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Common Eurpoean Framework of Reference for Languages
The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) was developed by the Council of Europe. The aim was to ensure that language acquisition, the application of language and the language competency of students in Europe were transparent and comparable. To do so, the CEFR examined the partial qualifications (reading comprehension, listening comprehension, writing and speaking) and formulated six levels of competency. This provides a basis for curricular guidelines, learning materials and qualifications in European language work.
The different levels of the CEFR
The basic levels are:
- A: Basic user
- B: Independent user
- C: Proficient user
These are then broken down into six language levels.
A: Basic user
A1 – Breakthrough
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.
A2 – Waystage
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.
B: Independent user
B1 – Threshold
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 while travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics that are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
B2 – Vantage
Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialization. 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.
C: Proficient user
C1 – Effective Operational Proficiency
Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognize implicit meaning. Can express ideas 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 devices.
C2 – Mastery
Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can summarise information from different spoken and written sources, reconstruct 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.
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Level A1
Speaking and Writing
Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help. Can introduce myself and others, and can ask and answer questions about personal details, such as where I live and people I know.
Reading and Listening
Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type, provided they are spoken clearly. Able to understand familiar words and simple sentences on signs, posters and menus.
Level A2
Speaking and Writing
Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. I can also describe in simple terms aspects of my background, work life and immediate environment. Able to write brief notes and short personal letters or emails.
Reading and Listening
Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). Can understand the main points of short texts, such as adverts, brochures, faxes, emails etc
Level B1
Speaking and Writing
Able to deal with most situations likely to arise while travelling in an area where the language is spoken, and can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar. Can describe experiences, hopes and ambitions, and briefly give reasons and explanations for my opinions and plans.
Speaking and Writing
Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters broadcast on the radio or TV. Can also understand language regularly encountered in everyday life, at work or at school
Level B2
Speaking and Writing
Interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can also produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects, in various genres.
Speaking and Writing
Able to understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, and can read reports and articles from trade journals on familiar topics in my field of specialisation.
Level C1
Speaking and Writing
Express themselves fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions, and use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can also produce clear, well-structured, and detailed text on complex subjects.
Speaking and Writing
Can understand the details of a wide range of demanding, longer texts, even if not familiar with the topic. Can recognise implicit meaning in most of what they read and hear, both in everyday life and in the workplace.
Level C2
Speaking and Writing
Able to summarise information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. Express themselves spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in the most complex situations.
Speaking and Writing
Ca understand virtually everything I read with ease, from manuals and other non-fiction, to works of literature. Does not have any difficulty listening to or taking part in discussions or understanding the media.
Study hours:
Monday to Saturday 8:00am to 11:00am
A1- 8 weeks
A2- 8 weeks
B1- 12 weeks
B2- 12 weeks
C1- 12 weeks
C2- 12 weeks
Fees:
Registration-UGX 100,000
Tuition- A1: UGX 1,600,000 (includes exam fees)
A2: UGX 1,600,000 (includes exam fees)
B1: UGX 2,500,000 (includes exam fees)
B2: UGX 2,500,000 (includes exam fees)
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