CEFR CAN DO statments

Listening and Speaking: CAN understand basic instructions or take part in a basic factual conversation on a predictable topic.

Writing: CAN write a short, comprehensible note of request to a colleague or a known contact in another company.

Reading: CAN understand simple notices and information, for example in airports, on store guides and on menus. CAN understand simple instructions on medicines and simple directions to places.

Writing: CAN make reasonably accurate notes at a meeting or seminar where the subject matter is familiar and predictable.

Listening and Speaking: CAN contribute effectively to meetings and seminars within own area of work and argue for or against a case.

Reading: CAN scan texts for relevant information and grasp main point of text.

Writing: CAN leave a very simple message for a host family or write short simple ‘thank you’ notes.

Listening and Speaking: CAN advise on/handle complex delicate or contentious issues,such as legal or financial matters,to the extent that he/she has the necessary specialist knowledge.

Reading: CAN understand complex opinions/arguments as expressed in serious newspapers.

Listening and Speaking: CAN keep up a conversation on a fairly wide range of topics, such as personal and professional experiences, events currently in the news.

Reading: CAN understand simple notices and information, for example in airports, on store guides and on menus. CAN understand simple instructions on medicines and simple directions to places.

Writing: CAN write a short, comprehensible note of request to a colleague or a known contact in another company.

Listening and Speaking: CAN understand basic instructions on class times, dates and room numbers, and on assignments to be carried out.

Reading: CAN read quickly enough to cope with the demands of an academic course.

Writing: CAN write down some information at a lecture, if this is more or less dictated.