CEF Pre-Intermediate Plus

Level A2+

I can understand enough of what people say to be able to meet immediate needs, provided people speak slowly and clearly.
I can understand when people talk to me about everyday things, as long as I can ask for help.
I can generally identify changes in the topic of discussion around me which is conducted slowly and clearly.
I can understand short, simple stories when told clearly and slowly.
I can follow the main points of TV news, if people talk slowly and clearly, if I am familiar with the subject and if the TV pictures help me to understand the story.
I can understand the main point in short, clear, simple messages, announcements and instructions (e.g. airport gate changes).

I can understand short, simple texts on familiar subjects, which consist of high-frequency, everyday or job-related language.
I can use telephone directories and other reference books to find what I want and understand the most important pieces of information, for example price, size (apartments), power (cars, computers).
I can understand the main points in short newspaper / magazine stories, especially when they are illustrated.
I can understand instructions expressed in simple language (for example public telephones, public transport ticket machines, safety information, directions).
I can understand short everyday stories about familiar subjects if the text is written in simple language.
I can understand simple texts, emails and letters from friends or colleagues, for example saying when we should meet for lunch/dinner or asking me to be at work early.

I can have short conversations with friends and ask and answer simple questions about familiar topics (e.g., weather, hobbies, pets, music, sport).
I can ask and answer simple questions about things in the past. (e.g., yesterday, last week, last year).
I can ask for and give opinions, agree and disagree, in a simple way.
I can discuss different things to do, places to go, etc.
I can give and follow simple directions and instructions, e.g. explain how to get somewhere.
I can handle most everyday situations, e.g. shopping, eating out and checking travel times.
I can get simple information about travel, buying tickets and finding out and passing on information on places, times, costs, etc.
I can ring friends to exchange news, discuss plans and arrange to meet.

I can describe places I like (for example towns, holiday resorts).
I can say what I usually do at home, at work, in my free time.
I can describe plans, arrangements and alternatives.
I can describe past activities, events and personal experiences (e.g., what I did at the weekend, on holiday).
I can describe a job or a study experience.
If I have time to prepare, I can briefly explain and give reasons for my actions and plans.
I can briefly present a country, a sports team, a band, etc. to listeners.I can summarise simple stories I have read, relying on the language used in the story.

I can write about my everyday life in simple sentences (people, places, job, school, family, hobbies, etc.).
I can write very short, basic descriptions of past activities, and personal experiences, for example a recent holiday.
I can write a short description of an event.
I can complete a simple questionnaire or standardized report form using short sentences.
I can write messages, short letters and emails making arrangements or giving reasons for changing them.
I can write short letters or e-mails, telling about everyday things to people I know well.

I can start, maintain, or end a short conversation in a simple way.
I can ask somebody to repeat what they said in a simpler way.
When I can’t think of a word, I can use a “wrong” or simpler word and ask for help.
I can often correct basic mistakes in simple structures I have learnt, if I have time and a little help.

I know enough vocabulary for familiar everyday situations and topics, but I need to search for the words and sometimes must simplify what I say.
I can generally communicate the main points of what I want to say, though I sometimes have to simplify it.
I can use the most important connecting words to tell a story (for example, “first”, “then”, “after”, “later”).
I can use some simple structures correctly in common everyday situations.
I can participate in a longer conversation about familiar topics, but I often need to stop and think or start again in a different way
I can socialise simply but effectively using the simplest common expressions and routines.