A

Basic User [Beginners / Post-Beginners]

Exam

A1

Breakthrough Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases. Can introduce him/herself and others and ask and answer questions about personal details. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.

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A2

Waystage Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas such as: very basic personal information, shopping, local geography, employment. Can communicate in simple and routine tasks. Can describe in simple terms his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

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B

Independent User [Intermediate]

Exam

B1

Threshold Can understand the main points of clear standard input of familiar matters (work, leisure etc.) Can deal with most situations likely to arise while travelling. Can produce simple, connected text on topics which are familiar and of personal interest. Can describe experiences, events and hopes and give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.

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B2

Vantage Can understand the main ideas of complex texts on various topics including discussions in his/ her field of specialisation. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain. Can produce clear detailed texts on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint giving advantages and disadvantages of various options.

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C

Proficient User [Advanced]

Exam

C1

Effectiveness Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts. Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured detailed texts on complex subjects.

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C2

Mastery 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.

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