Levels

Council of Europe level

Cambridge ESOL exam

IH Bratislava
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IH Bratislava Level Descriptor

A1

Break­through

Starters (YL)

Beginner

Learners can communicate at a minimal level. They would have serious difficulties in an English-speaking environment.

A2

Way-Stage

Movers (YL)

KET

Flyers (YL)

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.

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.

B1

Threshold

PET

Intermediate

Although their vocabulary and grammar may be limited in range 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.

B2

Vantage

FCE

Upper-Inter­mediate

Learners are of approximately Cambridge First Certificate standard with 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

CAE

Advanced

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.

C2

Mastery

CPE

Proficiency

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.