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word order in questions • common verb phrases • spelling and numbers • vowel sounds • the alphabet
Level: A2CoMPoNENt dEsCRIPtoR PAGE ACtIvIty/ExERCIsE
Listening to radio audio & recordings
Can understand and extract the essential information from short recorded passages dealing with predictable everyday matters that are delivered slowly and clearly.
5 4 Spelling & Numbers a
Overall spoken interaction
Can interact with reasonable ease in structured situations and short conversations, provided the other person helps if necessary. Can manage simple, routine exchanges without undue effort; can ask and answer questions and exchange ideas and information on familiar topics in predictable everyday situations.
45
100, 106
1 Vocabulary & Speaking c2 Grammar c1A Communication a, b
Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters to do with work and free time. Can handle very short social exchanges but is rarely able to understand enough to keep conversation going of his/her own accord.
5 3 Pronunciation e
Understanding a native speaker interlocutor
Can understand enough to manage simple, routine exchanges without undue effort. Can generally understand clear, standard speech on familiar matters directed at him/her, provided he/she can ask for repetition or reformulation from time to time.
5 3 Pronunciation a
Information exchange
Can understand enough to manage simple, routine exchanges without undue effort. Can deal with practical everyday demands: finding out and passing on straightforward factual information.Can ask and answer questions about pastimes and past activities.
45
1 Vocabulary & Speaking c2 Grammar c
Can ask and answer questions about what they do at work and in free time. Can ask for and provide personal information.
4 1 Vocabulary & Speaking c
Interviewing and being interviewed
Can answer simple questions and respond to simple statements in an interview.
55
2 Grammar c4 Spelling & Numbers e
General linguistic range
Can produce brief everyday expressions in order to satisfy simple needs of a concrete type: personal details, daily routines, wants and needs, requests for information.
45
1 Vocabulary & Speaking a2 Grammar a
Vocabulary range Has sufficient vocabulary to conduct routine, everyday transactions involving familiar situations and topics.
4 1 Vocabulary & Speaking a
Grammatical accuracy
Uses some simple structures correctly, but still systematically makes basic mistakes – for example, tends to mix up tenses and forget to mark agreement; nevertheless, it is usually clear what he/she is trying to say.
5125
2 Grammar a1A Grammar Bank a, b
Vocabulary control
Can control a narrow repertoire dealing with concrete everyday needs.
5 2 Grammar c
1A Where are you from?
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Phonological control
Pronunciation is generally clear enough to be understood despite a noticeable foreign accent, but conversational partners will need to ask for repetition from time to time.
555
2 Grammar c3 Pronunciation c–e4 Spelling & Numbers c
Spoken fluency Can construct phrases on familiar topics with sufficient ease to handle short exchanges, despite very noticeable hesitation and false starts.
5 2 Grammar c
present simple • describing people: appearance and personality • final -s / -es
Level: A2CoMPoNENt dEsCRIPtoR PAGE ACtIvIty/ExERCIsE
Overall listening comprehension
Can understand phrases and expressions related to areas of most immediate priority (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment) provided speech is clearly and slowly articulated.
7 4 Listening b, c
Listening to radio audio & recordings
Can understand and extract the essential information from short recorded passages dealing with predictable everyday matters that are delivered slowly and clearly.
6150
77
1 Vocabulary a, b1 Describing people b4 Listening a–d7 Song
Overall reading comprehension
Can understand short, simple texts on familiar matters of a concrete type which consist of high frequency everyday or job-related language.
1506
1 Describing people a2 Reading d
Reading correspondence
Can understand short simple personal letters. 111 1 Writing b
Reading for information & argument
Can identify specific information in simpler written material he/she encounters such as letters, brochures and short newspaper articles describing events.
6 2 Reading b
Overall spoken interaction
Can interact with reasonable ease in structured situations and short conversations, provided the other person helps if necessary. Can manage simple, routine exchanges without undue effort; can ask and answer questions and exchange ideas and information on familiar topics in predictable everyday situations.
7 6 Speaking & Writing b
Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters to do with work and free time. Can handle very short social exchanges but is rarely able to understand enough to keep conversation going of his/her own accord.
100, 106 1B Communication a, b
Information exchange
Can understand enough to manage simple, routine exchanges without undue effort. Can deal with practical everyday demands: finding out and passing on straightforward factual information.
100, 106 1B Communication a, b
Overall written interaction
Can write short, simple formulaic notes relating to matters in areas of immediate need.
7 6 Speaking & Writing a
Overall spoken production
Can give a simple description or presentation of people, living or working conditions, daily routines, likes/dislikes etc. as a short series of simple phrases and sentences linked into a list.
150 2 Describing people d
Overall written production
Can write a series of simple phrases and sentences linked with simple connectors like “and”, “but” and “because”.
111 1 Writing c
1B Who knows you better?
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Creative writing Can write a series of simple phrases and sentences about their family, living conditions, educational background, present or most recent job. Can write short, simple imaginary biographies and simple poems about people.
111 1 Writing c
Identifying cues & inferring (spoken & written)
Can use an idea of the overall meaning of short texts and utterances on everyday topics of a concrete type to derive the probable meaning of unknown words from the context.
6 2 Reading c
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary for the expression of basic communicative needs.Has a sufficient vocabulary for coping with simple survival needs.
7 3 Grammar d
Grammatical accuracy
Uses some simple structures correctly, but still systematically makes basic mistakes – for example, tends to mix up tenses and forget to mark agreement; nevertheless, it is usually clear what he/she is trying to say.
7111125
3 Grammar a, b1 Writing a, d1B Grammar Bank a–c
Vocabulary control
Can control a narrow repertoire dealing with concrete everyday needs.
150 2 Describing people a, b
Phonological control
Pronunciation is generally clear enough to be understood despite a noticeable foreign accent, but conversational partners will need to ask for repetition from time to time.
7 5 Pronunciation a, b
Sociolinguistic appropriateness
Can perform and respond to basic language functions, such as information exchange and requests, and express opinions and attitudes in a simple way.Can socialise simply but effectively using the simplest common expressions and following basic routines.
67
2 Reading a3 Grammar f
Spoken fluency Can construct phrases on familiar topics with sufficient ease to handle short exchanges, despite very noticeable hesitation and false starts.
150 2 Describing people d
present continuous • clothes • prepositions of place • /ə/ and /ɜː/
Level: A2CoMPoNENt dEsCRIPtoR PAGE ACtIvIty/ExERCIsE
Overall listening comprehension
Can understand phrases and expressions related to areas of most immediate priority (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment) provided speech is clearly and slowly articulated.
100, 106
1C Communication a, b
Listening to radio audio & recordings
Can understand and extract the essential information from short recorded passages dealing with predictable everyday matters that are delivered slowly and clearly.
8 4 Listening a, b
Overall spoken interaction
Can interact with reasonable ease in structured situations and short conversations, provided the other person helps if necessary. Can manage simple, routine exchanges without undue effort; can ask and answer questions and exchange ideas and information on familiar topics in predictable everyday situations.
88
2 Pronunciation e3 Grammar a
Overall spoken production
Can give a simple description or presentation of people, living or working conditions, daily routines, likes/dislikes etc. as a short series of simple phrases and sentences linked into a list.
89
3 Grammar d6 Speaking b
1C Mr and Mrs Clark and Percy
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Sustained monologue: describing experience
Can use simple descriptive language to make brief statements about and compare objects and possessions. Can explain what he/she likes or dislikes about something.
9 6 Speaking b
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary for the expression of basic communicative needs.Has a sufficient vocabulary for coping with simple survival needs.
9 5 Vocabulary a, b
Grammatical accuracy
Uses some simple structures correctly, but still systematically makes basic mistakes – for example, tends to mix up tenses and forget to mark agreement; nevertheless, it is usually clear what he/she is trying to say.
89
125
3 Grammar b5 Vocabulary a, b1C Grammar Bank a, b
Vocabulary control
Can control a narrow repertoire dealing with concrete everyday needs.
8151
1 Vocabulary a Things you wear a–c
Phonological control
Pronunciation is generally clear enough to be understood despite a noticeable foreign accent, but conversational partners will need to ask for repetition from time to time.
8 2 Pronunciation a–c
Spoken fluency Can construct phrases on familiar topics with sufficient ease to handle short exchanges, despite very noticeable hesitation and false starts.
9 6 Speaking b
Level: A2CoMPoNENt dEsCRIPtoR PAGE ACtIvIty/ExERCIsE
Overall listening comprehension
Can understand phrases and expressions related to areas of most immediate priority (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment) provided speech is clearly and slowly articulated.
101111
1 Introduction b, c2 Calling reception a, b3 Jenny and Rob meet again a, b
Overall spoken interaction
Can interact with reasonable ease in structured situations and short conversations, provided the other person helps if necessary. Can manage simple, routine exchanges without undue effort; can ask and answer questions and exchange ideas and information on familiar topics in predictable everyday situations.
11 2 Calling reception d–f
Conversation Can handle very short social exchanges but is rarely able to understand enough to keep conversation going of his/her own accord, though he/she can be made to understand if the speaker will take the trouble. Can use simple everyday polite forms of greeting and address.
11 3 Jenny and Rob meet again c–e
Transactions to obtain goods and services
Can deal with common aspects of everyday living such as travel, lodgings, eating and shopping.
11 2 Calling reception c–f
Overall spoken production
Can give a simple description or presentation of people, living or working conditions, daily routines, likes/dislikes etc. as a short series of simple phrases and sentences linked into a list.
10 1 Introduction a
Vocabulary control
Can control a narrow repertoire dealing with concrete everyday needs.
10 1 Introduction a
Sociolinguistic appropriateness
Can handle very short social exchanges, using everyday polite forms of greeting and address. Can make and respond to invitations, invitations, apologies etc.
11 3 Jenny and Rob meet again a–e
1 Practical English: Hotel problems
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past simple regular and irregular verbs • holidays • -ed endings • regular verbs
Level: A2CoMPoNENt dEsCRIPtoR PAGE ACtIvIty/ExERCIsE
Listening to radio audio & recordings
Can understand and extract the essential information from short recorded passages dealing with predictable everyday matters that are delivered slowly and clearly.
13 3 Listening a, b
Overall reading comprehension
Can understand short, simple texts containing the highest frequency vocabulary, including a proportion of shared international vocabulary items.
12 2 Reading & Speaking a
Overall spoken interaction
Can interact with reasonable ease in structured situations and short conversations, provided the other person helps if necessary. Can manage simple, routine exchanges without undue effort; can ask and answer questions and exchange ideas and information on familiar topics in predictable everyday situations.
12 2 Reading & Speaking a
Information exchange
Can ask and answer questions about pastimes and past activities.
13 6 Speaking b, c
Interviewing and being interviewed
Can make him/herself understood in an interview and communicating ideas and information on familiar topics, provided he/she can ask for clarification occasionally, and is given some help to express what he/she wants to.
12 1 Vocabulary c
Sustained monologue: describing experience
Can give short, basic descriptions of events and activities.
12 2 Reading & Speaking b, d
Identifying cues & inferring (spoken & written)
Can use an idea of the overall meaning of short texts and utterances on everyday topics of a concrete type to derive the probable meaning of unknown words from the context.
12 2 Reading & Speaking c
Cooperating Can indicate when he/she is following. 13 6 Speaking c
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary for the expression of basic communicative needs.Has a sufficient vocabulary for coping with simple survival needs.
152 2 Holidays a–c
Grammatical accuracy
Uses some simple structures correctly, but still systematically makes basic mistakes – for example, tends to mix up tenses and forget to mark agreement; nevertheless, it is usually clear what he/she is trying to say.
131313
127
4 Grammar a–c5 Pronunciation b6 Speaking a2A Grammar Bank a, b
Vocabulary control
Can control a narrow repertoire dealing with concrete everyday needs.
12152152
1 Vocabulary a1 Holidays a, b3 Holidays a–c
Phonological control
Pronunciation is generally clear enough to be understood despite a noticeable foreign accent, but conversational partners will need to ask for repetition from time to time.
13 5 Pronunciation a–c
Sociolinguistic appropriateness
Can perform and respond to basic language functions, such as information exchange and requests, and express opinions and attitudes in a simple way.Can socialise simply but effectively using the simplest common expressions and following basic routines.
1213
2 Reading & Speaking c3 Listening c
Flexibility Can adapt well-rehearsed memorised simple phrases to particular circumstances through limited lexical substitution.
13 6 Speaking a
Taking the floor (turntaking)
Can use simple techniques to start, maintain, or end a short conversation. Can initiate, maintain and close simple, face-to-face conversation.
13 6 Speaking c
2A Right place, wrong person
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past continuous • prepositions of time and place: at, in, on • sentence stress
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Listening to radio audio & recordings
Can understand and extract the essential information from short recorded passages dealing with predictable everyday matters that are delivered slowly and clearly.
15 5 Listening c–e
Overall reading comprehension
Can understand short, simple texts on familiar matters of a concrete type which consist of high frequency everyday or job-related language.
14 1 Reading b
Reading for information & argument
Can identify specific information in simpler written material he/she encounters such as letters, brochures and short newspaper articles describing events.
1415
1 Reading c5 Listening b
Information exchange
Can understand enough to manage simple, routine exchanges without undue effort. Can ask and answer questions about habits and routines.Can ask and answer questions about pastimes and past activities.
100, 10615
2B Communication a, b4 Pronunciation b
Overall spoken production
Can give a simple description or presentation of people, living or working conditions, daily routines, likes/dislikes etc. as a short series of simple phrases and sentences linked into a list.
14 1 Reading a
Sustained monologue: describing experience
Can give short, basic descriptions of events and activities. Can explain what he/she likes or dislikes about something.
1515
5 Listening a6 Speaking & Writing a
Overall written production
Can write a series of simple phrases and sentences linked with simple connectors like “and”, “but” and “because”.
15 6 Speaking & Writing b
General linguistic range
Can produce brief everyday expressions in order to satisfy simple needs of a concrete type: personal details, daily routines, wants and needs, requests for information.
100, 106 2B Communication a, b
Grammatical accuracy
Uses some simple structures correctly, but still systematically makes basic mistakes – for example, tends to mix up tenses and forget to mark agreement; nevertheless, it is usually clear what he/she is trying to say.
1414
153100, 106
127
2 Grammar a, c3 Vocabulary a, b1 Prepositions a, b2B Communication a, b2B Grammar Bank a, b
Vocabulary control
Can control a narrow repertoire dealing with concrete everyday needs.
14153
3 Vocabulary a, b1 Prepositions a, b
Phonological control
Pronunciation is generally clear enough to be understood despite a noticeable foreign accent, but conversational partners will need to ask for repetition from time to time.
