The levels
described below (A-C2) refer to the specifications of the
Common
European Framework. To determine your level, if not a beginner,
please call to make arrangements for a placement test. Placement testing
is free of charge.
Levels
LEVELS offered
WHAT
YOU CAN DO AT THE END OF EACH LEVEL
EXAM
LEVELS*
LISTENING/
SPEAKING
READING
WRITING
BEGINNERS / ELEMENTARY
CAN express simple opinions
or requirements in a familiar context. CAN understand basic
instructions or take part in a basic factual
conversation on a predictable topic.
CAN
understand straightforward information within a known area,
such as on products and signs and simple textbooks or reports
on familiar matters. CAN understand basic notices,
instructions or information.
CAN
complete forms and write short simple letters or postcards
related to personal information. CAN complete basic forms, and
write notes including times, dates and places.
PRE-INTERMEDIATE
CAN express
opinions on abstract/cultural matters in a limited way or
offer advice within a known area, and understand instructions
or public announcements.
CAN
understand routine information and articles, and the general
meaning of non-routine information within a familiar area.
CAN write
letters or make notes on familiar or predictable matters.
A
INTERMEDIATE
CAN follow
or give a talk on a familiar topic or keep up a conversation
on a fairly wide range of topics.
CAN scan
texts for relevant information, and understand detailed
instructions or advice.
CAN make
notes while someone is talking or write a letter including
non-standard requests.
B
UPPER INTERMEDIATE
CAN
contribute effectively to meetings and seminars within own
area of work or keep up a casual conversation with a good
degree of fluency, coping with abstract expressions.
CAN read
quickly enough to cope with an academic course, to read the
media for information or to understand non-standard
correspondence.
CAN
prepare/draft professional correspondence, take reasonably
accurate notes in meetings or write an essay which shows an
ability to communicate.
C
ADVANCED
CAN advise
on or talk about complex or sensitive issues, understanding
colloquial references and dealing confidently with hostile
questions.
CAN
understand documents, correspondence and reports, including
the finer points of complex texts.
CAN write
letters on any subject and full notes of meetings or seminars
with good expression and accuracy.
D
ΕΧΑΜ PLUS -
Examination Preparation
By
paying a fee of 200 euros per unit only, you can be taught
the strategies for success in examinations through:
Individual tutorials for listening, speaking and writing skills.
Practice Tests either on-line from your home or at CELT
Each
unit of exam preparation includes:
3
hours of individual tutorials
work
on 4 Practice Tests
one
mock Test
You
can sign up for as many units as you need before an examination.