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EUROPEAN FRAMEWORK COURSES: 

what are those letters and numbers in front of the group courses?

A1

Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Can introduce him/herself and others at business conferences and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help. This level is divided in 3 parts.

A2

Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment, business conferences). Can communicate in simple and routine and professional tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine and professional matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need. This level is divided in 3 parts.

B1

Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken or in business trips. Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar of personal interest and useful. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, ambitions and business projects by briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans. This level is divided in 3 parts.

B2

Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical and business discussions in his/her field of specialisation. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.

C1

Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning. Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices

C2

Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can summarise information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent business presentation. Can express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations and business conferences.