Since 2001, Europe has moved on essentially new locales, so classic British textbooks now also re-released in accordance with new levels.Has anything serious with the introduction of the levels?No, but put an end to the strict classification of diverse self-made division into groups in language schools.A trend was clear - first, to create a level more than necessary (this is to take more money), and secondly, to overestimate your level of self-assessment.This is when for intermediate-level of English issued A2, which can be called average, only because of its position between the levels A1 and B1.
Total new standards of language proficiency 6 (or 7 - considering the zero).So, intermediate-level of English - it's not one, but two-level modern classification - B1 and B2.People who own them to this extent, also called Independent Users, in particular, deserve such titles occupying graph B2 classification.In the new system, it is recommended to move away from the old name «intermediate-level of English" and either called B1 and B2 Lower and Upper Intermediate, respectively, if any, to use other, very specific terms - Threshold and Vantage levels.In other words, the old terms will not help you navigate the sea of modern textbooks.
English at intermediate, language school if you did not disappoint, most likely corresponds to the level B1.What does this mean in practice?The man understands clearly uttered it when the lexicon is frequently upotrebimo or related to his professional activities.It can handle almost any situation arises, if necessary, to travel the country the language is spoken (hence the term "independent", as mentioned above).Can speak coherent speech on topics related to work or personal interests.Briefly justify your opinion, to present evidence or action plan.That is, the intermediate-level of English, even in the lowest graph - this is a good level of proficiency.
How to describe a person belonging to the category of users B2?He understands a wide range of texts, it is able to perceive even the main ideas of complex scientific texts, while B1 - is the level of domestic interaction.This fluent, with a great deal of spontaneity, making conversation with native devoid of tension for both parties.Able to create a clear and detailed text on a large number of topics, not just workers and domestic.Able to clearly express the advantages and disadvantages of different kinds of opinions.Such a user language rightfully called independent.Level B2 allows you to start training at the university level English-speaking countries.Seen in the brightest graduates of the most powerful special school or graduates of good language high schools.
These two levels - intermediate, above, there are two - C1 and C2, to them and should strive to anyone who already has the intermediate-level of English.For higher categories allow professional immigration or work in the expensive language courses for English teachers.In general, the level C1 - the average for horoshist standouts and language schools.But C2 is not possible to get all the media.
