Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Intermediate Low Language Competencies

Other Utah World Languages sets

Interpretive Listening

  • IL.

    I can understand the main idea in short, simple messages and presentations on familiar topics. I can understand the main idea of simple conversations that I overhear.IL.IL

    1. 1

      I can understand the basic purpose of a message.IL.IL.1

      1. a

        I can determine if I am hearing an announcement or an advertisement.IL.IL.1.a

      2. b

        I can understand what a radio advertisement is selling.IL.IL.1.b

      3. c

        I can understand when and where an event will take place.IL.IL.1.c

      4. d

        I can understand a voice mail response accepting or rejecting an invitation.IL.IL.1.d

    2. 2

      I can understand messages related to my basic needs.IL.IL.2

      1. a

        I can understand a clear and repeated announcement about a flight's departure time and/or gate.IL.IL.2.a

      2. b

        I can understand teacher announcements about when an assignment is due.IL.IL.2.b

      3. c

        I can understand the date and time of when a voicemail message was recorded.IL.IL.2.c

    3. 3

      I can understand questions and simple statements on everyday topics when I am part of the conversation.IL.IL.3

      1. a

        I can understand questions about my work or class schedule.IL.IL.3.a

      2. b

        I can understand questions about my likes and dislikes.IL.IL.3.b

      3. c

        I can understand simple compliments related to what I am wearing or what I am doing.IL.IL.3.c

Interpretive Reading

  • IR.

    I can understand the main idea of short and simple texts when the topic is familiar.IL.IR

    1. 1

      I can understand messages in which the writer tells or asks me about topics of personal interest.IL.IR.1

      1. a

        I can understand what an e-pal writes about interests and daily routines.IL.IR.1.a

      2. b

        I can understand a simple posting on a friend's social media page.IL.IR.1.b

      3. c

        I can understand a text from a friend about our plans.IL.IR.1.c

      4. d

        I can understand if a friend accepts or rejects an invitation.IL.IR.1.d

    2. 2

      I can identify some simple information needed on forms.IL.IR.2

      1. a

        I can understand what information is asked for on a customs form.IL.IR.2.a

      2. b

        I can understand what information is asked for on a hotel registration form.IL.IR.2.b

      3. c

        I can understand what information is asked for on a student ID card.IL.IR.2.c

    3. 3

      I can identify some information from news media.IL.IR.3

      1. a

        I can understand personal information about sports stars from photo captionsIL.IR.3.a

      2. b

        I can understand some information on job postings.IL.IR.3.b

      3. c

        I can understand basic information on weather forecasts.IL.IR.3.c

Interpersonal Communication

  • IC.

    I can participate in conversations on a number of familiar topics using simple sentences. I can handle short social interactions in everyday situations by asking and answering simple questions.IL.IC

    1. 1

      I can have a simple conversation on a limited number of everyday topics.IL.IC.1

      1. a

        I can talk with someone about family or household tasks.IL.IC.1.a

      2. b

        I can talk with someone about hobbies and interests.IL.IC.1.b

      3. c

        I can talk with someone about school or work.IL.IC.1.c

    2. 2

      I can ask and answer questions of factual information that is familiar to meIL.IC.2

      1. a

        I can ask and answer questions related to subjects such as geography, history, art, music, math, science, language, or literature.IL.IC.2.a

    3. 3

      I can use the language to meet my basic needs in familiar situations.IL.IC.3

      1. a

        I can ask for help at school, work, or in the community.IL.IC.3.a

      2. b

        I can make an appointment or reservation by phone.IL.IC.3.b

      3. c

        I can arrange for transportation, such as by train, bus, taxi, or ride with friends.IL.IC.3.c

Presentational Speaking

  • PS.