15 4 Pronunciation a
Sociolinguistic appropriateness
Can perform and respond to basic language functions, such as information exchange and requests, and express opinions and attitudes in a simple way.Can socialise simply but effectively using the simplest common expressions and following basic routines.
14 1 Reading d
2B The story behind the photo
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time sequences and connectors • verb phrases • word stress
Level: A2CoMPoNENt dEsCRIPtoR PAGE ACtIvIty/ExERCIsE
Listening to radio audio & recordings
Can understand and extract the essential information from short recorded passages dealing with predictable everyday matters that are delivered slowly and clearly.
17101, 109
17
4 Speaking & Listening d2C Communication5 Song
Overall reading comprehension
Can understand short, simple texts on familiar matters of a concrete type which consist of high frequency everyday or job-related language.
1617
1 Grammar a4 Speaking & Listening a
Reading for information & argument
Can identify specific information in simpler written material he/she encounters such as letters, brochures and short newspaper articles describing events.
16 1 Grammar a, b
Sustained monologue: describing experience
Can tell a story or describe something in a simple list of points.
17 4 Speaking & Listening b
Overall written production
Can write a series of simple phrases and sentences linked with simple connectors like “and”, “but” and “because”.
17 4 Speaking & Listening b
Creative writing Can write about everyday aspects of his environment e.g. people, places, a job or study experience in linked sentences. Can write very short, basic descriptions of events, past activities and personal experiences.
16 1 Grammar e
General linguistic range
Can use basic sentence patterns and communicate with memorised phrases, groups of a few words and formulae about themselves and other people, what they do, places, possessions etc.
17 4 Speaking & Listening b
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary for the expression of basic communicative needs.Has a sufficient vocabulary for coping with simple survival needs.
17 3 Vocabulary a, b
Grammatical accuracy
Uses some simple structures correctly, but still systematically makes basic mistakes – for example, tends to mix up tenses and forget to mark agreement; nevertheless, it is usually clear what he/she is trying to say.
161717
127
1 Grammar a, c3 Vocabulary a, b4 Speaking & Listening b2C Grammar Bank a–c
Phonological control
Pronunciation is generally clear enough to be understood despite a noticeable foreign accent, but conversational partners will need to ask for repetition from time to time.
17 2 Pronunciation a, b
Coherence Can use the most frequently occurring connectors to link simple sentences in order to tell a story or describe something as a simple list of points.
17 4 Speaking & Listening b
2C One dark October evening
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be going to (plans and predictions) • airports • sentence stress and fast speech
Level: A2CoMPoNENt dEsCRIPtoR PAGE ACtIvIty/ExERCIsE
Listening to radio audio & recordings
Can understand and extract the essential information from short recorded passages dealing with predictable everyday matters that are delivered slowly and clearly.
202121
2 Listening b3 Pronunciation & Speaking b6 Song
Overall reading comprehension
Can understand short, simple texts on familiar matters of a concrete type which consist of high frequency everyday or job-related language.
20 2 Listening a
Reading for information & argument
Can identify specific information in simpler written material he/she encounters such as letters, brochures and short newspaper articles describing events.
21 5 Reading b
Overall spoken interaction
Can interact with reasonable ease in structured situations and short conversations, provided the other person helps if necessary. Can manage simple, routine exchanges without undue effort; can ask and answer questions and exchange ideas and information on familiar topics in predictable everyday situations.
101, 10721
3A Communication a, b5 Reading d
Information exchange
Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information. Can exchange limited information on familiar and routine operational matters.Can ask and answer questions about what they do at work and in free time.
101, 107 3A Communication a, b
Notes, messages & forms
Can write short, simple notes and messages relating to matters in areas of immediate need.
20 2 Listening b
Sustained monologue: describing experience
Can give short, basic descriptions of events and activities. Can describe plans and arrangements, habits and routines, past activities and personal experiences.
20101, 107
21
1 Vocabulary a3A Communication a, b5 Reading a
Identifying cues & inferring (spoken & written)
Can use an idea of the overall meaning of short texts and utterances on everyday topics of a concrete type to derive the probable meaning of unknown words from the context.
21 5 Reading c
Planning Can recall and rehearse an appropriate set of phrases from his/her repertoire.
21 5 Reading d
Processing text Can pick out and reproduce key words and phrases or short sentences from a short text within the learner’s limited competence and experience.
21 5 Reading d
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary for the expression of basic communicative needs.Has a sufficient vocabulary for coping with simple survival needs.
20 1 Vocabulary b, c
Grammatical accuracy
Uses some simple structures correctly, but still systematically makes basic mistakes – for example tends to mix up tenses and forget to mark agreement; nevertheless, it is usually clear what he/she is trying to say.
21101, 107
129
3 Grammar a, b3A Communication a, b3A Grammar Bank a, b
Vocabulary control
Can control a narrow repertoire dealing with concrete everyday needs.
21 5 Reading d
Phonological control
Pronunciation is generally clear enough to be understood despite a noticeable foreign accent, but conversational partners will need to ask for repetition from time to time.
21 4 Pronunciation & Speaking a
Orthographic control
Can copy short sentences on everyday subjects – e.g. directions how to get somewhere.Can write with reasonable phonetic accuracy (but not necessarily fully standard spelling) short words that are in his/her oral vocabulary.
21 4 Pronunciation & Speaking b
3A Airport stories
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Flexibility Can adapt well-rehearsed memorised simple phrases to particular circumstances through limited lexical substitution.
21 5 Reading d
Spoken fluency Can construct phrases on familiar topics with sufficient ease to handle short exchanges, despite very noticeable hesitation and false starts.
21 5 Reading d
present continuous (future arrangements) • verbs + prepositions, e.g. arrive in • sounding friendly
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Listening to radio audio & recordings
Can understand and extract the essential information from short recorded passages dealing with predictable everyday matters that are delivered slowly and clearly.
2223
1 Reading & Listening e2 Grammar d, e, g
Overall reading comprehension
Can understand short, simple texts on familiar matters of a concrete type which consist of high frequency everyday or job-related language.
22 1 Reading & Listening b
Reading correspondence
Can understand short simple personal letters. 22113
1 Reading & Listening b, c3 Writing a, b
Reading for information & argument
Can identify specific information in simpler written material he/she encounters such as letters, brochures and short newspaper articles describing events.
22113
1 Reading & Listening c3 Writing b
Overall spoken interaction
Can interact with reasonable ease in structured situations and short conversations, provided the other person helps if necessary. Can manage simple, routine exchanges without undue effort; can ask and answer questions and exchange ideas and information on familiar topics in predictable everyday situations.
2323
2 Grammar f4 Vocabulary c
Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters to do with work and free time. Can handle very short social exchanges but is rarely able to understand enough to keep conversation going of his/her own accord.
23 3 Pronunciation & Speaking d
Goal-oriented co-operation (e.g. Repairing a car, discussing a document, organising an event)
Can understand enough to manage simple, routine tasks without undue effort, asking very simply for repetition when he/she does not understand.
22 1 Reading & Listening b
Information exchange
Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information.
23 3 Pronunciation & Speaking d
Correspondence Can write very simple personal letters expressing thanks and apology.
112 3 Writing c
Notes, messages & forms
Can write short, simple notes and messages relating to matters in areas of immediate need.
23 3 Pronunciation & Speaking c
Identifying cues & inferring (spoken & written)
Can use an idea of the overall meaning of short texts and utterances on everyday topics of a concrete type to derive the probable meaning of unknown words from the context.
22 1 Reading & Listening d
3B Let’s meet again
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Taking the floor (turntaking)
Can use simple techniques to start, maintain, or end a short conversation. Can initiate, maintain and close simple, face-to-face conversation.
23 3 Pronunciation & Speaking b, d
General linguistic range
Can produce brief everyday expressions in order to satisfy simple needs of a concrete type: personal details, daily routines, wants and needs, requests for information.
23 4 Vocabulary c
Vocabulary range Has sufficient vocabulary to conduct routine, everyday transactions involving familiar situations and topics.
23 3 Pronunciation & Speaking d
Has a sufficient vocabulary for the expression of basic communicative needs.Has a sufficient vocabulary for coping with simple survival needs.
23 4 Vocabulary c
Grammatical accuracy
Uses some simple structures correctly, but still systematically makes basic mistakes – for example, tends to mix up tenses and forget to mark agreement; nevertheless, it is usually clear what he/she is trying to say.
2323
112153129
2 Grammar a, b, e4 Vocabulary a, c3 Writing d2 Prepositions a–c3B Grammar Bank a–c
Vocabulary control
Can control a narrow repertoire dealing with concrete everyday needs.
2323
3 Pronunciation & Speaking d4 Vocabulary a, c
Phonological control
Pronunciation is generally clear enough to be understood despite a noticeable foreign accent, but conversational partners will need to ask for repetition from time to time.
2223
153
1 Reading & Listening a3 Pronunciation & Speaking a, b2 Prepositions c
Orthographic control
Can copy short sentences on everyday subjects – e.g. directions how to get somewhere.Can write with reasonable phonetic accuracy (but not necessarily fully standard spelling) short words that are in his/her oral vocabulary.
23 3 Pronunciation & Speaking c
Sociolinguistic appropriateness
Can handle very short social exchanges, using everyday polite forms of greeting and address. Can make and respond to invitations, invitations, apologies, etc.
113 3 Writing a, c
Flexibility Can adapt well-rehearsed memorised simple phrases to particular circumstances through limited lexical substitution.
23113
3 Pronunciation & Speaking c3 Writing c
Spoken fluency Can construct phrases on familiar topics with sufficient ease to handle short exchanges, despite very noticeable hesitation and false starts.
23 3 Pronunciation & Speaking d
defining relative clauses • expressions for paraphrasing: like, for example, etc. • pronunciation in a dictionary
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Listening to radio audio & recordings
Can understand and extract the essential information from short recorded passages dealing with predictable everyday matters that are delivered slowly and clearly.
24 1 Listening b–d
Overall reading comprehension
Can understand short, simple texts containing the highest frequency vocabulary, including a proportion of shared international vocabulary items.
25 5 Reading a
Sustained monologue: describing experience
Can tell a story or describe something in a simple list of points. Can explain what he/she likes or dislikes about something.
24101, 107
1 Listening a3C Communication b, c
3C What’s the word?
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Identifying cues & inferring (spoken & written)
Can use an idea of the overall meaning of short texts and utterances on everyday topics of a concrete type to derive the probable meaning of unknown words from the context.
101, 10725
3C Communication b, c5 Reading b, c
Planning Can recall and rehearse an appropriate set of phrases from his/her repertoire.
101, 107
3C Communication a
Compensating Can use an inadequate word from his repertoire and use gesture to clarify what he/she wants to say.
101, 10725
3C Communication b, c5 Reading c
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary for the expression of basic communicative needs.Has a sufficient vocabulary for coping with simple survival needs.
24 3 Vocabulary a–c
Grammatical accuracy
Uses some simple structures correctly, but still systematically makes basic mistakes – for example, tends to mix up tenses and forget to mark agreement; nevertheless, it is usually clear what he/she is trying to say.
24129
2 Grammar a, b3C Grammar Bank a–c
Vocabulary control
Can control a narrow repertoire dealing with concrete everyday needs.
101, 10725
3C Communication b, c6 Pronunciation a
Phonological control
Pronunciation is generally clear enough to be understood despite a noticeable foreign accent, but conversational partners will need to ask for repetition from time to time.
25 6 Pronunciation b, c
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Overall listening comprehension
Can understand phrases and expressions related to areas of most immediate priority (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment) provided speech is clearly and slowly articulated.
2626
1 In the New York office a, b3 At the restaurant a, b
Overall spoken interaction
Can interact with reasonable ease in structured situations and short conversations, provided the other person helps if necessary. Can manage simple, routine exchanges without undue effort; can ask and answer questions and exchange ideas and information on familiar topics in predictable everyday situations.
27 3 At the restaurant d–f
Conversation Can handle very short social exchanges but is rarely able to understand enough to keep conversation going of his/her own accord, though he/she can be made to understand if the speaker will take the trouble. Can use simple everyday polite forms of greeting and address.
27 4 Holly and Rob make friends c–e
Transactions to obtain goods and services
Can deal with common aspects of everyday living such as travel, lodgings, eating and shopping.
27 3 At the restaurant c–f
Vocabulary control
Can control a narrow repertoire dealing with concrete everyday needs.
26 2 Vocabulary
Sociolinguistic appropriateness
Can handle very short social exchanges, using everyday polite forms of greeting and address. Can make and respond to invitations, invitations, apologies etc.
27 4 Holly and Rob make friends a–e
3 Practical English: Problems at the restaurant
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present perfect + yet, just, already • housework, make or do? • /j/, /dʒ/
Level: B1CoMPoNENt dEsCRIPtoR PAGE ACtIvIty/ExERCIsE
Overall listening comprehension
Can understand the main points of clear standard speech on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure etc., including short narratives.
29 4 Pronunciation & Speaking e
Listening to radio audio & recordings
Can understand the main points of radio news bulletins and simpler recorded material about familiar subjects delivered relatively slowly and clearly.
29 5 Listening a–c
Overall reading comprehension
Can read straightforward factual texts on subjects related to his/her field and interests with a satisfactory level of comprehension.
28 1 Reading b
Overall spoken interaction
Can communicate with some confidence on familiar routine and non-routine matters related to his/her interests and professional field. Can exchange, check and confirm information, deal with less routine situations and explain why something is a problem. Can express thoughts on more abstract, cultural topics such as films, books, music etc.
102 4A Communication b
Can exploit a wide range of simple language to deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling. Can enter unprepared into conversation of familiar topics, express personal opinions and exchange information on topics that are familiar, of personal interest or pertinent to everyday life (e.g. family, hobbies, work, travel and current events).
15429
2 Housework, make or do? d5 Listening d
Conversation Can enter unprepared into conversations on familiar topics. Can follow clearly articulated speech directed at him/her in everyday conversation, though will sometimes have to ask for repetition of particular words and phrases.
154 2 Housework, make or do? d
Informal discussion (with friends)
Can generally follow the main points in an informal discussion with friends provided speech is clearly articulated in standard dialect.Can give or seek personal views and opinions in discussing topics of interest.
28 1 Reading c, e
Sustained monologue: describing experience
Can give straightforward descriptions on a variety of familiar subjects within his field of interest. Can describe events, real or imagined.
28 3 Grammar a
Creative writing Can write straightforward, detailed descriptions on a range of familiar subjects within his field of interest.
