Self-assessment
What I can do in English
Use this checklist to record what you can do (Column 1 = me). Ask someone else, for example your teacher, to also assess
what they think you can do (Column 2 = my teacher). Use column 3 to mark those things which you cannot yet do but
which you feel are important (Column 3 = goals).
Add to the list – perhaps with the help of your teacher – other things you can do, or that are important for your English
learning at this stage.
Use the following symbols:
In columns 1 and 2 In column 3
_ I can do this under normal circumstances ! This is one of my goals
__ I can do this easily
me
my teacher
/ other
my goals
Listening 1 2 3
I can follow the gist of everyday conversation (family, school, free time, etc.) when
people speak clearly.
I can understand the main points of a longer discussion if people speak clearly.
I can follow short talks on familiar topics if they are delivered in clear standard
speech.
I can understand the main points of many radio or TV programmes if people speak
relatively slowly and clearly.
I can understand the main points of recorded material about familiar subjects
delivered relatively slowly and clearly.
I can understand a short narrative well enough to be able to guess what may happen
next.
I can also …
Self-assessment
What I can do in English
me
my teacher
/ other
my goals
Reading 1 2 3
I can understand the main points in short newspaper articles on current and
familiar topics.
I can skim short texts and find relevant facts and information (for example who
has done what and where).
I can understand ‘typical’ texts that present facts about themes I know well.
I can scan longer texts in order to find information, and gather information from
different parts of a text, or from different texts in order to fulfil a specific task.
I can understand simple messages and standard letters (giving news, asking for
information, etc.)
I can follow the plot of clearly structured stories and literary texts.
I can understand those parts of private letters dealing with events, feelings and
wishes well enough to correspond regularly with a pen friend.
I can understand the most important information in short simple information
brochures.
I can recognise the main arguments in a text.
I can also …
...
...
me
my teacher
/ other
my goals
Reading strategies 1 2 3
I can use the overall meaning of short texts to guess the meaning of unknown
words from the context.
I can also…
Self-assessment
me
my teacher
/ other
my goals
Spoken production 1 2 3
I can express my opinion and give reasons.
I can express and respond to feelings such as surprise, happiness and sadness.
I can describe events, real or imaginary.
I can narrate a story.
I can give detailed accounts of experiences, describing feelings and reactions.
I can develop an argument on a topic of general interest (e.g. pollution) well enough to
be followed without difficulty most of the time.
I can talk about the plot of a book and give my opinion.
I can present the advantages and disadvantages of something familiar.
I can also…
…
…
What I can do in English
me
my teacher
/ other
my goals
Spoken interaction 1 2 3
I can speculate and make a decision about simple things (e.g. holidays, free-time
activities).
I can ask for and give advice on familiar topics.
I can express my opinion on a practical problem.
I can answer simple questions and respond to simple statements in an interview.
I can also…
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Self-assessment
What I can do in English
me
my teacher
/ other
my goals
Speaking strategies 1 2 3
I can start, have and end simple conversations on familiar topics.
I can correct myself when I realise I’ve made a mistake in spoken English.
When I can’t think of the word I want, I can use another word meaning something
similar.
I can ask someone to repeat or clarify what they have just said if I haven’t
understood something.
I can take turns in a discussion and interrupt someone politely using appropriate
phrases.
I can also ...
...
Writing 1 2 3
I can write descriptions of people, places or things I know well, or which I can
imagine.
I can write short texts about things I like doing or which I am interested in.
I can write personal letters to friends or relatives giving news.
I can narrate a simple story or report on an event.
I can write a simple essay on a familiar topic, discussing advantages and
disadvantages and giving my opinion.
I can write a short review of a book.
I can write a letter asking for or giving advice.
I can write an article describing an event.
I can write an account of a true event.
I can write an informal letter (inviting, making arrangements, giving information,
etc.)
I can write a semi-formal letter.
I can write a formal letter of application.
I can also…
Projects
Module 1
A POPULAR EVENT
Describe an interesting festival or an event which takes place in your country. Write information and make
a poster advertising it.
Window on the world
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Projects
From,
To ,
Write a postcard to a relative describing a situation
in which you helped somebody.
Module 2
WHAT AN EXPERIENCE!
Heroes
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Projects
Create your CV and write information under the following headings: Education, Work Experience,
and Personal Interests.
Module 3
MY CV
Work & leisure
Name:
Surname:
Age:
Address:
EDUCATION
WORK EXPERIENCE
PERSONAL INTERESTS
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Projects
Make up an organisation which helps protect the environment. Think of a name for this organisation,
and make a brochure including ways of saving the planet.
Module 4
TAKE ACTION
Planet Earth
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Projects
Module 5
AN EYEWITNESS
That’s incredible!
Someone broke into your neighbour’s house last night. You and your family were at home and have some
information which can help the police. Write two paragraphs about what you heard and/or saw.
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Projects
Module 6
Make a poster about the extreme sports below, paragliding and white-water
rafting, and write their advantages and disadvantages.
EXTREME SPORTS!
