| University of Cambridge Qualification |
Council of Europe Level |
UK National Qualifications Framework Level |
Writing
(Work) |
Reading
(Study) |
Listening/
Speaking
(Social & Tourist) |
CPE |
C2
|
3 |
CAN make full and accurate notes on all routine meetings. |
CAN make full and effective use of dictionaries for productive and receptive purposes. |
CAN keep up casual conversations for an extended period of time. |
CAE |
C1
|
2 |
CAN draft a set of straightforward instructions. |
CAN assess appropriacy of source material quickly and reliably. |
CAN show visitors round and give a detailed description of a place. |
FCE |
B2
|
1 |
CAN write a non-routine letter where this is restricted to matters of fact. |
CAN scan texts for relevant information, and grasp main topic of text. |
CAN ask for advice and understand the answer, provided this is given in everyday language. |
PET |
B1
|
Entry 3 |
CAN write a simple routine request to a colleague. |
CAN assess whether a textbook or article is within the required topic area. |
CAN go to a counter service shop and ask for most of what (s)he wants. |
KET |
A2
|
Entry 2 |
CAN leave a simple message giving information. |
CAN understand simple visuals on familiar topics. |
CAN express an opinion about food. |
| |
A1 |
Entry 1 |
CAN write a simple routine request to a colleague, such as 'Can I have 20X please?' |
CAN read basic notices and instructions. |
CAN ask simple questions of a factual nature and understand answers expressed in simple language. |
