| Basic User |
A1 |
Understands and use familiar
everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction
of needs of a concrete type. Can introduce him/herself and others
and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where
he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has. Can interact
in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly
and is prepared to help. |
| A2 |
Understands sentences
and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate
relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping,
local geography, employment). Can communicate in simple and routine
tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar
and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her
background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate
need
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| Independant User |
B1 |
Understands the main
points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered
in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely
to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken.
Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or
of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams,
hopes & ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions
and plans. |
| B2 |
Understands the main
ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including
technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation. Can interact
with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction
with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party.
Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain
a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages
of various options. |
| Proficient User |
C1 |
.Understands a wide range
of demanding, longer texts, and recognises implicit meaning. Can
express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious
searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively
for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear,
well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled
use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.
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| C2 |
Understands with ease
virtually everything heard or read. Can summarise information from
different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and
accounts in a coherent presentation. Can express him/herself spontaneously,
very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning
even in more complex situations. |
