C2
INTERACTING WITH OTHERS
EXPRESSING MYSELF
C1+
INTERACTING WITH OTHERS
EXPRESSING MYSELF
C1
INTERACTING WITH OTHERS
EXPRESSING MYSELF
B2+
INTERACTING WITH OTHERS
EXPRESSING MYSELF
B2
INTERACTING WITH OTHERS
EXPRESSING MYSELF
B1+
INTERACTING WITH OTHERS
EXPRESSING MYSELF
B1
INTERACTING WITH OTHERS
EXPRESSING MYSELF
A2+
INTERACTING WITH OTHERS
EXPRESSING MYSELF
A2
INTERACTING WITH OTHERS
EXPRESSING MYSELF
A1+
INTERACTING WITH OTHERS
EXPRESSING MYSELF
A1
INTERACTING WITH OTHERS
EXPRESSING MYSELF
INTERACTING WITH OTHERS
- I can converse comfortably, appropriately and without limitations in casual conversation, at social events and in more formal discussions and debates.
- I can employ irony and understatement in an appropriate manner.
- I can easily keep up with extended debate, even when this is highly idiomatic.
- I can contribute to formal discussion of complex issues articulately and persuasively.
- When arguing for or against a case, I can convey finer shades of meaning precisely in order to give emphasis differentiate and eliminate ambiguity.
EXPRESSING MYSELF
- I can give clear, smoothly flowing, elaborate and often memorable descriptions.
- I can argue a case on a complex issue, adapting the structure, content and emphasis in order to convince particular listeners of the validity of my argument.
- I can give a smoothly flowing, elaborate presentation on a complex topic, and can handle difficult, unpredictable and even hostile questioning.
- I can summarise orally information from different sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts accurately, coherently and concisely without including unnecessary detail.
C1+
INTERACTING WITH OTHERS
- I can participate easily and appropriately in conversation.
- I have a good understanding of humour, irony and implicit cultural references.
- I can easily keep up with and contribute to an extended debate on abstract and complex topics, even when these are unfamiliar to me and when people start talking simultaneously.
- I can formulate a convincing argument and respond to questions, comments and complex counter arguments fluently, spontaneously and appropriately.
EXPRESSING MYSELF
- I can give an elaborate description or account of an experience or topic of relevance, integrating themes, developing particular points and concluding appropriately.
- I can confidently put forward a systematically developed argument, taking account of the audience’s perspective, evaluating areas of ambiguity and selecting appropriate supporting examples.
- I can give a clear, well-structured presentation of a complex subject, expanding and supporting points of view with reasons and relevant examples.
- I can confidently handle detailed questions and spontaneously follow up points raised by members of the audience.
- I can summarise orally information from different sources, selecting the most salient and relevant ideas, and reconstructing arguments in a coherent presentation.
C1
INTERACTING WITH OTHERS
- I can express myself fluently and appropriately, adopting a level of formality appropriate to the circumstances and my relationship to the person I am talking to.
- I can keep up with animated discussions on abstract and complex topics with a number of speakers and can participate effectively even when people start talking simultaneously.
- I can understand and exchange complex, detailed information on topics with which I am not personally familiar, pinpointing key areas where further explanation or clarification is needed.
- I can use the telephone for a variety of purposes, including solving problems and misunderstandings though I may need to ask for clarification if the accent is unfamiliar.
EXPRESSING MYSELF
- I can give clear, well-structured descriptions of complex subjects.
- I can develop an argument systematically in well-structured speech, highlighting significant points, and concluding appropriately.
- I can give a clear, well-structured presentation on a complex subject in my field, expanding and supporting points of view with appropriate reasons and examples.
- I can put together information from different sources and relate it in a coherent summary.
- I can summarise orally long, demanding texts.
B2+
INTERACTING WITH OTHERS
- I can converse spontaneously without much sign of restricting what I say.
- I can reformulate ideas in different ways to ensure people understand exactly what I mean.
- I can keep up with a discussion and express my ideas and opinions clearly, precisely and convincingly, even in formal meetings.
- I can understand and exchange complex information and advice relating to fields with which I have some familiarity.
- I can carry out an effective, fluent interview, departing spontaneously from prepared questions, following up and probing interesting replies.
