English File Pre-Intermediate, Third Edition CEFR Mapping - Oxford PDF

English File Pre-intermediate, third edition
CEFR Mapping
1A Where are you from?

word order in questions • common verb phrases • spelling and numbers • vowel sounds •
the alphabet
Level: A2
Component Descriptor Page Activity/exercise
Listening to Can understand and extract the essential information 5 4 Spelling & Numbersa
radio audio & from short recorded passages dealing with predictable
recordings everyday matters that are delivered slowly and clearly.
Overall spoken Can interact with reasonable ease in structured 4 1 Vocabulary & Speakingc
interaction situations and short conversations, provided the other 5 2 Grammar c
person helps if necessary. Can manage simple, routine 100, 106 1A Communication a, b
exchanges without undue effort; can ask and answer
questions and exchange ideas and information on
familiar topics in predictable everyday situations.
Can communicate in simple and routine tasks 5 3 Pronunciatione
requiring a simple and direct exchange of information
on familiar and routine matters to do with work and
free time. Can handle very short social exchanges
but is rarely able to understand enough to keep
conversation going of his/her own accord.
Understanding Can understand enough to manage simple, routine 5 3 Pronunciationa
a native speaker exchanges without undue effort.
interlocutor Can generally understand clear, standard speech
on familiar matters directed at him/her, provided
he/she can ask for repetition or reformulation from
time to time.
Information Can understand enough to manage simple, routine 4 1 Vocabulary & Speakingc
exchange exchanges without undue effort. 5 2 Grammar c
Can deal with practical everyday demands: finding out
and passing on straightforward factual information.
Can ask and answer questions about pastimes and
past activities.
Can ask and answer questions about what they do at 4 1 Vocabulary & Speakingc
work and in free time.
Can ask for and provide personal information.
Interviewing Can answer simple questions and respond to simple 5 2 Grammar c
and being statements in an interview. 5 4 Spelling & Numberse
interviewed
General Can produce brief everyday expressions in order 4 1 Vocabulary & Speaking a
linguistic range to satisfy simple needs of a concrete type: personal 5 2 Grammar a
details, daily routines, wants and needs, requests for
information.
Vocabulary range Has sufficient vocabulary to conduct routine, everyday 4 1 Vocabulary & Speakinga
transactions involving familiar situations and topics.
Grammatical Uses some simple structures correctly, but still 5 2 Grammar a
accuracy systematically makes basic mistakes – for example, 125 1A Grammar Banka, b
tends to mix up tenses and forget to mark agreement;
nevertheless, it is usually clear what he/she is trying
to say.
Vocabulary Can control a narrow repertoire dealing with concrete 5 2 Grammarc
control everyday needs.
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Phonological Pronunciation is generally clear enough to be 5 2 Grammar c
control understood despite a noticeable foreign accent, but 5 3 Pronunciation c–e
conversational partners will need to ask for repetition 5 4 Spelling & Numbersc
from time to time.
Spoken fluency Can construct phrases on familiar topics with 5 2 Grammarc
sufficient ease to handle short exchanges, despite very
noticeable hesitation and false starts.
1B Who knows you better?

present simple • describing people: appearance and personality • final -s / -es
Level: A2
Overall listening Can understand phrases and expressions related 7 4 Listening b, c
comprehension to areas of most immediate priority (e.g. very basic
personal and family information, shopping, local
geography, employment) provided speech is clearly
and slowly articulated.
Listening to Can understand and extract the essential information 6 1 Vocabulary a, b
radio audio & from short recorded passages dealing with 150 1 Describing peopleb
recordings predictable everyday matters that are delivered slowly 7 4 Listening a–d
and clearly. 7 7 Song
Overall reading Can understand short, simple texts on familiar matters 150 1 Describing peoplea
comprehension of a concrete type which consist of high frequency 6 2 Reading d
everyday or job-related language.
Reading Can understand short simple personal letters. 111 1 Writingb
correspondence
Reading for Can identify specific information in simpler written 6 2 Readingb
information & material he/she encounters such as letters, brochures
argument and short newspaper articles describing events.
Overall spoken Can interact with reasonable ease in structured 7 6 Speaking & Writingb
interaction situations and short conversations, provided the other
person helps if necessary. Can manage simple, routine
Can communicate in simple and routine tasks 100, 106 1B Communicationa, b
requiring a simple and direct exchange of information
on familiar and routine matters to do with work and
free time. Can handle very short social exchanges
but is rarely able to understand enough to keep
conversation going of his/her own accord.
Information Can understand enough to manage simple, routine 100, 106 1B Communicationa, b
exchange exchanges without undue effort.
Can deal with practical everyday demands: finding out
and passing on straightforward factual information.
Overall written Can write short, simple formulaic notes relating to 7 6 Speaking & Writinga
interaction matters in areas of immediate need.
Overall spoken Can give a simple description or presentation of 150 2 Describing peopled
production people, living or working conditions, daily routines,
likes/dislikes etc. as a short series of simple phrases
and sentences linked into a list.
Overall written Can write a series of simple phrases and sentences 111 1 Writingc
production linked with simple connectors like “and”, “but” and
“because”.
Creative writing Can write a series of simple phrases and sentences 111 1 Writing c
about their family, living conditions, educational
background, present or most recent job.
Can write short, simple imaginary biographies and
simple poems about people.
Identifying cues Can use an idea of the overall meaning of short texts 6 2 Readingc
& inferring and utterances on everyday topics of a concrete type to
(spoken & derive the probable meaning of unknown words from
written) the context.
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary for the expression of basic 7 3 Grammar d
communicative needs.
Has a sufficient vocabulary for coping with simple
survival needs.
Grammatical Uses some simple structures correctly, but still 7 3 Grammar a, b
accuracy systematically makes basic mistakes – for example, 111 1 Writing a, d
tends to mix up tenses and forget to mark agreement; 125 1B Grammar Banka–c
to say.
Vocabulary Can control a narrow repertoire dealing with 150 2 Describing peoplea, b
control concrete everyday needs.
Phonological Pronunciation is generally clear enough to be 7 5 Pronunciationa, b
control understood despite a noticeable foreign accent, but
conversational partners will need to ask for repetition
from time to time.
Sociolinguistic Can perform and respond to basic language functions, 6 2 Readinga
appropriateness such as information exchange and requests, and 7 3 Grammarf
express opinions and attitudes in a simple way.
Can socialise simply but effectively using the simplest
common expressions and following basic routines.
Spoken fluency Can construct phrases on familiar topics with 150 2 Describing peopled
1C Mr and Mrs Clark and Percy

present continuous • clothes • prepositions of place • /ə/ and /ɜː/
Level: A2
Overall listening Can understand phrases and expressions related 100, 1C Communicationa, b
comprehension to areas of most immediate priority (e.g. very basic 106
personal and family information, shopping, local
Listening to Can understand and extract the essential information 8 4 Listeninga, b
Overall spoken Can interact with reasonable ease in structured 8 2 Pronunciatione
interaction situations and short conversations, provided the other 8 3 Grammar a
Overall spoken Can give a simple description or presentation of 8 3 Grammar d
production people, living or working conditions, daily routines, 9 6 Speakingb
Sustained Can use simple descriptive language to make 9 6 Speakingb
monologue: brief statements about and compare objects and
describing possessions.
experience Can explain what he/she likes or dislikes about
something.
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary for the expression of basic 9 5 Vocabulary a , b
survival needs.
Grammatical Uses some simple structures correctly, but still 8 3 Grammar b
accuracy systematically makes basic mistakes – for example, 9 5 Vocabulary a, b
tends to mix up tenses and forget to mark agreement; 125 1C Grammar Banka, b
to say.
Vocabulary Can control a narrow repertoire dealing with 8 1 Vocabulary a
control concrete everyday needs. 151 Things you weara–c
Phonological Pronunciation is generally clear enough to be 8 2 Pronunciationa–c
from time to time.
Spoken fluency Can construct phrases on familiar topics with 9 6 Speakingb
1 Practical English: Hotel problems

