I Can
Yes,
absolutely
Maybe
with help
No way -
forget it
Understand “how are you?” and give an answer
Say my name, my city, and country
Give my phone number and spell my name
Talk about my family (parents, children, relatives)
Make “Small Talk”
Talk about my home and important things in my home
Have a conversation about what I like and don’t like
Have a conversation about my life
Talk about “what’s new” in my life, in the community, and
in the world
Describe a picture (people, things, location)
Tell the story of “How I came to America” with pictures
and words
Ask for information on the phone (store hours; prices;
products)
Read a weather map and talk about the weather
Explain the geography of the US and talk about travel
Use dollars and coins and talk about prices and products
Order my favorite food and a drink in a restaurant

I Can
Yes,
absolutely
Maybe
with help
No way/
I can’t do
this
Identify common traffic signs and product labels
Name common products on a grocery flyer
Say the prices of products
Read and say the names of fruits and vegetables
Ask and answer questions about an advertisement
Read a story aloud with a partner
Tell a story using pictures
Make an emergency call
Interview someone and write down the answers (for
example, the Car Survey)