Proficient User
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C2
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Has a good command of a very broad lexical repertoire including idiomatic expressions and colloquialisms; shows awareness of connotative levels of meaning.
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Consistently correct and appropriate use of vocabulary.
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C1
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Has a good command of a very broad lexical repertoire allowing gaps to be readily overcome with circumlocutions; little obvious searching for expressions or avoidance strategies. Good command of idiomatic expressions and colloquialisms.
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Occasional minor slips, but no significant vocabulary errors.
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Independent User
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B2
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Has a good range of vocabulary for matters connected to his/her field and most general topics. Can vary formulation to avoid frequent repetition, but lexical gaps can still cause hesitation and circumlocution.
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Lexical accuracy is generally high, though some confusion and incorrect word choice does occur without hindering communication.
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B1
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Has a sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself with some circumlocutions on most topics pertinent to his/her everyday life such as family, hobbies and interests, work, travel, and current events.
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Shows a good control of elementary vocabulary but major errors still occur when expressing more complex thoughts or handling unfamiliar topics and situations.
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Basic User
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A2
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Has sufficient vocabulary to conduct routine, everyday transactions involving familiar situations and topics. Has a sufficient vocabulary for the expression of basic communicative needs. Has a sufficient vocabulary for coping with simple survival needs.
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Can control narrow repertoire dealing with concrete everyday needs.
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A1
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Has a basic vocabulary repertoire of isolated words and phrases related to particular concrete situations.
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No descriptor available.
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