102 4A Communication a
Identifying cues & inferring (spoken & written)
Can identify unfamiliar words from the context on topics related to his/her field and interests.Can extrapolate the meaning of occasional unknown words from the context and deduce sentence meaning provided the topic discussed is familiar.
28 1 Reading d
Grammatical accuracy
Communicates with reasonable accuracy in familiar contexts; generally good control though with noticeable mother tongue influence. Errors occur, but it is clear what he/she is trying to express.
2929
3 Grammar c, d4 Pronunciation & Speaking e
Uses reasonably accurately a repertoire of frequently used “routines” and patterns associated with more predictable situations.
29154131
3 Grammar b, f2 Housework, make or do? a4A Grammar Bank a–c
Vocabulary control
Shows good control of elementary vocabulary but major errors still occur when expressing more complex thoughts or handling unfamiliar topics and situations.
28154154
2 Vocabulary a1 Housework, make or do? a–c2 Housework, make or do? a–c
Phonological control
Pronunciation is clearly intelligible even if a foreign accent is sometimes evident and occasional mispronunciations occur.
2829
1 Reading a4 Pronunciation & Speaking a–c
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Level: B1CoMPoNENt dEsCRIPtoR PAGE ACtIvIty/ExERCIsE
Overall listening comprehension
Can understand straightforward factual information about common everyday or job related topics, identifying both general messages and specific details, provided speech is clearly articulated in a generally familiar accent.
31 3 Listening a, b
Listening to radio audio & recordings
Can understand the main points of radio news bulletins and simpler recorded material about familiar subjects delivered relatively slowly and clearly.
31 4 Vocabulary a
Overall reading comprehension
Can read straightforward factual texts on subjects related to his/her field and interests with a satisfactory level of comprehension.
30155
1 Reading b, c2 Shopping a
Information exchange
Can find out and pass on straightforward factual information. Can obtain more detailed information.
31 6 Speaking b
Identifying cues & inferring (spoken & written)
Can identify unfamiliar words from the context on topics related to his/her field and interests.Can extrapolate the meaning of occasional unknown words from the context and deduce sentence meaning provided the topic discussed is familiar.
3031
1 Reading c, d4 Vocabulary a
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself with some circumlocutions on most topics pertinent to his everyday life such as family, hobbies and interests, work, travel, and current events.
31155155
3 Listening a–c1 Shopping a–c2 Shopping a, b
Grammatical accuracy
Communicates with reasonable accuracy in familiar contexts; generally good control though with noticeable mother tongue influence. Errors occur, but it is clear what he/she is trying to express.
31 6 Speaking b
Uses reasonably accurately a repertoire of frequently used “routines” and patterns associated with more predictable situations.
3131
131
2 Grammar a6 Speaking a4B Grammar Bank a–c
Phonological control
Pronunciation is clearly intelligible even if a foreign accent is sometimes evident and occasional mispronunciations occur.
31 5 Pronunciation a–d
something, anything, nothing, etc. • adjectives ending -ed and -ing • /e/, /əʊ/, /ʌ/
Level: B1CoMPoNENt dEsCRIPtoR PAGE ACtIvIty/ExERCIsE
Overall listening comprehension
Can understand the main points of clear standard speech on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure etc., including short narratives.
3232
1 Listening a, b2 Grammar a
Listening to radio audio & recordings
Can understand the information content of the majority of recorded or broadcast audio material on topics of personal interest delivered in clear standard speech.
33 7 Song
Reading for orientation
Can scan longer texts in order to locate desired information, and gather information from different parts of a text, or from different texts in order to fulfil a specific task.
32 4 Reading a, b
4B Fashion and shopping
4C Lost weekend
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Reading for information & argument
Can identify the main conclusions in clearly signalled argumentative texts.Can recognise the line of argument in the treatment of the issue presented, though not necessarily in detail.
32 4 Reading a
Overall spoken interaction
Can communicate with some confidence on familiar routine and non-routine matters related to his/her interests and professional field. Can exchange, check and confirm information, deal with less routine situations and explain why something is a problem. Can express thoughts on more abstract, cultural topics such as films, books, music etc.
33 6 Vocabulary c
Interviewing and being interviewed
Can take some initiatives in an interview/consultation (e.g. to bring up a new subject) but is very dependent on interviewer in the interaction. Can use a prepared questionnaire to carry out a structured interview, with some spontaneous follow-up questions.
3333
5 Speaking b6 Vocabulary c
Sustained monologue: describing experience
Can give straightforward descriptions on a variety of familiar subjects within his field of interest. Can describe events, real or imagined.
3233
1 Listening c5 Speaking a, b
Cooperating Can exploit a basic repertoire of language and strategies to help keep a conversation or discussion going.
33 6 Vocabulary c
Planning Can work out how to communicate the main point(s) he/she wants to get across, exploiting any resources available and limiting the message to what he/she can recall or find the means to express.
33 5 Speaking a
General linguistic range
Has enough language to get by, with sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself with some hesitation and circumlocutions on topics such as family, hobbies and interests, work, travel, and current events, but lexical limitations cause repetition and even difficulty with formulation at times.
3233
4 Reading c5 Speaking a
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself with some circumlocutions on most topics pertinent to his everyday life such as family, hobbies and interests, work, travel, and current events.
323233
1 Listening c4 Reading c5 Speaking a
Grammatical accuracy
Uses reasonably accurately a repertoire of frequently used “routines” and patterns associated with more predictable situations.
32131
2 Grammar a, b4C Grammar Bank a–c
Vocabulary control
Shows good control of elementary vocabulary but major errors still occur when expressing more complex thoughts or handling unfamiliar topics and situations.
3233
3 Pronunciation c6 Vocabulary a, b
Phonological control
Pronunciation is clearly intelligible even if a foreign accent is sometimes evident and occasional mispronunciations occur.
3233
3 Pronunciation a–c6 Vocabulary b
Thematic development
Can reasonably fluently relate a straightforward narrative or description as a linear sequence of points.
32 1 Listening c
Spoken fluency Can express him/herself with relative ease. Despite some problems with formulation resulting in pauses and “cul-de-sacs”, he/she is able to keep going effectively without help.
33 6 Vocabulary c
Can keep going comprehensibly, even though pausing for grammatical and lexical planning and repair is very evident, especially in longer stretches of free production.
32 3 Pronunciation c
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comparative adjectives and adverbs, as…as • time expressions: spend time, etc. • sentence stress
Level: B1CoMPoNENt dEsCRIPtoR PAGE ACtIvIty/ExERCIsE
Listening to radio audio & recordings
Can understand the information content of the majority of recorded or broadcast audio material on topics of personal interest delivered in clear standard speech.
37 5 Listening b
Overall reading comprehension
Can read straightforward factual texts on subjects related to his/her field and interests with a satisfactory level of comprehension.
36101
1 Reading & Vocabulary b5A Communication
Reading for orientation
Can scan longer texts in order to locate desired information, and gather information from different parts of a text, or from different texts in order to fulfil a specific task.
36 1 Reading & Vocabulary a
Interviewing and being interviewed
Can take some initiatives in an interview/consultation (e.g. to bring up a new subject) but is very dependent on interviewer in the interaction. Can use a prepared questionnaire to carry out a structured interview, with some spontaneous follow-up questions.
36 1 Reading & Vocabulary e
Identifying cues & inferring (spoken & written)
Can identify unfamiliar words from the context on topics related to his/her field and interests.Can extrapolate the meaning of occasional unknown words from the context and deduce sentence meaning provided the topic discussed is familiar.
36 1 Reading & Vocabulary c
Planning Can work out how to communicate the main point(s) he/she wants to get across, exploiting any resources available and limiting the message to what he/she can recall or find the means to express.
37 4 Speaking a
General linguistic range
Has enough language to get by, with sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself with some hesitation and circumlocutions on topics such as family, hobbies and interests, work, travel, and current events, but lexical limitations cause repetition and even difficulty with formulation at times.
363737
1 Reading & Vocabulary d, e4 Speaking a, b5 Listening b, c
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself with some circumlocutions on most topics pertinent to his everyday life such as family, hobbies and interests, work, travel, and current events.
363737
1 Reading & Vocabulary d, e4 Speaking a, b5 Listening a, c
Grammatical accuracy
Uses reasonably accurately a repertoire of frequently used “routines” and patterns associated with more predictable situations.
37133
2 Grammar a, b5A Grammar Bank a, b
Vocabulary control
Shows good control of elementary vocabulary but major errors still occur when expressing more complex thoughts or handling unfamiliar topics and situations.
37 3 Pronunciation b
Phonological control
Pronunciation is clearly intelligible even if a foreign accent is sometimes evident and occasional mispronunciations occur.
37 3 Pronunciation a
Propositional precision
Can convey simple, straightforward information of immediate relevance, getting across which point he/she feels is most important.Can express the main point he/she wants to make comprehensibly.
3737
4 Speaking a, b5 Listening c
Spoken fluency Can express him/herself with relative ease. Despite some problems with formulation resulting in pauses and “cul-de-sacs”, he/she is able to keep going effectively without help.
37 3 Pronunciation b
Can keep going comprehensibly, even though pausing for grammatical and lexical planning and repair is very evident, especially in longer stretches of free production.
37 4 Speaking b
5A Faster, faster!
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Level: B1CoMPoNENt dEsCRIPtoR PAGE ACtIvIty/ExERCIsE
Overall listening comprehension
Can understand straightforward factual information about common everyday or job related topics, identifying both general messages and specific details, provided speech is clearly articulated in a generally familiar accent.
102, 107, 110156
5B Communication c
1 Describing a town or city b
Can understand the main points of clear standard speech on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure etc., including short narratives.
39 4 Listening a, b
Listening to radio audio & recordings
Can understand the information content of the majority of recorded or broadcast audio material on topics of personal interest delivered in clear standard speech.
39 7 Song
Can understand the main points of radio news bulletins and simpler recorded material about familiar subjects delivered relatively slowly and clearly.
39 4 Listening a, b
Overall reading comprehension
Can read straightforward factual texts on subjects related to his/her field and interests with a satisfactory level of comprehension.
3839
156114
1 Grammar b3 Reading & Speaking a1 Describing a town or city a4 Writing a
Reading for orientation
Can scan longer texts in order to locate desired information, and gather information from different parts of a text, or from different texts in order to fulfil a specific task.
39114
3 Reading & Speaking a4 Writing a
Reading for information & argument
Can identify the main conclusions in clearly signalled argumentative texts.Can recognise the line of argument in the treatment of the issue presented, though not necessarily in detail.
102, 107, 110
5B Communication a
Informal discussion (with friends)
Can follow much of what is said around him/her on general topics provided interlocutors avoid very idiomatic usage and articulate clearly. Can give brief comments on the views of others.
39 5 Vocabulary a
Can generally follow the main points in an informal discussion with friends provided speech is clearly articulated in standard dialect.Can give or seek personal views and opinions in discussing topics of interest.
102, 107, 110
5B Communication d, e
Interviewing and being interviewed
Can use a prepared questionnaire to carry out a structured interview, with some spontaneous follow-up questions.
38 2 Pronunciation c
Overall spoken production
Can reasonably fluently sustain a straightforward description of one of a variety of subjects within his/her field of interest, presenting it as a linear sequence of points.
3839
156
1 Grammar a4 Listening c3 Describing a town or city c
Creative writing Can write straightforward, detailed descriptions on a range of familiar subjects within his field of interest.
39 6 Writing
Cooperating Can exploit a basic repertoire of language and strategies to help keep a conversation or discussion going.Can summarise the point reached in a discussion and so help focus the talk.
38 2 Pronunciation c
Asking for clarification
Can ask someone to clarify or elaborate what he or she has just said.
38 2 Pronunciation c
Planning Can work out how to communicate the main point(s) he/she wants to get across, exploiting any resources available and limiting the message to what he/she can recall or find the means to express.
3939
4 Listening c5 Vocabulary a
5B The world’s friendliest city
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General linguistic range
Has enough language to get by, with sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself with some hesitation and circumlocutions on topics such as family, hobbies and interests, work, travel, and current events, but lexical limitations cause repetition and even difficulty with formulation at times.
3839
2 Pronunciation c4 Listening c
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself with some circumlocutions on most topics pertinent to his everyday life such as family, hobbies and interests, work, travel, and current events.
383939
156156156
1 Grammar a4 Listening c5 Vocabulary a1 Describing a town or city a, b2 Describing a town or city a–d3 Describing a town or city a–c
Grammatical accuracy
Uses reasonably accurately a repertoire of frequently used “routines” and patterns associated with more predictable situations.
38133
1 Grammar d5B Grammar Bank a, b
Vocabulary control
Shows good control of elementary vocabulary but major errors still occur when expressing more complex thoughts or handling unfamiliar topics and situations.
38 1 Grammar b
Phonological control
Pronunciation is clearly intelligible even if a foreign accent is sometimes evident and occasional mispronunciations occur.
38 2 Pronunciation a, b
Orthographic control
Can produce continuous writing, which is generally intelligible throughout.Spelling, punctuation and layout are accurate enough to be followed most of the time.
39 6 Writing
Thematic development
Can reasonably fluently relate a straightforward narrative or description as a linear sequence of points.
38156
1 Grammar a3 Describing a town or city c
Spoken fluency Can express him/herself with relative ease. Despite some problems with formulation resulting in pauses and “cul-de-sacs”, he/she is able to keep going effectively without help.
38 1 Grammar a
quantifiers, too, not enough • health and the body • /ʌ/, /uː/, /aɪ/, /e/
Level: B1CoMPoNENt dEsCRIPtoR PAGE ACtIvIty/ExERCIsE
Overall listening comprehension
Can understand straightforward factual information about common everyday or job related topics, identifying both general messages and specific details, provided speech is clearly articulated in a generally familiar accent.
41 2 Reading & Listening c, e, f
Overall reading comprehension
Can read straightforward factual texts on subjects related to his/her field and interests with a satisfactory level of comprehension.
4040
1 Speaking a2 Reading & Listening a
Overall spoken interaction
Can communicate with some confidence on familiar routine and non-routine matters related to his/her interests and professional field. Can exchange, check and confirm information, deal with less routine situations and explain why something is a problem. Can express thoughts on more abstract, cultural topics such as films, books, music etc.
41 2 Reading & Listening e
Can exploit a wide range of simple language to deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling. Can enter unprepared into conversation of familiar topics, express personal opinions and exchange information on topics that are familiar, of personal interest or pertinent to everyday life (e.g. family, hobbies, work, travel and current events).
40 1 Speaking a
5C How much is too much?
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Identifying cues & inferring (spoken & written)
Can identify unfamiliar words from the context on topics related to his/her field and interests.Can extrapolate the meaning of occasional unknown words from the context and deduce sentence meaning provided the topic discussed is familiar.
