(Level 1-2) Beginner

Very little previous exposure to the language.Can use and recognize only common words, greetings, and expressions. No Grammatical knowledge.

(level 3-4) Elementary 

Can talk about interests and everyday activities and use basic grammatical constructions. Can understand simple messages, instructions and directions.

(level 5-6) Lower Intermediate

Basic situation comprehension but limited creative capacity. Can ask and answer questions about familiar topics and discuss past and future activities.

(level 7-8) Intermediate

Converses easily on everyday matters but with a limited range of style and expression. Reads and writes fluently about families topics.

(Level 9-10) Higher Intermediate 

Good comprehension of most of non-specialist text, high level of grammatical competence. Can express and support points of view with confidence.

(Level 11-12) Advanced

Excellent command of vocabulary and all functional language. Able to read most types of text; writes accurately with few grammatical errors.