Tuesday 8 November 2011

Gareth's Speaking CEFR A2 B1 B2

B2

  • Can initiate discourse, take turns when appropriate and end conversation when he/she needs to, though he/she may not always do this elegantly.
  • Shows a relatively high degree of grammatical control. Does not make mistakes which lead to misunderstanding.
  • Can correct most of his/her mistakes
  • Has a sufficient range of language to be able to give clear descriptions, express viewpoints and develop arguments without much conspicuous searching for words, using some complex sentence forms to do so.
  • Has a good range of vocabulary for matters connected to his field and most general topics
  • Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without imposing strain on either party.
  • Can pass on detailed information reliably



B1

  • Communicates with reasonable accuracy in familiar contexts; … Errors occur, but it is clear what he/she is trying to express.
  • Can initiate, maintain and close simple face-to-face conversation on topics that are familiar or of personal interest.
  • Has enough language to get by, with sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself with some hesitation and circumlocutions
  • Can keep going comprehensibly, even though pausing for grammatical and lexical planning and repair is very evident.
  • Knows enough vocabulary to talk about family, hobbies and interests, work, travel, news and current events.
  • Can make the other person understand the points that are most important.
  • Can correct mix-ups with tenses or expressions which lead to misunderstandings provided the interlocutor indicates there is a problem.



A2

  • Knows enough vocabulary for familiar everyday situations and topics, but need to search for the words and sometimes must simplify what is said.
  • Has a limited repertoire of short memorised phrases covering predictable survival situations; frequent breakdowns and misunderstandings occur in non-routine situations.
  • 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.
  • Can use simple techniques to start, maintain, or end a short conversation.
  • Can construct phrases on familiar topics with sufficient ease to handle short exchanges, despite very noticeable hesitation and false starts.
  • Has sufficient vocabulary to conduct routine, everyday transactions involving familiar situations and topics.
  • Can communicate what he/she wants to say in a simple and direct exchange of limited information on familiar and routine matters, but in other situations he/she generally has to compromise the message.





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