40 2 Reading & Listening b
Cooperating Can exploit a basic repertoire of language and strategies to help keep a conversation or discussion going.Can summarise the point reached in a discussion and so help focus the talk.
41 4 Pronunciation & Speaking c
General linguistic range
Has enough language to get by, with sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself with some hesitation and circumlocutions on topics such as family, hobbies and interests, work, travel, and current events, but lexical limitations cause repetition and even difficulty with formulation at times.
404141
1 Speaking b2 Reading & Listening d–g4 Pronunciation & Speaking c
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself with some circumlocutions on most topics pertinent to his everyday life such as family, hobbies and interests, work, travel, and current events.
4041
1 Speaking a, b2 Reading & Listening d–g
Grammatical accuracy
Uses reasonably accurately a repertoire of frequently used “routines” and patterns associated with more predictable situations.
41133
3 Grammar a–c5C Grammar Bank a, b
Vocabulary control
Shows good control of elementary vocabulary but major errors still occur when expressing more complex thoughts or handling unfamiliar topics and situations.
41 4 Pronunciation & Speaking c
Phonological control
Pronunciation is clearly intelligible even if a foreign accent is sometimes evident and occasional mispronunciations occur.
4141
2 Reading & Listening c4 Pronunciation & Speaking a–c
Flexibility Can exploit a wide range of simple language flexibly to express much of what he/she wants.
40 1 Speaking b
Propositional precision
Can convey simple, straightforward information of immediate relevance, getting across which point he/she feels is most important.Can express the main point he/she wants to make comprehensibly.
41 4 Pronunciation & Speaking c
Spoken fluency Can express him/herself with relative ease. Despite some problems with formulation resulting in pauses and “cul-de-sacs”, he/she is able to keep going effectively without help.
41 2 Reading & Listening g
Can keep going comprehensibly, even though pausing for grammatical and lexical planning and repair is very evident, especially in longer stretches of free production.
41 4 Pronunciation & Speaking c
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Overall listening comprehension
Can understand straightforward factual information about common everyday or job related topics, identifying both general messages and specific details, provided speech is clearly articulated in a generally familiar accent.
424243
1 Rob has a problem a3 Taking something back to a shop a, b4 Rob decides to do some exercise a
Overall spoken interaction
Can communicate with some confidence on familiar routine and non-routine matters related to his/her interests and professional field. Can exchange, check and confirm information, deal with less routine situations and explain why something is a problem. Can express thoughts on more abstract, cultural topics such as films, books, music etc.
4243
1 Rob has a problem c3 Taking something back to a shop d–f
5 Practical English: The wrong shoes
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Conversation Can enter unprepared into conversations on familiar topics. Can follow clearly articulated speech directed at him/her in everyday conversation, though will sometimes have to ask for repetition of particular words and phrases. Can maintain a conversation or discussion but may sometimes be difficult to follow when trying to say exactly what he/she would like to.
43 4 Rob decides to do some exercise b–d
Transactions to obtain goods and services
Can cope with less routine situations in shops, post office, bank, e.g. returning an unsatisfactory purchase. Can make a complaint.
43 3 Taking something back to a shop a–f
Vocabulary control
Shows good control of elementary vocabulary but major errors still occur when expressing more complex thoughts or handling unfamiliar topics and situations.
42 2 Vocabulary
Sociolinguistic appropriateness
Can perform and respond to a wide range of language functions, using their most common exponents in a neutral register.Is aware of the salient politeness conventions and acts appropriately.
43 4 Rob decides to do some exercise a–d
will / won’t (predictions) • opposite verbs • ’ll, won’t
Level: B1CoMPoNENt dEsCRIPtoR PAGE ACtIvIty/ExERCIsE
Overall listening comprehension
Can understand straightforward factual information about common everyday or job related topics, identifying both general messages and specific details, provided speech is clearly articulated in a generally familiar accent.
44 3 Pronunciation c
Listening to radio audio & recordings
Can understand the information content of the majority of recorded or broadcast audio material on topics of personal interest delivered in clear standard speech.
45 5 Listening & Speaking a, c, d
Overall reading comprehension
Can read straightforward factual texts on subjects related to his/her field and interests with a satisfactory level of comprehension.
45 4 Reading b
Reading for orientation
Can scan longer texts in order to locate desired information, and gather information from different parts of a text, or from different texts in order to fulfil a specific task.
45 4 Reading a, b
Overall spoken production
Can reasonably fluently sustain a straightforward description of one of a variety of subjects within his/her field of interest, presenting it as a linear sequence of points.
44 2 Grammar a
General linguistic range
Has enough language to get by, with sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself with some hesitation and circumlocutions on topics such as family, hobbies and interests, work, travel, and current events, but lexical limitations cause repetition and even difficulty with formulation at times.
4445
2 Grammar a, g5 Listening & Speaking d, e
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself with some circumlocutions on most topics pertinent to his everyday life such as family, hobbies and interests, work, travel, and current events.
441574445
1 Vocabulary a Opposite verbs a–d2 Grammar b5 Listening & Speaking b, d, e
Grammatical accuracy
Uses reasonably accurately a repertoire of frequently used “routines” and patterns associated with more predictable situations.
44135
2 Grammar b, e, g6A Grammar Bank a, b
6A The pessimist’s phrase book
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Vocabulary control
Shows good control of elementary vocabulary but major errors still occur when expressing more complex thoughts or handling unfamiliar topics and situations.
44 2 Grammar a, g
Phonological control
Pronunciation is clearly intelligible even if a foreign accent is sometimes evident and occasional mispronunciations occur.
4444
2 Grammar c, d, g3 Pronunciation a, b
Coherence Can link a series of shorter, discrete simple elements into a connected, linear sequence of points.
45 5 Listening & Speaking e
Spoken fluency Can express him/herself with relative ease. Despite some problems with formulation resulting in pauses and “cul-de-sacs”, he/she is able to keep going effectively without help.
45 5 Listening & Speaking e
will / won’t (promises, offers, decisions) • verb + back • word stress: two-syllable verbs
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Overall listening comprehension
Can understand the main points of clear standard speech on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure etc., including short narratives.
4647
1 Grammar b4 Vocabulary c
Listening to radio audio & recordings
Can understand the main points of radio news bulletins and simpler recorded material about familiar subjects delivered relatively slowly and clearly.
47 3 Speaking & Listening d
Reading for orientation
Can scan longer texts in order to locate desired information, and gather information from different parts of a text, or from different texts in order to fulfil a specific task.
47 3 Speaking & Listening c
Interviewing and being interviewed
Can use a prepared questionnaire to carry out a structured interview, with some spontaneous follow-up questions.
47 4 Vocabulary d
Sustained monologue: describing experience
Can reasonably fluently relate a straightforward narrative or description as a linear sequence of points. Can describe events, real or imagined.
47 3 Speaking & Listening d
Asking for clarification
Can ask someone to clarify or elaborate what he or she has just said.
47 4 Vocabulary d
General linguistic range
Has enough language to get by, with sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself with some hesitation and circumlocutions on topics such as family, hobbies and interests, work, travel, and current events, but lexical limitations cause repetition and even difficulty with formulation at times.
4747
3 Speaking & Listening a, b4 Vocabulary d
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself with some circumlocutions on most topics pertinent to his everyday life such as family, hobbies and interests, work, travel, and current events.
4610247
1 Grammar a–c6B Communication 3 Speaking & Listening a, b
Grammatical accuracy
Uses reasonably accurately a repertoire of frequently used “routines” and patterns associated with more predictable situations.
4647
102135
1 Grammar a3 Speaking & Listening a6B Communication6B Grammar Bank a, b
Vocabulary control
Shows good control of elementary vocabulary but major errors still occur when expressing more complex thoughts or handling unfamiliar topics and situations.
47 4 Vocabulary a, b
Phonological control
Pronunciation is clearly intelligible even if a foreign accent is sometimes evident and occasional mispronunciations occur.
4647
2 Pronunciation a, b4 Vocabulary c
6B I’ll never forget you
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Spoken fluency Can express him/herself with relative ease. Despite some problems with formulation resulting in pauses and “cul-de-sacs”, he/she is able to keep going effectively without help.
47 3 Speaking & Listening a, b
Can keep going comprehensibly, even though pausing for grammatical and lexical planning and repair is very evident, especially in longer stretches of free production.
47 4 Vocabulary d
review of verb forms: present, past, and future • adjectives + prepositions • the letters ow
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Overall listening comprehension
Can understand the main points of clear standard speech on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure etc., including short narratives.
103, 108 6C Communication b, c
Listening to radio audio & recordings
Can understand the information content of the majority of recorded or broadcast audio material on topics of personal interest delivered in clear standard speech.
48 1 Reading & Listening b, c, e, f
Overall spoken interaction
Can exploit a wide range of simple language to deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling. Can enter unprepared into conversation of familiar topics, express personal opinions and exchange information on topics that are familiar, of personal interest or pertinent to everyday life (e.g. family, hobbies, work, travel and current events).
48 1 Reading & Listening a
Information exchange
Can find out and pass on straightforward factual information. Can obtain more detailed information.
49 3 Speaking b
Interviewing and being interviewed
Can use a prepared questionnaire to carry out a structured interview, with some spontaneous follow-up questions.
49 3 Speaking b
Sustained monologue: describing experience
Can give straightforward descriptions on a variety of familiar subjects within his field of interest. Can give detailed accounts of experiences, describing feelings and reactions.
103, 10849
6C Communication b, d5 Vocabulary b
Planning Can work out how to communicate the main point(s) he/she wants to get across, exploiting any resources available and limiting the message to what he/she can recall or find the means to express.
103, 108 6C Communication a
General linguistic range
Has enough language to get by, with sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself with some hesitation and circumlocutions on topics such as family, hobbies and interests, work, travel, and current events, but lexical limitations cause repetition and even difficulty with formulation at times.
48 1 Reading & Listening a
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself with some circumlocutions on most topics pertinent to his everyday life such as family, hobbies and interests, work, travel, and current events.
48 1 Reading & Listening a, b, d
Grammatical accuracy
Uses reasonably accurately a repertoire of frequently used “routines” and patterns associated with more predictable situations.
484949
135
1 Reading & Listening c2 Grammar a5 Vocabulary a6C Grammar Bank a, b
6C I was only dreaming
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Vocabulary control
Shows good control of elementary vocabulary but major errors still occur when expressing more complex thoughts or handling unfamiliar topics and situations.
103, 10849
6C Communication b5 Vocabulary a
Phonological control
Pronunciation is clearly intelligible even if a foreign accent is sometimes evident and occasional mispronunciations occur.
49 4 Pronunciation a–d
Thematic development
Can reasonably fluently relate a straightforward narrative or description as a linear sequence of points.
103, 10849
6C Communication b, d5 Vocabulary b
Propositional precision
Can convey simple, straightforward information of immediate relevance, getting across which point he/she feels is most important.Can express the main point he/she wants to make comprehensibly.
49 5 Vocabulary b
Spoken fluency Can express him/herself with relative ease. Despite some problems with formulation resulting in pauses and “cul-de-sacs”, he/she is able to keep going effectively without help.
4849
1 Reading & Listening a5 Vocabulary b
Can keep going comprehensibly, even though pausing for grammatical and lexical planning and repair is very evident, especially in longer stretches of free production.
103, 108 6C Communication b, d
uses of the infinitive with to • verbs + infinitive: try to, forget to, etc. • weak form of to • linking
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Overall listening comprehension
Can understand the main points of clear standard speech on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure etc., including short narratives.
103, 107 7A Communication a, b
Listening to radio audio & recordings
Can understand the information content of the majority of recorded or broadcast audio material on topics of personal interest delivered in clear standard speech.
52 1 Reading & Listening e, f
Overall reading comprehension
Can read straightforward factual texts on subjects related to his/her field and interests with a satisfactory level of comprehension.
52 1 Reading & Listening c
Reading for orientation
Can find and understand relevant information in everyday material, such as letters, brochures and short official documents.
52 1 Reading & Listening a
Overall spoken interaction
Can exploit a wide range of simple language to deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling. Can enter unprepared into conversation of familiar topics, express personal opinions and exchange information on topics that are familiar, of personal interest or pertinent to everyday life (e.g. family, hobbies, work, travel and current events).
52103, 107
1 Reading & Listening b7A Communication a, b
Informal discussion (with friends)
Can follow much of what is said around him/her on general topics provided interlocutors avoid very idiomatic usage and articulate clearly. Can give brief comments on the views of others. Can compare and contrast alternatives, discussing what to do, where to go, who or which to choose etc.
103, 107 7A Communication a, b
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Sustained monologue: describing experience
Can give straightforward descriptions on a variety of familiar subjects within his field of interest. Can give detailed accounts of experiences, describing feelings and reactions. Can relate the plot of a book or film and describe his/her reactions. Can describe events, real or imagined.
5253
1 Reading & Listening a4 Pronunciation & Speaking c
Overall written production
Can write straightforward connected texts on a range of familiar subjects within his field of interest, by linking a series of shorter discrete elements into a linear sequence.
53 5 Speaking & Writing
Planning Can work out how to communicate the main point(s) he/she wants to get across, exploiting any resources available and limiting the message to what he/she can recall or find the means to express.
53 5 Speaking & Writing
General linguistic range
Has enough language to get by, with sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself with some hesitation and circumlocutions on topics such as family, hobbies and interests, work, travel, and current events, but lexical limitations cause repetition and even difficulty with formulation at times.
525353
1 Reading & Listening b, e–g4 Pronunciation & Speaking c5 Speaking & Writing
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself with some circumlocutions on most topics pertinent to his everyday life such as family, hobbies and interests, work, travel, and current events.
521585353
1 Reading & Listening b1 Verb Forms a–c4 Pronunciation & Speaking c5 Speaking & Writing
Grammatical accuracy
Communicates with reasonable accuracy in familiar contexts; generally good control though with noticeable mother tongue influence. Errors occur, but it is clear what he/she is trying to express.
5353
137
2 Grammar a, b3 Vocabulary a7A Grammar Bank a, b
Vocabulary control
Shows good control of elementary vocabulary but major errors still occur when expressing more complex thoughts or handling unfamiliar topics and situations.
5253
1 Reading & Listening d3 Vocabulary a
Phonological control
Pronunciation is clearly intelligible even if a foreign accent is sometimes evident and occasional mispronunciations occur.
53 4 Pronunciation & Speaking a–c
Orthographic control
Can produce continuous writing, which is generally intelligible throughout.Spelling, punctuation and layout are accurate enough to be followed most of the time.
53 5 Speaking & Writing
Flexibility Can exploit a wide range of simple language flexibly to express much of what he/she wants.
