Beginner level may be used occasionally. Mostly produces isolated words or memorized utterances. Struggles to produce basic sentence forms and pauses lengthily before most words. When listening, learners can expect considerable support in terms of repetition, re-phrasing, gesturing and prompts. Reading texts at this level consist of single words or signs, very simple forms, very simple sentences and familiar vocabulary. Writing may consist mainly of copying key information into a model text or simple application forms.