| Level |
Listening / Speaking |
Reading |
Writing |
| C2 |
CAN advise on or talk about complex or sensitive issues, understanding colloquial references and dealing confidently with hostile questions
. |
CAN understand documents, correspondence and reports, including the finer points of complex texts
. |
CAN write letters on any subject and full notes of meetings or seminars with good expression and accuracy
. |
| C1 |
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 with abstract expressions
. |
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
. |
| B2 |
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
. |
| B1 |
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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| A2 |
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 textbooks or reports on familiar matters
. |
CAN complete forms and write short simple letters or postcards related to personal information
. |
| A1 |
CAN understand basic instructions or take part in a basic factual conversation on a predictable topic
. |
CAN understand basic notices, instructions or information
. |
CAN complete basic forms, and write notes including times, dates and places
. |
