In today’s lesson, we discussed the C1 grading criteria and focused on different barriers to communication within health and social care scenarios, as per the Malta Qualifications Framework (MQF) standards. MQF1 involves identifying various communication barriers, such as disabilities, foreign language and cultural differences, emotional difficulties, and environmental problems. MQF2 outlines strategies for overcoming these barriers, like using alternative communication methods such as Braille for individuals with visual impairments.