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[SPL] 6 [General Language Ability] Can satisfy most survival needs and limited social demands. Can handle jobs and job training that involve following simple oral and written instructions and diagrams. A native English speaker not used to dealing with limited English speak­ers will be able to communicate with a person at this level on familiar topics, but with difficulty and some effort. [Oral Communication] Functions independently in most survival situations, but needs some help. Relies less on learned phrases; speaks with creativity, but with hesitation. Communicates on the phone on familiar subjects but with some difficulty. Participates with some confidence in social situations when addressed directly. Can sometimes clarify general meaning by rewording. Control of basic grammar evident, but inconsistent; may attempt to use more difficult grammar but with almost no control. [Listening Comprehension] 
Understands conversations containing some unfamiliar vocabulary on many every­day subjects, with a need for repetition, rewording or slower speech. Has some ability to understand without face-to-face contact (e.g. on the telephone, TV).
CAELA: ESL Resources
Listening Comprehension