B1

straightforward descriptions - variety of familiar subjects

narrate a story

briefly give reasons - opinions, plans, actions

develop and argument - can be followed without difficulty

plot of a book/film + reactions

details of unpredictable occurences (accident)

intervene in a discussion - familiar topic

reasonably fluently - linear sequence of points

salient politeness conventions

most common exponents - neutral register

dreams, hopes, ambitions

initiate, maintain, close simple conversations - familiar topic

differences between customs, usages, values

describe events (real or imagined)

sufficient vocabulary: family, hobbies, work, travel

pen friend

follow up questions - rapid speech: repetition

visuals and action carry the storyline - slow, clear delivery

main points on an idea / problem - comprehensibly

short, rehearsed announcement - foreign stress

define the features of sth - qualifying a word (truck for people - bus)

invites correction - foreignise a mother tongue word

clearly articulated speech - everyday conversation (standard dialect)

large part of many TV programmes - topics of interest

prepared, straighforward presentation - familiar topic (main point - reasonable precision)

link a series of shorter, discrete simple elements

good control of elementary vocabulary - major errors

simple, staightforward information - summarise

straightforward instructions - piece of equipment

feelings: surprise, happiness, sadness, interest, indifference

some hesitation and circumlocution

difficult to follow - exactly wants to say sth

rehearse, try out new combination

wide range of simple language flexibility

personal letters - abstact, cultural topics

enter unprepared into conversation (familiar topic)

make a complaint

reasonable accuracy in faniliar topics

adapot expressions to difficult situations

description of an event: trip (feelings, experiences)

paraphrase short written passages - simple fashion

travel arrangements - unfamiliar destination

correct mix-ups with tenses

noticeable mother tongue influence

use a prepared questionnaire

unterlocutors avoid idiomatic usage and articulate clearly

take some initiatives - interview consultations

repeat - confirm mutual understanding

prepared interview - occassionally ask for repetition

ask for confirmation

start again using a different tactic

give / seek personal views (outing)

returning an unsatisfactory product

compare and contrast alternatives

repertoire of frequently used routines

difficulty engaging in a debate

describe symptoms to a doctor

obtain more detailed information

evident pausing for lexical / grammatical planning

short story, article, talk, interview, discussion

express themselves with relative ease

ask for / follow detailed directions

radio news bulletin

find out / pass on straightforward factual information

factual information - routine / non-routine matters

summarise report + give opinion

short, simple essays - topic of interest

very bried report

majority of audio - clear standard speech

problems with formulation

everyday material: letters, brochures, short official documents

personal letters and notes - immediate relevance

limiting the message to what he/she recalls

satisfactory level of comprehension

most situations during travelling

why sth is a problem - reasonable precision

general messages, specific details - familiar accent

common everyday or job related topics

scan longer texts - locate desired information (fulfill a specific task)

main conclusion: clearly signalled argumentative text

notes - immediate relevance - everyday life (teachers, service people, friends) & his/her own use

more abstract, cultural topics - films, books, music

straightforward newspaper article - familiar subjects

main points of clear, standard input