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Level Level Descriptors
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
C2
him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely,
differentiating finer shades of meaning even in the most
complex situations.
Proficient
User
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
C1 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.
Independent
Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both
User
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
B2
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.
B1
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
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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.
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
A2 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.
Basic User
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
A1 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.
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