53 4 Pronunciation & Speaking c
Coherence Can link a series of shorter, discrete simple elements into a connected, linear sequence of points.
53 4 Pronunciation & Speaking c
Spoken fluency Can keep going comprehensibly, even though pausing for grammatical and lexical planning and repair is very evident, especially in longer stretches of free production.
53 4 Pronunciation & Speaking c
uses of the gerund (verb + -ing) • verbs + gerund • the letter i
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Overall listening comprehension
Can understand straightforward factual information about common everyday or job related topics, identifying both general messages and specific details, provided speech is clearly articulated in a generally familiar accent.
55 4 Speaking & Listening d
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Listening to radio audio & recordings
Can understand the information content of the majority of recorded or broadcast audio material on topics of personal interest delivered in clear standard speech.
5555
4 Speaking & Listening c, d5 Song
Overall reading comprehension
Can read straightforward factual texts on subjects related to his/her field and interests with a satisfactory level of comprehension.
54 1 Grammar b, c, g
Reading for orientation
Can scan longer texts in order to locate desired information, and gather information from different parts of a text, or from different texts in order to fulfil a specific task.
54 1 Grammar b
Overall spoken interaction
Can communicate with some confidence on familiar routine and non-routine matters related to his/her interests and professional field. Can exchange, check and confirm information, deal with less routine situations and explain why something is a problem. Can express thoughts on more abstract, cultural topics such as films, books, music etc.
5455
1 Grammar a4 Speaking & Listening a
Can exploit a wide range of simple language to deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling. Can enter unprepared into conversation of familiar topics, express personal opinions and exchange information on topics that are familiar, of personal interest or pertinent to everyday life (e.g. family, hobbies, work, travel and current events).
55 4 Speaking & Listening b, e
Conversation Can enter unprepared into conversations on familiar topics. Can follow clearly articulated speech directed at him/her in everyday conversation, though will sometimes have to ask for repetition of particular words and phrases. Can maintain a conversation or discussion but may sometimes be difficult to follow when trying to say exactly what he/she would like to.
545555
1 Grammar a, c2 Vocabulary & Speaking b, c4 Speaking & Listening a
Informal discussion (with friends)
Can follow much of what is said around him/her on general topics provided interlocutors avoid very idiomatic usage and articulate clearly. Can express his/her thoughts about abstract or cultural topics such as music, films. Can explain why something is a problem. Can give brief comments on the views of others. Can compare and contrast alternatives, discussing what to do, where to go, who or which to choose etc.
5455
1 Grammar a, c4 Speaking & Listening a, b
Creative writing Can write straightforward, detailed descriptions on a range of familiar subjects within his field of interest.
54 1 Grammar f
Cooperating Can exploit a basic repertoire of language and strategies to help keep a conversation or discussion going.Can summarise the point reached in a discussion and so help focus the talk.
55 2 Vocabulary & Speaking b, c
Asking for clarification
Can ask someone to clarify or elaborate what he or she has just said.
55 2 Vocabulary & Speaking b, c
General linguistic range
Has enough language to get by, with sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself with some hesitation and circumlocutions on topics such as family, hobbies and interests, work, travel, and current events, but lexical limitations cause repetition and even difficulty with formulation at times.
545555
1 Grammar g2 Vocabulary & Speaking b, c4 Speaking & Listening a
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself with some circumlocutions on most topics pertinent to his everyday life such as family, hobbies and interests, work, travel, and current events.
5455
158
1 Grammar f2 Vocabulary & Speaking b, c2 Verb forms a–c
Grammatical accuracy
Uses reasonably accurately a repertoire of frequently used “routines” and patterns associated with more predictable situations.
54137
1 Grammar d, f7B Grammar Bank a, b
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Phonological control
Pronunciation is clearly intelligible even if a foreign accent is sometimes evident and occasional mispronunciations occur.
55 3 Pronunciation a–d
Orthographic control
Can produce continuous writing, which is generally intelligible throughout.Spelling, punctuation and layout are accurate enough to be followed most of the time.
54 1 Grammar f
Coherence Can link a series of shorter, discrete simple elements into a connected, linear sequence of points.
55 4 Speaking & Listening e
Spoken fluency Can express him/herself with relative ease. Despite some problems with formulation resulting in pauses and “cul-de-sacs”, he/she is able to keep going effectively without help.
55 4 Speaking & Listening e
have to, don’t have to, must, mustn’t • modifiers: a bit, really, etc. • must, mustn’t
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Listening to radio audio & recordings
Can understand the information content of the majority of recorded or broadcast audio material on topics of personal interest delivered in clear standard speech.
56 3 Reading & Listening c, d
Overall reading comprehension
Can read straightforward factual texts on subjects related to his/her field and interests with a satisfactory level of comprehension.
56115
3 Reading & Listening b5 Writing a
Reading for orientation
Can scan longer texts in order to locate desired information, and gather information from different parts of a text, or from different texts in order to fulfil a specific task.
56 3 Reading & Listening b
Can find and understand relevant information in everyday material, such as letters, brochures and short official documents.
115 5 Writing c
Informal discussion (with friends)
Can follow much of what is said around him/her on general topics provided interlocutors avoid very idiomatic usage and articulate clearly. Can give brief comments on the views of others. Can compare and contrast alternatives, discussing what to do, where to go, who or which to choose etc.
56 1 Grammar e
Can generally follow the main points in an informal discussion with friends provided speech is clearly articulated in standard dialect.Can give or seek personal views and opinions in discussing topics of interest.
5656
1 Grammar e3 Reading & Listening a
Overall written interaction
Can write personal letters and notes asking for or conveying simple information of immediate relevance, getting across the point he/she feels to be important.
115 5 Writing d
Sustained monologue: describing experience
Can give straightforward descriptions on a variety of familiar subjects within his field of interest. Can give detailed accounts of experiences, describing feelings and reactions. Can describe events, real or imagined.
57 5 Speaking b
Planning Can work out how to communicate the main point(s) he/she wants to get across, exploiting any resources available and limiting the message to what he/she can recall or find the means to express.
115 5 Writing c
7C Learn a language in a month!
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General linguistic range
Has enough language to get by, with sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself with some hesitation and circumlocutions on topics such as family, hobbies and interests, work, travel, and current events, but lexical limitations cause repetition and even difficulty with formulation at times.
5657
115
3 Reading & Listening a5 Speaking b5 Writing d
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself with some circumlocutions on most topics pertinent to his everyday life such as family, hobbies and interests, work, travel, and current events.
565657
1 Grammar d, e3 Reading & Listening a5 Speaking a, b
Grammatical accuracy
Communicates with reasonable accuracy in familiar contexts; generally good control though with noticeable mother tongue influence. Errors occur, but it is clear what he/she is trying to express.
56115137
1 Grammar a, b, d5 Writing e7C Grammar Bank a, b
Vocabulary control
Shows good control of elementary vocabulary but major errors still occur when expressing more complex thoughts or handling unfamiliar topics and situations.
5657
3 Reading & Listening d4 Vocabulary a, b
Phonological control
Pronunciation is clearly intelligible even if a foreign accent is sometimes evident and occasional mispronunciations occur.
56 2 Pronunciation a
Orthographic control
Can produce continuous writing, which is generally intelligible throughout.Spelling, punctuation and layout are accurate enough to be followed most of the time.
115 5 Writing d
Flexibility Can exploit a wide range of simple language flexibly to express much of what he/she wants.
115 5 Writing b
Spoken fluency Can express him/herself with relative ease. Despite some problems with formulation resulting in pauses and “cul-de-sacs”, he/she is able to keep going effectively without help.
56 3 Reading & Listening a
Can keep going comprehensibly, even though pausing for grammatical and lexical planning and repair is very evident, especially in longer stretches of free production.
57 5 Speaking a, b
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Overall listening comprehension
Can understand straightforward factual information about common everyday or job related topics, identifying both general messages and specific details, provided speech is clearly articulated in a generally familiar accent.
585859
1 Running in central park a, b3 Going to a pharmacy a–c4 Dinner at Jenny’s apartment a, b
Overall spoken interaction
Can communicate with some confidence on familiar routine and non-routine matters related to his/her interests and professional field. Can exchange, check and confirm information, deal with less routine situations and explain why something is a problem. Can express thoughts on more abstract, cultural topics such as films, books, music etc.
585959
2 Vocabulary b3 Going to a pharmacy d–f4 Dinner at Jenny’s apartment d
Conversation Can enter unprepared into conversations on familiar topics. Can follow clearly articulated speech directed at him/her in everyday conversation, though will sometimes have to ask for repetition of particular words and phrases. Can maintain a conversation or discussion but may sometimes be difficult to follow when trying to say exactly what he/she would like to.
59 4 Dinner at Jenny’s apartment c–g
7 Practical English: At the pharmacy
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Vocabulary control
Shows good control of elementary vocabulary but major errors still occur when expressing more complex thoughts or handling unfamiliar topics and situations.
58 2 Vocabulary a, b
Sociolinguistic appropriateness
Can perform and respond to a wide range of language functions, using their most common exponents in a neutral register.Is aware of the salient politeness conventions and acts appropriately.
59 4 Dinner at Jenny’s apartment a–g
should • get • /ʊ/ • sentence stress
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Listening to radio audio & recordings
Can understand the information content of the majority of recorded or broadcast audio material on topics of personal interest delivered in clear standard speech.
61 4 Listening & Speaking a, c, d
Overall reading comprehension
Can read straightforward factual texts on subjects related to his/her field and interests with a satisfactory level of comprehension.
61 6 Writing a, b
Reading for information & argument
Can recognise significant points in straightforward newspaper articles on familiar subjects.
60 1 Reading b
Overall spoken interaction
Can communicate with some confidence on familiar routine and non-routine matters related to his/her interests and professional field. Can exchange, check and confirm information, deal with less routine situations and explain why something is a problem. Can express thoughts on more abstract, cultural topics such as films, books, music etc.
60 1 Reading a, d
Conversation Can enter unprepared into conversations on familiar topics. Can follow clearly articulated speech directed at him/her in everyday conversation, though will sometimes have to ask for repetition of particular words and phrases. Can maintain a conversation or discussion but may sometimes be difficult to follow when trying to say exactly what he/she would like to.Can express and respond to feelings such as surprise, happiness, sadness, interest and indifference.
6061
1 Reading a, d5 Vocabulary c
Informal discussion (with friends)
Can make his/her opinions and reactions understood as regards solutions to problems or practical questions of where to go, what to do, how to organise an event (e.g. an outing). Can express belief, opinion, agreement and disagreement politely.
60 1 Reading a, d
Identifying cues & inferring (spoken & written)
Can identify unfamiliar words from the context on topics related to his/her field and interests.Can extrapolate the meaning of occasional unknown words from the context and deduce sentence meaning provided the topic discussed is familiar.
60 1 Reading c
Taking the floor (turntaking)
Can initiate, maintain and close simple face-to-face conversation on topics that are familiar or of personal interest.
103, 108 8A Communication a–d
8A What should I do?
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General linguistic range
Has enough language to get by, with sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself with some hesitation and circumlocutions on topics such as family, hobbies and interests, work, travel, and current events, but lexical limitations cause repetition and even difficulty with formulation at times.
606161
1 Reading d5 Vocabulary c6 Writing a, b
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself with some circumlocutions on most topics pertinent to his everyday life such as family, hobbies and interests, work, travel, and current events.
6061
159
1 Reading a, b5 Vocabulary c get a–c
Grammatical accuracy
Uses reasonably accurately a repertoire of frequently used “routines” and patterns associated with more predictable situations.
61139
2 Grammar a8A Grammar Bank a, b
Vocabulary control
Shows good control of elementary vocabulary but major errors still occur when expressing more complex thoughts or handling unfamiliar topics and situations.
61 5 Vocabulary a, c
Phonological control
Pronunciation is clearly intelligible even if a foreign accent is sometimes evident and occasional mispronunciations occur.
61 3 Pronunciation a, b, d
Orthographic control
Can produce continuous writing, which is generally intelligible throughout.Spelling, punctuation and layout are accurate enough to be followed most of the time.
61 6 Writing a, b
Coherence Can link a series of shorter, discrete simple elements into a connected, linear sequence of points.
103, 10861
8A Communication a, c6 Writing a, b
Propositional precision
Can convey simple, straightforward information of immediate relevance, getting across which point he/she feels is most important.Can express the main point he/she wants to make comprehensibly.
61 6 Writing a, b
Spoken fluency Can express him/herself with relative ease. Despite some problems with formulation resulting in pauses and “cul-de-sacs”, he/she is able to keep going effectively without help.
6061
1 Reading d4 Listening & Speaking c, d
Can keep going comprehensibly, even though pausing for grammatical and lexical planning and repair is very evident, especially in longer stretches of free production.
61 5 Vocabulary c
if + present, will + infinitive (first conditional) • confusing verbs • linking
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Listening to announcements & instructions
Can understand simple technical information, such as operating instructions for everyday equipment.Can follow detailed directions.
63 5 Listening c
Listening to radio audio & recordings
Can understand the information content of the majority of recorded or broadcast audio material on topics of personal interest delivered in clear standard speech.
63 5 Listening c, e
Overall reading comprehension
Can read straightforward factual texts on subjects related to his/her field and interests with a satisfactory level of comprehension.
62 1 Reading b, c, d
8B If something can go wrong…
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Overall spoken interaction
Can exploit a wide range of simple language to deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling. Can enter unprepared into conversation of familiar topics, express personal opinions and exchange information on topics that are familiar, of personal interest or pertinent to everyday life (e.g. family, hobbies, work, travel and current events).
63 5 Listening a
Sustained monologue: describing experience
Can give straightforward descriptions on a variety of familiar subjects within his field of interest. Can reasonably fluently relate a straightforward narrative or description as a linear sequence of points. Can relate details of unpredictable occurrences, e.g. an accident.Can describe events, real or imagined.
6263
1 Reading a, d5 Listening d
General linguistic range
Has enough language to get by, with sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself with some hesitation and circumlocutions on topics such as family, hobbies and interests, work, travel, and current events, but lexical limitations cause repetition and even difficulty with formulation at times.
6263
1 Reading a, c, d5 Listening a, e
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself with some circumlocutions on most topics pertinent to his everyday life such as family, hobbies and interests, work, travel, and current events.
6316063
4 Vocabulary & Speaking a, c Confusing verbs a–c5 Listening b
Grammatical accuracy
Communicates with reasonable accuracy in familiar contexts; generally good control though with noticeable mother tongue influence. Errors occur, but it is clear what he/she is trying to express.