Level: A2
Overall listening Can understand phrases and expressions related 10 1 Introduction b, c
comprehension to areas of most immediate priority (e.g. very basic 11 2 Calling receptiona, b
personal and family information, shopping, local 11 3 Jenny and Rob meet againa, b
Overall spoken Can interact with reasonable ease in structured 11 2 Calling receptiond–f
Conversation Can handle very short social exchanges but is rarely 11 3 Jenny and Rob meet againc–e
able to understand enough to keep conversation going
of his/her own accord, though he/she can be made to
understand if the speaker will take the trouble.
Can use simple everyday polite forms of greeting
and address.
Transactions to Can deal with common aspects of everyday living 11 2 Calling receptionc–f
obtain goods and such as travel, lodgings, eating and shopping.
services
Overall spoken Can give a simple description or presentation of 10 1 Introductiona
Vocabulary Can control a narrow repertoire dealing with concrete 10 1 Introductiona
Sociolinguistic Can handle very short social exchanges, using 11 3 Jenny and Rob meet againa–e
appropriateness everyday polite forms of greeting and address. Can
make and respond to invitations, invitations,
apologies etc.
2A Right place, wrong person
past simple regular and irregular verbs • holidays • -ed endings • regular verbs
Level: A2
Listening to Can understand and extract the essential information 13 3 Listeninga, b
Overall reading Can understand short, simple texts containing the 12 2 Reading & Speakinga
comprehension highest frequency vocabulary, including a proportion
of shared international vocabulary items.
Overall spoken Can interact with reasonable ease in structured 12 2 Reading & Speakinga
Information Can ask and answer questions about pastimes and past 13 6 Speakingb, c
exchange activities.
Interviewing Can make him/herself understood in an interview and 12 1 Vocabularyc
and being communicating ideas and information on familiar
interviewed topics, provided he/she can ask for clarification
occasionally, and is given some help to express what
he/she wants to.
Sustained Can give short, basic descriptions of events and 12 2 Reading & Speakingb, d
monologue: activities.
describing
experience
Identifying cues Can use an idea of the overall meaning of short texts 12 2 Reading & Speakingc
Cooperating Can indicate when he/she is following. 13 6 Speakingc
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary for the expression of basic 152 2 Holidays a –c
survival needs.
Grammatical Uses some simple structures correctly, but still 13 4 Grammar a–c
accuracy systematically makes basic mistakes – for example, 13 5 Pronunciation b
tends to mix up tenses and forget to mark agreement; 13 6 Speaking a
nevertheless, it is usually clear what he/she is trying 127 2A Grammar Banka, b
to say.
Vocabulary Can control a narrow repertoire dealing with concrete 12 1 Vocabulary a
control everyday needs. 152 1 Holidays a, b
152 3 Holidays a–c
Phonological Pronunciation is generally clear enough to be 13 5 Pronunciationa–c
from time to time.
Sociolinguistic Can perform and respond to basic language functions, 12 2 Reading & Speakingc
appropriateness such as information exchange and requests, and 13 3 Listening c
Flexibility Can adapt well-rehearsed memorised simple phrases 13 6 Speakinga
to particular circumstances through limited lexical
substitution.
Taking the floor Can use simple techniques to start, maintain, or end 13 6 Speakingc
(turntaking) a short conversation.
Can initiate, maintain and close simple, face-to-face
conversation.
2B The story behind the photo
past continuous • prepositions of time and place: at, in, on • sentence stress
Level: A2
Listening to Can understand and extract the essential information 15 5 Listeningc–e
Overall reading Can understand short, simple texts on familiar matters 14 1 Readingb
comprehension of a concrete type which consist of high frequency
Reading for Can identify specific information in simpler written 14 1 Reading c
information & material he/she encounters such as letters, brochures 15 5 Listeningb
Information Can understand enough to manage simple, routine 100, 106 2B Communicationa, b
exchange exchanges without undue effort. 15 4 Pronunciation b
Can ask and answer questions about habits and
routines.
Can ask and answer questions about pastimes and past
activities.
Overall spoken Can give a simple description or presentation of 14 1 Readinga
Sustained Can give short, basic descriptions of events and 15 5 Listening a
monologue: activities. 15 6 Speaking & Writinga
describing Can explain what he/she likes or dislikes about
experience something.
Overall written Can write a series of simple phrases and sentences 15 6 Speaking & Writingb
“because”.
General Can produce brief everyday expressions in order 100, 106 2B Communication a , b
linguistic range to satisfy simple needs of a concrete type: personal
information.
Grammatical Uses some simple structures correctly, but still 14 2 Grammar a, c
tends to mix up tenses and forget to mark agreement; 153 1 Prepositions a, b
nevertheless, it is usually clear what he/she is trying 100, 106 2B Communicationa, b
to say. 127 2B Grammar Banka, b
Vocabulary Can control a narrow repertoire dealing with concrete 14 3 Vocabulary a, b
control everyday needs. 153 1 Prepositionsa, b
Phonological Pronunciation is generally clear enough to be 15 4 Pronunciationa
from time to time.
Sociolinguistic Can perform and respond to basic language functions, 14 1 Readingd
appropriateness such as information exchange and requests, and
2C One dark October evening
time sequences and connectors • verb phrases • word stress
Level: A2
Listening to Can understand and extract the essential information 17 4 Speaking & Listeningd
radio audio & from short recorded passages dealing with predictable 101, 109 2C Communication
recordings everyday matters that are delivered slowly and clearly. 17 5 Song
Overall reading Can understand short, simple texts on familiar matters 16 1 Grammar a
comprehension of a concrete type which consist of high frequency 17 4 Speaking & Listeninga
Reading for Can identify specific information in simpler written 16 1 Grammara, b
Sustained Can tell a story or describe something in a simple list 17 4 Speaking & Listeningb
monologue: of points.
describing
experience
Overall written Can write a series of simple phrases and sentences 17 4 Speaking & Listeningb
“because”.
Creative writing Can write about everyday aspects of his environment 16 1 Grammar e
e.g. people, places, a job or study experience in linked
sentences.
Can write very short, basic descriptions of events, past
activities and personal experiences.
General Can use basic sentence patterns and communicate 17 4 Speaking & Listening b
linguistic range with memorised phrases, groups of a few words and
formulae about themselves and other people, what
they do, places, possessions etc.
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary for the expression of basic 17 3 Vocabulary a , b
survival needs.
Grammatical Uses some simple structures correctly, but still 16 1 Grammar a, c
tends to mix up tenses and forget to mark agreement; 17 4 Speaking & Listeningb
nevertheless, it is usually clear what he/she is trying 127 2C Grammar Banka–c
to say.
Phonological Pronunciation is generally clear enough to be 17 2 Pronunciationa, b
from time to time.
Coherence Can use the most frequently occurring connectors to 17 4 Speaking & Listeningb
link simple sentences in order to tell a story or describe
something as a simple list of points.
3A Airport stories
be going to (plans and predictions) • airports • sentence stress and fast speech
Level: A2
Listening to Can understand and extract the essential information 20 2 Listening b
radio audio & from short recorded passages dealing with predictable 21 3 Pronunciation & Speakingb
recordings everyday matters that are delivered slowly and clearly. 21 6 Song
Overall reading Can understand short, simple texts on familiar matters 20 2 Listeninga
comprehension of a concrete type which consist of high frequency
Reading for Can identify specific information in simpler written 21 5 Readingb
Overall spoken Can interact with reasonable ease in structured 101, 107 3A Communicationa, b
interaction situations and short conversations, provided the other 21 5 Reading d
Information Can communicate in simple and routine tasks 101, 107 3A Communication a , b
exchange requiring a simple and direct exchange of information.
Can exchange limited information on familiar and
routine operational matters.
Can ask and answer questions about what they do at
work and in free time.
Notes, messages Can write short, simple notes and messages relating to 20 2 Listening b
& forms matters in areas of immediate need.
Sustained Can give short, basic descriptions of events and 20 1 Vocabulary a
monologue: activities. 101, 107 3A Communicationa, b
describing Can describe plans and arrangements, habits and 21 5 Reading a
experience routines, past activities and personal experiences.
Identifying cues Can use an idea of the overall meaning of short texts 21 5 Readingc
Planning Can recall and rehearse an appropriate set of phrases 21 5 Readingd
from his/her repertoire.
Processing text Can pick out and reproduce key words and phrases or 21 5 Readingd
short sentences from a short text within the learner’s
limited competence and experience.
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary for the expression of basic 20 1 Vocabulary b, c
survival needs.
accuracy systematically makes basic mistakes – for example 101, 107 3A Communicationa, b
tends to mix up tenses and forget to mark agreement; 129 3A Grammar Banka, b
to say.
Vocabulary Can control a narrow repertoire dealing with concrete 21 5 Readingd
Phonological Pronunciation is generally clear enough to be 21 4 Pronunciation & Speakinga
from time to time.
Orthographic Can copy short sentences on everyday subjects – e.g. 21 4 Pronunciation & Speakingb
control directions how to get somewhere.
Can write with reasonable phonetic accuracy (but not
necessarily fully standard spelling) short words that
are in his/her oral vocabulary.
Flexibility Can adapt well-rehearsed memorised simple phrases 21 5 Readingd
to particular circumstances through limited lexical
substitution.
Spoken fluency Can construct phrases on familiar topics with 21 5 Readingd
3B Let’s meet again

present continuous (future arrangements) • verbs + prepositions, e.g. arrive in • sounding friendly
Level: A2
Listening to Can understand and extract the essential information 22 1 Reading & Listeninge
radio audio & from short recorded passages dealing with 23 2 Grammar d, e, g
recordings predictable everyday matters that are delivered slowly
and clearly.
Overall reading Can understand short, simple texts on familiar 22 1 Reading & Listeningb
comprehension matters of a concrete type which consist of high
frequency everyday or job-related language.
Reading Can understand short simple personal letters. 22 1 Reading & Listeningb, c
correspondence 113 3 Writing a, b
Reading for Can identify specific information in simpler written 22 1 Reading & Listeningc
information & material he/she encounters such as letters, brochures 113 3 Writing b
Overall spoken Can interact with reasonable ease in structured 23 2 Grammar f
interaction situations and short conversations, provided the 23 4 Vocabularyc
other person helps if necessary. Can manage
simple, routine exchanges without undue effort;
can ask and answer questions and exchange ideas
and information on familiar topics in predictable
everyday situations.
Can communicate in simple and routine tasks 23 3 Pronunciation & Speakingd
requiring a simple and direct exchange of
information on familiar and routine matters to do
with work and free time. Can handle very short social
exchanges but is rarely able to understand enough to
keep conversation going of his/her own accord.
Goal-oriented Can understand enough to manage simple, routine 22 1 Reading & Listeningb
co-operation tasks without undue effort, asking very simply for
(e.g. Repairing repetition when he/she does not understand.
a car, discussing
a document,
organising an
event)
Information Can communicate in simple and routine tasks 23 3 Pronunciation & Speaking d
exchange requiring a simple and direct exchange of
information.
Correspondence Can write very simple personal letters expressing 112 3 Writingc
thanks and apology.
Notes, messages Can write short, simple notes and messages relating 23 3 Pronunciation & Speakingc
& forms to matters in areas of immediate need.
Identifying cues Can use an idea of the overall meaning of short texts 22 1 Reading & Listeningd
& inferring and utterances on everyday topics of a concrete type
(spoken & to derive the probable meaning of unknown words
written) from the context.
Taking the floor Can use simple techniques to start, maintain, or end 23 3 Pronunciation & Speakingb, d
(turntaking) a short conversation.
Can initiate, maintain and close simple, face-to-face
conversation.
General Can produce brief everyday expressions in order 23 4 Vocabulary c
linguistic range to satisfy simple needs of a concrete type: personal
information.
Vocabulary range Has sufficient vocabulary to conduct routine, 23 3 Pronunciation & Speakingd
everyday transactions involving familiar situations
and topics.
Has a sufficient vocabulary for the expression of 23 4 Vocabularyc
basic communicative needs.
survival needs.
Grammatical Uses some simple structures correctly, but still 23 2 Grammar a, b, e
accuracy systematically makes basic mistakes – for example, 23 4 Vocabulary a, c
tends to mix up tenses and forget to mark agreement; 112 3 Writing d
nevertheless, it is usually clear what he/she is trying 153 2 Prepositions a–c
to say. 129 3B Grammar Banka–c
Vocabulary Can control a narrow repertoire dealing with 23 3 Pronunciation & Speakingd
control concrete everyday needs. 23 4 Vocabulary a, c
Phonological Pronunciation is generally clear enough to be 22 1 Reading & Listeninga
control understood despite a noticeable foreign accent, but 23 3 Pronunciation & Speakinga, b
conversational partners will need to ask for repetition 153 2 Prepositions c
from time to time.
Orthographic Can copy short sentences on everyday subjects – e.g. 23 3 Pronunciation & Speakingc
control directions how to get somewhere.
Can write with reasonable phonetic accuracy (but not
necessarily fully standard spelling) short words that
are in his/her oral vocabulary.
Sociolinguistic Can handle very short social exchanges, using 113 3 Writinga, c
appropriateness everyday polite forms of greeting and address.
Can make and respond to invitations, invitations,
apologies, etc.
Flexibility Can adapt well-rehearsed memorised simple phrases 23 3 Pronunciation & Speakingc
to particular circumstances through limited lexical 113 3 Writing c
substitution.
Spoken fluency Can construct phrases on familiar topics with 23 3 Pronunciation & Speakingd
3C What’s the word?

