THE ABILITY TO UNDERSTAND BASIC JAPANESE
Reading: Capable of reading and understanding phrases and sentences were written for nonnative speakers using hiragana and very basic kanji.
Listening: Comprehends patterned conversations, consisting primarily of phrases and simple sentences, in daily life, typical classroom situations, and other familiar settings; can glean needed information from spoken language provided it is adapted for a nonnative speaker, spoken slowly, and can be repeated.