62139
2 Grammar a, b, d8B Grammar Bank a, b
Uses reasonably accurately a repertoire of frequently used “routines” and patterns associated with more predictable situations.
62 2 Grammar d
Vocabulary control
Shows good control of elementary vocabulary but major errors still occur when expressing more complex thoughts or handling unfamiliar topics and situations.
63 4 Vocabulary & Speaking a, c
Phonological control
Pronunciation is clearly intelligible even if a foreign accent is sometimes evident and occasional mispronunciations occur.
63 3 Pronunciation a, b
Propositional precision
Can convey simple, straightforward information of immediate relevance, getting across which point he/she feels is most important.Can express the main point he/she wants to make comprehensibly.
6263
1 Reading a, c, d5 Listening e
Spoken fluency Can express him/herself with relative ease. Despite some problems with formulation resulting in pauses and “cul-de-sacs”, he/she is able to keep going effectively without help.
63 5 Listening d, e
possessive pronouns • adverbs of manner • sentence rhythm
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Listening to radio audio & recordings
Can understand the information content of the majority of recorded or broadcast audio material on topics of personal interest delivered in clear standard speech.
6464
1 Reading b, d3 Listening a, b
Overall reading comprehension
Can read straightforward factual texts on subjects related to his/her field and interests with a satisfactory level of comprehension.
64 1 Reading b, d
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Reading for orientation
Can scan longer texts in order to locate desired information, and gather information from different parts of a text, or from different texts in order to fulfil a specific task.
64 1 Reading b, d
Overall spoken interaction
Can communicate with some confidence on familiar routine and non-routine matters related to his/her interests and professional field. Can exchange, check and confirm information, deal with less routine situations and explain why something is a problem. Can express thoughts on more abstract, cultural topics such as films, books, music etc.
6465
1 Reading b, d3 Listening a, b
Sustained monologue: describing experience
Can relate the plot of a book or film and describe his/her reactions.
64 1 Reading b
Identifying cues & inferring (spoken & written)
Can identify unfamiliar words from the context on topics related to his/her field and interests.Can extrapolate the meaning of occasional unknown words from the context and deduce sentence meaning provided the topic discussed is familiar.
64 1 Reading c, e
General linguistic range
Has enough language to get by, with sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself with some hesitation and circumlocutions on topics such as family, hobbies and interests, work, travel, and current events, but lexical limitations cause repetition and even difficulty with formulation at times.
6465
1 Reading a5 Writing c
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself with some circumlocutions on most topics pertinent to his everyday life such as family, hobbies and interests, work, travel, and current events.
64 1 Reading a
Grammatical accuracy
Communicates with reasonable accuracy in familiar contexts; generally good control though with noticeable mother tongue influence. Errors occur, but it is clear what he/she is trying to express.
6565
139
4 Grammar a, c5 Writing a, b8C Grammar Bank a, b
Vocabulary control
Shows good control of elementary vocabulary but major errors still occur when expressing more complex thoughts or handling unfamiliar topics and situations.
65 5 Writing a, b
Phonological control
Pronunciation is clearly intelligible even if a foreign accent is sometimes evident and occasional mispronunciations occur.
65104
2 Pronunciation a8C Communication a–c
Orthographic control
Can produce continuous writing, which is generally intelligible throughout.Spelling, punctuation and layout are accurate enough to be followed most of the time.
65 5 Writing c
Propositional precision
Can convey simple, straightforward information of immediate relevance, getting across which point he/she feels is most important.Can express the main point he/she wants to make comprehensibly.
65 3 Listening c
Spoken fluency Can keep going comprehensibly, even though pausing for grammatical and lexical planning and repair is very evident, especially in longer stretches of free production.
65 3 Listening c
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Overall reading comprehension
Can read straightforward factual texts on subjects related to his/her field and interests with a satisfactory level of comprehension.
68104, 108,
110
1 Reading & Speaking a, c9A Communication a
Overall spoken interaction
Can communicate with some confidence on familiar routine and non-routine matters related to his/her interests and professional field. Can exchange, check and confirm information, deal with less routine situations and explain why something is a problem. Can express thoughts on more abstract, cultural topics such as films, books, music etc.
69 5 Speaking
Can exploit a wide range of simple language to deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling. Can enter unprepared into conversation of familiar topics, express personal opinions and exchange information on topics that are familiar, of personal interest or pertinent to everyday life (e.g. family, hobbies, work, travel and current events).
69 4 Pronunciation c
Informal discussion (with friends)
Can generally follow the main points in an informal discussion with friends provided speech is clearly articulated in standard dialect.Can give or seek personal views and opinions in discussing topics of interest.
69 5 Speaking
Sustained monologue: describing experience
Can give straightforward descriptions on a variety of familiar subjects within his field of interest. Can give detailed accounts of experiences, describing feelings and reactions. Can describe events, real or imagined.
104, 108, 110686969
9A Communication b, c, d
1 Reading & Speaking e4 Pronunciation c5 Speaking
Identifying cues & inferring (spoken & written)
Can identify unfamiliar words from the context on topics related to his/her field and interests.Can extrapolate the meaning of occasional unknown words from the context and deduce sentence meaning provided the topic discussed is familiar.
68 1 Reading & Speaking b
General linguistic range
Has enough language to get by, with sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself with some hesitation and circumlocutions on topics such as family, hobbies and interests, work, travel, and current events, but lexical limitations cause repetition and even difficulty with formulation at times.
104, 108, 110686969
9A Communication b, c, d
1 Reading & Speaking e4 Pronunciation c5 Speaking
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself with some circumlocutions on most topics pertinent to his everyday life such as family, hobbies and interests, work, travel, and current events.
68161686969
1 Reading & Speaking a Animals a–c3 Vocabulary b4 Pronunciation c5 Speaking
Grammatical accuracy
Communicates with reasonable accuracy in familiar contexts; generally good control though with noticeable mother tongue influence. Errors occur, but it is clear what he/she is trying to express.
68 2 Grammar c
Uses reasonably accurately a repertoire of frequently used “routines” and patterns associated with more predictable situations.
6869
141
2 Grammar a, c5 Speaking 9A Grammar Bank a, b
Vocabulary control
Shows good control of elementary vocabulary but major errors still occur when expressing more complex thoughts or handling unfamiliar topics and situations.
69 5 Speaking
Phonological control
Pronunciation is clearly intelligible even if a foreign accent is sometimes evident and occasional mispronunciations occur.
69 4 Pronunciation a–c
9A What would you do?
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Thematic development
Can reasonably fluently relate a straightforward narrative or description as a linear sequence of points.
68 1 Reading & Speaking e
Spoken fluency Can keep going comprehensibly, even though pausing for grammatical and lexical planning and repair is very evident, especially in longer stretches of free production.
104, 108, 1106869
9A Communication b, c, d
1 Reading & Speaking e5 Speaking
present perfect + for and since • phobias and words related to fear • sentence stress
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Listening to radio audio & recordings
Can understand the information content of the majority of recorded or broadcast audio material on topics of personal interest delivered in clear standard speech.
70 2 Listening & Speaking a, b
Overall reading comprehension
Can read straightforward factual texts on subjects related to his/her field and interests with a satisfactory level of comprehension.
7071
1 Vocabulary b, c6 Reading b
Reading for orientation
Can scan longer texts in order to locate desired information, and gather information from different parts of a text, or from different texts in order to fulfil a specific task.
71 6 Reading b
Overall spoken interaction
Can exploit a wide range of simple language to deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling. Can enter unprepared into conversation of familiar topics, express personal opinions and exchange information on topics that are familiar, of personal interest or pertinent to everyday life (e.g. family, hobbies, work, travel and current events).
7071
1 Vocabulary d6 Reading a
Sustained monologue: describing experience
Can give detailed accounts of experiences, describing feelings and reactions.
70 2 Listening & Speaking c
Identifying cues & inferring (spoken & written)
Can identify unfamiliar words from the context on topics related to his/her field and interests.Can extrapolate the meaning of occasional unknown words from the context and deduce sentence meaning provided the topic discussed is familiar.
71 6 Reading c
General linguistic range
Has enough language to get by, with sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself with some hesitation and circumlocutions on topics such as family, hobbies and interests, work, travel, and current events, but lexical limitations cause repetition and even difficulty with formulation at times.
707071
1 Vocabulary d2 Listening & Speaking b, c6 Reading d
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself with some circumlocutions on most topics pertinent to his everyday life such as family, hobbies and interests, work, travel, and current events.
70 1 Vocabulary a–c
Grammatical accuracy
Uses reasonably accurately a repertoire of frequently used “routines” and patterns associated with more predictable situations.
7171
141
3 Grammar a, c5 Speaking a9B Grammar Bank a, b
Vocabulary control
Shows good control of elementary vocabulary but major errors still occur when expressing more complex thoughts or handling unfamiliar topics and situations.
7070
1 Vocabulary d2 Listening & Speaking b, c
Phonological control
Pronunciation is clearly intelligible even if a foreign accent is sometimes evident and occasional mispronunciations occur.
7171
4 Pronunciation a, b5 Speaking b
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Thematic development
Can reasonably fluently relate a straightforward narrative or description as a linear sequence of points.
70 2 Listening & Speaking c
Spoken fluency Can express him/herself with relative ease. Despite some problems with formulation resulting in pauses and “cul-de-sacs”, he/she is able to keep going effectively without help.
70 1 Vocabulary d
Can keep going comprehensibly, even though pausing for grammatical and lexical planning and repair is very evident, especially in longer stretches of free production.
7071
2 Listening & Speaking c6 Reading d
present perfect or past simple? (2) • biographies • word stress
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Listening to radio audio & recordings
Can understand the information content of the majority of recorded or broadcast audio material on topics of personal interest delivered in clear standard speech.
7373
4 Listening c6 Song
Overall reading comprehension
Can read straightforward factual texts on subjects related to his/her field and interests with a satisfactory level of comprehension.
72116
2 Reading a–c6 Writing a, d
Overall spoken interaction
Can communicate with some confidence on familiar routine and non-routine matters related to his/her interests and professional field. Can exchange, check and confirm information, deal with less routine situations and explain why something is a problem. Can express thoughts on more abstract, cultural topics such as films, books, music etc.
7273
2 Reading a–c4 Listening a, b, d
Informal discussion (with friends)
Can follow much of what is said around him/her on general topics provided interlocutors avoid very idiomatic usage and articulate clearly. Can express his/her thoughts about abstract or cultural topics such as music, films. Can explain why something is a problem. Can give brief comments on the views of others. Can compare and contrast alternatives, discussing what to do, where to go, who or which to choose etc.
7273
2 Reading a–c4 Listening a, d
Interviewing and being interviewed
Can use a prepared questionnaire to carry out a structured interview, with some spontaneous follow-up questions.
73 5 Speaking & Writing b
Overall written production
Can write straightforward connected texts on a range of familiar subjects within his field of interest, by linking a series of shorter discrete elements into a linear sequence.
116 6 Writing c
Creative writing Can write straightforward, detailed descriptions on a range of familiar subjects within his field of interest.
116 6 Writing c
Taking the floor (turntaking)
Can initiate, maintain and close simple face-to-face conversation on topics that are familiar or of personal interest.
73 5 Speaking & Writing b
Cooperating Can exploit a basic repertoire of language and strategies to help keep a conversation or discussion going.Can summarise the point reached in a discussion and so help focus the talk.
73 5 Speaking & Writing b
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Planning Can work out how to communicate the main point(s) he/she wants to get across, exploiting any resources available and limiting the message to what he/she can recall or find the means to express.
73116
5 Speaking & Writing a6 Writing c
General linguistic range
Has enough language to get by, with sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself with some hesitation and circumlocutions on topics such as family, hobbies and interests, work, travel, and current events, but lexical limitations cause repetition and even difficulty with formulation at times.
7273
2 Reading a4 Listening b, d
Grammatical accuracy
Communicates with reasonable accuracy in familiar contexts; generally good control though with noticeable mother tongue influence. Errors occur, but it is clear what he/she is trying to express.
73116141
5 Speaking & Writing a, b6 Writing c9C Grammar Bank a, b
Uses reasonably accurately a repertoire of frequently used “routines” and patterns associated with more predictable situations.
72116
3 Grammar a6 Writing b
Vocabulary control
Shows good control of elementary vocabulary but major errors still occur when expressing more complex thoughts or handling unfamiliar topics and situations.
7273
1 Vocabulary & Pronunciation b5 Speaking & Writing a, b
Phonological control
Pronunciation is clearly intelligible even if a foreign accent is sometimes evident and occasional mispronunciations occur.
72 1 Vocabulary & Pronunciation a
Orthographic control
Can produce continuous writing, which is generally intelligible throughout.Spelling, punctuation and layout are accurate enough to be followed most of the time.
116 6 Writing c
Flexibility Can exploit a wide range of simple language flexibly to express much of what he/she wants.
116 6 Writing c
Thematic development
Can reasonably fluently relate a straightforward narrative or description as a linear sequence of points.
73116
5 Speaking & Writing a, b6 Writing c
Propositional precision
Can convey simple, straightforward information of immediate relevance, getting across which point he/she feels is most important.Can express the main point he/she wants to make comprehensibly.
7373
4 Listening b5 Speaking & Writing a, b
Spoken fluency Can express him/herself with relative ease. Despite some problems with formulation resulting in pauses and “cul-de-sacs”, he/she is able to keep going effectively without help.
73 4 Listening d
Can keep going comprehensibly, even though pausing for grammatical and lexical planning and repair is very evident, especially in longer stretches of free production.
73 5 Speaking & Writing b
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Overall listening comprehension
Can understand straightforward factual information about common everyday or job related topics, identifying both general messages and specific details, provided speech is clearly articulated in a generally familiar accent.
747475
1 Holly and Rob in Brooklyn a, b3 Asking how to get there a, b4 Rob is late…again a, b
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Overall spoken interaction
Can communicate with some confidence on familiar routine and non-routine matters related to his/her interests and professional field. Can exchange, check and confirm information, deal with less routine situations and explain why something is a problem. Can express thoughts on more abstract, cultural topics such as films, books, music etc.
75 3 Asking how to get there d–f
Conversation Can enter unprepared into conversations on familiar topics. Can follow clearly articulated speech directed at him/her in everyday conversation, though will sometimes have to ask for repetition of particular words and phrases. Can maintain a conversation or discussion but may sometimes be difficult to follow when trying to say exactly what he/she would like to.
75 4 Rob is late…again c–e
Transactions to obtain goods or services
Can deal with most situations likely to arise when making travel arrangements through an agent or when actually travelling, e.g., asking passenger where to get off for unfamiliar destination.
