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Level
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Descriptions for Starting Each Level
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ACTFL Equivalency
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GlobeLink Compatible Teaching Groups
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1
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Learners have little or no knowledge of the target language and
therefore cannot communicate even at a minimal level. They
would not be able to operate in a native speaker
environment.
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Novice Low
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Beginner
Possible only after minimum 20 hours beginner instruction
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2
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Learners can communicate at a very basic level and can deal
with a few situations necessary to survive in the foreign
language speaking environment. Their comprehension is
limited but a foundation has been laid for further learning.
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Novice
Mid - High
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3
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Learners are able to communicate adequately in simple
everyday situations. Their range of vocabulary and ability
to manipulate grammatical structure is developing, as is
their ability to comprehend oral and written language.
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Intermediate Low
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Intermediate
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4
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Although their vocabulary and grammar are limited in range,
learners are able to communicate in most basic everyday
situations. They are beginning to deal confidently with
authentic listening and reading material.
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Intermediate Mid
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5
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Learners are developing their language skills and can
communicate quite fluently in most everyday situations.
Their ability to express more complex ideas is beginning to
develop, although their language is not always accurate.
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Intermediate High
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Upper
Intermediate
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6
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Learners are communicating fluently with few serious errors,
a wide range of vocabulary and a command of all basic
grammatical structures. They can use the language in a
variety of contexts and are beginning to appreciate many of
the complexities of the language.
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Advanced
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7
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Learners are able to use a wide range of language
effectively in a variety of contexts and can easily
comprehend natural spoken and written language.
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Advanced High
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Advanced
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8
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Learners are developing an understanding of and an ability
to produce the subtleties and complexities of the language,
although they may still require some work on accuracy.
Students should be close to native speaker competence.
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Superior
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