To meet the world language standards for survival skill proficiency, students must accomplish the following situational tasks at a predetermined level of proficiency (see World Language Standards).

1. Make / receive a reservation / appointment / date
2. Interpret and respond to a written message
3. Explain and understand household tasks
4. Buy stamps, send and receive packages
5. Respond to and report an emergency
6. Ask questions about homes and use of its facilities
7. Purchase clothing
8. Make travel arrangements
9. Make arrangements for an accommodation
10. Ask for / give directions to a specific destination
11. Describe personal appearance
12. Identify cultural celebrations
13. Plan a leisure-time activity
14. React to a telephone message
15. Discuss injury or illness
16. Describe and ask questions about family
17. Deal with customs and immigration
18. Meeting someone
19. Purchase food from the market
20. Order a meal in a restaurant
21. Ask to use telephone and bathroom
22. Deal with classroom environment