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Bubble Language School Scale of Language Speaking [English] BLSSOLS [E]

One [1]

Can introduce themselves using a basic phrase

Answers:

Key vocabulary:

  • introduce (verb): to present someone or something to someone or something else, or to present oneself to someone Pronunciation: /ˌɪntrəˈdjuːs/ Definition: present (someone or something) to someone or something else

Questions:

What is your name?

Who are you?

Can you introduce yourself?

Answers:

Yes, I can introduce myself.

I am [Name].

My name is [Name].

My name’s [Name].

Two [2]

Can use cardinal numbers up to five

Questions:

Can you count to five?

Answers:

Yes, I can count to five.

One, two, three, four, five.

Key Vocabulary:

  • cardinal numbers (noun): numbers that show quantity rather than order, such as 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Pronunciation: /ˈkɑrd(ə)n(ə)l ˈnʌmbərz/ Definition: a number that represents quantity but not order

Three [3]

Can use basic informal expressions for greeting and leave-taking (e.g. ‘hello’, ‘hi’, ‘bye’):

Questions:

Can you say hello to someone?

Answers:

Yes, I can say hello. Hello!

Key Vocabulary:

  • greeting (noun): a way of expressing goodwill when meeting someone Pronunciation: /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/ Definition: a word or gesture of welcome or goodwill when meeting someone
  • leave-taking (noun): the act of saying goodbye to someone Pronunciation: /liːvˈteɪkɪŋ/ Definition: the action of leaving or saying goodbye to someone