Listening Skills

Reading Skills

Writing Skills

Speaking Ability

1

You can understand simple sentences and instructions if pronounced clearly.

You can understand uncomplicated info on familiar topics.

You can fill in simple info on forms.

Can introduce yourself, greet people, and give basic information. 

2

Can understand uncomplicated general language and native speakers in a one-to-one situation.

You can understand simple general texts.

You can draft and fax simple memos.

You can give brief answers and make remarks. You can take part in informal one-to-one conversations.

3

Can understand main points of radio/TV and understand gist of native speakers.

You can basically understand letters, newspaper articles, and professional journals.

You can write short, simple letters and memos on familiar topics.

Can carry out simple phone conversations and participate in informal gatherings.

4

Can follow conversation between 2 native speakers.

You understand general and specialized texts well.

Can write reports and good business letters.

Can express yourself well. Phone conversations aren’t difficult.

5

Can follow radio/TV, conversations, etc. in detail.

You have no problem with any text.

You can write extremely well.

Can participate in every conversation without difficulty.