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| GRASP | Auditive comprehension | I recognize very basic words and expressions that are commonly used, relating to myself, my family and my immediate environment when speaking slowly and clearly. | I understand phrases and the most common vocabulary on topics of personal interest (very basic personal and family information, shopping, place of residence, employment).
I am able to grasp the main idea of short, clear, and simple notices and messages. |
I understand the main ideas when speech is clear and normal and deals with everyday matters that occur at work, school, during leisure time, etc. I understand the main idea of many radio or television programs that deal with current affairs or matters of personal or professional interest when the articulation is relatively slow and clear. | I understand lengthy speeches and lectures and can even follow complex lines of argument as long as the topic is relatively familiar. I understand almost all television news and current affairs programs.
I understand most films where standard language is spoken. |
I understand long speeches even when they are not clearly structured and when relationships are only implied and not explicitly stated. I understand television programs and films without much effort. | I have no difficulty understanding any type of spoken language, whether in live conversations or broadcast speeches, even if they are delivered at a native speaker's speed, as long as I have time to familiarize myself with the accent. |
| Reading comprehension | I understand familiar words and names and very simple phrases, for example those found on signs, posters, and catalogs. | I can read very short and simple texts. I can find specific and predictable information in simple, everyday texts such as advertisements, brochures, menus, and timetables, and I understand short and simple personal letters. | I understand texts written in everyday language or work-related language. I understand descriptions of events, feelings, and wishes in personal letters. | I am able to read articles and reports on contemporary issues in which the authors take specific stances or viewpoints. I understand contemporary literary prose. | I understand long and complex texts of a literary or factual nature, appreciating distinctions of style.
I understand specialized articles and lengthy technical instructions, even if they are not related to my area of expertise. |
I am able to read with ease virtually all forms of written language, including structurally or linguistically complex abstract texts such as, for example, manuals, specialist articles, and literary works. | |
| SPEAK | Oral interaction | I can participate in a simple conversation as long as the other person is willing to repeat what they've said or rephrase it, speak more slowly, and help me formulate what I'm trying to say. I ask and answer simple questions about immediate needs or very common topics. | I can communicate in simple, routine tasks requiring a straightforward exchange of information on everyday activities and matters. I am capable of very brief social exchanges, although I generally cannot understand enough to sustain a conversation on my own. | I can handle almost any situation that arises when I travel to places where that language is spoken. I can spontaneously participate in conversations about everyday topics of personal interest or that are relevant to daily life (for example, family, hobbies, work, travel, and current events). | I can participate in conversations with a degree of fluency and spontaneity, enabling normal communication with native speakers. I can actively participate in discussions in everyday situations, explaining and defending my points of view. | I express myself fluently and spontaneously without having to search for the right words. I use language flexibly and effectively for social and professional purposes.
I formulate ideas and opinions precisely and skillfully relate my contributions to those of other speakers. |
I participate effortlessly in any conversation or debate and am well-versed in idioms, set phrases, and colloquial expressions. I express myself fluently and convey subtle nuances of meaning with precision. If I encounter a problem, I navigate it so discreetly that others barely notice. |
| Oral expression | I use simple expressions and phrases to describe the place where I live and the people I know. | I use a series of expressions and phrases to describe in simple terms my family and other people, my living conditions, my educational background and my current job or the last one I had. | I know how to link sentences in a simple way in order to describe experiences and events, my dreams, hopes and ambitions.
I can briefly explain and justify my opinions and plans. I can tell a story or narrative, the plot of a book or film, and I can describe my reactions. |
I present clear and detailed descriptions of a wide range of topics related to my specialty.
I can explain a point of view on a topic by outlining the advantages and disadvantages of various options. |
I present clear and detailed descriptions of complex topics that include other subjects, developing concrete ideas and ending with an appropriate conclusion. | I present descriptions or arguments in a clear and fluid manner, with a style that is appropriate to the context and with a logical and effective structure that helps the listener to focus on the important ideas and remember them. | |
| TO WRITE | Written expression | I am able to write short and simple postcards, for example to send greetings.
I know how to fill out forms with personal data, for example my name, my nationality and my address on a hotel registration form. |
I am able to write short and simple notes and messages relating to my immediate needs.
I can write very simple personal letters, for example thanking someone for something. |
I am able to write simple and well-linked texts on topics that are familiar to me or of personal interest.
I can write personal letters that describe experiences and impressions. |
I am able to write clear and detailed texts on a wide range of topics related to my interests.
I can write essays or reports conveying information or proposing reasons that support or refute a particular point of view. I know how to write letters that highlight the importance I attach to certain facts and experiences. |
I am able to express myself in clear and well-structured texts, presenting points of view at some length.
I can write about complex topics in letters, essays, or reports, highlighting what I consider to be important aspects. I select the appropriate style for the readers to whom my writing is addressed. |
I am able to write clear and fluent texts in an appropriate style. I can write letters, reports, or complex articles that present arguments with a logical and effective structure that helps the reader focus on and remember the important ideas.
I write summaries and reviews of professional or literary works. |
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