defining relative clauses • expressions for paraphrasing: like, for example, etc. •
pronunciation in a dictionary
Level: A2
Listening to Can understand and extract the essential information 24 1 Listeningb–d
Overall reading Can understand short, simple texts containing the 25 5 Readinga
comprehension highest frequency vocabulary, including a proportion
of shared international vocabulary items.
Sustained Can tell a story or describe something in a simple list 24 1 Listening a
monologue: of points. 101, 3C Communicationb, c
describing Can explain what he/she likes or dislikes about 107
experience something.
Identifying cues Can use an idea of the overall meaning of short texts 101, 3C Communicationb, c
& inferring and utterances on everyday topics of a concrete type to 107 5 Reading b, c
(spoken & derive the probable meaning of unknown words from 25
Planning Can recall and rehearse an appropriate set of phrases 101, 3C Communicationa
from his/her repertoire. 107
Compensating Can use an inadequate word from his repertoire and 101, 3C Communicationb, c
use gesture to clarify what he/she wants to say. 107 5 Reading c
25
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary for the expression of basic 24 3 Vocabulary a –c
survival needs.
accuracy systematically makes basic mistakes – for example, 129 3C Grammar Banka–c
tends to mix up tenses and forget to mark agreement;
to say.
Vocabulary Can control a narrow repertoire dealing with concrete 101, 3C Communicationb, c
control everyday needs. 107 6 Pronunciation a
25
Phonological Pronunciation is generally clear enough to be 25 6 Pronunciationb, c
from time to time.
3 Practical English: Problems at the

restaurant
Level: A2
Overall listening Can understand phrases and expressions related to areas 26 1 In the New York officea, b
comprehension of most immediate priority (e.g. very basic personal 26 3 At the restauranta, b
and family information, shopping, local geography,
employment) provided speech is clearly and slowly
articulated.
Overall spoken Can interact with reasonable ease in structured 27 3 At the restaurantd–f
Conversation Can handle very short social exchanges but is rarely 27 4 Holly and Rob make friendsc–e
able to understand enough to keep conversation going
of his/her own accord, though he/she can be made to
understand if the speaker will take the trouble.
Can use simple everyday polite forms of greeting and
address.
Transactions to Can deal with common aspects of everyday living such 27 3 At the restaurantc–f
obtain goods and as travel, lodgings, eating and shopping.
services
Vocabulary Can control a narrow repertoire dealing with concrete 26 2 Vocabulary
Sociolinguistic Can handle very short social exchanges, using 27 4 Holly and Rob make friendsa–e
appropriateness everyday polite forms of greeting and address. Can
make and respond to invitations, invitations, apologies
etc.
4A Parents and teenagers
present perfect + yet, just, already • housework, make or do? • /j/, /dʒ/
Level: B1
Overall listening Can understand the main points of clear standard 29 4 Pronunciation & Speakinge
comprehension speech on familiar matters regularly encountered in
work, school, leisure etc., including short narratives.
Listening to Can understand the main points of radio news 29 5 Listening a –c
radio audio & bulletins and simpler recorded material about familiar
recordings subjects delivered relatively slowly and clearly.
Overall reading Can read straightforward factual texts on subjects 28 1 Readingb
comprehension related to his/her field and interests with a satisfactory
level of comprehension.
Overall spoken Can communicate with some confidence on familiar 102 4A Communicationb
interaction routine and non-routine matters related to his/her
interests and professional field. Can exchange, check
and confirm information, deal with less routine
situations and explain why something is a problem.
Can express thoughts on more abstract, cultural topics
such as films, books, music etc.
Can exploit a wide range of simple language to deal 154 2 Housework, make or do?
d
with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling. 29 5 Listening d
Can enter unprepared into conversation of familiar
topics, express personal opinions and exchange
information on topics that are familiar, of personal
interest or pertinent to everyday life (e.g. family,
hobbies, work, travel and current events).
Conversation Can enter unprepared into conversations on familiar 154 2 Housework, make or do?
d
topics.
Can follow clearly articulated speech directed at him/
her in everyday conversation, though will sometimes
have to ask for repetition of particular words and phrases.
Informal Can generally follow the main points in an informal 28 1 Readingc, e
discussion (with discussion with friends provided speech is clearly
friends) articulated in standard dialect.
Can give or seek personal views and opinions in
discussing topics of interest.
Sustained Can give straightforward descriptions on a variety of 28 3 Grammara
monologue: familiar subjects within his field of interest.
describing Can describe events, real or imagined.
experience
Creative writing Can write straightforward, detailed descriptions on a 102 4A Communicationa
range of familiar subjects within his field of interest.
Identifying cues Can identify unfamiliar words from the context on 28 1 Readingd
& inferring topics related to his/her field and interests.
(spoken & Can extrapolate the meaning of occasional unknown
written) words from the context and deduce sentence meaning
provided the topic discussed is familiar.
Grammatical Communicates with reasonable accuracy in familiar 29 3 Grammar c, d
accuracy contexts; generally good control though with 29 4 Pronunciation & Speakinge
noticeable mother tongue influence. Errors occur, but
it is clear what he/she is trying to express.
Uses reasonably accurately a repertoire of frequently 29 3 Grammar b, f
used “routines” and patterns associated with more 154 2 Housework, make or do? a
predictable situations. 131 4A Grammar Banka–c
Vocabulary Shows good control of elementary vocabulary but 28 2 Vocabulary a
control major errors still occur when expressing more complex 154 1 Housework, make or do?
a –c
thoughts or handling unfamiliar topics and situations. 154 2 Housework, make or do?
a –c
Phonological Pronunciation is clearly intelligible even if a 28 1 Reading a
control foreign accent is sometimes evident and occasional 29 4 Pronunciation & Speakinga–c
mispronunciations occur.
4B Fashion and shopping
present perfect or past simple? (1) • shopping • c and ch
Level: B1
Overall listening Can understand straightforward factual information 31 3 Listeninga, b
comprehension about common everyday or job related topics,
identifying both general messages and specific details,
provided speech is clearly articulated in a generally
familiar accent.
Listening to Can understand the main points of radio news 31 4 Vocabulary a
Overall reading Can read straightforward factual texts on subjects 30 1 Reading b, c
comprehension related to his/her field and interests with a satisfactory 155 2 Shopping a
Information Can find out and pass on straightforward factual 31 6 Speakingb
exchange information.
Can obtain more detailed information.
Identifying cues Can identify unfamiliar words from the context on 30 1 Reading c, d
& inferring topics related to his/her field and interests. 31 4 Vocabulary a
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself with 31 3 Listeninga–c
some circumlocutions on most topics pertinent to his 155 1 Shopping a–c
everyday life such as family, hobbies and interests, 155 2 Shopping a, b
work, travel, and current events.
Grammatical Communicates with reasonable accuracy in familiar 31 6 Speakingb
accuracy contexts; generally good control though with
Uses reasonably accurately a repertoire of frequently 31 2 Grammar a
used “routines” and patterns associated with more 31 6 Speaking a
predictable situations. 131 4B Grammar Banka–c
Phonological Pronunciation is clearly intelligible even if a 31 5 Pronunciationa–d
control foreign accent is sometimes evident and occasional
4C Lost weekend
something, anything, nothing, etc. • adjectives ending -ed and -ing • /e/, /əʊ/, /ʌ/
Level: B1
Overall listening Can understand the main points of clear standard 32 1 Listeninga, b
comprehension speech on familiar matters regularly encountered in 32 2 Grammar a
Listening to Can understand the information content of the majority 33 7 Song
radio audio & of recorded or broadcast audio material on topics of
recordings personal interest delivered in clear standard speech.
Reading for Can scan longer texts in order to locate desired 32 4 Readinga, b
orientation information, and gather information from different
parts of a text, or from different texts in order to fulfil
a specific task.
Reading for Can identify the main conclusions in clearly signalled 32 4 Readinga
information & argumentative texts.
argument Can recognise the line of argument in the treatment of
the issue presented, though not necessarily in detail.
Overall spoken Can communicate with some confidence on familiar 33 6 Vocabularyc
Interviewing Can take some initiatives in an interview/consultation 33 5 Speaking b
and being (e.g. to bring up a new subject) but is very dependent on 33 6 Vocabularyc
interviewed interviewer in the interaction.
Can use a prepared questionnaire to carry out a
structured interview, with some spontaneous follow-
up questions.
Sustained Can give straightforward descriptions on a variety of 32 1 Listening c
monologue: familiar subjects within his field of interest. 33 5 Speaking a, b
experience
Cooperating Can exploit a basic repertoire of language and strategies 33 6 Vocabularyc
to help keep a conversation or discussion going.
Planning Can work out how to communicate the main point(s) 33 5 Speakinga
he/she wants to get across, exploiting any resources
available and limiting the message to what he/she can
recall or find the means to express.
General Has enough language to get by, with sufficient 32 4 Reading c
linguistic range vocabulary to express him/herself with some 33 5 Speakinga
hesitation and circumlocutions on topics such as
family, hobbies and interests, work, travel, and current
events, but lexical limitations cause repetition and
even difficulty with formulation at times.
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself with 32 1 Listeningc
some circumlocutions on most topics pertinent to his 32 4 Reading c
everyday life such as family, hobbies and interests, 33 5 Speaking a
Grammatical Uses reasonably accurately a repertoire of frequently 32 2 Grammar a, b
accuracy used “routines” and patterns associated with more 131 4C Grammar Banka–c
predictable situations.
Vocabulary Shows good control of elementary vocabulary but 32 3 Pronunciation c
control major errors still occur when expressing more complex 33 6 Vocabulary a, b
thoughts or handling unfamiliar topics and situations.
Phonological Pronunciation is clearly intelligible even if a 32 3 Pronunciationa–c
control foreign accent is sometimes evident and occasional 33 6 Vocabulary b
Thematic Can reasonably fluently relate a straightforward 32 1 Listeningc
development narrative or description as a linear sequence of points.
Spoken fluency Can express him/herself with relative ease. Despite 33 6 Vocabularyc
some problems with formulation resulting in pauses
and “cul-de-sacs”, he/she is able to keep going
effectively without help.
Can keep going comprehensibly, even though pausing 32 3 Pronunciationc
for grammatical and lexical planning and repair is
very evident, especially in longer stretches of free
production.
5A Faster, faster!
comparative adjectives and adverbs, as…as • time expressions: spend time, etc. • sentence stress
Level: B1
Listening to Can understand the information content of the majority 37 5 Listeningb
radio audio & of recorded or broadcast audio material on topics of
Overall reading Can read straightforward factual texts on subjects 36 1 Reading & Vocabularyb
comprehension related to his/her field and interests with a satisfactory 101 5A Communication
Reading for Can scan longer texts in order to locate desired 36 1 Reading & Vocabularya
a specific task.
Interviewing Can take some initiatives in an interview/consultation 36 1 Reading & Vocabularye
and being (e.g. to bring up a new subject) but is very dependent on
interviewed interviewer in the interaction.
Can use a prepared questionnaire to carry out a
structured interview, with some spontaneous follow-
up questions.
Identifying cues Can identify unfamiliar words from the context on 36 1 Reading & Vocabularyc
General Has enough language to get by, with sufficient 36 1 Reading & Vocabularyd, e
linguistic range vocabulary to express him/herself with some 37 4 Speaking a, b
hesitation and circumlocutions on topics such as 37 5 Listening b, c
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself with 36 1 Reading & Vocabularyd, e
some circumlocutions on most topics pertinent to his 37 4 Speaking a, b
everyday life such as family, hobbies and interests, 37 5 Listening a, c
Grammatical Uses reasonably accurately a repertoire of frequently 37 2 Grammar a , b
accuracy used “routines” and patterns associated with more 133 5A Grammar Banka, b
Vocabulary Shows good control of elementary vocabulary but 37 3 Pronunciationb
control major errors still occur when expressing more complex
Phonological Pronunciation is clearly intelligible even if a 37 3 Pronunciationa
Propositional Can convey simple, straightforward information of 37 4 Speaking a, b
precision immediate relevance, getting across which point he/ 37 5 Listening c
she feels is most important.
Can express the main point he/she wants to make
comprehensibly.
Spoken fluency Can express him/herself with relative ease. Despite 37 3 Pronunciationb
Can keep going comprehensibly, even though pausing 37 4 Speakingb
production.
5B The world’s friendliest city
superlatives (+ ever + present perfect) • describing a town or city • word and sentence stress
Level: B1
Overall listening Can understand straightforward factual information 102, 107, 5B Communication c
comprehension about common everyday or job related topics, 110
identifying both general messages and specific details, 156 1 Describing a town or cityb
familiar accent.
Can understand the main points of clear standard 39 4 Listeninga, b
speech on familiar matters regularly encountered in
Listening to Can understand the information content of the 39 7 Song
radio audio & majority of recorded or broadcast audio material on
recordings topics of personal interest delivered in clear standard
speech.
Can understand the main points of radio news 39 4 Listeninga, b
bulletins and simpler recorded material about familiar
subjects delivered relatively slowly and clearly.
Overall reading Can read straightforward factual texts on subjects 38 1 Grammar b
comprehension related to his/her field and interests with a satisfactory 39 3 Reading & Speakinga
level of comprehension. 156 1 Describing a town or citya
114 4 Writing a
Reading for Can scan longer texts in order to locate desired 39 3 Reading & Speakinga
orientation information, and gather information from different 114 4 Writinga
a specific task.
Reading for Can identify the main conclusions in clearly signalled 102, 107, 5B Communicationa
information & argumentative texts. 110
argument Can recognise the line of argument in the treatment of
the issue presented, though not necessarily in detail.
Informal Can follow much of what is said around him/her 39 5 Vocabularya
discussion (with on general topics provided interlocutors avoid very
friends) idiomatic usage and articulate clearly.
Can give brief comments on the views of others.
Can generally follow the main points in an informal 102, 107, 5B Communicationd, e
discussion with friends provided speech is clearly 110
articulated in standard dialect.
Interviewing Can use a prepared questionnaire to carry out a 38 2 Pronunciation c
and being structured interview, with some spontaneous follow-up
interviewed questions.
Overall spoken Can reasonably fluently sustain a straightforward 38 1 Grammar a
production description of one of a variety of subjects within 39 4 Listening c
his/her field of interest, presenting it as a linear 156 3 Describing a town or cityc
sequence of points.
Creative writing Can write straightforward, detailed descriptions on a 39 6 Writing
Cooperating Can exploit a basic repertoire of language and 38 2 Pronunciationc
strategies to help keep a conversation or discussion
going.
Can summarise the point reached in a discussion and
so help focus the talk.
Asking for Can ask someone to clarify or elaborate what he or she 38 2 Pronunciationc
clarification has just said.
Planning Can work out how to communicate the main point(s) 39 4 Listening c
he/she wants to get across, exploiting any resources 39 5 Vocabularya
General Has enough language to get by, with sufficient 38 2 Pronunciationc
linguistic range vocabulary to express him/herself with some 39 4 Listening c
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself with 38 1 Grammar a
some circumlocutions on most topics pertinent to his 39 4 Listening c
everyday life such as family, hobbies and interests, 39 5 Vocabulary a
work, travel, and current events. 156 1 Describing a town or citya, b
156 2 Describing a town or citya–d
156 3 Describing a town or citya–c
Grammatical Uses reasonably accurately a repertoire of frequently 38 1 Grammar d
accuracy used “routines” and patterns associated with more 133 5B Grammar Banka, b
Vocabulary Shows good control of elementary vocabulary but 38 1 Grammarb
Phonological Pronunciation is clearly intelligible even if a 38 2 Pronunciationa, b
Orthographic Can produce continuous writing, which is generally 39 6 Writing
control intelligible throughout.
Spelling, punctuation and layout are accurate enough
to be followed most of the time.
Thematic Can reasonably fluently relate a straightforward 38 1 Grammar a
development narrative or description as a linear sequence of points. 156 3 Describing a town or cityc
Spoken fluency Can express him/herself with relative ease. Despite 38 1 Grammara
5C How much is too much?

