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A1: reading product names in the store

A2: simple conversations with neighbors or cashiers

B1: listening and understanding songs

B2: reading stories or use social media

C1: read academic articles, listening to podcast and understanding complex topics

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The language proficiency scale descriptions might help us, as future teachers, to design suitable lesson and activity plans for students. It also helps to keep track of students' progress in learning the language.

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When talking about A1 learners we can see that there is a huge foccus on easy and useful vocabulary and small amout of grammar. Moreover songs and games are used to teach the language, so kids get it in a easier and funnier way. Also, a good strategy could  be using visual materials so kids have some help to start matching words with pictures.

A2 learners foccuses in short conversations and start writting longer sentences about the topics that students are interested into.

B1 learners are more engaged on discussion, speaking activities… Start listening to easy potcasts and grammar starts to be more complicated.

B2 learners start reading academic articles and long books. As teachers we could start asking them to do individual presentations.

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- consider topics
- start with easier topics
- differentiation in task
- using vocabulary that is easy enough to understand but not to difficult so that learners can't follow the lesson
- providing additional resources
- having opportunities to practice the language

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A1
Nursery rhymes.
Use greetings and everyday phrases
Ask easy questions and answer
A2
Talking about themselves
Simple coversations/ dialogues
B1
By speaking with peers
By watching/listening/reading media.
Texting in messengers
B2 - C1
Reading articles and literature
Challange yourself to peak on difficult topics

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1. Their different backgrounds
2. Their previous language skill in Finnish
3. To start learning progressively based on their skill
4. Their ability to integrate in the class
5. The differences between their mother tongue and Finnish language

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1. Motivation
2. Right supports from the teachers (specially at the beginning)
3. Connection between their mother tongue language and the S2.
4. Facilitate a suitable learning style for all students
5. Language is related to culture and it should be take into account.

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1. Mother tongue
2. Personal history
3. Parents mother tongue(s)
4. Level of S2

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It helps use to choose suitable material for learners and give guidance on adapting lessons according to the language proficiency of learners.
The reference framework has tips on how to support different aspects of learning.

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- language background
- background of the family (e.g. support from family)
- level of proficiency

There can still be differences in students who all have same proficiency level.

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1. Take the iniciative to keep a learning diary for a recapt of what students are learning and provide additonal resources.
2. Personal and individualized learning plans
3. Teach the kids to do peer-support
4. Introduce cultural topics to the students so they get interested in learning that language.
5. Organize events that make students engage the language.

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- Give opportunity to speak their mother tongue
- Ask about language and culture/ give an opportunity to present it
- To create supportive learning environment
- Consider their own pace in subjects lessons

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1. Giving feedback and encouragement
2. Encouraging them to participate actively in school
3. Teaching them that making mistakes is normal and crucial to make an improvement
4. Providing them additional resources
5. Giving them topics that they are interested in
6. Integrating technology in lessons
7. Creating fun environment in class

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1. Structure the syllabus
2. Design assessment messures
3. Not to teach the same at every level
4. To know at what point the students are
5. Set goals and milestones

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- To give a feedback
- To know what kinf of activities you will use
- For proper assessment
- To get suitable working material
- To identify language proficiency level

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A1  - Using pictures to teach basic vocabulary
A2 - Role play (e.g. dressing according to different professions such as; teachers, doctors, nurses and more)
B1 - Basic social interaction (visit to grocery store with the teacher)
B2 - Story telling videos with comprehension and letter writing
C1 - Doing speeches and presentations