| Beginner |
This level is expected to last for 60 full hours. By the end of this level the
learner should be familiar with the alphabet, numbers, the present tense, the
verb ‘be’ and the basic vocabulary of greetings, personal profile and job description.
A final IES exam is given to confirm performance. |
| Level 1 |
This level is expected to last for 60 full hours. By the end of this level the
learner is expected to have developed some basic linguistic ‘survival skills’,
as for example giving and receiving basic information. Should be able to use,
in his own language production, the grammatical forms of present time (simple
present, present continuous, questions etc), and the basic prepositions. Can
handle (understand rather than use) about 500 words. A final IES exam is given
to confirm performance. |
| Level 2 |
This level is expected to last for 100 full hours. By the end of this level the
learner is expected to have developed many of the linguistic skills needed to
have a limited social and business interaction. Should be able to use the simple
and continuous grammatical forms of present, past and future time. Can handle
(understand rather than use) about 800 words. A final IES exam is given to confirm
performance. |
| Level 3 |
This level is expected to last for 80 full hours. By the end of this level the
learner should be competent enough for an elementary use of the language. Should
be able to perform in largely predictable social and business situations as well
as exchange simple factual information. There is some knowledge of all basic
grammar, including simple forms of passive voice. A final IES exam is given to
confirm performance. |
| Level 4 |
This level is expected to last for 80 full hours. By the end of this level the
learner may still produce language with rather frequent grammatical and vocabulary
problems which sometimes impede communication; however , he has acquired vocabulary
which enables him to comprehend a large scope of different contexts and should
be able to make contribution to discussions in a variety of situations. Should
be able to sit the BEC1 Cambridge Examinations. |
| Level 5 |
This level is expected
to last for 200 full hours. By
the end of this level the learner
should be able to use the language
competently, even if with noticeable
weaknesses: some hesitations and
some grammatical mistakes not impeding
communication. Vocabulary is largely
adequate and appropriate. Writing
is not elaborate, but can convey
all the necessary information.
Knowledge of grammar and expressions
is adequate. Should be able to
sit the FCE and/or the BEC2 Examinations. |
| Level 6 Advanced learner |
This level is expected to last for 200 full hours. By the end of this level the
learner should be able to have fully operational command of the language at a
high level; can argue a case confidently, justifying and making points persuasively.
There should be few hesitations and uncertainties, rare grammatical mistakes,
good pronunciation, high level of coherence and fluency. There is variety and
complexity in the vocabulary used. The participants should be able to sit the
BEC3 and/or CAE Cambridge Examinations. |
| Notes:
BEC = Business English Certificate
BEC1 – BEC2 – BEC3
Cambridge University
Recognised by Council of Europe.
FCE = First Certificate in English
Cambridge University
Equivalent to BEC2
CAE = Certificate in Advanced English
Cambridge University
Equivalent to BEC3 |