quantifiers, too, not enough • health and the body • /ʌ/, /uː/, /aɪ/, /e/
Level: B1
Overall listening Can understand straightforward factual information 41 2 Reading & Listeningc, e, f
familiar accent.
Overall reading Can read straightforward factual texts on subjects 40 1 Speaking a
comprehension related to his/her field and interests with a satisfactory 40 2 Reading & Listeninga
Overall spoken Can communicate with some confidence on familiar 41 2 Reading & Listeninge
Can exploit a wide range of simple language to deal 40 1 Speakinga
with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling.
Identifying cues Can identify unfamiliar words from the context on 40 2 Reading & Listeningb
Cooperating Can exploit a basic repertoire of language and strategies 41 4 Pronunciation & Speakingc
General Has enough language to get by, with sufficient 40 1 Speaking b
linguistic range vocabulary to express him/herself with some 41 2 Reading & Listeningd–g
hesitation and circumlocutions on topics such as 41 4 Pronunciation & Speakingc
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself with 40 1 Speaking a, b
some circumlocutions on most topics pertinent to his 41 2 Reading & Listeningd–g
everyday life such as family, hobbies and interests,
Grammatical Uses reasonably accurately a repertoire of frequently 41 3 Grammar a–c
accuracy used “routines” and patterns associated with more 133 5C Grammar Banka, b
Vocabulary Shows good control of elementary vocabulary but 41 4 Pronunciation & Speakingc
Phonological Pronunciation is clearly intelligible even if a 41 2 Reading & Listeningc
control foreign accent is sometimes evident and occasional 41 4 Pronunciation & Speakinga–c
Flexibility Can exploit a wide range of simple language flexibly to 40 1 Speakingb
express much of what he/she wants.
Propositional Can convey simple, straightforward information of 41 4 Pronunciation & Speakingc
precision immediate relevance, getting across which point he/
comprehensibly.
Spoken fluency Can express him/herself with relative ease. Despite 41 2 Reading & Listeningg
Can keep going comprehensibly, even though pausing 41 4 Pronunciation & Speakingc
for grammatical and lexical planning and repair is very
evident, especially in longer stretches of free production.
5 Practical English: The wrong shoes

Level: B1
Overall listening Can understand straightforward factual information 42 1 Rob has a problema
comprehension about common everyday or job related topics, 42 3 Taking something back to a shopa, b
identifying both general messages and specific details, 43 4 Rob decides to do some exercisea
familiar accent.
Overall spoken Can communicate with some confidence on familiar 42 1 Rob has a problemc
interaction routine and non-routine matters related to his/her 43 3 Taking something back to a shopd–f
Conversation Can enter unprepared into conversations on familiar 43 4 Rob decides to do some exerciseb–d
topics.
Can follow clearly articulated speech directed at
him/her in everyday conversation, though will
sometimes have to ask for repetition of particular
words and phrases.
Can maintain a conversation or discussion but may
sometimes be difficult to follow when trying to say
exactly what he/she would like to.
Transactions to Can cope with less routine situations in shops, post 43 3 Taking something back to a shopa–f
obtain goods and office, bank, e.g. returning an unsatisfactory purchase.
services Can make a complaint.
Vocabulary Shows good control of elementary vocabulary but 42 2 Vocabulary
Sociolinguistic Can perform and respond to a wide range of language 43 4 Rob decides to do some exercisea–d
appropriateness functions, using their most common exponents in
a neutral register.
Is aware of the salient politeness conventions and
acts appropriately.
6A The pessimist’s phrase book

will / won’t (predictions) • opposite verbs • ’ll, won’t
Level: B1
Overall listening Can understand straightforward factual information 44 3 Pronunciationc
familiar accent.
Listening to Can understand the information content of the 45 5 Listening & Speakinga, c, d
speech.
Overall reading Can read straightforward factual texts on subjects 45 4 Readingb
Reading for Can scan longer texts in order to locate desired 45 4 Readinga, b
a specific task.
Overall spoken Can reasonably fluently sustain a straightforward 44 2 Grammara
production description of one of a variety of subjects within
his/her field of interest, presenting it as a linear
sequence of points.
General Has enough language to get by, with sufficient 44 2 Grammar a, g
linguistic range vocabulary to express him/herself with some 45 5 Listening & Speakingd, e
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself 44 1 Vocabulary a
with some circumlocutions on most topics pertinent 157 Opposite verbsa–d
to his everyday life such as family, hobbies and 44 2 Grammar b
interests, work, travel, and current events. 45 5 Listening & Speakingb, d, e
Grammatical Uses reasonably accurately a repertoire of frequently 44 2 Grammar b, e, g
Vocabulary Shows good control of elementary vocabulary but 44 2 Grammara, g
control major errors still occur when expressing more
complex thoughts or handling unfamiliar topics and
situations.
Phonological Pronunciation is clearly intelligible even if a 44 2 Grammar c, d, g
control foreign accent is sometimes evident and occasional 44 3 Pronunciation a, b
Coherence Can link a series of shorter, discrete simple elements 45 5 Listening & Speakinge
into a connected, linear sequence of points.
Spoken fluency Can express him/herself with relative ease. Despite 45 5 Listening & Speakinge
6B I’ll never forget you

will / won’t (promises, offers, decisions) • verb + back • word stress: two-syllable verbs
Level: B1
Overall listening Can understand the main points of clear standard 46 1 Grammar b
comprehension speech on familiar matters regularly encountered in 47 4 Vocabularyc
Listening to Can understand the main points of radio news 47 3 Speaking & Listening d
Reading for Can scan longer texts in order to locate desired 47 3 Speaking & Listeningc
a specific task.
Interviewing Can use a prepared questionnaire to carry out a 47 4 Vocabulary d
and being structured interview, with some spontaneous follow-
interviewed up questions.
Sustained Can reasonably fluently relate a straightforward 47 3 Speaking & Listeningd
monologue: narrative or description as a linear sequence of points.
experience
Asking for Can ask someone to clarify or elaborate what he or she 47 4 Vocabularyd
General Has enough language to get by, with sufficient 47 3 Speaking & Listeninga, b
linguistic range vocabulary to express him/herself with some 47 4 Vocabulary d
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself with 46 1 Grammar a–c
some circumlocutions on most topics pertinent to his 102 6B Communication
everyday life such as family, hobbies and interests, 47 3 Speaking & Listeninga, b
Grammatical Uses reasonably accurately a repertoire of frequently 46 1 Grammar a
accuracy used “routines” and patterns associated with more 47 3 Speaking & Listening a
predictable situations. 102 6B Communication
135 6B Grammar Banka, b
Vocabulary Shows good control of elementary vocabulary but 47 4 Vocabularya, b
control foreign accent is sometimes evident and occasional 47 4 Vocabulary c
Spoken fluency Can express him/herself with relative ease. Despite 47 3 Speaking & Listeninga, b
Can keep going comprehensibly, even though pausing 47 4 Vocabularyd
production.
6C I was only dreaming

