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LS = Listening/Speaking
R = Reading
W = Writing
and within these are ordered by Council of Europe and ALTE level
(ascending).
ALTE Levels relate to the Council of Europe Framework as follows:
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Category B: Work
CEF A1 CAN understand simple replies, for example 'Yes. We will send the plan
(ALTE on Friday.' Or ‘We need the job by 28 Jun’.
Breakthrough)
CEF A2 CAN state simple requirements within own job area, for example 'I want
(ALTE 1) to ask about ....'. CAN exchange opinions on familiar, repeated
matters, for example, involving straightforward discussions of the 'This
is better because...' type.
CEF B1 CAN state routine requirements within own area of work (e.g. asking for
(ALTE 2) printing to be done). CAN ask questions of a fact-finding nature, for
example establishing what is wrong with a job or a process, and
understand simple replies.
CEF B2 CAN put her/his point across persuasively when talking, for example
(ALTE 3) about a familiar way of doing the job.
CEF C1 CAN give detailed information and state detailed requirements within
(ALTE 4) familiar area of work. CAN argue his/her case effectively, justifying, if
necessary, a need for service and specifying needs precisely.
CEF C2 CAN ask questions outside own immediate area of work (e.g. asking
(ALTE 5) for external legal or financial advice).
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Category B: Work
CEF A1 CAN write a simple routine request to a colleague, of the 'Can I have
(ALTE 20 x, please?' type.
Breakthrough)
CEF B1 CAN write requests for job, plans, etc. on a range of routine
(ALTE 2) matters, but MAY need to get these checked.
CEF B2 N/A
(ALTE 3)
CEF C2 CAN handle a wide range of routine and non-routine situations in which
(ALTE 5) professional services are requested from colleagues or external
contacts.
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Category B: Work
CEF A1 N/A
(ALTE
Breakthrough)
CEF A2 CAN understand simple instructions such as 'Send this plan to Ms X'.
(ALTE 1) CAN take and pass on simple messages of a routine kind, for example
'Fri. Mtg. 10 a.m’. CAN offer some help to a client/customer, for example,
'I'll give you our new plan draft'.
CEF B1 CAN greet a visitor and engage in a limited conversation for a short
(ALTE 2) period of time, for example enquiring about a visitor's journey, hotel etc.
CAN deal with predictable requests from a visitor, for example 'Can you
arrange a taxi for the airport?'
CAN take a routine order, provided that this is restricted to matters such
as daily reports, due date, etc.
CAN offer advice to clients within own job area on simple matters (e.g.
'This process involves fewer people, but it takes longer’).
CEF B2 CAN take dictation provided that the dictation is delivered clearly, at a
(ALTE 3) reasonable pace and the opportunity is given to check what has been
dictated. IS LIKELY to have to check some of the vocabulary dictated.
CAN take and pass on most messages that are likely to require attention
during a normal working day.
CEF C1 CAN answer questions outside own immediate area of work. CAN
(ALTE 4) engage in an extended conversation with a visitor on matters within
her/his authority/competence. CAN give detailed information and deal
with most routine problems that are likely to arise.
CEF C2 CAN advise on/handle complex, delicate or contentious issues, e.g. legal
(ALTE 5) or financial situations.
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Category B: Work
CEF A1 N/A
(ALTE
Breakthrough)
CEF A2 CAN make notes for his/her own purposes. CAN note down simple,
(ALTE 1) predictable instructions/requests, for example the tasks required by a
client, due date etc.
CEF B1 CAN record a routine job order with little risk of inaccuracy, provided that
(ALTE 2) the opportunity is given to check the order against the client's wishes.
CAN make notes on routine matters, such as taking/placing orders. CAN
make notes for his/her own use on non-routine matters, such as a
customer's requests.
CEF B2 CAN make notes for her/his own purposes with little risk of substantial
(ALTE 3) inaccuracies, provided that the subject matter is familiar and predictable.
CAN make notes while a customer/client is talking.
CEF C2 CAN make full and accurate notes on all routine meetings.
(ALTE 5)
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Category B: Work
CEF A1 N/A
(ALTE
Breakthrough)
CEF A2 N/A
(ALTE 1)
CEF B1 CAN express opinions in simple terms, for example, 'I don't
(ALTE 2) agree', provided that the question/issue has been put clearly
and simply.
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Category B: Work
CEF A1 N/A
(ALTE
Breakthrough)
CEF A2 N/A
(ALTE 1)
CEF B1 N/A
(ALTE 2)
CEF B2 CAN make reasonably accurate notes at a meeting or seminar where the
(ALTE 3) subject matter is familiar and predictable.
CEF C2 CAN make full and accurate notes and continue to participate in a meeting
(ALTE 5) or seminar.
