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Levels

Objectives

CEFR Interaction
Europ.
Framework

SL&C

Expression

Comprehension

Interaction

Speaking

Writing

Listening

Reading

Speaking

A1

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Discovery

I can use simple phrases and
sentences to describe where I
live and people I know.

I can write a short, simple postcard, for example sending
holiday greetings. I can fill in forms with personal details, for
example entering my name, nationality and address on a hotel registration form.

I can recognise familiar words and
very basic phrases concerning
myself, my family and immediate
concrete surroundings when
people speak slowly and clearly.

I can understand familiar names, words and very simple sentences, for example on notices and posters or in catalogues.

I 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. I
can ask and answer simple questions
in areas of immediate need or
on very familiar topics.

Exams: French: DELF A1 / German: Start Deutsch 1 Italian: CELI IMPATTO

A2

Survival 1

I can use a series of phrases
and sentences to describe in
simple terms my family, other
people and my living conditions.

I can write short, simple notes and
messages.

I 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 area, employment).

I can read very short, simple texts and understand short
simple personal letters.

I can handle very short social
exchanges, even though I can't
usually understand enough to keep
the conversation going myself.

Survival 2

I can use a series of phrases
and sentences to describe in simple terms my educational
background and my present or
most recent job.

I can write a very simple personal
letter, for example thanking someone
for something.

I can catch the main point in short,
clear, simple messages and
announcements (e.g. related to my
work, shopping, my immediate
environment, my family, myself).

I can find specific, predictable information in simple everyday
material such as advertisements,
prospectuses, menus and timetables.

I can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar topics and activities.

Exams: French: DELF A2 / DFPA2 / English: KET / German: Start Deutsch 2 / Italian: DELI / CELI 1 / Portuguese: CIPLE

B1

Threshold 3

I can connect phrases in a
simple way in order to describe
experiences and events, my dreams, hopes and ambitions.

I can write simple connected text
on topics which are familiar or of personal interest.

I can understand the main points
of clear standard speech on
familiar matters regularly
encountered in work, school,
leisure, etc.

I can understand texts that consist mainly of high frequency everyday or job-related language.

I can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken.

Threshold 4

I can narrate a story or relate
the plot of a book or film and
describe my reactions. I can
briefly give reasons and explanations
for opinions and plans.

I can write personal letters describing experiences and
impressions.

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.

I can understand the description of events, feelings and wishes in personal letters.

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).

Exams: French: DELF B1 / DFP B1 / English: PET / BEC Preliminary / German: ZD / Italian: DILI / DILC / CELI 2 / Spanish: Nivel Inicial / Portuguese: DEPLE

B2

Independent 5

I can present clear, detailed
descriptions on a wide range of
subjects related to my field of
interest.

I 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.

I can understand most TV news
and current affairs programmes.
I can understand the majority of
films in standard dialect.

I can read articles and reports concerned with contemporary
problems in which the writers adopt particular attitudes or
viewpoints.

I can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with
native speakers possible.

Independent 6

I can explain a viewpoint on a
topical issue giving the advantages
and disadvantages of various
options.

I can write letters highlighting
the personal significance of events
and experiences.

I can understand extended speech and lectures and follow even complex lines of argument
provided the topic is reasonably
familiar.

I can understand contemporary
literary prose.

I can take an active part in discussion in familiar contexts,
accounting for and sustaining my
views.

Exams: French: DELF B2 / DFPAffaires B2 / English: FCE / BEC Vantage / ILEC / ICFE / German: ZDB2 / Spanish: Nivel Intermedio / Italian: DILI / CELI 3 / Portuguese: : DIPLE

C1

Autonomous 7

I can present clear, detailed
descriptions of complex subjects
integrating sub-themes.

I can express myself in clear,
well-structured text, expressing
my point of view.

I can understand television programmes and films without
too much effort.

I can understand long and complex
factual and literary texts, appreciating distinctions of style.

I can express myself fluently and
spontaneously without much
obvious searching for expressions.

Autonomous 8

I can present complex subjects
and develop particular points
and round off with an appropriate
conclusion.

I can write about complex subjects
in a letter, an essay or a report, underlining what I consider
to be the salient issues. I can
select style appropriate to the
reader in mind.

I can understand extended
speech even when it is not clearly
structured and when
relationships are only implied
and not signalled explicitly.

I can understand specialized
articles and longer technical
instructions, even when they do
not relate to my field

I can use language flexibly and
effectively for social and professional purposes. I can
formulate ideas and opinions with
precision and relate my contribution skillfully to those of
other speakers.

Correspondance examens: French: DALF C1 / DFP Affaires C1 / English: CAE / BEC Higher / ILEC / ICFE / German: PWD / Italian: DALI / CELI 4 / Portuguese: DAPLE

C2

Mastery 9

I can present a clear, smoothlyflowing
description or argument in a style appropriate to the
context.

I can write clear, smoothlyflowing
text in an appropriate
style. I can write complex letters,
reports or articles with an effective
logical structure which helps
the recipient to notice and remember
significant points.

I have no difficulty in understanding any kind of
spoken language, whether live or
broadcast.

I can read manuals, specialised articles and literary works without
difficulties.

I can take part effortlessly in any
conversation or discussion and
have a good familiarity with
idiomatic expressions and colloquialisms.

Mastery 10

I can make a presentation with
an effective logical structure and
help the recipient to notice and
remember significant points.

I can write summaries and reviews of professional or literary works.

I have no difficulty in understanding any kind of
spoken language, even when
delivered at fast native speed,
provided I have some time to get
familiar with a specific accent.

I can read with ease virtually all forms of the written language,
including abstract, structurally or
linguistically complex texts.

I can express myself fluently and convey finer shades of meaning precisely. If I do have a problem I can backtrack and restructure
around the difficulty so that it is
barely noticeable.

Exams: French: DALF C2 / DFP Affaires C2 / English: CPE / German: ZOP / KDS / Italian: DALC / CELI 5 / Spanish: Nivel Superior / Portuguese: DUPLE

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