review of verb forms: present, past, and future • adjectives + prepositions • the letters ow
Level: B1
Overall listening Can understand the main points of clear standard 103, 108 6C Communicationb, c
Listening to Can understand the information content of the 48 1 Reading & Listeningb, c, e, f
speech.
Overall spoken Can exploit a wide range of simple language to deal 48 1 Reading & Listening a
interaction with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling.
Information Can find out and pass on straightforward factual 49 3 Speakingb
exchange information.
Can obtain more detailed information.
Interviewing Can use a prepared questionnaire to carry out 49 3 Speakingb
and being a structured interview, with some spontaneous
interviewed follow-up questions.
Sustained Can give straightforward descriptions on a variety 103, 108 6C Communicationb, d
monologue: of familiar subjects within his field of interest. 49 5 Vocabulary b
describing Can give detailed accounts of experiences, describing
experience feelings and reactions.
Planning Can work out how to communicate the main point(s) 103, 108 6C Communicationa
General Has enough language to get by, with sufficient 48 1 Reading & Listeninga
linguistic range vocabulary to express him/herself with some
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself with 48 1 Reading & Listeninga, b, d
some circumlocutions on most topics pertinent to his
Grammatical Uses reasonably accurately a repertoire of frequently 48 1 Reading & Listeningc
accuracy used “routines” and patterns associated with more 49 2 Grammar a
predictable situations. 49 5 Vocabulary a
135 6C Grammar Banka, b
Vocabulary Shows good control of elementary vocabulary but 103, 108 6C Communicationb
control major errors still occur when expressing more complex 49 5 Vocabulary a
Thematic Can reasonably fluently relate a straightforward 103, 108 6C Communicationb, d
development narrative or description as a linear sequence of points. 49 5 Vocabulary b
Propositional Can convey simple, straightforward information of 49 5 Vocabularyb
comprehensibly.
Spoken fluency Can express him/herself with relative ease. Despite 48 1 Reading & Listeninga
some problems with formulation resulting in pauses 49 5 Vocabulary b
Can keep going comprehensibly, even though pausing 103, 108 6C Communicationb, d
production.
7A How to…
uses of the infinitive with to • verbs + infinitive: try to, forget to, etc. • weak form of to • linking
Level: B1
Overall listening Can understand the main points of clear standard 103, 107 7A Communicationa, b
Listening to Can understand the information content of the 52 1 Reading & Listeninge, f
speech.
Overall reading Can read straightforward factual texts on subjects 52 1 Reading & Listeningc
Reading for Can find and understand relevant information in 52 1 Reading & Listening a
orientation everyday material, such as letters, brochures and short
official documents.
Overall spoken Can exploit a wide range of simple language to deal 52 1 Reading & Listeningb
interaction with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling. 103, 107 7A Communication a, b
Informal Can follow much of what is said around him/her 103, 107 7A Communicationa, b
Can compare and contrast alternatives, discussing
what to do, where to go, who or which to choose etc.
Sustained Can give straightforward descriptions on a variety of 52 1 Reading & Listeninga
monologue: familiar subjects within his field of interest. 53 4 Pronunciation & Speakingc
Can relate the plot of a book or film and describe
his/her reactions.
Can describe events, real or imagined.
Overall written Can write straightforward connected texts on a range 53 5 Speaking & Writing
production of familiar subjects within his field of interest, by
linking a series of shorter discrete elements into a
linear sequence.
Planning Can work out how to communicate the main point(s) 53 5 Speaking & Writing
General Has enough language to get by, with sufficient 52 1 Reading & Listeningb, e–g
linguistic range vocabulary to express him/herself with some 53 4 Pronunciation & Speakingc
hesitation and circumlocutions on topics such as 53 5 Speaking & Writing
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself with 52 1 Reading & Listeningb
some circumlocutions on most topics pertinent to his 158 1 Verb Formsa–c
everyday life such as family, hobbies and interests, 53 4 Pronunciation & Speakingc
work, travel, and current events. 53 5 Speaking & Writing
Grammatical Communicates with reasonable accuracy in familiar 53 2 Grammar a, b
accuracy contexts; generally good control though with 53 3 Vocabulary a
noticeable mother tongue influence. Errors occur, but 137 7A Grammar Banka, b
Vocabulary Shows good control of elementary vocabulary but 52 1 Reading & Listeningd
control major errors still occur when expressing more complex 53 3 Vocabulary a
Phonological Pronunciation is clearly intelligible even if a 53 4 Pronunciation & Speakinga–c
Orthographic Can produce continuous writing, which is generally 53 5 Speaking & Writing
Flexibility Can exploit a wide range of simple language flexibly to 53 4 Pronunciation & Speakingc
Coherence Can link a series of shorter, discrete simple elements 53 4 Pronunciation & Speakingc
Spoken fluency Can keep going comprehensibly, even though pausing 53 4 Pronunciation & Speakingc
production.
7B Being happy
uses of the gerund (verb + -ing) • verbs + gerund • the letter i
Level: B1
Overall listening Can understand straightforward factual information 55 4 Speaking & Listeningd
familiar accent.
Listening to Can understand the information content of the 55 4 Speaking & Listeningc, d
radio audio & majority of recorded or broadcast audio material on 55 5 Song
speech.
Overall reading Can read straightforward factual texts on subjects 54 1 Grammarb, c, g
Reading for Can scan longer texts in order to locate desired 54 1 Grammarb
orientation information, and gather information from different parts
of a text, or from different texts in order to fulfil a specific
task.
Overall spoken Can communicate with some confidence on familiar 54 1 Grammar a
interaction routine and non-routine matters related to his/her 55 4 Speaking & Listeninga
Can exploit a wide range of simple language to deal with 55 4 Speaking & Listeningb, e
most situations likely to arise whilst travelling. Can
enter unprepared into conversation of familiar topics,
express personal opinions and exchange information on
topics that are familiar, of personal interest or pertinent
to everyday life (e.g. family, hobbies, work, travel and
current events).
Conversation Can enter unprepared into conversations on familiar 54 1 Grammar a, c
topics. 55 2 Vocabulary & Speakingb, c
Can follow clearly articulated speech directed at him/ 55 4 Speaking & Listeninga
have to ask for repetition of particular words and
phrases.
Informal Can follow much of what is said around him/her 54 1 Grammar a, c
discussion (with on general topics provided interlocutors avoid very 55 4 Speaking & Listeninga, b
Can express his/her thoughts about abstract or
cultural topics such as music, films. Can explain why
something
is a problem.
Creative writing Can write straightforward, detailed descriptions on a 54 1 Grammarf
Cooperating Can exploit a basic repertoire of language and 55 2 Vocabulary & Speakingb, c
going.
Asking for Can ask someone to clarify or elaborate what he or she 55 2 Vocabulary & Speakingb, c
General Has enough language to get by, with sufficient 54 1 Grammar g
linguistic range vocabulary to express him/herself with some 55 2 Vocabulary & Speakingb, c
hesitation and circumlocutions on topics such as 55 4 Speaking & Listeninga
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself with 54 1 Grammar f
some circumlocutions on most topics pertinent to his 55 2 Vocabulary & Speakingb, c
everyday life such as family, hobbies and interests, 158 2 Verb formsa–c
Grammatical Uses reasonably accurately a repertoire of frequently 54 1 Grammar d, f
Orthographic Can produce continuous writing, which is generally 54 1 Grammarf
Coherence Can link a series of shorter, discrete simple elements 55 4 Speaking & Listeninge
Spoken fluency Can express him/herself with relative ease. Despite 55 4 Speaking & Listeninge
7C Learn a language in a month!

have to, don’t have to, must, mustn’t • modifiers: a bit, really, etc. • must, mustn’t
Level: B1
Listening to Can understand the information content of the 56 3 Reading & Listeningc, d
speech.
Overall reading Can read straightforward factual texts on subjects 56 3 Reading & Listeningb
comprehension related to his/her field and interests with a satisfactory 115 5 Writing a
Reading for Can scan longer texts in order to locate desired 56 3 Reading & Listeningb
a specific task.
Can find and understand relevant information in 115 5 Writingc
everyday material, such as letters, brochures and short
official documents.
Informal Can follow much of what is said around him/her 56 1 Grammare
Can generally follow the main points in an informal 56 1 Grammar e
discussion with friends provided speech is clearly 56 3 Reading & Listeninga
articulated in standard dialect.
Overall written Can write personal letters and notes asking for or 115 5 Writingd
interaction conveying simple information of immediate relevance,
getting across the point he/she feels to be important.
Sustained Can give straightforward descriptions on a variety of 57 5 Speakingb
Planning Can work out how to communicate the main point(s) 115 5 Writingc
General Has enough language to get by, with sufficient 56 3 Reading & Listeninga
linguistic range vocabulary to express him/herself with some 57 5 Speaking b
hesitation and circumlocutions on topics such as 115 5 Writing d
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself with 56 1 Grammar d, e
some circumlocutions on most topics pertinent to his 56 3 Reading & Listeninga
everyday life such as family, hobbies and interests, 57 5 Speaking a, b
Grammatical Communicates with reasonable accuracy in familiar 56 1 Grammar a, b, d
accuracy contexts; generally good control though with 115 5 Writing e
noticeable mother tongue influence. Errors occur, but 137 7C Grammar Banka, b
Vocabulary Shows good control of elementary vocabulary but 56 3 Reading & Listeningd
Phonological Pronunciation is clearly intelligible even if a 56 2 Pronunciationa
Orthographic Can produce continuous writing, which is generally 115 5 Writingd
Flexibility Can exploit a wide range of simple language flexibly to 115 5 Writingb
Spoken fluency Can express him/herself with relative ease. Despite 56 3 Reading & Listeninga
Can keep going comprehensibly, even though pausing 57 5 Speakinga, b
production.
7 Practical English: At the pharmacy

