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PET "Can Do" summary
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Typical abilities
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Listening and Speaking
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Reading and Writing
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Overall general ability
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CAN understand straightforward instructions or public announcements.
CAN express simple opinions on abstract / cultural matters in a limited way or offer advice within a known area.
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CAN understand routine information and articles.
CAN write letters or make notes on familiar or predictable matters.
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Social and Tourist
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CAN identify the main topic of a news broadcast on TV if there is a strong visual element.
CAN ask for information about accommodation and travel.
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CAN understand factual articles in newspapers, routine letters from hotels and letters expressing personal opinions.
CAN write letters on a limited range of predictable topics related to personal experience.
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Work
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CAN follow a simple presentation / demonstration.
CAN offer advice to clients within own job area on simple matters.
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CAN understand the general meaning of non-routine letters and theoretical articles within own work of area.
CAN make reasonably accurate notes at a meeting or seminar where the subject matter is familiar and predictable.
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Study
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CAN understand instructions on classes and assignments given by a teacher or lecture.
CAN take part in a seminar or tutorial using simple language.
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CAN understand most information of a factual nature in his/her study area.
CAN take basic notes in a lecture.
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