European Language Portfolio

Writing Skills Self-Assessment Grid
A2: Waystage Level


Assess your writing skills in English. 1) Complete the table. 2) Send the completed form to me by clicking on the SEND button at the bottom of the page. 3) Print out a copy for your records (right mouse click in this frame, PRINT > SELECTED FRAME). 4) Reset the page by clicking on the RESET button.

Name:
Student Number:
Date(DD-MM-YY):

    
   

Use the following code (In the first column, leave blank those items you do not think you can do at all.):

I can do this under normal conditions. This is one of my goals.
I can do this easily and well. This is a high-priority goal for me.
Skill: Self My Goals Teacher
I can use simple sentences to describe an event and tell what happened, where and when (e.g. a party or an accident).

 
I can use simple sentences and expressions to write about different aspects of everyday life (people, places, work, school, family, hobbies).

 
I can write a simple personal letter to invite someone to something or to thank someone for something.

 
I can explain in writing where I live and how to get there.

 
In questionnaires, I can give information about my education, work, interests and special skills.

 
Using simple sentences and expressions, I can introduce myself in a letter (family, school, work, hobbies).

 
I can write simple sentences and use simple linking words to join them (e.g. and, but, because).

 
I can write letters using simple greetings, salutations, and standard expressions to request something and to say thank-you for something.
 

 
My vocabulary is large enough so that I can give information about my everyday life.

 
I can use the most important linking words (e.g. first, then, afterwards, later) to express a chronological sequence of events.

 


 


 

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