- I can help to negotiate a solution to a dispute, for example financial responsibility for damage in a rented flat.
- I can use the telephone for a variety of purposes, including establishing contact with people I do not know, though I may need to ask for clarification if the accent is unfamiliar.
EXPRESSING MYSELF
- I can give clear, well-developed, detailed descriptions on a wide range of subjects related to my interests, expanding and supporting my ideas.
- I can develop an argument systematically, highlighting significant points and including supporting detail where necessary.
- I can give a clear, well-structured presentation, with highlighting of significant points and can answer questions about the content.
- When giving a presentation, I can depart spontaneously from my prepared text and follow up interesting points raised by members of the audience I can summarise information and arguments from a variety of sources, highlighting significant points.
B2
INTERACTING WITH OTHERS
- I can take an active part in conversation, expressing clearly my points of view, ideas or feelings naturally with effective turn-taking.
- I can evaluate advantages & disadvantages, and participate in reaching a decision in formal or informal discussion.
- I can sustain my opinions in discussion by providing relevant explanations, arguments and comments.
- I can find out and pass on detailed information reliably, face-to-face and on the phone, asking follow up questions and getting clarification or elaboration when necessary.
- I can make a complaint effectively, explaining the problem and demanding appropriate action.
- I can use the telephone to find out detailed information, provided the other person speaks clearly, and ask follow up questions to check that I have understood a point fully.
EXPRESSING MYSELF
- I can give clear, detailed descriptions on a wide range of subjects related to my fields of interest.
- I can develop a clear argument, linking my ideas logically and expanding and supporting my points with appropriate examples.
- I can present a topical issue in a critical manner and weigh up the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
- I can summarise information and arguments from a number of sources, such as articles or reports, discussions, interviews, presentations, etc.
- I can summarise orally the plot and sequence of events in a film or play.
B1+
INTERACTING WITH OTHERS
- I can start a conversation on topics that are familiar or of personal interest and can help to keep it going by expressing and responding to suggestions, opinions, attitudes, advice, feelings, etc.
- I can express my opinions on abstract topics like films and music, describe my reactions to them and ask other people what they think.
- I can compare and contrast alternatives, discuss what to do, where to go, etc.
- I can give practical instructions on how to do something, for example cooking, buying a ticket from a machine or using software. I can explain why something is a problem.
- I can make an effective complaint, for example in a shop or hotel.
- I can have long telephone conversations with people I know personally.
- I can make routine telephone calls, e.g. to make or cancel an order, booking or appointment.
EXPRESSING MYSELF
- I can describe an incident or an accident, making the main points clear.
- I can express my feelings about something that I have experienced, and explain why I felt that way.
- I can develop an argument well enough to be followed without difficulty most of the time.
- I can give a prepared presentation and answer clear questions.
- I can summarise non-routine information on familiar subjects from various sources and present it to others.
B1
INTERACTING WITH OTHERS
- I can start, maintain and close simple face-to-face conversation on topics that are familiar or of personal interest.
- I can express and respond to feelings and attitudes like surprise, happiness, sadness, interest and disinterest.
- I can give or seek personal opinions in an informal discussion with friends, agreeing and disagreeing politely.
- I can help to solve practical problems, saying what I think and asking others what they think.
- I can find out and pass on uncomplicated factual information.
- I can ask for and follow detailed directions.
- I can manage unexpected things that could happen on holiday, e.g. needing a dentist or getting a bike repaired.
- I can make arrangements on the telephone or in person, e.g. booking flights, hotels, rental cars, restaurants, cinemas, etc.
- I can have simple telephone conversations with people I know.
EXPRESSING MYSELF
- I can give descriptions on a variety of familiar subjects related to my interests.
- I can talk in detail about my experiences, feelings and reactions.
- I can briefly explain and justify my opinions.
- I can give a short prepared presentation on a very familiar area (e.g. “My country”) and answer clear questions.
- I can relate the main content of short texts I have read.
A2+
INTERACTING WITH OTHERS
- I can have short conversations with friends and ask and answer simple questions about familiar topics (e.g., weather, hobbies, pets, music, sport).
- I can ask and answer simple questions about things in the past. (e.g., yesterday, last week, last year).
