Can write all the symbols in an alphabetic or syllabic system or 50-100 characters or compounds in a character writing system. Intermediate-Low Able to meet limited practical writing needs. Can write short messages, postcards and take down simple notes, such as, telephone messages. Can create statements or questions within the scope of limited language experience. Material produced consists of recombinations of learned vocabulary and structures into simple sentences on very familiar topics.
Language is inadequate to express in writing anything but elementary needs.
Frequent errors in grammar, vocabulary, punctuation, spelling and in formation of nonalphabetic symbols, but writing can be understood by natives used to the writing of non-natives. Intermediate-Mid Able to meet a number of practical writing needs. Can write short, simple letters. Content involves personal preferences, daily routine, everyday events and other topics grounded in personal experience. Can express present time or at least one other time frame or aspect consistently, e.g., nonpast, habitual, imperfective.