    I can present information on most familiar topics using a series of simple sentences.IL.PS

    1. 1

      I can talk about people, activities, events, and experiences.IL.PS.1

      1. a

        I can describe the physical appearance of a friend or family member.IL.PS.1.a

      2. b

        I can describe another person's personality.IL.PS.1.b

      3. c

        I can describe a school or workplace.IL.PS.1.c

      4. d

        I can describe a famous place.IL.PS.1.d

      5. e

        I can describe a place I have visited or want to visit.IL.PS.1.e

      6. f

        I can present my ideas about something I have learned.IL.PS.1.f

    2. 2

      I can express my needs and wants.IL.PS.2

      1. a

        I can describe what I need for school or work.IL.PS.2.a

      2. b

        I can tell what I want to do each day.IL.PS.2.b

    3. 3

      I can present information on plans, instructions, and directions.IL.PS.3

      1. a

        I can explain the rules of a game.IL.PS.3.a

      2. b

        I can give multi-step instructions for preparing a recipe.IL.PS.3.b

      3. c

        I can describe what my plans are for the weekend.IL.PS.3.c

      4. d

        I can describe what my summer plans are.IL.PS.3.d

      5. e

        I can describe holiday or vacation plans.IL.PS.3.e

      6. f

        I can describe what is needed for a holiday or a celebration.IL.PS.3.f

      7. g

        I can describe what I plan to do next in my life.IL.PS.3.g

    4. 4

      I can present songs, short skits or dramatic readings.IL.PS.4

      1. a

        I can retell a children's story.IL.PS.4.a

      2. b

        I can present a proverb, poem or nursery rhyme.IL.PS.4.b

      3. c

        I can participate in a performance of a skit or a scene from a play.IL.PS.4.c

    5. 5

      I can express my preferences on topics of interest.IL.PS.5

      1. a

        I can give a presentation about a movie or song that I like.IL.PS.5.a

      2. b

        I can give a presentation about a famous athlete, celebrity, or historical figure.IL.PS.5.b

      3. c

        I can express my thoughts about a current event I have learned about or researched.IL.PS.5.c

Presentational Writing

  • PW.

    I can write briefly about most familiar topics and provide information using a series of simple sentences.IL.PW

    1. 1

      I can write about people, activities, events, and experiences.IL.PW.1

      1. a

        I can describe the physical appearance and personality of a friend or family member.IL.PW.1.a

      2. b

        I can write about a school, workplace, famous place, or place I have visited.IL.PW.1.b

      3. c

        I can write about a holiday, vacation, or a typical celebration.IL.PW.1.c

      4. d

        I can write about something I have learned.IL.PW.1.d

      5. e

        I can write about what I plan to do next in my life.IL.PW.1.e

    2. 2

      I can prepare materials for a presentation.IL.PW.2

      1. a

        I can write out a draft of a presentation that I plan to present orally.IL.PW.2.a

      2. b

        I can write an outline of a project or presentation.IL.PW.2.b

      3. c

        I can write notes for a speech.IL.PW.2.c

    3. 3

      I can write simply about topics of interest.IL.PW.3

      1. a

        I can write about a movie or song that I like.IL.PW.3.a

      2. b

        I can write about a famous athlete, celebrity, or historical figure.IL.PW.3.b

      3. c

        I can write a brief explanation of a proverb or nursery rhyme.IL.PW.3.c

      4. d

        I can write a simple poem.IL.PW.3.d

    4. 4

      I can write basic instructions on how to make or do something.IL.PW.4

      1. a

        I can write the rules of a game.IL.PW.4.a

      2. b

        I can write about how to prepare something simple to eat.IL.PW.4.b

      3. c

        I can write about a simple routine, like getting lunch in the cafeteria.IL.PW.4.c

      4. d

        I can write simple directions to a nearby location or to an online resource.IL.PW.4.d

    5. 5

      I can write questions to obtain information.IL.PW.5

      1. a

        I can post a question for discussion or reflection.IL.PW.5.a

      2. b

        I can develop a simple questionnaire or survey.IL.PW.5.b

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
Where can I read the official document?
World Languages (2014-)

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