Band 9

Level Expert User

Description of the Level

Has full command of the language: appropriate,

Conversion Table Of Raw Score 39 - 40

accurate and fluent with complete understanding.

It is very hard to attain this score

8.5 8 Very Good User 37 - 38

Has fully operational command of the language

with only occasional unsystematic inaccuracies and inappropriacies.

35 - 36

Handles complex detailed argumentation well.

7.5 7 Good User 32 - 34

Has operational command of the language, though

with occasional inaccuracies, inappropriateness and misunderstandings in some situations.

29 - 31

Generally handles complex language well and

understands detailed reasoning. 6.5 6 Competent User 26 - 28

Has generally effective command of the language

despite some inaccuracies, inappropriacies and misunderstandings.

22 - 25

Can use and understand fairly complex language,

particularly in familiar situations. 5.5 5 Modest User 18 - 21

Has a partial command of the language, coping

15 - 17

with overall meaning in most situations, though is likely to make many mistakes.

The candidate should be able to handle

communication in his or her own field. 4.5 4 Limited User 12 - 14

Basic competence is limited to familiar situations.

10 - 11

Have frequent problems in using complex

language. 3.5 3 User 8-9

Conveys and understands only general meaning in

very familiar situations.

6-7

Frequent breakdowns in communication occur.

2.5 2 Intermitten t User 4-5

No real communication is possible except for the

most basic information using isolated words or short formulae in familiar situations and to meet immediate needs.

Has great difficulty understanding spoken and

written English. 1.5 1 0 Non User Did not attempt the test 2

Essentially has no ability to use the language

beyond possibly a few isolated words --

1 0