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Ivy Waters International Standards · K.L-02

Foundation Vocabulary & Baseline Courtesy

Version 2.2.0 · 2026 · © 2026 Ivy Waters International. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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K.L-02Ages 5–6 · Kindergarten · Language Acquisition

Foundation Vocabulary & Baseline Courtesy

Language Acquisition (Second Language)

Your child can accurately use basic localized manners and high-frequency target words (greetings, expressing thanks, counting to 5) in context.

In real life

When a local vendor hands them an ice cream cone, your child looks them in the eye and confidently says, "Gracias" or "Grazie."

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