7374
2 Vocabulary a, b3 Asking how to get there a–f
Information exchange
Can ask for and follow detailed directions. 7374
2 Vocabulary a, b3 Asking how to get there a–f
Vocabulary control
Shows good control of elementary vocabulary but major errors still occur when expressing more complex thoughts or handling unfamiliar topics and situations.
73 2 Vocabulary a, b
Sociolinguistic appropriateness
Can perform and respond to a wide range of language functions, using their most common exponents in a neutral register.Is aware of the salient politeness conventions and acts appropriately.
74 4 Rob is late…again a–e
passive • verbs: invent, discover, etc. • -ed • sentence stress
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Listening to radio audio & recordings
Can understand the information content of the majority of recorded or broadcast audio material on topics of personal interest delivered in clear standard speech.
76 1 Listening b, c
Overall reading comprehension
Can read straightforward factual texts on subjects related to his/her field and interests with a satisfactory level of comprehension.
77 3 Reading & Vocabulary b, c
Overall spoken interaction
Can communicate with some confidence on familiar routine and non-routine matters related to his/her interests and professional field. Can exchange, check and confirm information, deal with less routine situations and explain why something is a problem. Can express thoughts on more abstract, cultural topics such as films, books, music etc.
76 1 Listening a
Informal discussion (with friends)
Can generally follow the main points in an informal discussion with friends provided speech is clearly articulated in standard dialect.Can give or seek personal views and opinions in discussing topics of interest. Can make his/her opinions and reactions understood as regards solutions to problems or practical questions of where to go, what to do, how to organise an event (e.g. an outing). Can express belief, opinion, agreement and disagreement politely.
76 1 Listening a
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Monitoring & repair
Can correct mix-ups with tenses or expressions which lead to misunderstandings provided the interlocutor indicates there is a problem.
105, 109 10A Communication a–c
Can ask for confirmation that a form used is correct. Can start again using a different tactic when communication breaks down.
105, 109 10A Communication a–c
General linguistic range
Has enough language to get by, with sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself with some hesitation and circumlocutions on topics such as family, hobbies and interests, work, travel, and current events, but lexical limitations cause repetition and even difficulty with formulation at times.
76 1 Listening c, d
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself with some circumlocutions on most topics pertinent to his everyday life such as family, hobbies and interests, work, travel, and current events.
7677
1 Listening a3 Reading & Vocabulary a–c
Grammatical accuracy
Uses reasonably accurately a repertoire of frequently used “routines” and patterns associated with more predictable situations.
7677
105, 109143
2 Grammar a, b3 Reading & Vocabulary b10A Communication a, b10A Grammar Bank a, b
Phonological control
Pronunciation is clearly intelligible even if a foreign accent is sometimes evident and occasional mispronunciations occur.
77105, 109
4 Pronunciation a–c10A Communication a–c
Spoken fluency Can express him/herself with relative ease. Despite some problems with formulation resulting in pauses and “cul-de-sacs”, he/she is able to keep going effectively without help.
76 1 Listening d
used to • school subjects • used to / didn’t use to
Level: B1CoMPoNENt dEsCRIPtoR PAGE ACtIvIty/ExERCIsE
Listening to radio audio & recordings
Can understand the information content of the majority of recorded or broadcast audio material on topics of personal interest delivered in clear standard speech.
79 6 Song
Can understand the main points of radio news bulletins and simpler recorded material about familiar subjects delivered relatively slowly and clearly.
79 4 Listening a–c
Overall reading comprehension
Can read straightforward factual texts on subjects related to his/her field and interests with a satisfactory level of comprehension.
78–79 2 Grammar b, c
Overall spoken production
Can reasonably fluently sustain a straightforward description of one of a variety of subjects within his/her field of interest, presenting it as a linear sequence of points.
7979
4 Listening c5 Speaking b
Sustained monologue: describing experience
Can give detailed accounts of experiences, describing feelings and reactions.
78 2 Grammar a
Planning Can work out how to communicate the main point(s) he/she wants to get across, exploiting any resources available and limiting the message to what he/she can recall or find the means to express.
79 5 Speaking a
Asking for clarification
Can ask someone to clarify or elaborate what he/she has just said.
79 5 Speaking b
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General linguistic range
Has enough language to get by, with sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself with some hesitation and circumlocutions on topics such as family, hobbies and interests, work, travel, and current events, but lexical limitations cause repetition and even difficulty with formulation at times.
7879
2 Grammar a4 Listening c
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself with some circumlocutions on most topics pertinent to his everyday life such as family, hobbies and interests, work, travel, and current events.
78 1 Vocabulary a–d
Grammatical accuracy
Communicates with reasonable accuracy in familiar contexts; generally good control though with noticeable mother tongue influence. Errors occur, but it is clear what he/she is trying to express.
78–79143
2 Grammar a, d10B Grammar Bank a, b
Uses reasonably accurately a repertoire of frequently used “routines” and patterns associated with more predictable situations.
79 5 Speaking a, b
Vocabulary control
Shows good control of elementary vocabulary but major errors still occur when expressing more complex thoughts or handling unfamiliar topics and situations.
79 5 Speaking a, b
Phonological control
Pronunciation is clearly intelligible even if a foreign accent is sometimes evident and occasional mispronunciations occur.
79 3 Pronunciation a, b
Flexibility Can exploit a wide range of simple language flexibly to express much of what he/she wants.
79 5 Speaking a, b
Coherence Can link a series of shorter, discrete simple elements into a connected, linear sequence of points.
79 5 Speaking a, b
Spoken fluency Can express him/herself with relative ease. Despite some problems with formulation resulting in pauses and “cul-de-sacs”, he/she is able to keep going effectively without help.
79 4 Listening c
Can keep going comprehensibly, even though pausing for grammatical and lexical planning and repair is very evident, especially in longer stretches of free production.
79 5 Speaking b
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Overall listening comprehension
Can understand straightforward factual information about common everyday or job related topics, identifying both general messages and specific details, provided speech is clearly articulated in a generally familiar accent.
80 1 Grammar b–d
Overall reading comprehension
Can read straightforward factual texts on subjects related to his/her field and interests with a satisfactory level of comprehension.
81 3 Speaking & Reading b
Interviewing and being interviewed
Can use a prepared questionnaire to carry out a structured interview, with some spontaneous follow-up questions.
81 3 Speaking & Reading a
Cooperating Can exploit a basic repertoire of language and strategies to help keep a conversation or discussion going.Can summarise the point reached in a discussion and so help focus the talk.
80 1 Grammar g
Asking for clarification
Can ask someone to clarify or elaborate what he or she has just said.
81 3 Speaking & Reading a
General linguistic range
Has enough language to get by, with sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself with some hesitation and circumlocutions on topics such as family, hobbies and interests, work, travel, and current events, but lexical limitations cause repetition and even difficulty with formulation at times.
8081
1 Grammar g3 Speaking & Reading a
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself with some circumlocutions on most topics pertinent to his everyday life such as family, hobbies and interests, work, travel, and current events.
8081
1 Grammar g3 Speaking & Reading a
Grammatical accuracy
Communicates with reasonable accuracy in familiar contexts; generally good control though with noticeable mother tongue influence. Errors occur, but it is clear what he/she is trying to express.
80143
1 Grammar g10C Grammar Bank a, b
Uses reasonably accurately a repertoire of frequently used “routines” and patterns associated with more predictable situations.
80143
1 Grammar e10C Grammar Bank a, b
Vocabulary control
Shows good control of elementary vocabulary but major errors still occur when expressing more complex thoughts or handling unfamiliar topics and situations.
8181
3 Speaking & Reading b4 Vocabulary a, b
Phonological control
Pronunciation is clearly intelligible even if a foreign accent is sometimes evident and occasional mispronunciations occur.
8081
2 Pronunciation a–c4 Vocabulary b
Flexibility Can exploit a wide range of simple language flexibly to express much of what he/she wants.
81 3 Speaking & Reading b
Thematic development
Can reasonably fluently relate a straightforward narrative or description as a linear sequence of points.
8081
1 Grammar g3 Speaking & Reading a
Coherence Can link a series of shorter, discrete simple elements into a connected, linear sequence of points.
8081
1 Grammar a3 Speaking & Reading b
Propositional precision
Can convey simple, straightforward information of immediate relevance, getting across which point he/she feels is most important.Can express the main point he/she wants to make comprehensibly.
81 3 Speaking & Reading c
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Spoken fluency Can express him/herself with relative ease. Despite some problems with formulation resulting in pauses and “cul-de-sacs”, he/she is able to keep going effectively without help.
81 3 Speaking & Reading a
Can keep going comprehensibly, even though pausing for grammatical and lexical planning and repair is very evident, especially in longer stretches of free production.
81 3 Speaking & Reading c
expressing movement • sports • expressing movement • prepositions
Level: B1CoMPoNENt dEsCRIPtoR PAGE ACtIvIty/ExERCIsE
Listening to radio audio & recordings
Can understand the information content of the majority of recorded or broadcast audio material on topics of personal interest delivered in clear standard speech.
84 2 Vocabulary b, c
Overall reading comprehension
Can read straightforward factual texts on subjects related to his/her field and interests with a satisfactory level of comprehension.
85117
4 Reading & Speaking b, c7 Writing a, e
Reading for orientation
Can scan longer texts in order to locate desired information, and gather information from different parts of a text, or from different texts in order to fulfil a specific task.
85 4 Reading & Speaking b, e
Overall spoken interaction
Can communicate with some confidence on familiar routine and non-routine matters related to his/her interests and professional field. Can exchange, check and confirm information, deal with less routine situations and explain why something is a problem. Can express thoughts on more abstract, cultural topics such as films, books, music etc.
8585
4 Reading & Speaking e5 Writing a
Conversation Can enter unprepared into conversations on familiar topics.
85 5 Writing a
Informal discussion (with friends)
Can follow much of what is said around him/her on general topics provided interlocutors avoid very idiomatic usage and articulate clearly. Can express his/her thoughts about abstract or cultural topics such as music, films. Can explain why something is a problem. Can give brief comments on the views of others. Can compare and contrast alternatives, discussing what to do, where to go, who or which to choose etc.
85 5 Writing a
Interviewing and being interviewed
Can use a prepared questionnaire to carry out a structured interview, with some spontaneous follow-up questions.
84 1 Pronunciation & Speaking c
Overall written production
Can write straightforward connected texts on a range of familiar subjects within his field of interest, by linking a series of shorter discrete elements into a linear sequence.
117 7 Writing d
Identifying cues & inferring (spoken & written)
Can identify unfamiliar words from the context on topics related to his/her field and interests.Can extrapolate the meaning of occasional unknown words from the context and deduce sentence meaning provided the topic discussed is familiar.
85 4 Reading & Speaking d
Planning Can work out how to communicate the main point(s) he/she wants to get across, exploiting any resources available and limiting the message to what he/she can recall or find the means to express.
117 7 Writing c
11A Bad losers
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General linguistic range
Has enough language to get by, with sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself with some hesitation and circumlocutions on topics such as family, hobbies and interests, work, travel, and current events, but lexical limitations cause repetition and even difficulty with formulation at times.
8485
1 Pronunciation & Speaking c4 Reading & Speaking a
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself with some circumlocutions on most topics pertinent to his everyday life such as family, hobbies and interests, work, travel, and current events.
8484
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117
1 Pronunciation & Speaking a–c2 Vocabulary a, b Expressing movement a–c3 Grammar a, b, d4 Reading & Speaking c7 Writing b
Grammatical accuracy
Uses reasonably accurately a repertoire of frequently used “routines” and patterns associated with more predictable situations.
85145
3 Grammar a, b, d11A Grammar Bank a, b
Vocabulary control
Shows good control of elementary vocabulary but major errors still occur when expressing more complex thoughts or handling unfamiliar topics and situations.
8484
1 Pronunciation & Speaking c2 Vocabulary c
Phonological control
Pronunciation is clearly intelligible even if a foreign accent is sometimes evident and occasional mispronunciations occur.
84 1 Pronunciation & Speaking b
Orthographic control
Can produce continuous writing, which is generally intelligible throughout.Spelling, punctuation and layout are accurate enough to be followed most of the time.
117 7 Writing d
Flexibility Can exploit a wide range of simple language flexibly to express much of what he/she wants.
84 1 Pronunciation & Speaking c
Thematic development
Can reasonably fluently relate a straightforward narrative or description as a linear sequence of points.
8485
1 Pronunciation & Speaking c4 Reading & Speaking a
Propositional precision
Can convey simple, straightforward information of immediate relevance, getting across which point he/she feels is most important.Can express the main point he/she wants to make comprehensibly.
84117
1 Pronunciation & Speaking c7 Writing d
Spoken fluency Can express him/herself with relative ease. Despite some problems with formulation resulting in pauses and “cul-de-sacs”, he/she is able to keep going effectively without help.
8485
1 Pronunciation & Speaking c5 Writing a
Can keep going comprehensibly, even though pausing for grammatical and lexical planning and repair is very evident, especially in longer stretches of free production.
85 4 Reading & Speaking a
word order of phrasal verbs • phrasal verbs • linking
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Overall listening comprehension
Can understand the main points of clear standard speech on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure etc., including short narratives.
87 4 Pronunciation a
Overall reading comprehension
Can read straightforward factual texts on subjects related to his/her field and interests with a satisfactory level of comprehension.
8687
1 Speaking & Reading b5 Speaking a
Reading for orientation
Can scan longer texts in order to locate desired information, and gather information from different parts of a text, or from different texts in order to fulfil a specific task.
86 1 Speaking & Reading b
11B Are you a morning person?
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Overall spoken interaction
Can exploit a wide range of simple language to deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling. Can enter unprepared into conversation of familiar topics, express personal opinions and exchange information on topics that are familiar, of personal interest or pertinent to everyday life (e.g. family, hobbies, work, travel and current events).
86 1 Speaking & Reading a, d
Conversation Can enter unprepared into conversations on familiar topics. Can follow clearly articulated speech directed at him/her in everyday conversation, though will sometimes have to ask for repetition of particular words and phrases.
86 1 Speaking & Reading a
Information exchange
Can exchange, check and confirm accumulated factual information on familiar routine and non-routine matters within his field with some confidence.
86 1 Speaking & Reading c
Interviewing and being interviewed
Can use a prepared questionnaire to carry out a structured interview, with some spontaneous follow up questions.
87 5 Speaking b
Overall spoken production
Can reasonably fluently sustain a straightforward description of one of a variety of subjects within his/her field of interest, presenting it as a linear sequence of points.
87 5 Speaking b
Asking for clarification
Can ask someone to clarify or elaborate what he or she has just said.
