
Can recognise everyday, familiar words/signs, provided they are delivered clearly and slowly in a clearly defined, familiar everyday context.
Can recognise numbers, prices, dates and days of the week, provided they are delivered slowly and clearly in a defined, familiar everyday context.
Can understand short, simple instructions for actions such as “Stop”, “Close the door”, etc., provided they are delivered slowly face-to-face, accompanied by pictures or manual gestures and repeated if necessary.
Can understand short, simple instructions for actions such as “Stop”, “Close the door”, etc., provided they are delivered slowly face-to-face, accompanied by pictures or manual gestures and repeated if necessary.
Can deduce the meaning of a word/sign from an accompanying picture or icon.
Can describe themselves (e.g. name, age, family), using simple words/signs and formulaic expressions, provided they can prepare in advance.
Can use isolated words/signs and basic expressions in order to give simple information about themselves.