CEF Advanced

Level C1

I can understand enough to follow extended speech on abstract and complex topics of academic or vocational relevance.
I can generally understand everybody I talk to, though I may need to confirm some details, especially if the accent is unfamiliar.
I can follow extended discussion even when it is not clearly structured and when relationships are only implied and not signalled explicitly.
I can follow most lectures, discussions and debates both within and outside my field.
I can understand in detail an argument in a discussion programme.
I can understand complex technical information, such as instructions for operating equipment and specifications for products and services I know about.

I can understand in detail a wide range of lengthy, complex texts likely to be encountered in social, professional or academic life, though I may want time to reread them.
I can scan relatively quickly through books and articles within my field of interests and assess their relevance to my needs.
I can understand complex texts where stated opinions and implied points of view are discussed.
I can understand lengthy, complex manuals, instructions, regulations and contracts in my field.
I can read extensively, for example enjoying novels without consulting a dictionary unless I want to note precise meaning, usage or pronunciation.
I can understand formal letters connected or unconnected to my field if I can occasionally check with a dictionary

I can express myself fluently and appropriately, adopting a level of formality appropriate to the circumstances and my relationship to the person I am talking to.
I can keep up with animated discussions on abstract and complex topics with a number of speakers and can participate effectively even when people start talking simultaneously.
I can understand and exchange complex, detailed information on topics with which I am not personally familiar, pinpointing key areas where further explanation or clarification is needed.
I can use the telephone for a variety of purposes, including solving problems and misunderstandings though I may need to ask for clarification if the accent is unfamiliar.

I can give clear, well-structured descriptions of complex subjects.
I can develop an argument systematically in well-structured speech, highlighting significant points, and concluding appropriately.
I can give a clear, well-structured presentation on a complex subject in my field, expanding and supporting points of view with appropriate reasons and examples.
I can put together information from different sources and relate it in a coherent summary.
I can summarise orally long, demanding texts.

I can write clear, well-structured texts on complex topics in an appropriate style with good grammatical control.
I can write clear, detailed, well- developed short stories and descriptions of personal experiences.
I can present points of view in a paper, developing an argument, highlighting the most important points, and supporting my reasoning with examples.
I can express myself clearly and appropriately in personal correspondence, describing experiences, feelings and reactions in depth.

I can select from a readily available range of expressions to preface my remarks appropriately and to follow up what other people say.
I do not have to restrict what I want say at all; if I can’t find one expression I can substitute with another.
I can monitor my speech and writing to repair slips and improve formulation.

I have a good command of a broad vocabulary. I do sometimes have to search for expressions but can then find alternatives to express what I want to say.
I can formulate statements in a very precise manner in order to indicate my degree of agreement, certainty, concern, satisfaction, etc.
I can produce clear, well-structured speech and writing, linking my ideas into coherent text.
I maintain a high degree of grammatical control in speech and writing.
I can express myself fluently and spontaneously, except occasionally, when speaking about a conceptually difficult subject.
I can use language flexibly and appropriately, adjusting my expression depending who I am talking or writing to.