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Level Descriptions for Swedish
Our
courses are divided into six levels according to The Council of Europe's
framework for languages (CEFR). This makes it possible for language learners
in different countries to have the same framework. With this scale you
can identify your level of Swedish, but to be sure that you have picked
the right level we suggest that you give us a call and discuss your needs.
Foundation (A1)
You can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very
basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Can
introduce myself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal
details such as where I live, people I know and things I have. Can interact
in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and
is prepared to help.
Survival
(A2)
You can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related
to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family
information, shopping, local geography, employment). Can communicate in
simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information
on familiar and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects
of my background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate
need.
Confidence
(B1)
You can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar
matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal
with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where
the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected texts on topics which
are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events,
dreams, hopes & ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations
for opinions and plans.
Functional (B2)
You can understand the main ideas of complex texts on both concrete
and abstract topics, including technical discussions in my field of specialisation.
Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular
interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either
party. Can produce clear, detailed texts on a wide range of subjects and
explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages
of various options.
Operational (C1)
You can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise
implicit meaning. Can express myself fluently and spontaneously without
much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and
effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce
clear, well-structured, detailed texts on complex subjects, showing controlled
use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.
Extensive
(C2)
You can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can
summarise information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing
arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. Can express myself
spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades
of meaning even in more complex situations.