87 5 Speaking b
Planning Can work out how to communicate the main point(s) he/she wants to get across, exploiting any resources available and limiting the message to what he/she can recall or find the means to express.
87 5 Speaking a
General linguistic range
Has enough language to get by, with sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself with some hesitation and circumlocutions on topics such as family, hobbies and interests, work, travel, and current events, but lexical limitations cause repetition and even difficulty with formulation at times.
8687
1 Speaking & Reading a, d5 Speaking b
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself with some circumlocutions on most topics pertinent to his everyday life such as family, hobbies and interests, work, travel, and current events.
87163
2 Vocabulary a, b Phrasal verbs a–c
Grammatical accuracy
Uses reasonably accurately a repertoire of frequently used “routines” and patterns associated with more predictable situations.
87145
3 Grammar a, b11B Grammar Bank a, b
Vocabulary control
Shows good control of elementary vocabulary but major errors still occur when expressing more complex thoughts or handling unfamiliar topics and situations.
87 5 Speaking b
Phonological control
Pronunciation is clearly intelligible even if a foreign accent is sometimes evident and occasional mispronunciations occur.
8787
4 Pronunciation b5 Speaking b
Flexibility Can exploit a wide range of simple language flexibly to express much of what he/she wants.
87 5 Speaking b
Thematic development
Can reasonably fluently relate a straightforward narrative or description as a linear sequence of points.
87 5 Speaking b
Propositional precision
Can convey simple, straightforward information of immediate relevance, getting across which point he/she feels is most important.Can express the main point he/she wants to make comprehensibly.
8687
1 Speaking & Reading a5 Speaking b
Spoken fluency Can express him/herself with relative ease. Despite some problems with formulation resulting in pauses and “cul-de-sacs”, he/she is able to keep going effectively without help.
86 1 Speaking & Reading a, d
Can keep going comprehensibly, even though pausing for grammatical and lexical planning and repair is very evident, especially in longer stretches of free production.
87 5 Speaking b
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so, neither + auxiliaries • similarities • sentence stress
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Listening to radio audio & recordings
Can understand the main points of radio news bulletins and simpler recorded material about familiar subjects delivered relatively slowly and clearly.
89 5 Listening a, b
Overall reading comprehension
Can read straightforward factual texts on subjects related to his/her field and interests with a satisfactory level of comprehension.
89 4 Vocabulary a
Overall spoken production
Can reasonably fluently sustain a straightforward description of one of a variety of subjects within his/her field of interest, presenting it as a linear sequence of points.
89 4 Vocabulary b
Sustained monologue: describing experience
Can give straightforward descriptions on a variety of familiar subjects within his field of interest. Can give detailed accounts of experiences, describing feelings and reactions. Can describe events, real or imagined.
89 5 Listening b, c
General linguistic range
Has enough language to get by, with sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself with some hesitation and circumlocutions on topics such as family, hobbies and interests, work, travel, and current events, but lexical limitations cause repetition and even difficulty with formulation at times.
89 5 Listening c
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself with some circumlocutions on most topics pertinent to his everyday life such as family, hobbies and interests, work, travel, and current events.
8989
3 Speaking a4 Vocabulary a, b
Grammatical accuracy
Communicates with reasonable accuracy in familiar contexts; generally good control though with noticeable mother tongue influence. Errors occur, but it is clear what he/she is trying to express.
88 1 Grammar a–c
Uses reasonably accurately a repertoire of frequently used “routines” and patterns associated with more predictable situations.
88145
1 Grammar d, e11C Grammar Bank a, b
Vocabulary control
Shows good control of elementary vocabulary but major errors still occur when expressing more complex thoughts or handling unfamiliar topics and situations.
89 5 Listening b
Phonological control
Pronunciation is clearly intelligible even if a foreign accent is sometimes evident and occasional mispronunciations occur.
8989
2 Pronunciation a, b3 Speaking b
Flexibility Can exploit a wide range of simple language flexibly to express much of what he/she wants.
89 3 Speaking b
Thematic development
Can reasonably fluently relate a straightforward narrative or description as a linear sequence of points.
89 5 Listening c
Spoken fluency Can express him/herself with relative ease. Despite some problems with formulation resulting in pauses and “cul-de-sacs”, he/she is able to keep going effectively without help.
89 3 Speaking b
Can keep going comprehensibly, even though pausing for grammatical and lexical planning and repair is very evident, especially in longer stretches of free production.
89 5 Listening c
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Overall listening comprehension
Can understand straightforward factual information about common everyday or job related topics, identifying both general messages and specific details, provided speech is clearly articulated in a generally familiar accent.
909091
1 Rob and Jenny talk about the future a, b2 On the phone a, b3 In Central Park again a, b
Overall spoken interaction
Can communicate with some confidence on familiar routine and non-routine matters related to his/her interests and professional field. Can exchange, check and confirm information, deal with less routine situations and explain why something is a problem. Can express thoughts on more abstract, cultural topics such as films, books, music etc.
91 2 On the phone d–f
Conversation Can enter unprepared into conversations on familiar topics. Can follow clearly articulated speech directed at him/her in everyday conversation, though will sometimes have to ask for repetition of particular words and phrases. Can maintain a conversation or discussion but may sometimes be difficult to follow when trying to say exactly what he/she would like to.
91 3 In Central Park again c–e
Sociolinguistic appropriateness
Can perform and respond to a wide range of language functions, using their most common exponents in a neutral register.Is aware of the salient politeness conventions and acts appropriately.
91 3 In Central Park again a–e
past perfect • verb phrases • contractions: had / hadn’t
Level: B1CoMPoNENt dEsCRIPtoR PAGE ACtIvIty/ExERCIsE
Overall listening comprehension
Can understand the main points of clear standard speech on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure etc., including short narratives.
104, 109 12A Communication a–c
Listening to radio audio & recordings
Can understand the main points of radio news bulletins and simpler recorded material about familiar subjects delivered relatively slowly and clearly.
93 4 Listening a, c
Reading for orientation
Can scan longer texts in order to locate desired information, and gather information from different parts of a text, or from different texts in order to fulfil a specific task.
92 1 Reading & Speaking a, b
Informal discussion (with friends)
Can generally follow the main points in an informal discussion with friends provided speech is clearly articulated in standard dialect.Can give or seek personal views and opinions in discussing topics of interest. Can make his/her opinions and reactions understood as regards solutions to problems or practical questions of where to go, what to do, how to organise an event (e.g. an outing). Can express belief, opinion, agreement and disagreement politely.
93 4 Listening b
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Information exchange
Can exchange, check and confirm accumulated factual information on familiar routine and non-routine matters within his field with some confidence. Can summarise and give his or her opinion about a short story, article, talk, discussion interview, or documentary and answer further questions of detail.
9393
1 Reading & Speaking f4 Listening b
Sustained monologue: describing experience
Can reasonably fluently relate a straightforward narrative or description as a linear sequence of points. Can narrate a story.
93 1 Reading & Speaking f
Monitoring & repair
Can correct mix-ups with tenses or expressions which lead to misunderstandings provided the interlocutor indicates there is a problem.
104, 109 12A Communication a–c
Grammatical accuracy
Communicates with reasonable accuracy in familiar contexts; generally good control though with noticeable mother tongue influence. Errors occur, but it is clear what he/she is trying to express.
9393
104, 109147
2 Grammar d3 Pronunciation a12A Communication a–c12A Grammar Bank a, b
Uses reasonably accurately a repertoire of frequently used “routines” and patterns associated with more predictable situations.
93 2 Grammar a, b
Vocabulary control
Shows good control of elementary vocabulary but major errors still occur when expressing more complex thoughts or handling unfamiliar topics and situations.
92 1 Reading & Speaking b
Phonological control
Pronunciation is clearly intelligible even if a foreign accent is sometimes evident and occasional mispronunciations occur.
93104, 109
3 Pronunciation a12A Communication a–c
Thematic development
Can reasonably fluently relate a straightforward narrative or description as a linear sequence of points.
93 1 Reading & Speaking f
Spoken fluency Can keep going comprehensibly, even though pausing for grammatical and lexical planning and repair is very evident, especially in longer stretches of free production.
9393
1 Reading & Speaking f2 Grammar e, f
reported speech • say or tell? • double consonants
Level: B1CoMPoNENt dEsCRIPtoR PAGE ACtIvIty/ExERCIsE
Overall listening comprehension
Can understand the main points of clear standard speech on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure etc., including short narratives.
94 1 Speaking & Listening b, c
Overall reading comprehension
Can read straightforward factual texts on subjects related to his/her field and interests with a satisfactory level of comprehension.
94 1 Speaking & Listening a
Reading for orientation
Can scan longer texts in order to locate desired information, and gather information from different parts of a text, or from different texts in order to fulfil a specific task.
95 6 Reading a
Overall spoken interaction
Can exploit a wide range of simple language to deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling. Can enter unprepared into conversation of familiar topics, express personal opinions and exchange information on topics that are familiar, of personal interest or pertinent to everyday life (e.g. family, hobbies, work, travel and current events).
94 1 Speaking & Listening a
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Conversation Can enter unprepared into conversations on familiar topics. Can follow clearly articulated speech directed at him/her in everyday conversation, though will sometimes have to ask for repetition of particular words and phrases.
94 1 Speaking & Listening a
Information exchange
Can exchange, check and confirm accumulated factual information on familiar routine and non-routine matters within his field with some confidence. Can summarise and give his or her opinion about a short story, article, talk, discussion interview, or documentary and answer further questions of detail.
9495
1 Speaking & Listening a6 Reading b, c
Sustained monologue: describing experience
Can give straightforward descriptions on a variety of familiar subjects within his field of interest. Can give detailed accounts of experiences, describing feelings and reactions. Can describe events, real or imagined.
95 4 Speaking a, b
Identifying cues & inferring (spoken & written)
Can identify unfamiliar words from the context on topics related to his/her field and interests.Can extrapolate the meaning of occasional unknown words from the context and deduce sentence meaning provided the topic discussed is familiar.
95 6 Reading b
General linguistic range
Has enough language to get by, with sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself with some hesitation and circumlocutions on topics such as family, hobbies and interests, work, travel, and current events, but lexical limitations cause repetition and even difficulty with formulation at times.
95 4 Speaking a, b
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself with some circumlocutions on most topics pertinent to his everyday life such as family, hobbies and interests, work, travel, and current events.
95 4 Speaking a, b
Grammatical accuracy
Communicates with reasonable accuracy in familiar contexts; generally good control though with noticeable mother tongue influence. Errors occur, but it is clear what he/she is trying to express.
949595
2 Grammar b3 Vocabulary 4 Speaking b
Uses reasonably accurately a repertoire of frequently used “routines” and patterns associated with more predictable situations.
94147
2 Grammar a12B Grammar Bank a, b
Vocabulary control
Shows good control of elementary vocabulary but major errors still occur when expressing more complex thoughts or handling unfamiliar topics and situations.
95 3 Vocabulary
Phonological control
Pronunciation is clearly intelligible even if a foreign accent is sometimes evident and occasional mispronunciations occur.
9595
4 Speaking a, b5 Pronunciation a–c
Flexibility Can exploit a wide range of simple language flexibly to express much of what he/she wants.
95 4 Speaking a, b
Thematic development
Can reasonably fluently relate a straightforward narrative or description as a linear sequence of points.
95 4 Speaking a, b
Propositional precision
Can convey simple, straightforward information of immediate relevance, getting across which point he/she feels is most important.Can express the main point he/she wants to make comprehensibly.
95 6 Reading c
Spoken fluency Can express him/herself with relative ease. Despite some problems with formulation resulting in pauses and “cul-de-sacs”, he/she is able to keep going effectively without help.
94 1 Speaking & Listening a
Can keep going comprehensibly, even though pausing for grammatical and lexical planning and repair is very evident, especially in longer stretches of free production.
9595
4 Speaking a, b6 Reading c
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questions without auxiliaries • revision
Level: B1CoMPoNENt dEsCRIPtoR PAGE ACtIvIty/ExERCIsE
Reading for orientation
Can scan longer texts in order to locate desired information, and gather information from different parts of a text, or from different texts in order to fulfil a specific task.
96 1 Grammar b
Informal discussion (with friends)
Can generally follow the main points in an informal discussion with friends provided speech is clearly articulated in standard dialect.Can give or seek personal views and opinions in discussing topics of interest. Can make his/her opinions and reactions understood as regards solutions to problems or practical questions of where to go, what to do, how to organise an event (e.g. an outing). Can express belief, opinion, agreement and disagreement politely.
96 1 Grammar a
Information exchange
Can exchange, check and confirm accumulated factual information on familiar routine and non-routine matters within his field with some confidence.
96 1 Grammar a
Planning Can work out how to communicate the main point(s) he/she wants to get across, exploiting any resources available and limiting the message to what he/she can recall or find the means to express.
97 2 Writing & Speaking b
Compensating Can define the features of something concrete for which he/she can’t remember the word. Can convey meaning by qualifying a word meaning something similar (e.g. a truck for people = bus).
96 1 Grammar a
General linguistic range
Has enough language to get by, with sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself with some hesitation and circumlocutions on topics such as family, hobbies and interests, work, travel, and current events, but lexical limitations cause repetition and even difficulty with formulation at times.
97 2 Writing & Speaking b
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself with some circumlocutions on most topics pertinent to his everyday life such as family, hobbies and interests, work, travel, and current events.
105, 11097
12C Communication b, c2 Writing & Speaking b
Grammatical accuracy
Communicates with reasonable accuracy in familiar contexts; generally good control though with noticeable mother tongue influence. Errors occur, but it is clear what he/she is trying to express.
9697
1 Grammar a, d2 Writing & Speaking b
Uses reasonably accurately a repertoire of frequently used “routines” and patterns associated with more predictable situations.
96105, 110
147
1 Grammar c, d12C Communication a12C Grammar Bank a, b
Vocabulary control
Shows good control of elementary vocabulary but major errors still occur when expressing more complex thoughts or handling unfamiliar topics and situations.
96 1 Grammar a
Phonological control
Pronunciation is clearly intelligible even if a foreign accent is sometimes evident and occasional mispronunciations occur.
105, 11097
12C Communication b, c2 Writing & Speaking c
Thematic development
Can reasonably fluently relate a straightforward narrative or description as a linear sequence of points.
96 1 Grammar a
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Propositional precision
Can convey simple, straightforward information of immediate relevance, getting across which point he/she feels is most important.Can express the main point he/she wants to make comprehensibly.
9697
1 Grammar a2 Writing & Speaking b
Spoken fluency Can express him/herself with relative ease. Despite some problems with formulation resulting in pauses and “cul-de-sacs”, he/she is able to keep going effectively without help.
96 1 Grammar a
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