Comprehension is quite complete for a normal rate of speech. Makes occasional errors in idioms and structure obscuring meaning. Uses the language fluently on all levels normal to school related needs. Understands and participates in almost any conversations within the range of experience with a high degree of fluency. Zero to very limited ability in reading English Reads and understands simple narrative and descriptive text.
Comprehension requires rereading and checking.
Material understood rarely exceeds single phrases. Can guess at unfamiliar vocabulary if highly contextualized. Understands short discourse on familiar topics. Misinterpreta-tions still occur with complex material. May have to read material several times and may need clarification.