You can say, recognize and write letters of the alphabet; say your name, ask others about their name and nationality; answer basic questions using simple vocabulary and incomplete sentences; name common everyday objects; talk about the weather, jobs and dates using simple language. | 0-110 |
You can describe the position or location of something in a very basic way; greet people and react to news; ask for a drink or food in a limited way; answer questions related to your family and friends; buy tickets on public transport using basic fixed expressions; ask and answer simple questions on very familiar topics. | 120-175 |
You can introduce yourself, your hobbies and your interests in a basic way; describe a person's likes and dislikes using simple language; use brief, everyday expressions to describe wants and needs, and request information; ask for simple directions, referring to a map. | 180-220 |
You can use simple phrases to order a meal; make simple purchases by stating what is wanted; make invitations using simple vocabulary; start or end a short conversation using basic fixed expressions; make excuses using fixed expressions; describe a travel experience with a few very basic phrases; describe someone's appearance using simple language. | 225-390 |
You can successfully deal with basic communication problems when traveling overseas; make hotel, restaurant, or transport reservations over the phone; give an extended description of everyday topics (people, places, experiences, etc); make and respond to suggestions; describe habits and routines; use simple language to express feelings of regret, surprise, disappointment, understanding, etc. | 395-545 |
You can describe future plans and intentions using fixed expressions; paraphrase a simple story related to a familiar topic; ask, follow and give detailed directions; express belief, opinion, agreement or disagreement politely; describe events, both real and imagined; describe dreams, hopes and ambitions; discuss films, books or plays in simple terms. | 550-640 |
You can understand TV shows and movies without subtitles; speak in general terms about environmental problems; make a complaint; re-tell a familiar story using your own words; describe basic symptoms to a doctor with limited precision; express your thoughts in some detail on popular social issues; report the opinion of others. | 645-780 |
You can speak the language well at your workplace; deal with less common situations in a shop, post office, etc. such as returning an unsatisfactory purchase; make a formal apology; speculate about causes, consequences and hypothetical situations; accurately describe a problem with a product or piece of equipment; give advice on a wide range of subjects. | 785-855 |
You can express your opinion using a very wide range of vocabulary items and idioms; compare advantages and disadvantages of possible approaches and solutions to an issue or problem; shift easily between formal and informal ways of expressing oneself; make a clear strong argument during a formal discussion; express attitudes using linguistically complex language. | 860-940 |
You can speak like a native speaker; contribute to group discussions even when the speech is fast and colloquial; answer questions about abstract topics clearly and in detail; rephrase controversial statements into more neutral language; express yourself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning (semantic precision). | 945-990 |