Level: B1
Overall listening Can understand straightforward factual information 58 1 Running in central parka, b
comprehension about common everyday or job related topics, 58 3 Going to a pharmacya–c
identifying both general messages and specific details, 59 4 Dinner at Jenny’s apartmenta, b
familiar accent.
Overall spoken Can communicate with some confidence on familiar 58 2 Vocabulary b
interaction routine and non-routine matters related to his/her 59 3 Going to a pharmacyd–f
interests and professional field. Can exchange, check 59 4 Dinner at Jenny’s apartmentd
Conversation Can enter unprepared into conversations on familiar 59 4 Dinner at Jenny’s apartmentc–g
topics.
phrases.
Sociolinguistic Can perform and respond to a wide range of language 59 4 Dinner at Jenny’s apartmenta–g
appropriateness functions, using their most common exponents in a
neutral register.
Is aware of the salient politeness conventions and acts
appropriately.
8A What should I do?

should • get • /ʊ/ • sentence stress
Level: B1
Listening to Can understand the information content of the 61 4 Listening & Speakinga, c, d
speech.
Overall reading Can read straightforward factual texts on subjects 61 6 Writinga, b
Reading for Can recognise significant points in straightforward 60 1 Readingb
information & newspaper articles on familiar subjects.
argument
Overall spoken Can communicate with some confidence on familiar 60 1 Readinga, d
Conversation Can enter unprepared into conversations on familiar 60 1 Reading a, d
topics. 61 5 Vocabulary c
phrases.
Can express and respond to feelings such as surprise,
happiness, sadness, interest and indifference.
Informal Can make his/her opinions and reactions understood 60 1 Readinga, d
discussion (with as regards solutions to problems or practical questions
friends) of where to go, what to do, how to organise an event
(e.g. an outing).
Can express belief, opinion, agreement and
disagreement politely.
Identifying cues Can identify unfamiliar words from the context on 60 1 Readingc
Taking the floor Can initiate, maintain and close simple face-to-face 103, 108 8A Communication a –d
(turntaking) conversation on topics that are familiar or of personal
interest.
General Has enough language to get by, with sufficient 60 1 Reading d
linguistic range vocabulary to express him/herself with some 61 5 Vocabulary c
hesitation and circumlocutions on topics such as 61 6 Writing a, b
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself with 60 1 Reading a, b
some circumlocutions on most topics pertinent to his 61 5 Vocabulary c
everyday life such as family, hobbies and interests, 159 get a –c
Grammatical Uses reasonably accurately a repertoire of frequently 61 2 Grammar a
Vocabulary Shows good control of elementary vocabulary but 61 5 Vocabularya, c
Phonological Pronunciation is clearly intelligible even if a 61 3 Pronunciationa, b, d
Orthographic Can produce continuous writing, which is generally 61 6 Writinga, b
Coherence Can link a series of shorter, discrete simple elements 103, 108 8A Communicationa, c
into a connected, linear sequence of points. 61 6 Writing a, b
Propositional Can convey simple, straightforward information of 61 6 Writinga, b
comprehensibly.
Spoken fluency Can express him/herself with relative ease. Despite 60 1 Reading d
some problems with formulation resulting in pauses 61 4 Listening & Speakingc, d
Can keep going comprehensibly, even though pausing 61 5 Vocabularyc
production.
8B If something can go wrong…

if + present, will + infinitive (first conditional) • confusing verbs • linking
Level: B1
Listening to Can understand simple technical information, such as 63 5 Listeningc
announcements operating instructions for everyday equipment.
& instructions Can follow detailed directions.
Listening to Can understand the information content of the 63 5 Listeningc, e
speech.
Overall reading Can read straightforward factual texts on subjects 62 1 Readingb, c, d
Overall spoken Can exploit a wide range of simple language to deal 63 5 Listeninga
Sustained Can give straightforward descriptions on a variety of 62 1 Reading a, d
monologue: familiar subjects within his field of interest. 63 5 Listening d
describing Can reasonably fluently relate a straightforward
experience narrative or description as a linear sequence of points.
Can relate details of unpredictable occurrences,
e.g. an accident.
General Has enough language to get by, with sufficient 62 1 Reading a, c, d
linguistic range vocabulary to express him/herself with some 63 5 Listening a, e
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself with 63 4 Vocabulary & Speakinga, c
some circumlocutions on most topics pertinent to his 160 Confusing verbsa–c
everyday life such as family, hobbies and interests, 63 5 Listening b
Grammatical Communicates with reasonable accuracy in familiar 62 2 Grammar a, b, d
accuracy contexts; generally good control though with 139 8B Grammar Banka, b
Uses reasonably accurately a repertoire of frequently 62 2 Grammard
used “routines” and patterns associated with more
Vocabulary Shows good control of elementary vocabulary but 63 4 Vocabulary & Speakinga, c
Propositional Can convey simple, straightforward information of 62 1 Reading a, c, d
precision immediate relevance, getting across which point he/ 63 5 Listening e
comprehensibly.
Spoken fluency Can express him/herself with relative ease. Despite 63 5 Listeningd, e
8C You must be mine

possessive pronouns • adverbs of manner • sentence rhythm
Level: B1
Listening to Can understand the information content of the majority 64 1 Reading b, d
radio audio & of recorded or broadcast audio material on topics of 64 3 Listeninga, b
Overall reading Can read straightforward factual texts on subjects 64 1 Readingb, d
Reading for Can scan longer texts in order to locate desired 64 1 Readingb, d
a specific task.
Overall spoken Can communicate with some confidence on familiar 64 1 Reading b, d
interaction routine and non-routine matters related to his/her 65 3 Listeninga, b
Sustained Can relate the plot of a book or film and describe 64 1 Readingb
monologue: his/her reactions.
describing
experience
Identifying cues Can identify unfamiliar words from the context on 64 1 Readingc, e
General Has enough language to get by, with sufficient 64 1 Readinga
linguistic range vocabulary to express him/herself with some 65 5 Writingc
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself with 64 1 Readinga
Grammatical Communicates with reasonable accuracy in familiar 65 4 Grammar a, c
accuracy contexts; generally good control though with 65 5 Writing a, b
Vocabulary Shows good control of elementary vocabulary but 65 5 Writinga, b
Phonological Pronunciation is clearly intelligible even if a 65 2 Pronunciation a
control foreign accent is sometimes evident and occasional 104 8C Communicationa–c
Orthographic Can produce continuous writing, which is generally 65 5 Writingc
Propositional Can convey simple, straightforward information of 65 3 Listeningc
comprehensibly.
Spoken fluency Can keep going comprehensibly, even though pausing 65 3 Listeningc
9A What would you do?
if + past, would + infinitive (second conditional) • animals • word stress
Level: B1
Overall reading Can read straightforward factual texts on subjects 68 1 Reading & Speakinga, c
comprehension related to his/her field and interests with a satisfactory 104, 108, 9A Communication a
level of comprehension. 110
Overall spoken Can communicate with some confidence on familiar 69 5 Speaking
Can exploit a wide range of simple language to deal 69 4 Pronunciationc
with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling.
Informal Can generally follow the main points in an informal 69 5 Speaking
Sustained Can give straightforward descriptions on a variety of 104, 108, 9A Communicationb, c, d
monologue: familiar subjects within his field of interest. 110
describing Can give detailed accounts of experiences, describing 68 1 Reading & Speakinge
experience feelings and reactions. 69 4 Pronunciation c
Can describe events, real or imagined. 69 5 Speaking
Identifying cues Can identify unfamiliar words from the context on 68 1 Reading & Speakingb
General Has enough language to get by, with sufficient 104, 108, 9A Communicationb, c, d
linguistic range vocabulary to express him/herself with some 110
hesitation and circumlocutions on topics such as 68 1 Reading & Speakinge
family, hobbies and interests, work, travel, and current 69 4 Pronunciation c
events, but lexical limitations cause repetition and 69 5 Speaking
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself with 68 1 Reading & Speakinga
some circumlocutions on most topics pertinent to his 161 Animals a–c
everyday life such as family, hobbies and interests, 68 3 Vocabulary b
work, travel, and current events. 69 4 Pronunciation c
69 5 Speaking
Grammatical Communicates with reasonable accuracy in familiar 68 2 Grammarc
Uses reasonably accurately a repertoire of frequently 68 2 Grammar a, c
used “routines” and patterns associated with more 69 5 Speaking
predictable situations. 141 9A Grammar Banka, b
Vocabulary Shows good control of elementary vocabulary but 69 5 Speaking
Thematic Can reasonably fluently relate a straightforward 68 1 Reading & Speakinge
Spoken fluency Can keep going comprehensibly, even though pausing 104, 108, 9A Communication b, c, d
for grammatical and lexical planning and repair is 110
very evident, especially in longer stretches of free 68 1 Reading & Speakinge
production. 69 5 Speaking
9B I’ve been afraid of it for years

present perfect + for and since • phobias and words related to fear • sentence stress
Level: B1
Listening to Can understand the information content of the 70 2 Listening & Speakinga, b
speech.
Overall reading Can read straightforward factual texts on subjects 70 1 Vocabularyb, c
comprehension related to his/her field and interests with a satisfactory 71 6 Reading b
Reading for Can scan longer texts in order to locate desired 71 6 Readingb
a specific task.
Overall spoken Can exploit a wide range of simple language to deal 70 1 Vocabularyd
interaction with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling. 71 6 Reading a
Sustained Can give detailed accounts of experiences, describing 70 2 Listening & Speakingc
monologue: feelings and reactions.
describing
experience
Identifying cues Can identify unfamiliar words from the context on 71 6 Readingc
General Has enough language to get by, with sufficient 70 1 Vocabulary d
linguistic range vocabulary to express him/herself with some 70 2 Listening & Speakingb, c
hesitation and circumlocutions on topics such as 71 6 Reading d
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself with 70 1 Vocabularya–c
Grammatical Uses reasonably accurately a repertoire of frequently 71 3 Grammar a, c
accuracy used “routines” and patterns associated with more 71 5 Speaking a
predictable situations. 141 9B Grammar Banka, b
Vocabulary Shows good control of elementary vocabulary but 70 1 Vocabulary d
control major errors still occur when expressing more complex 70 2 Listening & Speakingb, c
control foreign accent is sometimes evident and occasional 71 5 Speaking b
Thematic Can reasonably fluently relate a straightforward 70 2 Listening & Speakingc
Spoken fluency Can express him/herself with relative ease. Despite 70 1 Vocabularyd
Can keep going comprehensibly, even though pausing 70 2 Listening & Speakingc
for grammatical and lexical planning and repair is 71 6 Reading d
production.
9C Born to sing
present perfect or past simple? (2) • biographies • word stress
Level: B1
Listening to Can understand the information content of the majority 73 4 Listeningc
radio audio & of recorded or broadcast audio material on topics of 73 6 Song
Overall reading Can read straightforward factual texts on subjects 72 2 Readinga–c
comprehension related to his/her field and interests with a satisfactory 116 6 Writinga, d
Overall spoken Can communicate with some confidence on familiar 72 2 Reading a–c
interaction routine and non-routine matters related to his/her 73 4 Listeninga, b, d
Informal Can follow much of what is said around him/her 72 2 Reading a–c
discussion (with on general topics provided interlocutors avoid very 73 4 Listeninga, d
something is a problem.
Interviewing Can use a prepared questionnaire to carry out a 73 5 Speaking & Writingb
Overall written Can write straightforward connected texts on a range 116 6 Writingc
linking a series of shorter discrete elements into
a linear sequence.
Creative writing Can write straightforward, detailed descriptions on 116 6 Writingc
a range of familiar subjects within his field of interest.
Taking the floor Can initiate, maintain and close simple face-to-face 73 5 Speaking & Writingb
(turntaking) conversation on topics that are familiar or of
personal interest.
Cooperating Can exploit a basic repertoire of language and 73 5 Speaking & Writingb
going.
Planning Can work out how to communicate the main point(s) 73 5 Speaking & Writinga
he/she wants to get across, exploiting any resources 116 6 Writing c
General Has enough language to get by, with sufficient 72 2 Reading a
linguistic range vocabulary to express him/herself with some 73 4 Listeningb, d
Grammatical Communicates with reasonable accuracy in familiar 73 5 Speaking & Writinga, b
accuracy contexts; generally good control though with 116 6 Writing c
Uses reasonably accurately a repertoire of frequently 72 3 Grammara
used “routines” and patterns associated with more 116 6 Writingb
Vocabulary Shows good control of elementary vocabulary but 72 1 Vocabulary & Pronunciationb
control major errors still occur when expressing more complex 73 5 Speaking & Writinga, b
Phonological Pronunciation is clearly intelligible even if a 72 1 Vocabulary & Pronunciationa
Orthographic Can produce continuous writing, which is generally 116 6 Writingc
Flexibility Can exploit a wide range of simple language flexibly to 116 6 Writingc
Thematic Can reasonably fluently relate a straightforward 73 5 Speaking & Writinga, b
development narrative or description as a linear sequence of points. 116 6 Writing c
Propositional Can convey simple, straightforward information of 73 4 Listening b
precision immediate relevance, getting across which point he/ 73 5 Speaking & Writinga, b
comprehensibly.
Spoken fluency Can express him/herself with relative ease. Despite 73 4 Listeningd
Can keep going comprehensibly, even though pausing 73 5 Speaking & Writingb
production.
9 Practical English: Getting around

