This article describes the basic several levels of English. If you have some knowledge in this area, but are wondering how good your level of English really is, the test below is just for you. There will be nothing difficult! Determining the level of English proficiency will only require trying on the proposed situations for your knowledge.
Elementary Level – Beginner
You can speak and understand some of the phrases needed to complete any specific task. For example, you are able to introduce yourself, ask or answer simple questions (about where you live, age, family).
Intermediate Pre
English proficiency is characterized by the fact that you can already understand some individual expressions and sentences, oftenoccurring and related to the main areas of life: shopping, work, family, place of residence, etc. Are able to exchange the simplest information with the interlocutor within the framework of household topics familiar to you.
Intermediate level - half way through!
This is essentially the middle stage in language acquisition. When you reach this stage, you will be able to understand the main message of clear texts and messages formulated in literary language
language. And also to support topics that typically arise in the domestic sphere: in study, leisure, at work and similar situations. The Intermediate level of English proficiency necessarily assumes that you are already able to communicate in those situations that may arise while living in the state whose language you are learning. At this stage, you are already able to independently compose quite coherent messages on especially interesting topics. You can describe your own impressions, hopes, thoughts, aspirations, past events, competently and clearly state and argue your own position regarding plans for the future.
Upper - you are almost fluent!
Now you can capture the general thoughts of fairly complex texts, with specific or abstract themes. In some cases, highly specialized texts. You are able to speak spontaneously and quickly enough in order to communicate regularly and without inconvenience with native speakers of the language being studied. The Upper Intermediate level of English proficiency assumes your ability toindependently and freely compose a detailed and clear message on any proposed topic, as well as express your personal opinion on certain issues, note the advantages and disadvantages of various opinions.
Advanced
Now you can easily understand quite complex and voluminous texts on various topics. Can easily recognize the hidden meaning of words and phrases (i.e. read between the lines). Speak easily and quickly, without choosing individual words and expressions.
Fluent English Proficiency
This is the almost perfect mastery of a once alien language. You will understand any written and oral communications. You will be able to compose completely coherent texts, while relying immediately on a number of oral or written sources. You will begin to speak spontaneously and at a fairly high pace, while emphasizing all the emotional nuances in the conversation.