Breakthrough or beginner

In A1 level you can : First, understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Second, introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has. Third, interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help. ...

Way stage or elementary

In this level you can: First, understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). Second, communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Third, describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need. ...

Threshold or intermediate

In this level you can : First, understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Second, deal with most situations likely to arise while travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Third, produce simple connected text on topics that are familiar or of personal interest. Forth, describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans. ...