Conveys and understands only general meaning in very familiar situations. Frequent breakdowns in communication occur.
B.
Basic competence is limited to familiar situations. Has frequent problems in understanding and expression. Is not able to use complex language.
C.
No real communication is possible except for the most basic information using isolated words or short formulae in familiar situations and to meet immediate needs. Has great difficulty understanding spoken and written English.
D.
Essentially has no ability to use the language beyond possibly a few isolated words.