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Speaking
Speaking 2.1.1 Explain simple content

Explain simple content on Pupils explain the main ideas in a written or spoken text using their own words which are different to those used in the
familiar topics from what they original text.
read and hear
what they read and hear

Any written or spoken text suitable for B1 Mid level.

Speaking 2.1.2 ask about

Ask about and explain Pupils can ask about a simple process by using questions that ask for elaboration (e.g. Tell me more about…?),
causes and consequences clarification (e.g. What do you mean by…?) and repetition (e.g. Can you explain that to me again?).
of actions, events or simple
processes. explain causes and consequences

Pupils can explain the cause of an action, event or simple process or, in other words, why it has occurred. The language
associated with explaining a cause includes linking words (because, due to, since) (e.g. the road flooded due to the
See also heavy rain)
 Writing 4.1.2 Pupils can explain the consequence of an action, event or simple process or, in other words, what effect it has. The
language associated with explaining a consequence includes: linking words to show effect (so, as a result, therefore)
(e.g. The road was flooded so the cars had to go a different way) and conditionals or ‘if’ statements (if the road is closed,
we’ll have to go a different way).

actions, events or simple processes

An action is something done to do something. Examples of actions are: carrying a heavy bag to school; jumping for a ball
in PE; taking a book out of the school library. An event is an occurrence; something that happens. Examples of events
are: a race in school sport’s day; a birthday party; a school competition. A simple process is a series of actions or steps
taken in order to achieve something. Examples of simple processes are: preparing food; painting a picture in art; creating
a plan for a writing activity.

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