What I can do with my Spanish

Survey self-assess students to determine their level of proficiency in Spanish using ACTFL can do statements. The header statement at the beginning of each proficiency level is a Global Can-Do Benchmark or general description
of the proficiency level from the self-assessment grid. The statements under the proficiency level are the main indicators for that mode and that level, followed by specific examples (I can…). Check off a specific can-do statement when you are able to demonstrate that you can perform that specific task.

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Interpersonal Communication
NOVICE LOW
I can greet my peers.*

I can say hello and goodbye

I Can not say hello and goodbye

Interpersonal Communication
NOVICE LOW
I can introduce myself to someone. *

I can tell someone my name.

I can ask someone his/her name

Interpersonal Communication
NOVICE LOW
I can answer a few simple questions.*

I can respond to yes/no questions.

I can answer an either/or question.

I can respond to who, what, when, where questions.

Interpersonal Communication
NOVICE MID
I can greet and leave people in a polite way*

	I can say hello and goodbye to someone my age or younger.
	I can say hello and goodbye to my teacher, professor, or supervisor.
	I can say hello and goodbye to an adult.
	I can say hello and goodbye to a person I do not know.

Interpersonal Communication
NOVICE MID
I can introduce myself and others.*

I can introduce myself and provide basic personal information.

I can introduce someone else.

I can respond to an introduction

Interpersonal Communication
NOVICE MID
I can answer a variety of simple questions*

	I can answer questions about what I like and dislike
	I can answer questions about what I am doing and what I did.
	I can answer questions about where I’m going or where I went.
	I can answer questions about something I have learned

Interpersonal Communication
NOVICE MID
I can make some simple statements in a conversation.*

I can tell someone what I am doing.

I can say where I went.

I can say whom I am going to see.

I can express a positive reaction, such as “Great!”

Interpersonal Communication
NOVICE MID
I can ask some simple questions.*

I can ask who, what, when, where questions.

I can ask questions about something that I am learning.

Interpersonal Communication
NOVICE MID
I can communicate basic information about myself and
people I know.*

	I can say my name and ask someone’s name.
	I can say or write something about the members of my family and ask about someone’s family.
	I can say or write something about friends and classmates or co-workers.

Interpersonal Communication
NOVICE MID
I can communicate some basic information about my
everyday life.*

	I can give times, dates, and weather information.
	I can talk about what I eat, learn, and do.
	I can talk about places I know.
	I can ask and understand how much something costs.
	I can tell someone the time and location of a community event.

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