A-Level: Elementary language use-Level: Elementary language use

A1

Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very simple phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Can introduce him/herself and others and ask questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has, and can respond to questions of this type. Can communicate in a simple way if interlocutors speak slowly and clearly and are willing to help.

A2

Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. personal and family information, shopping, work, local area). Can communicate in simple, routine situations involving simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms own background and education, immediate environment and things related to immediate needs.

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B-Level: Independent use of language

B1

Can understand the main points when clear standard language is used and when dealing with familiar matters from work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in the language area. Can deal with most situations encountered when travelling in the language area. Can express him/herself simply and coherently on familiar topics and personal areas of interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions, and give brief reasons or explanations for plans and opinions.

B2

Can understand the main ideas of complex texts on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialization. Can communicate so spontaneously and fluently that a normal conversation with native speakers is quite possible without major effort on either side. Can express him/herself clearly and in detail on a wide range of subjects, explaining a point of view on a topical issue and giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.

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C-Level: Competent use of language

C1

Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts and grasp implicit meaning. Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without having to search for clearly identifiable words. Can use language effectively and flexibly in social and professional life or in training and study. Can express him/herself clearly, in a structured and detailed way on complex subjects, making appropriate use of various means of linking texts.

C2

Can understand with ease virtually everything he/she reads or hears. Can summarize information from various written and spoken sources, giving reasons and explanations in a coherent presentation. Can express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and accurately, making clear finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations.

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