- Talkabout yourself, your educational background, your job, your family, your neighbourhood. Talk about your hobbies and daily activities
- Ask for goods in a shop where goods are displayed
- Order a meal in a restaurant if dishes are either displayed or illustrated on the menu Book a hotel room (face to face)
- Ask for basic services in a post office or bank Indicate the nature of a medical problem to a doctor Make inquiries about a journey at a travel agency Use public transport (buses, trains and taxis)
- Ask your way and give directions Buy tickets
- Read notices, posters, catalogues, timetables, brochures, menus, advertisements, signs Write notes and simple messages
- Note down times, dates and places from notice boards and announcements Note down instructions and requests such as client orders and delivery dates. Describe events and daily activities