Foreign Language 2

A1 to C2 (CEFR)

The participants:
• (A1 – Beginner) Can understand and use familiar, everyday expressions and very simple sentences aimed at satisfying concrete needs.
• (A1 – Beginner) Can introduce themselves and others and ask other people questions about themselves – for example, where they live, whom they know or what they own – and can answer such questions.
• (A1 – Beginner) Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is willing to help.
• (A2 – Elementary) Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of immediate relevance (for example, personal and family information, shopping, work, the local area).
• (A2 – Elementary) Can communicate in simple, routine situations that require a simple and direct exchange of information about familiar and everyday matters.
• (A2 – Elementary) Can describe, using simple terms, their own background and education, their immediate environment and matters related to immediate needs.
• (B1 – Intermediate) Can understand the main points when clear standard language is used and when the topics are familiar matters relating to work, school, leisure and so on.
• (B1 – Intermediate) Can deal with most situations likely to arise while travelling in an area where the language is spoken, and can express themselves simply and coherently on familiar topics and areas of personal interest
• (B1 – Intermediate) Can report on experiences and events, describe dreams, hopes and goals, and give brief reasons or explanations for plans and opinions
• (B2 – Upper Intermediate) Can understand the main content of complex texts on both concrete and abstract topics; understands specialist discussions in their own field. Can communicate spontaneously and fluently enough for a normal conversation with native speakers to be quite possible without strain for either party. Can express themselves clearly and in detail on a wide range of topics, explain a viewpoint on a current issue and outline the advantages and disadvantages of various options
• (C1 – Advanced) Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts and grasp implicit meanings.
• (C1 – Advanced) Can express themselves spontaneously and fluently without frequently and obviously having to search for words, and can use the language effectively and flexibly for social and professional purposes or in education and study.
• (C1 – Advanced) Can express themselves clearly, in a structured way and at length on complex subjects, using various cohesive devices appropriately.
• (C2 – Near-native Proficiency) Can understand with ease virtually everything they read or hear
• (C2 – Near-native Proficiency) Can summarise information from various written and spoken sources and reproduce reasons and explanations in a coherent presentation.
• (C2 – Near-native Proficiency) Can express themselves spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, and convey finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations.

Beginner modules:
- Chinese, German, Spanish at level A1/A2 with target A2: no prior knowledge permitted

Advanced beginner modules:
- German at level A2/B1 with target B1.1: solid prior knowledge at A1 level

Advanced modules:
- Business German, Business French, Business Italian, Business Spanish at level B1/B2 with target B2.1: solid prior knowledge at level A2
- Business English for academic and professional purposes at level B2+/C1 with target C1: prior knowledge at level B2 or English bridging workshop / English preparatory course
- Business English for academic and professional purposes at level C1/C2 with target C2.1: solid prior knowledge at level B2.2

A1 – Beginner
Can understand and use familiar, everyday expressions and very simple sentences aimed at satisfying concrete needs. Can introduce themselves and others and ask other people questions about themselves – for example, where they live, whom they know or what they own – and can answer such questions. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is willing to help.

A2 – Elementary
Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of immediate relevance (for example, personal and family information, shopping, work, the local area). Can communicate in simple, routine situations that require a simple and direct exchange of information about familiar and everyday matters. Can describe, using simple terms, their own background and education, their immediate environment and matters related to immediate needs.

B1 – Intermediate
Can use clear standard language in academic and business contexts, communicate about familiar matters relating to work, school, leisure and so on, and apply relevant conversational skills. Can express themselves simply and coherently on familiar topics and areas of personal interest. Can report on experiences and events, describe dreams, hopes and goals, and give brief reasons or explanations for plans and opinions.

B2 – Upper Intermediate
Can address the main content of complex texts on both concrete and abstract topics in academic and business contexts, and can take part in specialist discussions in their own field. Can communicate spontaneously and fluently enough for a normal conversation with native speakers to be quite possible without strain for either party. Can express themselves clearly and in detail on a wide range of topics, explain a viewpoint on a current issue and outline the advantages and disadvantages of various options.

C1 – Advanced
Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts and grasp implicit meanings. Can use the language effectively and flexibly in academic and business contexts and express themselves spontaneously and fluently without frequently and obviously having to search for words. Can express themselves clearly, in a structured way and at length on complex subjects, using various cohesive devices appropriately.

C2 – Near-native Proficiency
Effortless communication in all language situations. Can summarise information from various written and spoken sources and reproduce reasons and explanations in a coherent presentation. Can express themselves spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, and convey finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations.

Course materials – as agreed; authentic materials, e.g., from English-language magazines (including academic journals), newspapers, and online media

Portfolio assessment

Foreign language

6

Blended learning

2