What I can do in English
Use this checklist to record what you can do (Column 1 = me). Ask someone else, for example your teacher, to also assess
what they think you can do (Column 2 = my teacher). Use column 3 to mark those things which you cannot yet do but
which you feel are important (Column 3 = goals).
Add to the list – perhaps with the help of your teacher – other things you can do, or that are important for your English
learning at this stage.
Use the following symbols:
In columns 1 and 2 In column 3
_ I can do this under normal circumstances ! This is one of my goals
__ I can do this easily
me
my teacher
/ other
my goals
Listening 1 2 3
I can follow the gist of everyday conversation (family, school, free time, etc.) when
people speak clearly.
I can understand the main points of a longer discussion if people speak clearly.
I can follow short talks on familiar topics if they are delivered in clear standard
speech.
I can understand the main points of many radio or TV programmes if people speak
relatively slowly and clearly.
I can understand the main points of recorded material about familiar subjects
delivered relatively slowly and clearly.
I can understand a short narrative well enough to be able to guess what may happen
next.
I can also …
Self-assessment
What I can do in English
me
my teacher
/ other
my goals
Reading 1 2 3
I can understand the main points in short newspaper articles on current and
familiar topics.
I can skim short texts and find relevant facts and information (for example who
has done what and where).
I can understand ‘typical’ texts that present facts about themes I know well.
I can scan longer texts in order to find information, and gather information from
different parts of a text, or from different texts in order to fulfil a specific task.
I can understand simple messages and standard letters (giving news, asking for
information, etc.)
I can follow the plot of clearly structured stories and literary texts.
I can understand those parts of private letters dealing with events, feelings and
wishes well enough to correspond regularly with a pen friend.
I can understand the most important information in short simple information
brochures.
I can recognise the main arguments in a text.
I can also …
...
...
me
my teacher
/ other
my goals
Reading strategies 1 2 3
I can use the overall meaning of short texts to guess the meaning of unknown
words from the context.
I can also…
Self-assessment
me
my teacher
/ other
my goals
Spoken production 1 2 3
I can express my opinion and give reasons.
I can express and respond to feelings such as surprise, happiness and sadness.
I can describe events, real or imaginary.
I can narrate a story.
I can give detailed accounts of experiences, describing feelings and reactions.
I can develop an argument on a topic of general interest (e.g. pollution) well enough to
be followed without difficulty most of the time.
I can talk about the plot of a book and give my opinion.
I can present the advantages and disadvantages of something familiar.
I can also…
…
…
What I can do in English
me
my teacher
/ other
my goals
Spoken interaction 1 2 3
I can speculate and make a decision about simple things (e.g. holidays, free-time
activities).
I can ask for and give advice on familiar topics.
I can express my opinion on a practical problem.
I can answer simple questions and respond to simple statements in an interview.
I can also…
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81
Self-assessment
What I can do in English
me
my teacher
/ other
my goals
Speaking strategies 1 2 3
I can start, have and end simple conversations on familiar topics.
I can correct myself when I realise I’ve made a mistake in spoken English.
When I can’t think of the word I want, I can use another word meaning something
similar.
I can ask someone to repeat or clarify what they have just said if I haven’t
understood something.
I can take turns in a discussion and interrupt someone politely using appropriate
phrases.
I can also ...
...
Writing 1 2 3
I can write descriptions of people, places or things I know well, or which I can
imagine.
I can write short texts about things I like doing or which I am interested in.
I can write personal letters to friends or relatives giving news.
I can narrate a simple story or report on an event.
I can write a simple essay on a familiar topic, discussing advantages and
disadvantages and giving my opinion.
I can write a short review of a book.
I can write a letter asking for or giving advice.
I can write an article describing an event.
I can write an account of a true event.
I can write an informal letter (inviting, making arrangements, giving information,
etc.)
I can write a semi-formal letter.
I can write a formal letter of application.
I can also…
Projects
Module 1
A POPULAR EVENT
Describe an interesting festival or an event which takes place in your country. Write information and make
a poster advertising it.
Window on the world
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Projects
From,
To ,
Write a postcard to a relative describing a situation
in which you helped somebody.
Module 2
WHAT AN EXPERIENCE!
Heroes
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Projects
Create your CV and write information under the following headings: Education, Work Experience,
and Personal Interests.
Module 3
MY CV
Work & leisure
Name:
Surname:
Age:
Address:
EDUCATION
WORK EXPERIENCE
PERSONAL INTERESTS
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Projects
Make up an organisation which helps protect the environment. Think of a name for this organisation,
and make a brochure including ways of saving the planet.
Module 4
TAKE ACTION
Planet Earth
KSA_Traveller_3_WB_2015-2016_por85 85 1/7/2015 4:23:25 PM
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Projects
Module 5
AN EYEWITNESS
That’s incredible!
Someone broke into your neighbour’s house last night. You and your family were at home and have some
information which can help the police. Write two paragraphs about what you heard and/or saw.
KSA_Traveller_3_WB_2015-2016_por86 86 1/7/2015 4:23:26 PM
Copyright © MM Publications
87
Projects
Module 6
Make a poster about the extreme sports below, paragliding and white-water
rafting, and write their advantages and disadvantages.
EXTREME SPORTS!
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