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Category B: Work
CEF A1 N/A
(ALTE
Breakthrough)
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Category B: Work
CEF A1 N/A
(ALTE
Breakthrough)
CEF A2 N/A
(ALTE 1)
CEF B1 N/A
(ALTE 2)
CEF C2 CAN make notes that are useful to both her/himself and to
(ALTE 5) colleagues, even where the subject matter is complex and/or
unfamiliar.
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Category B: Work
Concern: Correspondence
Activity: Understanding and writing faxes, letters, memos, e-mail,
etc.
Environment: Workplace (office, factory, etc.)
CEF A1 N/A
(ALTE
Breakthrough)
CEF A2 N/A
(ALTE 1)
CEF B1 CAN understand and act on a standard letter, for example a job
(ALTE 2) request, within own work area. CAN recognize and understand at least
partially the general meaning of a non-routine letter within own work
area.
CEF B2 CAN deal with routine letters. CAN understand the general meaning of
(ALTE 3) non-routine letters, and understand most of the content.
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Category B: Work
Concern: Correspondence
Activity: Understanding and writing faxes, letters, memos, e-mail,
etc
Environment: Workplace (office, factory, etc.)
CEF A1 N/A
(ALTE
Breakthrough)
CEF A2 CAN leave a simple message giving information on e.g. where he/she
(ALTE 1) has gone, what time he/she will be back.
CEF B2 CAN write a non-routine email where this is restricted to matters of fact.
(ALTE 3)
CEF C1 CAN write most emails (s)he is likely to be asked to do; such errors as
(ALTE 4) occur will not prevent understanding of the message. (Email types are,
for example: enquiry, request, application, complaint, apology, giving
advice, asking for and giving information).
CEF C2 CAN write any type of email necessary in the course of his/her work.
(ALTE 5)
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Category B: Work
CEF A1 N/A
(ALTE
Breakthrough)
CEF B1 CAN understand most short reports of a predictable nature that (s)he is
(ALTE 2) likely to meet, provided enough time is given.
CEF B2 CAN understand the general meaning of a report even if the topic is not
(ALTE 3) entirely predictable.
CEF C1 CAN, within a reasonably short time, understand most reports that
(ALTE 4) (s)he is likely to come across.
CEF C2 CAN understand the reports that (s)he is likely to come across,
(ALTE 5) including the more exceptional points, implications etc. of a
complex report.
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Category B: Work
CEF A1 N/A
(ALTE
Breakthrough)
CEF A2 N/A
(ALTE 1)
CEF B1 N/A
(ALTE 2)
CEF B2 CAN write a simple report of a factual nature and begin to evaluate,
(ALTE 3) advise etc.
CEF C1 CAN write a report that communicates the desired message. WILL
(ALTE 4) need more time to write the report than a native speaker would.
CEF C2 CAN write quite lengthy reports with only the occasional, minor error,
(ALTE 5) and without taking much longer than a native speaker.
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Category B: Work
CEF A1 N/A
(ALTE
Breakthrough)
CEF A2 CAN understand a short task description within own work area,
(ALTE 1) provided that this is expressed in simple language and does not
contain unpredictable detail.
CEF B1 CAN understand basic, factual information within own work area, for
(ALTE 2) example from plans and diagrams. CAN understand the general
meaning of a theoretical article within own work area.
CEF B2 CAN understand most factual product literature within own work area.
(ALTE 3)
CEF C1 CAN understand at least the general meaning of more complex articles
(ALTE 4) without serious misunderstanding.
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Category B: Work
CEF A1 N/A
(ALTE
Breakthrough)
CEF C2 N/A
(ALTE 5)
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Category B: Work
CEF A1 N/A
(ALTE
Breakthrough)
CEF A2 N/A
(ALTE 1)
CEF B1 N/A
(ALTE 2)
CEF C1 N/A
(ALTE 4)
CEF C2 CAN write a set of instructions / processes with clarity and precision,
(ALTE 5) addressing the reader effectively.
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Category B: Work
Concern: Telephone
Activity: Making outgoing calls, receiving incoming calls, taking
messages / writing notes
Environment: Workplace (office, factory, etc.), Home, hotel room, etc.
CEF A1 N/A
(ALTE
Breakthrough)
CEF A2 CAN receive simple messages. CAN make an outgoing call and pass
(ALTE 1) on simple, prepared messages, for example 'Mr X's flight is late; he will
arrive this afternoon'.
CEF B1 CAN take more complex messages, provided that the caller dictates
(ALTE 2) these clearly and sympathetically.
CEF B2 CAN take or leave routine messages, ask for clarification or elaboration
(ALTE 3) where these are not expressed clearly, with only occasional
misunderstanding of facts.
CEF C2 CAN use the telephone confidently, even if the line is bad or the caller
(ALTE 5) has a non-standard accent.
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