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LEVELS |
LISTENING/ SPEAKING |
READING |
WRITING |
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ADVANCED |
CAN contribute effectively to meetings and seminars within own area of work or keep up a casual conversation with a good degree of fluency, coping | CAN read quickly enough to cope with an academic course, to read the media for information or to understand non-standard correspondence. | CAN prepare/draft professional correspondence, take reasonably accurate notes in meetings or write an essay which shows an ability to communicate. |
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HIGHER INTERMEDIATE |
CAN follow or give a talk on a familiar topic or keep up a conversation on a fairly wide range of topics. | CAN scan texts for relevant information, and understand detailed instructions or advice. | CAN make notes while someone is talking or write a letter including non-standard requests. |
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INTERMEDIATE |
CAN express opinions on abstract/cultural matters in a limited way or offer advice within a known area, and understand instructions or public announcements. | CAN understand routine information and articles, and the general meaning of non-routine information within a familiar area. | CAN write letters or make notes on familiar or predictable matters. |
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LOWER INTERMEDIATE |
CAN express simple opinions or requirements in a familiar context. | CAN understand straightforward information within a known area, such as on products and signs and simple text books. | CAN complete forms and write short simple letters or postcards related to personal information. |
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ELEMENTARY |
CAN understand basic instructions or take part in a basic factual conversation on a predictable topic. | CAN understand basic notes, instructions or information. | CAN complete basic forms, and write notes including times, dates and places. |
