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G |
Listening |
I
can recognise familiar words and very basic phrases concerning
myself, my family and immediate concrete surroundings when people
speak slowly and clearly. |
| Reading |
I
can understand familiar names, words and very simple sentences, for
instance on notices and posters or in catalogues. |
S
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K
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Spoken interaction |
I
can interact in a simple way provided the other person is prepared
to repeat or rephrase things at a slower rate of speech and help me
formulate what I’m trying to say. I can ask and answer simple
questions in areas of immediate need or on very familiar topics. |
| Spoken production |
I
can use simple phrases and sentences to describe where I live and
people I know. |
W
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Writing |
I
can write a short, simple postcard, for instance sending holiday
greetings. I can fill in forms with personal details, for example
entering my name, nationality and address on a hotel registration
form. |
A2
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N
D
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S
T
A
N
D
N
G |
Listening |
I
can understand phrases and the highest frequency vocabulary related
to areas of most immediate personal relevance (e.g. very basic
personal and family information, shopping, local geography,
employment). I can catch the main point in short, clear, simple
messages and announcements.
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| Reading |
I
can read very short, simple texts. I can find specific, predictable
information in simple everyday material such as advertisements,
prospectuses, menus and timetables and I can understand short simple
personal letters. |
S
P
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A
K
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G |
Spoken
interaction |
I
can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and
direct exchange of information on familiar topics and activities. I
can handle very short social exchanges, even though I can't
usually understand enough to keep the conversation going myself. |
Spoken
production |
I
can use a series of phrases and sentences to describe in simple
terms my family and other people, living conditions, my educational
background and my present or most recent job. |
W
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Writing |
I
can write short, simple notes and messages relating to matters in
areas of immediate need. I can write a very simple personal letter,
for example thanking someone for something. |
B1
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N
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N
D
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G |
Listening |
I can understand the main points of clear standard speech on familiar
matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. I can
understand the main point of many radio or TV programmes on current
affairs or topics of personal or professional interest when the
delivery is relatively slow and clear. |
| Reading |
I can understand texts that consist mainly of high frequency everyday
or job-related language. I can understand the description of events,
feelings and wishes in personal letters |
S
P
E
A
K
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G |
Spoken interaction |
I can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in
an area where the language is spoken. I can enter unprepared into
conversation on topics that are familiar, of personal interest or
pertinent to everyday life (e.g. family, hobbies, work, travel and
current events). |
| Spoken production |
I can connect phrases in a simple way in order to describe experiences
and events, my dreams, hopes and ambitions. I can briefly give
reasons and explanations for opinions and plans. I can narrate a
story or relate the plot of a book or film and describe my
reactions. |
W
R
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Writing |
I can write simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of
personal interest. I can write personal letters describing
experiences and impressions. |
B2
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S
T
A
N
D
N
G |
Listening |
I
can understand extended speech and lectures and follow even complex
lines of argument provided the topic is reasonably familiar. I can
understand most TV news and current affairs programmes. I can
understand the majority of films in standard dialect. |
| Reading |
I can read articles and reports concerned with contemporary problems
in which the writers adopt particular stances or viewpoints. I can
understand contemporary literary prose. |
S
P
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A
K
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Spoken interaction |
I can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes
regular interaction with native speakers quite possible. I can take
an active part in discussion in familiar contexts, accounting for
and sustaining my views. |
| Spoken production |
I can present clear, detailed descriptions on a wide range of subjects
related to my field of interest. I can explain a viewpoint on a
topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various
options. |
W
R
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T
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G |
Writing |
I can write clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects related
to my interests. I can write an essay or report, passing on
information or giving reasons in support of or against a particular
point of view. I can write letters highlighting the personal
significance of events and experiences. |
C1
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G |
Listening |
I can understand extended speech even when it is not clearly
structured and when relationships are only implied and not signalled
explicitly. I can understand television programmes and films without
too much effort. |
| Reading |
I can understand long and complex factual and literary texts,
appreciating distinctions of style. I can understand specialised
articles and longer technical instructions, even when they do not
relate to my field. |
S
P
E
A
K
I
N
G |
Spoken interaction |
I can express myself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious
searching for expressions. i can use language flexibly and
effectively for social and professional purposes. I can formulate
ideas and opinions with precision and relate my contribution
skilfully to those of other speakers. |
| Spoken production |
I can present clear, detailed descriptions of complex subjects
integrating sub-themes, developing particular points and rounding
off with an appropriate conclusion. |
W
R
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G |
Writing |
I can express myself in clear, well structured text, expressing points
of view at some length. I can write detailed expositions of complex
subjects in a letter, an essay or a report, underlining what I
consider to be the salient issues. I can write different kinds of
texts in an assured, personal style appropriate to the reader in
mind. |
C2
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N
D
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G |
Listening |
I have no difficulty in understanding any kind of spoken language,
whether live or broadcast, even when delivered at fast native speed,
provided I have some time to get familiar with the accent. |
| Reading |
I can read with ease virtually all forms of the written language,
including abstract, structurally or linguistically complex texts
such as manuals, specialised articles and literary works. |
S
P
E
A
K
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G |
Spoken interaction |
I can take part effortlessly in any conversation of discussion and
have a good familiarity with idiomatic expressions and
colloquialisms. I can express myself fluently and convey finer
shades of meaning precisely. If I do have a problem I can backtrack
and restructure around the difficulty so smoothly that other people
are hardly aware of it. |
| Spoken production |
I can present a clear, smoothly-flowing description or argument in a
style appropriate to the context and with an effective logical
structure which helps the recipient to notice and remember
significant points. |
W
R
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T
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G |
Writing |
I can write clear, smoothly-flowing text in an appropriate style. I
can write complex letters, reports or articles which present a case
with an effective logical structure which helps the recipient to
notice and remember significant points. I can write summaries and
reviews of professional or literary works. |
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