Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Novice High Language Competencies

Other Utah World Languages sets

Interpretive Listening

  • IL.

    I can often understand words, phrases, and simple sentences related to everyday life. I can recognize pieces of information and sometimes understand the main topic of what is being said.NH.IL

    1. 1

      I can sometimes understand simple questions or statements on familiar topics.  NH.IL.1

      1. a

        I can recognize the difference between a question and a statement. NH.IL.1.a

      2. b

        I can sometimes understand questions about how old I am, where I live, what I do in my free time, etc. NH.IL.1.b

      3. c

        I can sometimes understand questions or statements about my family. NH.IL.1.c

      4. d

        I can sometimes understand questions or statements about my friends and classmates or workmates. NH.IL.1.d

    2. 2

      I can understand simple information when presented with pictures and graphs.  NH.IL.2

      1. a

        I can understand some facts about the weather when weather symbols are used. NH.IL.2.a

      2. b

        I can understand when someone describes physical descriptions from a photo or an art work. NH.IL.2.b

      3. c

        I can follow simple arithmetic problems when I can see the figures. NH.IL.2.c

    3. 3

      I can sometimes understand the main idea of conversations that I overhear.  NH.IL.3

      1. a

        I can sometimes understand if people are referring to me in their conversation. NH.IL.3.a

      2. b

        I can sometimes understand if people are talking about their homes or asking for directions. NH.IL.3.b

      3. c

        I can sometimes understand a simple transaction between a customer and a sales clerk. NH.IL.3.c

Interpretive Reading  

  • IR.

    I can understand familiar words, phrases, and sentences within short and simple texts related to everyday life. I can sometimes understand the main idea of what I have read.  NH.IR

    1. 1

      I can usually understand short simple messages on familiar topics.  NH.IR.1

      1. a

        I can understand basic familiar information from an ad. NH.IR.1.a

      2. b

        I can sometimes identify the purpose of a brochure. NH.IR.1.b

      3. c

        I can identify information from a movie description or poster. NH.IR.1.c

      4. d

        I can understand simple information in a text message from a friend. NH.IR.1.d

    2. 2

      I can sometimes understand short, simple descriptions with the help of pictures or graphs.  NH.IR.2

      1. a

        I can understand simple captions under photos. NH.IR.2.a

      2. b

        I can understand very basic information from a real estate ad. NH.IR.2.b

      3. c

        I can understand Web site descriptions of clothing items to make an appropriate purchase. NH.IR.2.c

      4. d

        I can identify the categories on a graph. NH.IR.2.d

    3. 3

      I can sometimes understand the main idea of published materials.  NH.IR.3

      1. a

        I can distinguish a birthday card from a note expressing thanks. NH.IR.3.a

      2. b

        I can identify destinations and major attractions on a travel brochure. NH.IR.3.b

      3. c

        I can locate places on city maps. NH.IR.3.c

    4. 4

      I can understand simple everyday notices in public places on topics that are familiar to me.  NH.IR.4

      1. a

        I can understand a simple public transportation schedule. NH.IR.4.a

      2. b

        I can locate notices on where to park. NH.IR.4.b

      3. c

        I can understand notices that tell of street or metro closings. NH.IR.4.c

      4. d

        I can understand a store's hours of operation. NH.IR.4.d

      5. e

        I can read the labels on a recycling bin. NH.IR.4.e

Interpersonal Communication  

  • IC.

    I can communicate and exchange information about familiar topics using phrases and simple sentences, sometimes supported by memorized language. I can usually handle short social interactions in everyday situations by asking and answering simple questions.  NH.IC

    1. 1

      I can exchange some personal information.  NH.IC.1

      1. a

        I can ask and say a home address and e-mail address. NH.IC.1.a

      2. b

        I can ask and say someone's nationality. NH.IC.1.b

      3. c

        I can ask and tell about family members and their characteristics. NH.IC.1.c

      4. d

        I can ask and tell about friends, classmates, teachers and co-workers. NH.IC.1.d

    2. 2

      I can exchange information using texts, graphs or pictures.  NH.IC.2

      1. a

        I can ask about and identify familiar things in a picture from a story. NH.IC.2.a

      2. b

        I can ask about and identify important information about the weather using a map. NH.IC.2.b

      3. c

        I can ask and respond to simple questions about dates, times, places, and events on schedules, posters, and tickets. NH.IC.2.c

      4. d

        I can respond to simple questions based on graphs, or visuals that provide information containing numbers or statistics. NH.IC.2.d

    3. 3

      I can ask for and give simple directions.  NH.IC.3

      1. a

        I can ask for directions to a place. NH.IC.3.a

      2. b

        I can tell someone how to get from one place to another, such as go straight, turn left, or turn right. NH.IC.3.b

      3. c

        I can tell someone where something is located, such as next to, across from, or in the middle of. NH.IC.3.c

    4. 4

      I can make plans with others.  NH.IC.4

      1. a

        I can accept or reject an invitation to do something or go somewhere. NH.IC.4.a

      2. b

        I can invite and make plans with someone to do something or go somewhere. NH.IC.4.b

      3. c

        I can exchange information about where to go, such as to the store, the movie theatre, a concert, a restaurant, the lab, or when to meet. NH.IC.4.c

    5. 5

      I can interact with others in everyday situations.  NH.IC.5

      1. a

        I can order a meal. NH.IC.5.a

      2. b

        I can make a purchase. NH.IC.5.b

      3. c

        I can buy a ticket NH.IC.5.c

Presentational Speaking  

  • PS.

