Clarification details
Updated December 2019. This is a new document to address issues that have arisen from moderation.
Dictionary use (Guidance Information 8)
Learners may use a bilingual and/or a monolingual English dictionary, but not electronic devices, to help them write phrases and simple sentences on personal topics. Monolingual dictionaries should be those designed for English language learners at Foundation (Beginner) level.
Standard conventions (Performance criterion 1.3 Range statement)
This Range statement requires learners to follow standard conventions of Ietter and number formation. It is essential for learners to demonstrate the ability to follow letter formation conventions. However, number formation conventions need to be demonstrated only if the phrases and/or sentences include numbers.