LE NOSTRE LINGUE ED I NOSTRI LIVELLI
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General English (11 levels):
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Business English (9 levels)
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Level 1 Beginner
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Level 2a Elementary
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Level 1a Elementary
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Level 2b Elementary +
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Level 1b Elementary +
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Level 3 Pre-Intermediate
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Level 2 Pre-Intermediate
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Level 4 Low Intermediate
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Level 3 Low Intermediate
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Level 5 Mid Intermediate
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Level 4 Mid Intermediate
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Level 6a Upper Intermediate 1
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Level 5a Upper Intermediate 1
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Level 6b Upper Intermediate 2
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Level 5b Upper Intermediate 2
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Level 7 Advanced 1
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Level 6 Advanced 1
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Level 8 Advanced 2
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Level 7 Advanced 2
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Level 9 Post-Advanced
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Le altre lingue che offriamo:
Italiano per stranieri
(5 livelli - Elementare; Pre-Intermedio; Intermedio; Intermedio Alto; Avanzato)
Francese, Tedesco, Spagnolo
(4 livelli - Elementare; Pre-Intermedio; Intermedio; Intermedio Alto)
Portoghese Brasiliano, Russo, Ceco, Ungherese, Arabo, Ebraico, Cinese, Giapponese, Thailadese
(2 livelli - Elementare; Pre-Intermedio)
SCHEMA GENERALE DEI LIVELLI LINGUISTICI
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QFG (1) and AH levels
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CEF
(2)
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ALTE
(3)
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CAMBRIDGE ESOL
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BULATS
(5)
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TOIEC
(6)
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IELTS
(7)
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TOEFL
(8)
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¨ 1 BEGINNER
60 (9) hours (0-60)
¨ 2a ELEMENTARY
90 hours (60-150)
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A1
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0
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Breakthrough
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0-19
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10-245
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1-2
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0-31
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¨ 2b ELEMENTARY +
60 optional hours
(90-150)
¨ 3 PRE-INTERMEDIATE
90 hours (150-240)
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A2
Waystage User
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1
Elementary
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KET
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20-39
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246-380
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3
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32-42
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1° INDIPENDENZA
B1
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¨ 4 LOW INTERMEDIATE
90 hours (240-330)
¨ 5 MID-INTERMEDIATE
90 hours (330-420)
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B1
Threshold User
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2
Intermediate
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PET
BEC
(4)
Preliminary
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40-59
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381-540
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3.5-4.5
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43-61
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2° INDIPENDENZA
B2
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¨ 6a UPP-INTERMEDIATE 1
90 hours (420-510)
¨ 6b UPP-INTERMEDIATE 2
90 hours (510-600)
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B2
Independent User
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3
Upper Intermediate
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FCE
BEC
Vantage
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60-74
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541-700
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5-6
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62-91
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3° INDIPENDENZA
C1
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¨ 7 ADVANCED 1
100 hours (600-700)
¨ 8 ADVANCED 2
100 hours (700-800)
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C1
Competent User
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4
Advanced
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CAE
BEC Higher
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75-89
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701-910
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6.5-7
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92-112
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¨ 9 POST-ADVANCED
100 hours (800-900)
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C2
Good User
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5
Upper Advanced
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CPE
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90-100
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911-990
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7.5-9
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113-120
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1 QFG
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Quality First Group (Gruppo di Centri Linguistici privati di qualità fondato a livello italiano nel 2002 con l'obiettivo d'innalzare il livello qualitativo dei singoli istituti. AH ne è Socio Fondatore)
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2 CEF
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Common European Framework Levels (Livelli di competenza linguistica espressi secondo il modello del Consiglio d'Europa)
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3 ALTE
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Association of Language Testers in Europe (Associazione che comprende le più importanti istituzioni europee nel settore della valutazione delle lingue straniere)
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4 BEC
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Business English Certificates (esami Cambridge per l'inglese professionale)
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5 BULATS
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Business Language Testing Service (Test computerizzato di valutazione della competenza linguistica in contesto professionale e di lavoro per quattro lingue - inglese, francese, tedesco e spagnolo)
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6 TOEIC
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Test di inglese americano che valuta il livello delle persone che lavorano in contesti internazionali
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7 IELTS
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Test di inglese britannico in contesto accademico di Cambridge Esol
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8 TOEFL
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Test di inglese americano in contesto accademico di ETS
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9 NB: Numero di ore consigliato per ogni livello ai corsi collettivi. Un numero minore può essere sufficiente per i corsi individuali.
