Elementary

Level 1

Can understand and use daily structures; simple words meet the requirement of the specific communication needs. Can introduce yourself and others; can respond to information about yourself such as where you live, relatives/friends, etc. Can communicate simply if the speaker speaks slowly, clearly, and is ready to cooperate. 

Level 2

Can understand simple sentences and common sentence structure related to communication needs at a basic level (topics such as family, yourself, shopping, how to ask for direction, job). Can communicate about simple information, daily themes. Can make a clear and understandable description of yourself, your surroundings, and necessity problems.

Intermediate

Level 3

Can understand the main ideas of passage or speech about frequent topics in work, school, free time, etc. Can process most situations that arise when you come to the place where people speak that language. Can write simple passages related to familiar topics of personal interest. Can make a description of experiences, events, dreams, desires, and aspirations, and present the brief reasons, explaining  opinions and plans.

Level 4

Can understand the main ideas of a complex text on particular and abstract topics, including technical discussions about own expertise. Can communicate at a fluent, smooth level with native speakers. Can write coherent and detailed texts on various themes and can express opinions and knowledge on  matters, give advantages and disadvantages for distinctive options.

Advanced

Level 5

Can understand and identify the implications of long and wide texts. Can express fluently, immediately, without having word retrieval difficulty. Can use language flexibly and effectively for society and  work, academic and professional purposes. Can write clearly, concisely, and detailedly the complex topics. Can demonstrate text organization ability, utilize conjunctions and linking words.

Level 6

Can understand most spoken and written language easily. Can reference  spoken or written sources easily, rearrange information, and present it logically. Can express and distinguish precise words’ meanings in complicated situations instantly, fluently, and accurately.