Main Course Level A0 - Beginner
Listening I can start to understand familiar words about myself and my family when people speak very slowly and clearly. People have to repeat things for me.
Speaking I can start to use simple words and sentences to talk about my home and people I know.
Reading I can start to understand names, words and very simple sentences, e.g. on notices and posters or in catalogues.
Writing

I can start to write simple words and sentences. I can fill in forms with my name and simple information about me
Talking to People

I can to start to reply in a simple way if the other person repeats, and helps me a lot to say what I'm trying to say.

I can start to ask and answer simple questions

Main Course Level A1 - Elementary
Listening I can recognise familiar words and basic sentences about myself, my family and my world when people speak slowly and clearly.People have to repeat things for me.
Speaking I can use simple phrases and sentences to describe where I live and people I know.
Reading I can understand familiar names, words and very simple sentences, e.g. on notices and posters or in catalogues.
Writing

I can write a short, simple postcard, e.g. sending holiday greetings.

I can fill in forms with personal details, e.g. entering my name, nationality and address on a hotel registration form.
Talking to People

I can talk to people in a simple way, if the other person repeats things and helps me say what I am trying to say.

I can ask and answer simple questions for things I need or about things I know.
Main Course Level A2 - Pre-Intermediate
Listening I can understand well known words about things which are important for me, e.g. my life and my family , my home, my work, my free time and going shopping.
Speaking I can use phrases and sentences to describe simply my family and other people, how I live, my education and my job.
Reading

I can read simple texts.

I can usually understand and find information in advertisements and timetables.
Writing

I can write short, simple notes and messages about things which I need and which are important to me.

I can write a very simple personal letter, e.g. thanking someone for something.
Talking to People I can communicate in a simple way about things I know about well.

I can talk to people quite slowly but sometimes I will need help to keep the conversation going.
Exams

Cambridge Key
Main Course Level B1 - Intermediate
Listening
I can understand the main points when people speak clearly about things I know about e.g. my family, my work, my free time. I can understand the main points of radio or TV news programmes.I can understand programmes about things I know about, when people are speaking quite slowly and clearly.
Speaking
I can connect phrases in a simple way in order to describe experiences and events, my dreams, hopes and ambitions. I can briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans. I can tell a story or talk about a book or film and describe my reactions.
Reading
I can understand texts that consist mainly of high frequency everyday or job-related language. I can understand the description of events, feelings and wishes in personal letters.
Writing
I can write simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. I can write personal letters describing experiences and impressions.
Exams
 

Cambridge Preliminary
Main Course Level B2 - Upper-Intermediate
Listening
I can understand when people are speaking for a long time. I can understand lectures. I can understand quite complicated subjects. I can understand most TV news and current affairs programmes. I can understand the majority of films, if there are no accents.
Speaking
I can present clear, detailed descriptions on a wide range of subjects related to my field of interest. I can explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
Reading
I can read articles and reports concerned with contemporary problems in which the writers adopt particular attitudes or viewpoints. I can understand contemporary literary texts
Writing
I can write clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects related to my interests. I can write an essay or report, passing on information or giving reasons in support of or against a particular point of view. I can write letters highlighting the personal significance of events and experiences.
Exams

Cambridge First Certificate
Main Course Level C1- Advanced
Listening
I can understand most people, even when they are speaking in an unstructured or unclear way. I can understand things which are implied even if people don’t say exactly what they mean. I can understand television programmes and films without too much effort.
Speaking
I can express myself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. I can use language flexibly and effectively for social and professional purposes. I can formulate ideas and opinions with precision and relate my contribution skilfully to those of other speakers.
Reading
I can understand long and complex factual and literary texts, appreciating distinctions of style. I can understand specialised articles and longer technical instructions, even when they do not relate to my field.
Writing
I can express myself in clear, well-structured text, expressing points of view at some length. I can write about complex subjects in a letter, an essay or a report, underlining what I consider to be the salient issues. I can select style appropriate to the reader in mind.
Exams

Cambridge Advanced
Main Course Level C2 - Very Advanced
Listening I can understand all native speakers in all contexts and can understand TV programmes and films. I can understand very complex language use, including jokes, involved discussions and complicated texts. I can understand most accents after some familiarisation
Speaking I can express myself fluently and spontaneously in all situations. I can use language flexibly and effectively for social and professional purposes similar to a native speaker
Reading I can understand all texts and do not have to use a dictionary very often. I can manage academic textbooks with ease. I have a wide knowledge of idiomatic usage and metaphor
Writing I can present clear, detailed descriptions of complex subjects integrating sub-themes, developing particular points and rounding off with an appropriate conclusion. I can carry out research and make academic presentations.
Exams
Cambridge Proficiency