New York
Level: B1
Overall listening Can understand straightforward factual information 74 1 Holly and Rob in Brooklyna, b
comprehension about common everyday or job related topics, 74 3 Asking how to get therea, b
identifying both general messages and specific details, 75 4 Rob is late…againa, b
familiar accent.
Overall spoken Can communicate with some confidence on familiar 75 3 Asking how to get thered–f
Conversation Can enter unprepared into conversations on familiar 75 4 Rob is late…againc–e
topics.
Can follow clearly articulated speech directed at him/her
in everyday conversation, though will sometimes have to
ask for repetition of particular words and phrases.
Transactions to Can deal with most situations likely to arise when 73 2 Vocabulary a, b
obtain goods or making travel arrangements through an agent or when 74 3 Asking how to get therea–f
services actually travelling, e.g., asking passenger where to get
off for unfamiliar destination.
Information Can ask for and follow detailed directions. 73 2 Vocabulary a, b
exchange 74 3 Asking how to get therea–f
Sociolinguistic Can perform and respond to a wide range of language 74 4 Rob is late…againa–e
neutral register.
Is aware of the salient politeness conventions and acts
appropriately.
10A The mothers of invention

passive • verbs: invent, discover, etc. • -ed • sentence stress
Level: B1
Listening to Can understand the information content of the 76 1 Listeningb, c
speech.
Overall reading Can read straightforward factual texts on subjects 77 3 Reading & Vocabularyb, c
Overall spoken Can communicate with some confidence on familiar 76 1 Listeninga
Informal Can generally follow the main points in an informal 76 1 Listeninga
Can make his/her opinions and reactions understood
as regards solutions to problems or practical questions
of where to go, what to do, how to organise an event
(e.g. an outing).
Monitoring & Can correct mix-ups with tenses or expressions which 105, 109 10A Communicationa–c
repair lead to misunderstandings provided the interlocutor
indicates there is a problem.
Can ask for confirmation that a form used is correct. 105, 109 10A Communicationa–c
Can start again using a different tactic when
communication breaks down.
General Has enough language to get by, with sufficient 76 1 Listeningc, d
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself with 76 1 Listening a
some circumlocutions on most topics pertinent to his 77 3 Reading & Vocabularya–c
accuracy used “routines” and patterns associated with more 77 3 Reading & Vocabularyb
predictable situations. 105, 109 10A Communicationa, b
143 10A Grammar Banka, b
Phonological Pronunciation is clearly intelligible even if a 77 4 Pronunciation a–c
control foreign accent is sometimes evident and occasional 105, 109 10A Communicationa–c
Spoken fluency Can express him/herself with relative ease. Despite 76 1 Listeningd
and “cul-de-sacs”, he/she is able to keep going effectively
without help.
10B Could do better

used to • school subjects • used to / didn’t use to
Level: B1
Listening to Can understand the information content of the 79 6 Song
speech.
Can understand the main points of radio news 79 4 Listeninga–c
bulletins and simpler recorded material about familiar
subjects delivered relatively slowly and clearly.
Overall reading Can read straightforward factual texts on subjects 78–79 2 Grammarb, c
Overall spoken Can reasonably fluently sustain a straightforward 79 4 Listeningc
production description of one of a variety of subjects within his/ 79 5 Speaking b
her field of interest, presenting it as a linear sequence
of points.
Sustained Can give detailed accounts of experiences, describing 78 2 Grammara
monologue: feelings and reactions.
describing
experience
Asking for Can ask someone to clarify or elaborate what he/she 79 5 Speakingb
General Has enough language to get by, with sufficient 78 2 Grammar a
linguistic range vocabulary to express him/herself with some 79 4 Listeningc
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself with 78 1 Vocabularya–d
Grammatical Communicates with reasonable accuracy in familiar 78–79 2 Grammar a, d
accuracy contexts; generally good control though with 143 10B Grammar Banka, b
Uses reasonably accurately a repertoire of frequently 79 5 Speakinga, b
Vocabulary Shows good control of elementary vocabulary but 79 5 Speakinga, b
Flexibility Can exploit a wide range of simple language flexibly to 79 5 Speakinga, b
Coherence Can link a series of shorter, discrete simple elements 79 5 Speakinga, b
Spoken fluency Can express him/herself with relative ease. Despite 79 4 Listeningc
production.
10C Mr Indecisive
might (possibility) • word building: noun formation • diphthongs
Level: B1
Overall listening Can understand straightforward factual information 80 1 Grammarb–d
familiar accent.
Overall reading Can read straightforward factual texts on subjects 81 3 Speaking & Readingb
Interviewing Can use a prepared questionnaire to carry out a 81 3 Speaking & Readinga
Cooperating Can exploit a basic repertoire of language and strategies 80 1 Grammarg
Asking for Can ask someone to clarify or elaborate what he or she 81 3 Speaking & Readinga
General Has enough language to get by, with sufficient 80 1 Grammar g
linguistic range vocabulary to express him/herself with some 81 3 Speaking & Readinga
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself with 80 1 Grammar g
some circumlocutions on most topics pertinent to his 81 3 Speaking & Readinga
Grammatical Communicates with reasonable accuracy in familiar 80 1 Grammar g
accuracy contexts; generally good control though with 143 10C Grammar Banka, b
Uses reasonably accurately a repertoire of frequently 80 1 Grammar e
used “routines” and patterns associated with more 143 10C Grammar Banka, b
Vocabulary Shows good control of elementary vocabulary but 81 3 Speaking & Readingb
control foreign accent is sometimes evident and occasional 81 4 Vocabulary b
Flexibility Can exploit a wide range of simple language flexibly to 81 3 Speaking & Readingb
Thematic Can reasonably fluently relate a straightforward 80 1 Grammar g
development narrative or description as a linear sequence of points. 81 3 Speaking & Readinga
Coherence Can link a series of shorter, discrete simple elements 80 1 Grammar a
into a connected, linear sequence of points. 81 3 Speaking & Readingb
Propositional Can convey simple, straightforward information of 81 3 Speaking & Readingc
comprehensibly.
Spoken fluency Can express him/herself with relative ease. Despite 81 3 Speaking & Readinga
Can keep going comprehensibly, even though pausing 81 3 Speaking & Readingc
production.
11A Bad losers

expressing movement • sports • expressing movement • prepositions
Level: B1
Listening to Can understand the information content of the 84 2 Vocabularyb, c
speech.
Overall reading Can read straightforward factual texts on subjects 85 4 Reading & Speakingb, c
comprehension related to his/her field and interests with a satisfactory 117 7 Writing a, e
Reading for Can scan longer texts in order to locate desired 85 4 Reading & Speakingb, e
a specific task.
Overall spoken Can communicate with some confidence on familiar 85 4 Reading & Speakinge
interaction routine and non-routine matters related to his/her 85 5 Writing a
Conversation Can enter unprepared into conversations on familiar 85 5 Writinga
topics.
Informal Can follow much of what is said around him/her 85 5 Writinga
something is a problem.
Interviewing Can use a prepared questionnaire to carry out a 84 1 Pronunciation & Speakingc
Overall written Can write straightforward connected texts on a range 117 7 Writingd
linking a series of shorter discrete elements into a
linear sequence.
Identifying cues Can identify unfamiliar words from the context on 85 4 Reading & Speakingd
Planning Can work out how to communicate the main point(s) 117 7 Writingc
General Has enough language to get by, with sufficient 84 1 Pronunciation & Speakingc
linguistic range vocabulary to express him/herself with some 85 4 Reading & Speakinga
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself 84 1 Pronunciation & Speakinga–c
with some circumlocutions on most topics pertinent 84 2 Vocabulary a, b
to his everyday life such as family, hobbies and 162 Expressing movementa–c
interests, work, travel, and current events. 85 3 Grammar a, b, d
85 4 Reading & Speakingc
117 7 Writing b
Grammatical Uses reasonably accurately a repertoire of frequently 85 3 Grammar a, b, d
Vocabulary Shows good control of elementary vocabulary but 84 1 Pronunciation & Speakingc
control major errors still occur when expressing more complex 84 2 Vocabulary c
Phonological Pronunciation is clearly intelligible even if a 84 1 Pronunciation & Speakingb
Orthographic Can produce continuous writing, which is generally 117 7 Writingd
Flexibility Can exploit a wide range of simple language flexibly to 84 1 Pronunciation & Speakingc
Thematic Can reasonably fluently relate a straightforward 84 1 Pronunciation & Speakingc
development narrative or description as a linear sequence of points. 85 4 Reading & Speakinga
Propositional Can convey simple, straightforward information of 84 1 Pronunciation & Speakingc
precision immediate relevance, getting across which point he/ 117 7 Writing d
comprehensibly.
Spoken fluency Can express him/herself with relative ease. Despite 84 1 Pronunciation & Speakingc
some problems with formulation resulting in pauses 85 5 Writing a
Can keep going comprehensibly, even though pausing 85 4 Reading & Speakinga
production.
11B Are you a morning person?

