• I can start to write simple words and sentences.

• I can fill in forms with my name and simple information about me

• I can to start to reply in a simple way if the other person repeats, and helps me a lot to say what I'm trying to say.

• I can start to ask and answer simple questions

• I can write a short, simple postcard, e.g. sending holiday greetings.

• I can fill in forms with personal details, e.g. entering my name, nationality and address on a hotel registration form.

• I can talk to people in a simple way, if the other person repeats things and helps me say what I am trying to say.

• I can ask and answer simple questions for things I need or about things I know.

• I can read simple texts.

• I can usually understand and find information in advertisements and timetables.

• I can write short, simple notes and messages about things which I need and which are important to me.

• I can write a very simple personal letter, e.g. thanking someone for something.

• I can talk to people quite slowly but sometimes I will need help to keep the conversation going.

Cambridge Key

• Normal conversation is OK
• TV and radio are still quite difficult without teacher help
• Group conversation more difficult
• Has problems recognising changes in attitude
• Has some problems with more specialised topics
• Still some failures to understand well
• Asks for help and clarification when necessary

• Speech should be reasonably fluent with communication taking place most of the time.
• Errors should not interfere too much with communication
• Use of language is generally appropriate with a range of expression
• Can take the initiative in conversation
• Can talk well about personal situations, work and family
• Can express opinions and discuss some abstract ideas
• Can manage conversation quite well and discuss both future and past events.

• Can understand more complex texts such as newspapers or novels.
• Can distinguish between major and minor points and can handle a wider range of text styles.
• Can adopt a range of reading skills when meeting a new text. Speed: 100-200 words per minute

• Correct use of grammar and vocabulary with any mistakes not effecting communication very much
• Spelling and punctuation are quite accurate. The overall intention of the writer is always clear and choice of style is appropriate to purpose.
• Can write letters independently after practising with a model
• Can use a dictionary to select correct language

Cambridge Preliminary

• Normal conversation is OK
• TV and radio are still quite difficult without teacher help
• Group conversation more difficult
• Has problems recognising changes in attitude
• Has some problems with more specialised topics
• Still some failures to understand well
• Asks for help and clarification when necessary

• Speech should be reasonably fluent with communication taking place most of the time.
• Errors should not interfere too much with communication
• Use of language is generally appropriate with a range of expression.
• Can take the initiative in conversation
• Can talk well about personal situations, work and family
• Can express opinions and discuss some abstract ideas.
• Can manage conversation quite well and discuss both future and past events.

• Can understand more complex texts such as newspapers or novels
• Can distinguish between major and minor points and can handle a wider range of text styles
• Can adopt a range of reading skills when meeting a new text. Speed: 100-200 words per minute

• Correct use of grammar and vocabulary with any mistakes not effecting communication very much
• Spelling and punctuation are quite accurate. The overall intention of the writer is always clear and choice of style is appropriate to purpose
• Can write letters independently after practising with a model
• Can use a dictionary to select correct language

Cambridge First Certificate

• Understands all types of language at normal speed
• Regional accents can be recognised
• Conversations cause no problems
• TV and radio are understood very well
• Understands idiomatic language
• Understands intonation, attitudes
• Manages when many people are talking
• Understands academic lectures

• Good pronunciation with high degree of accuracy using grammar and vocabulary well
• Uses language appropriately in a wide range of functions and expression
• Can handle all conversational situations and can produce long and complex utterances
• Fluent speaker
• Can express attitudes and personal views
• Can 'play' with language

• Can understand a wide range of complex texts including literature or academic texts
• Does not require a dictionary and can employ a whole range of reading skills in dealing with texts
• Reading speeds will vary considerably with reading purpose but will be 200+ words per minute.

• Highly accurate use of language. Use of language is always appropriate to context and the writer's intention and audience.
• Range of expression and style is very wide and the writer is able to produce longer pieces of writing that contains organisation and progression

Cambridge Advanced

• Understands all types of language at normal speed.
• Regional accents can be recognised
• Conversations cause no problems
• TV and radio are understood very well.
• Understands idiomatic language
• Understands intonation, attitudes
• Manages when many people are talking
• Understands academic lectures

• Good pronunciation with high degree of accuracy using grammar and vocabulary well.
• Uses language appropriately in a wide range of functions and expression.
• Can handle all conversational situations and can produce long and complex utterances.
• Fluent speaker
• Can express attitudes and personal views
• Can 'play' with language

• Can understand a wide range of complex texts including literature or academic texts.
• Does not require a dictionary and can employ a whole range of reading skills in dealing with texts.
• Reading speeds will vary considerably with reading purpose but will be 200+ words per minute.

• Highly accurate use of language. Use of language is always appropriate to context and the writer's intention and audience.
• Range of expression and style is very wide and the writer is able to produce longer pieces of writing that contains organisation and progression.

Cambridge Proficiency