Comprehension and familiarization of everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the needs of a concrete type.

Self introduction, introduction of others personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has.

Will be able to interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly, clearly and is willing to help.

Will be able to understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment)

Will be able to communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.

Will be able to describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

Will be able to understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc.

Will be able to deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken.

Will be able to produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes & ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.

Will be able to understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation.

Will be able to interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party.

Will be able to produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.

Will be able to understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning.

Will be able to express him/ herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions.

Will be able to use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes.

Will be able to produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.

Will be able to understand with ease virtually everything heard or read.

Will be able to summarise information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation.

Will be able to express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations.