This is a comprehensive A1 English Student Skills Checklist, covering all the core language areas:Listening Skills
Can understand simple greetings and introductions (e.g., "Hello, how are you?").
Can recognize familiar words and basic phrases about themselves, family, and surroundings when spoken slowly and clearly.
Can follow classroom instructions (e.g., "Open your book," "Sit down").
Can identify numbers, days of the week, and times.
Speaking Skills
Can introduce themselves and provide basic personal information (e.g., name, age, nationality, address).
Can ask and answer simple questions about everyday topics (e.g., "What’s your name?" "Where are you from?").
Can use common phrases for daily interactions (e.g., "Thank you," "Excuse me," "I don’t understand").
Can describe simple activities or routines using basic verbs (e.g., "I go to school," "I eat breakfast").
Can pronounce words well enough to be understood by a sympathetic listener.
Reading Skills
Can read and understand familiar words and simple sentences (e.g., signs, labels, and basic instructions).
Can recognize basic vocabulary related to personal topics (e.g., family, school, food).
Can understand simple forms or questionnaires (e.g., filling out a name, age, address).
Writing Skills
Can write short, simple sentences about themselves (e.g., "My name is Sarah. I am 10 years old.").
Can complete forms with basic personal details.
Can write short notes or messages, such as a birthday card or thank-you note.
Grammar and Vocabulary
Grammar:
Can use to be (e.g., "I am a student.")
Can use subject pronouns (I, you, he, she, etc.)
Can use possessive adjectives (my, your, his, her, etc.)
Can form simple positive and negative sentences (e.g., "I like cats," "I don’t like dogs").
Can form yes/no and wh- questions (e.g., "Is he your friend?" "Where is the school?").
Can use common prepositions (e.g., in, on, at).
Vocabulary Topics:
Numbers, days, months, seasons
Colors, shapes, and sizes
Family members and relationships
Food and drink
Common objects (e.g., pen, book, chair)
Places in town (e.g., school, shop, park)
Basic adjectives (e.g., big, small, happy, sad)
Functional Language
Can greet and say goodbye.
Can introduce themselves and others.
Can ask for help or clarification (e.g., "Can you repeat that, please?").
Can talk about likes, dislikes, and preferences (e.g., "I like apples.").
Can express simple needs (e.g., "I’m hungry," "I need water.").
This checklist can help guide lesson planning and track an A1 student's progress