The speaker has a functional, but very limited proficiency. A native speaker must often use slowed speech, repetition, paraphrase to be understood. Similarly, the native speaker must strain to understand the individual s questions and statements.
Ability extends beyond immediate survival needs.
Accuracy in basic grammatical relations is evident, although not consistent. May exhibit the most common forms of verb tenses with frequent errors in formation and selection. Often gropes for words and has to change subjects due to lack of language resources. 2 Limited Working Proficiency Able to satisfy routine social demands and limited work requirements. Can handle routine work-related interactions that are limited in scope.