French Language

Level

Level Name

Description

A1

Beginner

:- Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type.
:- Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has.
:- Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help

A2

Intermediate

:- Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment).
:- Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.
:- Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in the areas of immediate need

B1

Advanced

:- Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc.
:- Can deal with most situations likely to arise while traveling in an area where the language is spoken.
:- Can produce simple connected text on topics that are familiar or of personal interest.
:- Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinion and plans

B2

Proficient

:- Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialization.
:- Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party.
:- Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.