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Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at satisfying specific needs. Can introduce him/herself and others and ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has.
Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, work, local area). Can communicate in simple and routine situations involving a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms his/her background and education, immediate environment and things related to immediate needs.
Can understand the main points when clear standard language is used and when dealing with familiar matters from work, school, leisure, etc. Can understand the main points when clear standard language is used and when dealing with familiar matters. Can deal with most situations likely to arise when traveling in the language area. Can produce simple connected text about familiar topics. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and give brief reasons or explanations for plans and opinions.
Can understand the main ideas of complex texts on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialization. Can communicate spontaneously and fluently enough to hold a normal conversation with a native speaker without effort. Can express him/herself clearly and in detail on a wide range of subjects, explain a viewpoint on a topical issue and give the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts and grasp implicit meaning. Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without having to search frequently for clearly identifiable words. Can use language effectively and flexibly in social, professional, educational and academic contexts. Can express him/herself clearly, in a structured and detailed way on complex subjects using a range of resources.