Listening and Responding (AT1): Current, new and language ladder descriptors

AT1 Listening and Responding Level Current level description(as on NC online website) Modified level description(as on QCA website) Language Ladder(as in their literature) 1 Pupils show that they understand simple classroom commands, short statements and questions. They understand speech spoken clearly, face-to-face or from a good-quality recording, with no background noise or interference. They may need a lot of help, such as repetition and gesture Pupils show that they understand a few familiar spoken words and phrases. They understand speech spoken clearly, face to face or from a good-quality recording. They may need a lot of help, such as repetition or gesture. I can understand a few familiar spoken words and phrases   2 Pupils show that they understand a range of familiar statements and questions [for example, everyday classroom language and instructions for setting tasks]. They respond to a clear model of standard language, but may need items to be repeated. Pupils show that they understand a range of familiar spoken phrases. They respond to a clear model of standard language, but may need items to be repeated. I can understand a range of familiar spoken phrases   3 Pupils show that they understand short passages made up of familiar language that is spoken at near normal speed without interference. These passages include instructions, messages and dialogues. Pupils identify and note main points and personal responses [for example, likes, dislikes and feelings], but may need short sections to be repeated. Pupils show that they understand the main points from short spoken passages made up of familiar language. They identify and note personal responses. They may need short sections to be repeated. I can understand the main point(s) from a short spoken passage BREAKTHROUGH On completing this stage, you should be able to understand a basic range of everyday expressions relating to personal details and needs .You may need to listen several times to get the information you need, depending on how fast and clearly the speaker talks • You should have some understanding of a few simple grammatical structures and sentence patterns • You should be familiar with the sound system of the language • You should be aware of how to address people both formally and informally as appropriate •   4 Pupils show that they understand longer passages, made up of familiar language in simple sentences, that are spoken at near normal speed with little interference. They identify and note main points and some details, but may need some items to be repeated. Pupils show that they understand the main points and some of the detail from short, spoken passages made up of familiar language in simple sentences. They may need some items to be repeated. I can understand the main points and some of the detail from a short spoken passage 5 Pupils show that they understand extracts of spoken language made up of familiar material from several topics, including present and past or future events. They cope with language spoken at near normal speed in everyday circumstances that has little or no interference or hesitancy. They identify and note main points and specific details, including opinions, and may need some repetition. Pupils show that they understand the main points and opinions in longer spoken passages made up of familiar material from several contexts, including present and past or future events. They may need some repetition. I can understand the main points and simple opinions (e.g. likes and dislikes) of a longer spoken passage 6 Pupils show that they understand short narratives and extracts of spoken language, which cover various past, present and future events and include familiar language in unfamiliar contexts. They cope with language spoken at normal speed and with some interference and hesitancy. They identify and note main points and specific details, including points of view, and need little repetition. Pupils show that they understand the difference between present, past and future events in a range of spoken material that includes familiar language in less familiar contexts. They identify and note the main points and specific details. They need little repetition. I can understand spoken passages referring to present and past or future events PRELIMINARY On completing this stage, you should be able to understand standard speech relating to a range of predictable everyday matters, providing that it is spoken clearly and directly • You should be able to recognise the difference between past, present and future events and be familiar with simple forms of the verb tenses   7 Pupils show that they understand a range of material that contains some complex sentences and unfamiliar language. They understand language spoken at normal speed, including brief news items and non-factual material taken from radio or television, and need little repetition. Pupils show that they understand longer passages and recognise people's points of view. These passages cover a range of material that contains some complex sentences and unfamiliar language. They understand language spoken at near normal speed, and need little repetition. I can understand longer passages and recognise people’s points of view can recognise attitudes and emotions 8 Pupils show that they understand different types of spoken material from a range of sources. When listening to familiar and less familiar material they draw inferences, recognise attitudes and emotions, and need little repetition. Pupils show that they understand passages including some unfamiliar material and recognise attitudes and emotions. These passages include different types of spoken material from a range of sources. When listening to familiar and less familiar material they draw inferences, and need little repetition. I can understand passages including some unfamiliar material from which I can recognise attitudes and emotions EP Pupils show that they understand a wide range of factual and imaginative speech, some of which expresses different points of view, issues and concerns. They summarise in detail, report, and explain extracts, orally and in writing. They develop their independent listening by selecting from and responding to recorded sources according to their interests. Pupils show that they understand the gist of a range of authentic passages in familiar contexts. These passages cover a range of factual and imaginative speech, some of which expresses different points of view, issues and concerns. They summarise, report, and explain extracts, orally or in writing. I can understand the gist of a range of authentic passages in familiar contexts INTERMEDIATE You should now be comfortable with a range of tenses, and should be able to understand authentic passages on familiar matters • On completing this stage, you should be able to follow much of what is said at near normal speed on familiar matters or in predictable situations • You should be able to give an oral or written summary of what you have heard •

 

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