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    The document discusses different levels for learning a language. It provides descriptions of 5 levels that range from basic everyday expressions to advanced fluency. Level 1 involves understanding very basic phrases and essential vocabulary with 75 minutes of learning. Level 2 focuses on simple tasks with 15 hours of learning and over 400 words. Level 3 involves dealing with most travel situations through 40 hours and over 700 words. Level 4 targets interaction with fluency through 80 hours and over 2000 words. Level 5 expresses oneself fluently through 70 hours and over 1000 words. It also references additional resources for learning.

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    The document discusses different levels for learning a language. It provides descriptions of 5 levels that range from basic everyday expressions to advanced fluency. Level 1 involves understanding very basic phrases and essential vocabulary with 75 minutes of learning. Level 2 focuses on simple tasks with 15 hours of learning and over 400 words. Level 3 involves dealing with most travel situations through 40 hours and over 700 words. Level 4 targets interaction with fluency through 80 hours and over 2000 words. Level 5 expresses oneself fluently through 70 hours and over 1000 words. It also references additional resources for learning.

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    The document discusses different levels for learning a language. It provides descriptions of 5 levels that range from basic everyday expressions to advanced fluency. Level 1 involves understanding very basic phrases and essential vocabulary with 75 minutes of learning. Level 2 focuses on simple tasks with 15 hours of learning and over 400 words. Level 3 involves dealing with most travel situations through 40 hours and over 700 words. Level 4 targets interaction with fluency through 80 hours and over 2000 words. Level 5 expresses oneself fluently through 70 hours and over 1000 words. It also references additional resources for learning.

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    Amazon Language Guide

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    The document discusses different levels for learning a language. It provides descriptions of 5 levels that range from basic everyday expressions to advanced fluency. Level 1 involves understanding very basic phrases and essential vocabulary with 75 minutes of learning. Level 2 focuses on simple tasks with 15 hours of learning and over 400 words. Level 3 involves dealing with most travel situations through 40 hours and over 700 words. Level 4 targets interaction with fluency through 80 hours and over 2000 words. Level 5 expresses oneself fluently through 70 hours and over 1000 words. It also references additional resources for learning.

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    Learning a language? What level would you like to reach?

    Choose the level you want to reach Browse our courses: How do you like to learn? How much time do you have? Key:
    Audio CD Book

    Level 1
    Understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases 75 minutes course Essential vocabulary

    ALL YOU

    JUST IN R! 1 HOU
    Approximately 25 hours of learning More than 400 words

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    Also available: Homebuyers

    Level 2
    Communicate in simple and routine tasks Approximately 15 hours of learning More than 400 words

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    Level 3
    Deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling Approximately 40 hours of learning More than 700 words

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    Also available: Phone languages

    Level 4
    Interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity Approximately 80 hours of learning More than 2000 words

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    ND EAD A R

    Level 5
    Express yourself fluently and spontaneously Approximately 70 hours of learning More than 1000 words

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    Reference
    Brush up on essential verbs and grammar, vocabulary

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    Also available: Dictionaries

    Global scale of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: learning, teaching, assessment (CEFR)
    TY Level 6
    CEFR LEVEL C2

    Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can summarise information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. Can express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in the most complex situations

    Proficient User

    TY Level 5
    CEFR LEVEL C1

    Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning. Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive

    TY Level 4
    CEFR LEVEL B2: (A Level)

    Independent User

    Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.

    TY Level 3
    CEFR LEVEL B1: (Higher GCSE)

    Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes & ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.

    TY Level 2
    CEFR LEVEL A2: (Foundation GCSE)

    Can 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). Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

    Basic User

    TY Level 1
    CEFR LEVEL A1

    Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Can 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. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.

    Council of Europe.www.coe.int/lang. Extract reproduced with the permission of the Council of Europe, Strasbourg

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