# Verb and Condition Bank for Can-Do Statements

## Action verbs by mode

| Mode | Lower levels (A1-A2) | Middle (B1-B2) | Higher (C1-C2) |
|------|----------------------|----------------|----------------|
| Reading | recognise, find, understand (short, simple), pick out | understand the main points, follow, scan for, identify the writer's view | understand implicit meaning, appreciate style, evaluate, critically read |
| Listening | understand (slow, clear), follow (simple instructions), catch | follow the main points, understand details, identify speakers' attitudes | follow extended speech, understand implicit attitudes, follow lectures |
| Speaking (production) | say, describe (simply), introduce, give (basic information) | describe, narrate, explain, give reasons, present, summarise | develop an argument, elaborate, present complex topics, adapt |
| Writing (production) | write (notes, postcards), fill in (forms), copy, list | write (emails, stories, reports, reviews), describe, explain, give reasons | write (essays, reports), argue, synthesise, adapt register |
| Interaction | ask and answer, greet, order, buy, make simple arrangements | take part in, discuss, exchange, negotiate, deal with (situations), check and confirm | debate, persuade, handle (complaints, conflict), steer a discussion |
| Mediation | point out, pass on (simple information), say what a sign says | relay, explain, summarise for, paraphrase, facilitate | interpret, mediate in disagreements, adapt a text for an audience, lead group work |

## Conditions and qualities by level

| Level | Typical conditions |
|-------|--------------------|
| A1 | if people speak slowly and clearly; with help; using single words and short phrases; with pictures; familiar names, words |
| A2 | in simple, routine exchanges; using simple sentences linked with and, but, because; about familiar matters; with some help |
| B1 | on familiar topics; with some hesitation; in straightforward connected text; in most situations while travelling |
| B2 | with a degree of fluency and spontaneity; in detail; on a wide range of topics; giving advantages and disadvantages |
| C1 | fluently and spontaneously; flexibly and effectively; in well-structured, detailed text; on complex subjects |
| C2 | effortlessly; with precision; with fine shades of meaning; in any situation |

## Text types and situations by level

| Level | Texts | Situations |
|-------|-------|------------|
| A1 | signs, notices, forms, postcards, simple messages | introducing yourself, shopping, numbers and times |
| A2 | short emails, ads, menus, timetables, simple instructions | travel, cafés, making plans, describing family and routines |
| B1 | articles on familiar topics, personal letters, blogs, simple reports | travel problems, opinions, experiences, everyday work tasks |
| B2 | newspaper articles, reports, reviews, formal letters, essays | discussions, presentations, negotiations, interviews |
| C1 | academic and professional texts, literary texts, long reports | meetings, lectures, complex negotiation, academic writing |

## Statement builder

```
I can [verb from the mode row] + [text or situation for the level] + [condition for the level]
I can   follow                 + the main points of a short talk on a familiar topic + if it is clearly organised (B1)
```