| A1 (Beginner) |
Can
understand 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 (Pre-Intermediate) |
Can understand 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. |
| B1 (Intermediate) |
Can
understand 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 (Upper-Intermediate) |
Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity with native speakers. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects. |
| C1 (Advanced) |
Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts and recognise 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. |
| C2 (Proficiency) |
Can
understand 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. |
