QCE
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ALTE
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European Certification
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International House
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International House World
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| Common European Framework |
Level and
Summary |
English:
Cambridge Esol
Italian:
University of Perugia |
Each level requires between 60-100 hours of study, depending also on group size |
Level Descriptor
At the end of a course
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A1
Breakthrough |
You have no previous knowledge of the language. |
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1
Beginner |
Learners can communicate at a minimal level. They would have serious difficulties in an English-speaking environment. |
A2
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Basic communication is possible with assistance and |
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2
Elementary |
Learners can communicate at a basic level and can deal with some situations necessary to survive in an English-speaking environment. Their comprehension of English is limited but a foundation has been laid for further learning. |
Waystage |
you understand simple sentences spoken slowly and clearly. |
KET
CELI 1 |
3
Pre-Intermediate |
Learners are able to communicate adequately in simple everyday situations. Their range of vocabulary and ability to manipulate grammatical structure is developing, as is their ability to comprehend oral and written English. |
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You can make effective and independent use of the language in familiar situations |
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4
Lower Intermediate |
Although their vocabulary and grammar are limited in range, learners are able to communicate in most basic everyday situations. They are beginning to deal confidently with authentic listening and reading material. |
Threshold |
although there are still lapses in communication. |
PET
BEC Preliminary
CELI 2
CIC Intermedio |
5
Mid-Intermediate |
Learners are developing their language skills and can communicate quite fluently in most everyday situations. Their ability to express more complex ideas is beginning to develop, although their language is not always accurate. |
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Your use of the language is consistent and usually appropriate but lapses in fluency and accuracy still occur in complex situations. |
FCE
BEC Vantage
CELI 3 |
6
Upper-Intermediate
Pre-Advanced
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Learners have a wide range of vocabulary and a command of all basic grammatical structures. They can use English in a variety of contexts and are beginning to appreciate many of the complexities of the language. |
C1
Effective
Operational Proficiency
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You have a good command of the language. It is fluent, accurate and well-organised with only a few uncertainties in complex and difficult situations. |
CAE
BEC Higher
CELI 4
CIC avanzato |
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Learners are able to use a wide range of language effectively in a variety of contexts and can easily comprehend natural spoken and written English. |
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You have an excellent command of the language and can tackle the most difficult tasks. |
CPE
CELI 5
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Learners are developing an understanding of and an ability to produce the subtleties and complexities of the language, although they may still require some work on accuracy. At the end of this course, students should be close to native speaker competence. |
* It is important to note that at this level of study the move from one level to another may represent a considerably longer period of study than 100 hours. |
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