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Beginner
(Iniciante I) |
Student has no knowledge of the language.
He or she will learn to understand basic instructions or take part in a basic factual conversation on a predictable topic, understand basic notices, instructions or information and can complete basic forms, and write notes including times, dates and places.
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Elementary
(Iniciante II) |
Has very basic knowledge of the language. Can use simple sentences and vocabulary or has at least in upper intermediate knowledge of Spanish or Italian. The student will learn to express simple opinions or requirements with in a familiar context. He or she will be able to understand straightforward information with in subjects that the student is familiar. Students at this level should also be able to fill out simple forms and write postcards and letters with limited details.
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Lower Intermediate
(IntermediárioI) |
Has limited conversational ability. Can answer simple questions and can read short texts with simple vocabulary. The student will learn to expess opinions on abstract/cultural matters in a limited way or offer advice, and follow or give a talk on a familiar area. He will understand instructions or public announcements, can understand routine information and articles and the general meaning of non-routine information and can scan texts for relevant information. The student will be able to write letters or make notes on familiar or predictable matters and can make notes while someone is talking.
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Upper Intermediate
(IntermediárioII) |
Correct conversation (at normal speaking pace). Has difficulty in reading and writing more complicated phrases. The student will be able to contribute effectively to meetings and seminars within his own area of work or keep up a professional conversation with a good degree of fluency, coping with abstract expressions. He can read quickly enough to cope with an academic course, to read through newspaper articles for information or to understand non-standard correspondence. He can prepare/draft professional correspondence, take reasonably accurate notes in meetings or write an essay which shows an ability to communicate.
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Advanced
(Avançado) |
Has a fluent conversational level and is able to exchange opinions. In difficult contexts with only some grammatical mistakes. In this level the student will be prepared to be able to advise on or talk about complex or sensitive issues, understanding colloquial references and dealing confidently with hostile questions. He can understand documents, correspondence and reports, including the finer points of complex texts. As well, he will be able to write letters on any subject and full notes of meetings or seminars with good expression and accuracy.
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