TESL 120 – Unit 3 Canadian Language Benchmarks - Listening

TESL 120 – Unit 3

Canadian Language Benchmarks - Listening

	Stage 1	Stage 2	Stage 3
Grammatical Knowledge	Recognition of basic grammar and syntax. Understand language for basic information and descriptions.	Knowledge of words and expressions relating to multiple topics.	Able to understand complex grammar and syntax. Able to interpret nuances of meaning.
Textual Knowledge	Beginning understanding of connecting and contrasting words.	Recognition of words and phrases that increase understanding such as adverbials.	Recognize major parts and sub-parts, topic shifts and transitions in ideas.
Functional Knowledge	Understand basic conversation structure and language.	Recognition of different speaking conventions such as academic and humor.	Recognition of themes in lectures and presentations. Understand humor, songs, drama, etc.
Sociolinguistic Knowledge	Recognize cultural information and expressions.	Recognition of formal/informal language, cultural references, and idiomatic sayings.	Understanding of verbal and non-verbal cultural aspects of communication. Understand dialects and regionalisms in speech.
Strategic Competence	Recognize appeals for help and requests for information.	Understanding language used to increase understanding and reduce miscommunication.	Recognize avoidance strategies. Infer unstated information and to hypothesize, guess and predict.