Band A, New to English has 3 descriptors (emerging competence in basic oral expression). : Can produce single words or short phrases and express simple greetings., Can use some common adjectives, e.g. big, fast, good., Can say very basic phrases or short sentences if they've practised them beforehand and have some support, e.g. '*Boy has bike'., Band B, Early Acquisition has 2 descriptors (emerging ability to respond verbally in interactions with others).: Can say a few connected sentences about familiar topics, though there may be errors, e.g. '*Last week I go to the zoo with my family.', Can repeat simple facts they've learned, like days of the week or basic phrases, e.g. 'A square has four sides.', Band C, Developing Competence has 2 descriptors (emerging competence in spontaneous communication).: Is beginnig to use English spontaneously and socially without long pauses for internal translation., Can express likes and dislikes, and preferences with reasons, e.g. 'I like ice cream because it's sweet.', Band D, Competent has 1 descriptor (producing more varied and complex speech in a wider range of contexts). : Can give oral presentations on content-based topics approaching age-expected level., Band E, Fluent has 1 descriptor (developing competence in fluent, creative use of English): Can join in a social or on-task discussion without support or scaffolding for EAL.,

Understanding the Bands (Primary Speaking): Match the simplified descriptors to Bands A-E.

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