Common european framework of reference for languages

Common european framework of reference for languages

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  COMMON EUROPEAN FRAMEWORKOF REFERENCE FOR LANGUAGES: LEARNING, TEACHING, ASSESSMENT (ENGLISH) A1 GENERAL OVERVIEW • 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. RECEPTION LISTENING • Can recognise familiar words and very basic phrases concerning myself, my family and immediate concrete surroundings when people speak slowly and clearly. SPEAKING • Can understand familiar names, words and very simple sentences, for example on notices and posters or in catalogues. INTERACTION SPOKEN INTERACTION • 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. • Can ask and answer simple questions in areas of immediate need or on very familiar topics. WRITTEN INTERACTION • Can write a short, simple postcard, for examples sending holiday greetings. • Can fill in forms with personal details, for example entering my name, nationality and address on a hotel registration form. PRODUCTION SPOKEN PRODUCTION • Can use simple phrases and sentences to describe where I live and people I know. WRITTEN PRODUCTION • Can write simple isolated phrases and sentences.
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  A2 (BASIC USER) GENERALOVERVIEW • 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 on familiar and routine matters. • Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need. RECEPTION LISTENING • 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). • Can catch the main point in short, clear, simple messages and announcements. SPEAKING • 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. INTERACTION SPOKEN INTERACTION • Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar topics and activities. • Can handle very short social exchanges, even though I can't usually understand enough to keep the conversation going myself. WRITTEN INTERACTION • Can write short, simple notes and messages relating to matters in areas of immediate need. • Can write a very simple personal letter, for example thanking someone for something. PRODUCTION SPOKEN PRODUCTION • 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. WRITTEN PRODUCTION • Can write a series of simple phrases and sentences linked with simple connectors like “and”, “but” and “because”.
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  B1 GENERAL OVERVIEW • Canunderstand 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 and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans. RECEPTION LISTENING • 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. SPEAKING • 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. INTERACTION SPOKEN INTERACTION • 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). WRITTEN INTERACTION • Can write personal letters describing experiences and impressions. PRODUCTION SPOKEN PRODUCTION • Can connect phrases in a simple way in order to describe experiences and events, my dreams, hopes & 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. WRITTEN PRODUCTION • Can write straightforward connected text on topics, which are familiar, or of personal interest.
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  B2 (INDEPENDENT USER) GENERALOVERVIEW • Can understand 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. RECEPTION LISTENING • 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. • Can understand the majority of films in standard dialect. SPEAKING • Can read articles and reports concerned with contemporary problems in which the writers adopt particular stances or viewpoints. I can understand contemporary literary prose. INTERACTION SPOKEN INTERACTION • Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible. • Can take an active part in discussion in familiar contexts, accounting for and sustaining my views. WRITTEN INTERACTION • Can write letters highlighting the personal significance of events and experiences. PRODUCTION SPOKEN PRODUCTION • 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. WRITTEN PRODUCTION • 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.
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  C1 GENERAL OVERVIEW • Canunderstand 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. • Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices. RECEPTION LISTENING • Can understand extended speech even when it is not clearly structured and when relationships are only implied and not signalled explicitly. • Can understand television programmes and films without too much effort. SPEAKING • 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. INTERACTION SPOKEN INTERACTION • Can express myself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. • Can use language flexibly and effectively for social and professional purposes. • Can formulate ideas and opinions with precision and relate my contribution skilfully to those of other speakers WRITTEN INTERACTION • Can express myself with clarity and precision, relating to the addressee flexibly and effectively in an assured, personal, style. PRODUCTION SPOKEN PRODUCTION • Can present clear, detailed descriptions of complex subjects integrating sub-themes, developing particular points and rounding off with an appropriate conclusion WRITTEN PRODUCTION • Can express myself in clear, well-structured text, expressing points of view at some length. • Can write detailed expositions of complex subjects in an essay or a report, underlining what I consider to be the salient issues. • Can write different kinds of texts in a style appropriate to the reader in mind.