I TRE LIVELLI D'INDIPENDENZA LINGUISTICA
1. The Threshold Level - Il Livello Soglia
Il livello B1 INTERMEDIATE (Intermedio) è il primo livello d'indipendenza linguistica. A questo livello - secondo le indicazioni ALTE di capacità nell'ambito lavorativo - nella produzione orale una persona "ha l'abilità di esprimersi in modo limitato in situazioni familiari, e di trattare in modo generale argomenti e informazioni anche non di routine". E' il livello del tecnico, della segretaria, dell'impiegato o della receptionist. Corrisponde agli esami Cambridge PET o BEC Preliminary, oppure al punteggio BULATS 40-59, o TOIEC 381-540. I punteggi TOIEC (e TOEFL) sono puramente indicativi in quanto non si rifanno ai parametri CEF.
2. The Independent Level - Il Livello Indipendente
Il secondo - B2 - è il vero livello d'indipendenza linguistica. Secondo l'ALTE una persona "ha la capacità di conseguire la maggior parte degli obiettivi comunicativi prefissati e di esprimersi su argomenti diversi". E' il livello del quadro dirigenziale, della segretaria di direzione, dell'assistente personale. E' L'UPPER INTERMEDIATE (Intermedio Alto) e corrisponde agli esami Cambridge FCE e BEC Vantage, oppure al punteggio BULATS 60-74, o al TOIEC 541-700.
3. The Competent Level - Il Livello Competente
Il terzo livello d'indipendenza linguistica è il livello C1 ADVANCED (Avanzato). Secondo l'ALTE una persona a questo livello "ha l'abilità di comunicare con giusta enfasi e appropriatezza. Ha inoltre la capacità di trattare anche argomenti non familiari". E' il livello del dirigente o dell'imprenditore. Corrisponde agli esami Cambridge CAE o BEC Higher, oppure al punteggio BULATS 75-89, o al TOIEC 701-910.
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LEVEL
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Listening and Speaking
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Reading
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P
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Writing
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P
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A1
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¨ 1 BEGINNER
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CAN ask very simple questions for information, such as "What is this?". CAN understand 1 or 2 word answers. CAN understand simple replies, for example: "Yes. We will deliver on Friday."
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CAN understand basic hotel rules and signs, for example "Dining room". CAN understand basic hotel information, for example, times when meals are served.
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CAN write a simple routine request to a colleague, of the "Can I have 20 X, please?" type. CAN leave a simple message giving information on, e.g. where he/she has gone, what time he/she will be back.
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2a ELEMENTARY
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A2
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2b
ELEMENTARY +
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CAN understand and answer simple predictable questions. CAN give simple explanations about familiar places. CAN express simple opinions using expressions such as "I don't agree". CAN understand a simple phone message and confirm details of the message.
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CAN understand price labels and a range of advertisements such as "Special Offer" in a department store or counter service shop. CAN understand a letter which describes people or events. CAN understand the main points of information given on posters.
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CAN complete most forms related to personal information. CAN write a short, simple letter introducing her/himself to a host or exchange family containing basic, factual information such as name, age, etc.
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¨ 3 PRE-
INTERMEDIATE
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1a INDIPENDENZA
B1
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¨ 4 LOW
INTERMEDIATE
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CAN answer questions of a routine nature and provide simple explanations. CAN keep up a casual conversation for a reasonable period of time, provided that this is of a mainly familiar, predictable nature.
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CAN understand a letter expressing personal opinions. CAN understand most tourist brochures, guidebooks, etc. CAN understand most articles and reports of a "general" nature.
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CAN write to a hotel in order to confirm accommodation, etc. CAN write letters on a limited range of predictable topics related to personal experience. CAN write a simple narrative or description, for example: "My last holiday", with some inaccuracies in vocabulary and grammar.