word order of phrasal verbs • phrasal verbs • linking
Level: B1
Overall listening Can understand the main points of clear standard 87 4 Pronunciationa
Overall reading Can read straightforward factual texts on subjects 86 1 Speaking & Readingb
comprehension related to his/her field and interests with a satisfactory 87 5 Speaking a
Reading for Can scan longer texts in order to locate desired 86 1 Speaking & Readingb
a specific task.
Overall spoken Can exploit a wide range of simple language to deal 86 1 Speaking & Readinga, d
Conversation Can enter unprepared into conversations on familiar 86 1 Speaking & Readinga
topics.
phrases.
Information Can exchange, check and confirm accumulated factual 86 1 Speaking & Readingc
exchange information on familiar routine and non-routine
matters within his field with some confidence.
Interviewing Can use a prepared questionnaire to carry out a 87 5 Speakingb
and being structured interview, with some spontaneous follow
Overall spoken Can reasonably fluently sustain a straightforward 87 5 Speakingb
production description of one of a variety of subjects within his/
of points.
Asking for Can ask someone to clarify or elaborate what he or she 87 5 Speakingb
General Has enough language to get by, with sufficient 86 1 Speaking & Readinga, d
linguistic range vocabulary to express him/herself with some 87 5 Speaking b
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself with 87 2 Vocabulary a, b
some circumlocutions on most topics pertinent to his 163 Phrasal verbsa–c
Vocabulary Shows good control of elementary vocabulary but 87 5 Speakingb
Phonological Pronunciation is clearly intelligible even if a 87 4 Pronunciationb
Flexibility Can exploit a wide range of simple language flexibly to 87 5 Speaking b
Thematic Can reasonably fluently relate a straightforward 87 5 Speakingb
Propositional Can convey simple, straightforward information of 86 1 Speaking & Readinga
precision immediate relevance, getting across which point he/ 87 5 Speaking b
comprehensibly.
Spoken fluency Can express him/herself with relative ease. Despite 86 1 Speaking & Readinga, d
11C What a coincidence!
so, neither + auxiliaries • similarities • sentence stress
Level: B1
Listening to Can understand the main points of radio news 89 5 Listeninga, b
Overall reading Can read straightforward factual texts on subjects 89 4 Vocabularya
Overall spoken Can reasonably fluently sustain a straightforward 89 4 Vocabularyb
production description of one of a variety of subjects within his/
of points.
Sustained Can give straightforward descriptions on a variety of 89 5 Listeningb, c
General Has enough language to get by, with sufficient 89 5 Listeningc
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself with 89 3 Speaking a
some circumlocutions on most topics pertinent to his 89 4 Vocabularya, b
Grammatical Communicates with reasonable accuracy in familiar 88 1 Grammara–c
Uses reasonably accurately a repertoire of frequently 88 1 Grammar d, e
used “routines” and patterns associated with more 145 11C Grammar Banka, b
Vocabulary Shows good control of elementary vocabulary but 89 5 Listeningb
Flexibility Can exploit a wide range of simple language flexibly to 89 3 Speakingb
Thematic Can reasonably fluently relate a straightforward 89 5 Listeningc
Spoken fluency Can express him/herself with relative ease. Despite 89 3 Speakingb
Can keep going comprehensibly, even though pausing 89 5 Listeningc
11 Practical English: Time to go home
Level: B1
Overall listening Can understand straightforward factual information 90 1 Rob and Jenny talk about the futurea , b
comprehension about common everyday or job related topics, 90 2 On the phonea, b
identifying both general messages and specific details, 91 3 In Central Park againa, b
familiar accent.
Overall spoken Can communicate with some confidence on familiar 91 2 On the phoned–f
Conversation Can enter unprepared into conversations on familiar 91 3 In Central Park againc–e
topics.
Can follow clearly articulated speech directed at him/her
in everyday conversation, though will sometimes have to
ask for repetition of particular words and phrases.
Sociolinguistic Can perform and respond to a wide range of language 91 3 In Central Park againa–e
neutral register.
Is aware of the salient politeness conventions and
acts appropriately.
12A Strange but true!

past perfect • verb phrases • contractions: had / hadn’t
Level: B1
Overall listening Can understand the main points of clear standard 104, 109 12A Communicationa–c
Listening to Can understand the main points of radio news 93 4 Listeninga, c
Reading for Can scan longer texts in order to locate desired 92 1 Reading & Speakinga, b
a specific task.
Informal Can generally follow the main points in an informal 93 4 Listeningb
(e.g. an outing).
Information Can exchange, check and confirm accumulated factual 93 1 Reading & Speakingf
exchange information on familiar routine and non-routine 93 4 Listening b
Can summarise and give his or her opinion about
a short story, article, talk, discussion interview, or
documentary and answer further questions of detail.
Sustained Can reasonably fluently relate a straightforward 93 1 Reading & Speakingf
monologue: narrative or description as a linear sequence of points.
describing Can narrate a story.
experience
Monitoring & Can correct mix-ups with tenses or expressions which 104, 109 12A Communicationa–c
repair lead to misunderstandings provided the interlocutor
indicates there is a problem.
Grammatical Communicates with reasonable accuracy in familiar 93 2 Grammar d
accuracy contexts; generally good control though with 93 3 Pronunciation a
noticeable mother tongue influence. Errors occur, 104, 109 12A Communicationa–c
but it is clear what he/she is trying to express. 147 12A Grammar Banka, b
Uses reasonably accurately a repertoire of frequently 93 2 Grammara, b
Vocabulary Shows good control of elementary vocabulary but 92 1 Reading & Speakingb
Phonological Pronunciation is clearly intelligible even if a 93 3 Pronunciation a
control foreign accent is sometimes evident and occasional 104, 109 12A Communicationa–c
Thematic Can reasonably fluently relate a straightforward 93 1 Reading & Speakingf
Spoken fluency Can keep going comprehensibly, even though pausing 93 1 Reading & Speakingf
for grammatical and lexical planning and repair is 93 2 Grammar e, f
production.
12B Gossip is good for you

reported speech • say or tell? • double consonants
Level: B1
Overall listening Can understand the main points of clear standard 94 1 Speaking & Listening b, c
Overall reading Can read straightforward factual texts on subjects 94 1 Speaking & Listening a
Reading for Can scan longer texts in order to locate desired 95 6 Reading a
a specific task.
Overall spoken Can exploit a wide range of simple language to deal 94 1 Speaking & Listening a
Conversation Can enter unprepared into conversations on familiar 94 1 Speaking & Listening a
topics.
Can follow clearly articulated speech directed at
him/her in everyday conversation, though will
sometimes have to ask for repetition of particular
words and phrases.
Information Can exchange, check and confirm accumulated factual 94 1 Speaking & Listeninga
exchange information on familiar routine and non-routine 95 6 Reading b, c
Can summarise and give his or her opinion about
a short story, article, talk, discussion interview, or
documentary and answer further questions of detail.
Sustained Can give straightforward descriptions on a variety of 95 4 Speakinga, b
Identifying cues Can identify unfamiliar words from the context on 95 6 Readingb
General Has enough language to get by, with sufficient 95 4 Speakinga, b
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself with 95 4 Speakinga, b
Grammatical Communicates with reasonable accuracy in familiar 94 2 Grammar b
accuracy contexts; generally good control though with 95 3 Vocabulary
noticeable mother tongue influence. Errors occur, but 95 4 Speaking b
Uses reasonably accurately a repertoire of frequently 94 2 Grammar a
used “routines” and patterns associated with more 147 12B Grammar Banka, b
Vocabulary Shows good control of elementary vocabulary but 95 3 Vocabulary
Phonological Pronunciation is clearly intelligible even if a 95 4 Speaking a, b
control foreign accent is sometimes evident and occasional 95 5 Pronunciationa–c
Flexibility Can exploit a wide range of simple language flexibly to 95 4 Speakinga, b
Thematic Can reasonably fluently relate a straightforward 95 4 Speakinga, b
Propositional Can convey simple, straightforward information of 95 6 Readingc
precision immediate relevance, getting across which point
he/she feels is most important.
comprehensibly.
Spoken fluency Can express him/herself with relative ease. Despite 94 1 Speaking & Listeninga
Can keep going comprehensibly, even though pausing 95 4 Speakinga, b
for grammatical and lexical planning and repair is 95 6 Reading c
production.
12C The English File quiz
questions without auxiliaries • revision
Level: B1
Reading for Can scan longer texts in order to locate desired 96 1 Grammarb
a specific task.
Informal Can generally follow the main points in an informal 96 1 Grammara
(e.g. an outing).
Information Can exchange, check and confirm accumulated factual 96 1 Grammara
exchange information on familiar routine and non-routine
Planning Can work out how to communicate the main point(s) 97 2 Writing & Speakingb
Compensating Can define the features of something concrete for 96 1 Grammara
which he/she can’t remember the word.
Can convey meaning by qualifying a word meaning
something similar (e.g. a truck for people = bus).
General Has enough language to get by, with sufficient 97 2 Writing & Speakingb
Vocabulary range Has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself 105, 110 12C Communicationb, c
with some circumlocutions on most topics pertinent 97 2 Writing & Speakingb
to his everyday life such as family, hobbies and
interests, work, travel, and current events.
Grammatical Communicates with reasonable accuracy in familiar 96 1 Grammar a, d
accuracy contexts; generally good control though with 97 2 Writing & Speakingb
noticeable mother tongue influence. Errors occur,
but it is clear what he/she is trying to express.
Uses reasonably accurately a repertoire of frequently 96 1 Grammar c, d
used “routines” and patterns associated with more 105, 110 12C Communicationa
predictable situations. 147 12C Grammar Banka, b
Vocabulary Shows good control of elementary vocabulary but 96 1 Grammara
Phonological Pronunciation is clearly intelligible even if a 105, 110 12C Communicationb, c
control foreign accent is sometimes evident and occasional 97 2 Writing & Speakingc
Thematic Can reasonably fluently relate a straightforward 96 1 Grammara
Propositional Can convey simple, straightforward information of 96 1 Grammar a
precision immediate relevance, getting across which point he/ 97 2 Writing & Speakingb
comprehensibly.
Spoken fluency Can express him/herself with relative ease. Despite 96 1 Grammara
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1A Where are you from?

1B Who knows you better?

1C Mr and Mrs Clark and Percy

1 Practical English: Hotel problems

3B Let’s meet again

3C What’s the word?

3 Practical English: Problems at the

5C How much is too much?

5 Practical English: The wrong shoes

6A The pessimist’s phrase book

6B I’ll never forget you

6C I was only dreaming

7C Learn a language in a month!

7 Practical English: At the pharmacy

8A What should I do?

8B If something can go wrong…

8C You must be mine

9B I’ve been afraid of it for years

9 Practical English: Getting around

10A The mothers of invention

10B Could do better

11A Bad losers

11B Are you a morning person?

12A Strange but true!

12B Gossip is good for you

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