Instituto de Idiomas de Salta

Learning outcomes for writing

Kind of text Cohesive devices and Topics Number of

punctuation words
Children 1 None None Everyday objects.
Children 2 Spelling Set phrases.

PRE A1 Children 3 None. None. Name, address and nationality. 40 - 50

Teens 1 Spelling. Familiar words and phrases. Everyday
Adults 1 objects.
beginner Set phrases
A1 Teens 2  Complete simple forms. Basic punctuation Everyday objects (e.g colour, size). 60
Adults 1  Simple sentences. Connectors and, but. dates
elementary  Simple emails and notes. Possessions
jobs
Present simple times
position of things.
Family
Personal interests.
Routines
Kind of text Cohesive devices and Topics Number of
punctuation words
Pre A2 Teens 3  Simple descriptions. Basic connectors like House 80- 100
Adults 2  Simple comparisons and, but, so, then. Personal information.
Use of ‘like’ or ‘for Abilities
Present simple example’. Directions.
Past simple Feelings.
Everyday activities.
Physical appearance.

Kind of text Cohesive devices and Topics Number of

punctuation words
 Instituto de Idiomas de Salta
Learning outcomes for writing
A2 Teens 4  Short texts giving key Basic time expressions. Everyday matters. 100- 120
Adults 3 information about their Linked sentences. Trips
culture. Culture
 Basic description or story of
past events.
 Simple email/ letter in
response to a request for
information.
 Simple sentences about a
future event.
 Basic advice .
Kind of text Cohesive devices and Topics Number of
punctuation words
Pre B 1 Teens 5  Basic description of Repetition Experiences, feelings, reactions. 120- 160
Adults 4 experiences. Simple cohesive
 A story with linear sequence. devices.
 Short, simple problem and
solution essay.
 Short review.
 Letter of application.
 Summary of a simple text.
B1 Teens 6  Short simple biographies. Discourse devices. Formality and conventions. 160- 200
Adults 5  Formal letter requesting
information.
 Counter- argument.
 Essay structure.

Kind of text Cohesive devices and Topics Number of

punctuation words
Pre B 2 Teens 7  Cause and effect Discourse devices. Appropriate level of formality. 200- 250
Adults 6 relationships.
 Instituto de Idiomas de Salta
Learning outcomes for writing
 Giving advice with support.
 Clear conclusions and
opinion in an argumentative
essay.
 Brief standard report.
 Cause and effect essays.
 Personal letters about
abstract topics.
 For and against essay.