Comprehensive English Synopsis

Elementary

Learning area	Learning outcomes
Speaking	Communicate in simple and routine tasks on familiar topics and activities.
Listening	Understand phrases and common vocabulary in common areas OF English.
Reading	Read very short, simple texts.
Writing	Write short, simple notes and messages.
Grammar	Demonstrate elementary comprehension of basic grammar.
Vocabulary	Demonstrate elementary comprehension and use of everyday vocabulary.
Function	Use elementary constructions to Give opinions and talk about routines and habits.

Pre-Intermediate

Learning area	Learning outcomes
Speaking	Demonstrate pre-intermediate spoken comprehension.
Listening	Demonstrate pre-intermediate listening comprehension.
Reading	Demonstrate pre-intermediate reading comprehension, understand common, basic or job-related language.
Writing	Write at a pre-intermediate level. Write personal letters describing experiences and impressions.
Grammar	Demonstrate pre-intermediate comprehension and use of grammar
Vocabulary	Demonstrate pre-intermediate comprehension and use of vocabulary to describe a variety of subjects.
Function	Use familiar English functions at a pre-intermediate level.

Intermediate

Learning area	Learning outcomes
Speaking	Demonstrate Intermediate speaking proficiency. Speak regularly with native speakers
Listening	Demonstrate Intermediate listening proficiency. Understand long speech and lectures and follow complex arguments if the topics are reasonably familiar
Reading	Read at an intermediate level. Read articles and reports about common topics.
Writing	Demonstrate intermediate writing skills. Write clearly and in detail about a wide range of subjects.
Grammar	Demonstrate Intermediate comprehension and use of grammar
Vocabulary	Demonstrate intermediate comprehension and use of vocabulary to describe a variety of topics.
Function	Use intermediate English in common and important functional ways.

Upper-Intermediate

Learning area	Learning outcomes
Speaking	Demonstrate advanced levels of spoken English. Speak fluently without searching for Language.
Listening	Demonstrate advanced comprehension of English listening skills. Understand long complex speech.
Reading	Demonstrate advanced English reading skills. Understand long and complex factual and literary texts, with different styles.
Writing	Write using advanced English skills. Write long, clear, well-structured text to express your points of view.
Grammar	Demonstrate upper-intermediate comprehension and use of grammar.
Vocabulary	Demonstrate upper-intermediate comprehension and use of vocabulary to describe everyday and work-related situations.
Function	Demonstrate familiarity with advanced and specialised English functions.