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Adult ESL/ELL Beginner

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Basic Capitalization & Punctuation
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Weighting distribution
25 categories
Pronunciation, Spelling & Mechanics
14%
Culture & Pragmatics
14%
Vocabulary & Semantics · Functional Language & Word Learning
8%
Vocabulary & Semantics · High-Frequency Survival Vocabulary
7%
Presentational Communication (Speaking & Writing) · Write Basic Messages
5%
Presentational Communication (Speaking & Writing) · Explaining Yourself
5%

Skills

The comprehensive taxonomy of adult esl/ell beginner — drill into a card to work its skills.

Pronunciation, Spelling & Mechanics

4 core skills14% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Basic Capitalization & PunctuationRecommended
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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2
Basic English PronunciationAvailable
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3
Using the English AlphabetAvailable
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Editing for Spelling & PunctuationAvailable
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Interpretive Communication (Listening & Reading) · Interpretive Strategies & Evidence

4 core skills3% total weight
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4 skills to mastery
1
Inferring Word MeaningAvailable
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2
Confirming DetailsAvailable
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3
Predicting Topics from Text FeaturesAvailable
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Choosing Best SummariesAvailable
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Interpretive Communication (Listening & Reading) · Everyday Listening (Main Idea & Key Details)

4 core skills3% total weight
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4 skills to mastery
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Recognizing Numbers, Prices & TimesAvailable
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Following Multi-Step DirectionsAvailable
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3
Identifying Key Details: SpokenAvailable
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Understanding Main Ideas: SpokenAvailable
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Interpretive Communication (Listening & Reading) · Understanding Common Questions & Requests

4 core skills3% total weight
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Recognizing Question TypesAvailable
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Inferring Meaning from ContextAvailable
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3
Identifying Exchange PurposeAvailable
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Understanding Requests & InstructionsAvailable
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Interpretive Communication (Listening & Reading) · Reading Survival Texts (Signs, Notices, Forms)

4 core skills3% total weight
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4 skills to mastery
1
Understanding Signs & NoticesAvailable
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2
Reading & Following InstructionsAvailable
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3
Recognizing Abbreviations & SymbolsAvailable
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Finding Key Information in DocumentsAvailable
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Interpretive Communication (Listening & Reading) · Reading Messages (Texting & Email)

4 core skills3% total weight
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4 skills to mastery
1
Identifying Requests in TextsAvailable
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2
Interpreting AnnouncementsAvailable
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3
Locating Details in MessagesAvailable
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Understanding Short MessagesAvailable
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Presentational Communication (Speaking & Writing) · Write Basic Messages

4 core skills5% total weight
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4 skills to mastery
1
Revising Messages for ClarityAvailable
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2
Writing Planning MessagesAvailable
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3
Writing Short NotesAvailable
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4
Filling Out Basic FormsAvailable
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Presentational Communication (Speaking & Writing) · Explaining Yourself

4 core skills5% total weight
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1
Describing People, Places & ObjectsAvailable
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2
Explaining Needs & ProblemsAvailable
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3
Giving Opinions with ReasonsAvailable
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Talking About Daily RoutinesAvailable
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Presentational Communication (Speaking & Writing) · Tell a Simple Story

4 core skills5% total weight
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4 skills to mastery
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Summarizing ConversationsAvailable
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2
Including Key Details in NarrationAvailable
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3
Sequencing EventsAvailable
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Telling Stories About Recent EventsAvailable
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Interpersonal Communication (Speaking & Listening) · Housing, Transportation & Community

4 core skills2% total weight
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4 skills to mastery
1
Asking for DirectionsAvailable
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2
Home & Housing QuestionsAvailable
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3
Community Service InteractionsAvailable
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Transportation QuestionsAvailable
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Interpersonal Communication (Speaking & Listening) · Classroom & Learning Communication

4 core skills2% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Partner Work PhrasesAvailable
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2
Classroom EnglishAvailable
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3
Asking for Help in ClassAvailable
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4
Asking for ClarificationAvailable
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Interpersonal Communication (Speaking & Listening) · Shopping, Ordering & Services