    I can present basic information on familiar topics using language I have practiced using phrases and simple sentences.  NH.PS

    1. 1

      I can present information about my life using phrases and simple sentences.  NH.PS.1

      1. a

        I can describe my family and friends. NH.PS.1.a

      2. b

        I can describe my school. NH.PS.1.b

      3. c

        I can describe where I work and what I do. NH.PS.1.c

    2. 2

      I can present a familiar experience or event in simple terms using phrases and simple sentences.  NH.PS.2

      1. a

        I can tell what I do in class or at work. NH.PS.2.a

      2. b

        I can tell what I do during the weekend. NH.PS.2.b

      3. c

        I can tell what happens after school or work. NH.PS.2.c

    3. 3

      I can present information about a familiar person, place, or thing using phrases and simple sentences.  NH.PS.3

      1. a

        I can describe a useful Web site. NH.PS.3.a

      2. b

        I can talk about my favorite musical group, actor, or author. NH.PS.3.b

      3. c

        I can describe a landmark, vacation location, or a place I visit. NH.PS.3.c

      4. d

        I can talk about a famous person from history. NH.PS.3.d

    4. 4

      I can present information about others using phrases and simple sentences.  NH.PS.4

      1. a

        I can talk about others' likes and dislikes NH.PS.4.a

      2. b

        I can talk about others' free-time activities. NH.PS.4.b

      3. c

        I can give basic biographical information about others. NH.PS.4.c

    5. 5

      I can give basic instructions on how to make or do something using phrases and simple sentences.  NH.PS.5

      1. a

        I can tell how to prepare something simple to eat. NH.PS.5.a

      2. b

        I can describe a simple routine, like getting lunch in the cafeteria. NH.PS.5.b

      3. c

        I can give simple directions to a nearby location or to an online resource. NH.PS.5.c

    6. 6

      I can present basic information about things I have learned using phrases and simple sentences.  NH.PS.6

      1. a

        I can describe a simple process like a science experiment. NH.PS.6.a

      2. b

        I can present information about a topic from a lesson based on pictures or photos. NH.PS.6.b

      3. c

        I can present information about something I learned in a class or at work NH.PS.6.c

      4. d

        I can present information about something I learned in the community. NH.PS.6.d

Presentational Writing  

  • PW.

    I can write short messages and notes on familiar topics related to everyday life.  NH.PW

    1. 1

      I can write information about my daily life in a letter, blog, discussion board, or email message.  NH.PW.1

      1. a

        I can introduce myself. NH.PW.1.a

      2. b

        I can describe my family and friends. NH.PW.1.b

      3. c

        I can describe my school. NH.PW.1.c

      4. d

        I can describe where I work and what I do. NH.PW.1.d

    2. 2

      I can write short notes using phrases and simple sentences.  NH.PW.2

      1. a

        I can write a postcard message. NH.PW.2.a

      2. b

        I can write a special occasion message such as a birthday or congratulatory note. NH.PW.2.b

      3. c

        I can write a short announcement, invitation, or thank-you note. NH.PW.2.c

    3. 3

      I can write about a familiar experience or event using practiced material.  NH.PW.3

      1. a

        I can write what I do in class or at work. NH.PW.3.a

      2. b

        I can write what happens after school or during the weekend. NH.PW.3.b

      3. c

        I can write about a website, a field trip, or an activity that I participated in. NH.PW.3.c

    4. 4

      I can write basic information about things I have learned.  NH.PW.4

      1. a

        I can write up a simple process like a science experiment. NH.PW.4.a

      2. b

        I can write about a topic from a lesson using pictures or photos. NH.PW.4.b

      3. c

        I can write about something I learned online, in a class, at work, or in the community. NH.PW.4.c

    5. 5

      I can ask for information in writing.  NH.PW.5

      1. a

        I can request resources like brochures, posted information NH.PW.5.a

      2. b

        I can request an appointment with a classmate, teacher, or colleague. NH.PW.5.b

      3. c

        I can request an application for a job, membership in a club, or admission to a school or program. NH.PW.5.c

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
Where can I read the official document?
World Languages (2014-)

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