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¨ 5 MID
INTERMEDIATE
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2a INDIPENDENZA
B2
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INTERMEDIATE 1
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CAN give a clear presentation on a familiar topic, and CAN answer predictable or factual questions. CAN keep up a conversation on a fairly wide range of topics, e.g. personal and professional experiences, events currently in the news. CAN present her/his own opinion, and justify opinions.
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CAN understand most correspondence likely to be received. CAN understand the general meaning of a report even if the topic is not entirely predictable. CAN understand most factual product literature within own work area.
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CAN write letters of thanks, congratulations and sympathy. CAN draft a set of straightforward instructions, regulations, etc. CAN present arguments, using a limited range of expressions (vocabulary, grammatical structures).
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¨ 6b UPPER
INTERMEDIATE 2
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3a INDIPENDENZA
C1
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ADVANCED 1
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CAN show visitors round and give a detailed description of a place. CAN deal with unpredictable questions. CAN follow up questions by probing for more detail. CAN reformulate questions if misunderstood.
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CAN understand the media with little risk of misunderstanding. CAN scan texts for relevant information, and grasp the main topic of a text. CAN understand complex opinions/arguments as expressed in serious newspapers.
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CAN write a report that communicates the desired message. WILL need more time to write the report than a native speaker would. CAN write an essay with only occasional difficulties for the reader, whose message can be followed throughout.
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ADVANCED 2
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C2
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ADVANCED
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CAN argue effectively for or against a case, handle sufficient language to be able to talk about/discuss most aspects of her/his work. CAN take an active part in most kinds of seminars or tutorials. IS LIKELY to understand cultural references. CAN use the telephone confidently, even if the line is bad or the caller has a non-standard accent.
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CAN understand abstract concepts and argumentation. CAN use appropriate strategies for efficient reading (skimming, scanning, etc.). CAN read quickly enough to cope with the demands of an academic course.
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CAN write with an understanding of the style and content appropriate to the task. CAN write any type of letter necessary in the course of his/her work.
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LEVEL
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Grammar
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Vocabulary
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P
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A1
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¨ 1 BEGINNER
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Shows only limited control of a few simple grammatical structures and sentence patterns in a learnt repertoire.
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Has a basic vocabulary repertoire of isolated words and phrases related to particular concrete situations.
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¨ 2 ELEMENTARY
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A2
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Uses some simple structures correctly, but still systematically makes basic mistakes - for example tends to mix up tenses and forget to mark agreement; nevertheless, it is usually clear what he/she is trying to say.
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Has a sufficient vocabulary for the expression of basic communicative needs. Has a sufficient vocabulary for coping with simple survival needs.
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¨ 3 PRE INTERMEDIATE
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1a INDIPENDENZA B1
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¨ 4 LOW INTERMEDIATE
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Uses reasonably accurately a repertoire of frequently used routines and patterns associated with more predictable situations.
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Has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself with some circumlocutions on most topics pertinent to her/his everyday life such as family, hobbies and interests, work, travel and current events.
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¨ 5 MID INTERMEDIATE
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2a INDIPENDENZA
B2
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¨ 6a UPPER
INTERMEDIATE 1
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Shows a relatively high degree of grammatical control. Does not make mistakes which lead to misunderstanding.
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Has a good range of vocabulary for matters connected to his field and most general topics. Can vary formulations to avoid frequent repetition, but lexical gaps can still cause hesitation and circumlocution.
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¨ 6b UPPER
INTERMEDIATE 2
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3a INDIPENDENZA C1
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¨ 7 ADVANCED 1
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Consistently maintains a high degree of grammatical accuracy; errors are rare and difficult to spot.
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Has a good command of a broad lexical repertoire allowing gaps to be easily overcome with circumlocutions; little obvious searching for expressions or avoidance strategies. Good command of idiomatic expressions and colloquialisms.
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¨ 8 ADVANCED 2
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C2
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¨ 9 POST ADVANCED
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Maintains consistent grammatical control of complex language, even while attention is otherwise engaged (e.g. in forward planning, in monitoring others' reactions).
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Has a good command of a very broad lexical repertoire including idiomatic expressions and colloquialisms; shows awareness of connotative levels of meaning.
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