4 core skills2% total weight
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4 skills to mastery
1
Completing TransactionsAvailable
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2
Ordering Food & DrinksAvailable
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3
Requesting ServicesAvailable
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Shopping: Requesting Items & InfoAvailable
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Interpersonal Communication (Speaking & Listening) · Workplace Basics

4 core skills2% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Reporting Work ProblemsAvailable
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2
Confirming Task UnderstandingAvailable
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3
Work IntroductionsAvailable
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4
Asking for & Giving InstructionsAvailable
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Interpersonal Communication (Speaking & Listening) · Health & Emergencies

4 core skills2% total weight
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4 skills to mastery
1
Safety & Emergency ResponsesAvailable
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2
Calling for HelpAvailable
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3
Healthcare InteractionsAvailable
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4
Describing Symptoms & FeelingsAvailable
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Interpersonal Communication (Speaking & Listening) · Introductions & Small Talk

4 core skills2% total weight
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4 skills to mastery
1
Making Small TalkAvailable
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2
Basic Personal QuestionsAvailable
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3
Greetings & IntroductionsAvailable
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Ending Interactions PolitelyAvailable
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Interpersonal Communication (Speaking & Listening) · Making Plans & Appointments

4 core skills2% total weight
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4 skills to mastery
1
Making & Changing AppointmentsAvailable
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2
Questions About SchedulesAvailable
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3
Confirming InformationAvailable
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4
Accepting, Declining & ReschedulingAvailable
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Interpersonal Communication (Speaking & Listening) · Conversation Strategies & Repair

4 core skills2% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Rephrasing with Simpler WordsAvailable
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2
Checking UnderstandingAvailable
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3
Requesting Slower Speech or WritingAvailable
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4
Communication Maintenance PhrasesAvailable
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Language Systems (Grammar & Syntax) · Nouns, Articles, Pronouns & Prepositions

4 core skills3% total weight
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4 skills to mastery
1
Singular/Plural Nouns & ArticlesAvailable
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2
Pronouns & PossessivesAvailable
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3
Maintaining Clear ReferenceAvailable
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Common PrepositionsAvailable
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Language Systems (Grammar & Syntax) · Core Sentence Patterns

4 core skills3% total weight
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4 skills to mastery
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Affirmative & Negative FormsAvailable
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2
Using Be (am/is/are)Available
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3
Using Have/HasAvailable
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Using There Is/There AreAvailable
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Language Systems (Grammar & Syntax) · Questions & Short Answers

4 core skills3% total weight
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4 skills to mastery
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Yes/No QuestionsAvailable
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Information QuestionsAvailable
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3
Questions for ClarificationAvailable
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Giving Short AnswersAvailable
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Language Systems (Grammar & Syntax) · Simple Tenses for Daily Life

4 core skills3% total weight
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Simple Present for RoutinesAvailable
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2
Simple Past for Recent EventsAvailable
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3
Simple Future for PlansAvailable
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Using Time ExpressionsAvailable
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Language Systems (Grammar & Syntax) · Modals, Imperatives & Connectors

4 core skills3% total weight
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4 skills to mastery
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Using Can/Can't & Modal ExpressionsAvailable
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Polite Request FormsAvailable
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3
Imperatives & Safety LanguageAvailable
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Using Basic ConnectorsAvailable
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Vocabulary & Semantics · High-Frequency Survival Vocabulary

5 core skills7% total weight
0/5 completed
5 skills to mastery
1
Personal Information VocabularyAvailable
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Shopping, Money & Food VocabularyAvailable
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3
Transportation & Community VocabularyAvailable
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Health & Body VocabularyAvailable
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Workplace VocabularyAvailable
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Vocabulary & Semantics · Functional Language & Word Learning

5 core skills8% total weight
0/5 completed
5 skills to mastery
1
Courtesy PhrasesAvailable
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2
Time & Sequencing ExpressionsAvailable
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3
Clarification & Repair PhrasesAvailable
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Word-Learning StrategiesAvailable
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Avoiding Confusing Word PairsAvailable
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Culture & Pragmatics

4 core skills14% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Turn-Taking & Understanding SignalsAvailable
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2
Workplace & Community NormsAvailable
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3
Polite Language in US SettingsAvailable
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4
Appointments & Punctuality NormsAvailable
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