- I can ask for and give opinions, agree and disagree, in a simple way.
- I can discuss different things to do, places to go, etc.
- I can give and follow simple directions and instructions, e.g. explain how to get somewhere.
- I can handle most everyday situations, e.g. shopping, eating out and checking travel times.
- I can get simple information about travel, buying tickets and finding out and passing on information on places, times, costs, etc.
- I can ring friends to exchange news, discuss plans and arrange to meet.
EXPRESSING MYSELF
- I can describe places I like (for example towns, holiday resorts).
- I can say what I usually do at home, at work, in my free time.
- I can describe plans, arrangements and alternatives.
- I can describe past activities, events and personal experiences (e.g., what I did at the weekend, on holiday).
- I can describe a job or a study experience.
- If I have time to prepare, I can briefly explain and give reasons for my actions and plans.
- I can briefly present a country, a sports team, a band, etc. to listeners.
- I can summarise simple stories I have read, relying on the language used in the story.
A2
INTERACTING WITH OTHERS
- I can ask people how they feel in different situations. For example: “Are you hungry?” or “Are you ok?” and say how I feel.
- I can ask and answer simple questions about home and country, work and free time, likes, and dislikes.
- I can ask and answer simple questions about a past event. For example the time and place of a party, who was at the party and what happened there.
- I can make and accept invitations, or refuse invitations politely.
- I can make and accept apologies.
- I can discuss plans with other people. For example: what to do, where to go and when to meet.
- I can ask for and give directions using a map or plan.
- I can communicate in everyday situations, for example: ordering food and drink, shopping or using post offices and banks.
- I can use buses, trains and taxis ask for basic information about travel and buy tickets.
- I can use standard phrases to answer the phone, exchange simple information, and have a short telephone conversation with someone I know. For example to arrange to meet them.
EXPRESSING MYSELF
- I can describe myself, my family and other people.
- I can describe my education, my present or last job.
- I can describe my hobbies and interests.
- I can describe my home and where I live.
- I can describe what I did at the weekend or on my last holiday.
- I can talk about my plans for the weekend or on my next holiday.
- I can explain why I like or dislike something.
- If I have time to prepare, I can give basic information about something I know well, for example: a country, a sports team, a band, etc.
A1+
INTERACTING WITH OTHERS
- I can ask how people are and react to news.
- I can ask and answer simple questions and respond to simple statements on very familiar topics (e.g., family, student life), if I can get help.
- I can describe clothes or other familiar objects and I can ask about them.
- I can indicate time by such phrases as ”next week”, ”last Friday”, ”in November”, ”three o’ clock”.
- I can ask where to find a book or other familiar objects and can also answer such questions.
- I can ask simply for directions (“Where is the bank?”).
- I can ask people for things and give people things.
- I can understand simple phone messages, e.g. 'We're arriving tomorrow at half past four'.
- On the phone I can provide basic, prepared information, e.g. my name, address, telephone number, my request.
EXPRESSING MYSELF
- I can introduce myself, for example say my name, where I come from and what I do.
- I can describe my family simply, for example who the members of my family are, how old they are and what they do. I can describe where I live.
- I can describe what I like and what I don’t like (for example with regard to sports, music, school, colors).
- I can use simple words to describe something, (for example its size, shape or color).
- I can describe what I can do and can’t do and what other people or animals can or can’t do.
A1
INTERACTING WITH OTHERS
- I can use basic greeting and leave taking expressions.
- I can ask how people are.
- I can interact in a simple way, asking and answering basic questions, if I can repeat, repair and get help.
- I can ask and answer (simple personal) questions, like "What’s your name?", "How old are you?" if the other person speaks slowly and is very helpful.
- I can ask people questions about where they live, people they know, things they have, etc. and answer such questions addressed to me provided they are articulated slowly and clearly.
- I can buy things in shops where pointing or other gestures can support what I say.
- I can use and understand simple numbers in everyday conversations (for example in prices or telephone numbers).
- I can answer the phone, give my name and answer very simple questions (e.g. “When is Mrs Jones back?”).
EXPRESSING MYSELF
- I can give personal information (address, telephone number, nationality, age, family, and hobbies).
- I can very simply describe myself and my family.
- I can very simply describe where I live.