Handouts: Gareth's Speaking CEFR A2 B1 B2

Can initiate discourse, take turns when appropriate and end conversation when he/she needs to, though he/she may not always do this elegantly.
Shows a relatively high degree of grammatical control. Does not make mistakes which lead to misunderstanding.
Can correct most of his/her mistakes
Has a sufficient range of language to be able to give clear descriptions, express viewpoints and develop arguments without much conspicuous searching for words, using some complex sentence forms to do so.
Has a good range of vocabulary for matters connected to his field and most general topics
Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without imposing strain on either party.
Can pass on detailed information reliably

Communicates with reasonable accuracy in familiar contexts; … Errors occur, but it is clear what he/she is trying to express.
Can initiate, maintain and close simple face-to-face conversation on topics that are familiar or of personal interest.
Has enough language to get by, with sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself with some hesitation and circumlocutions
Can keep going comprehensibly, even though pausing for grammatical and lexical planning and repair is very evident.
Knows enough vocabulary to talk about family, hobbies and interests, work, travel, news and current events.
Can make the other person understand the points that are most important.
Can correct mix-ups with tenses or expressions which lead to misunderstandings provided the interlocutor indicates there is a problem.

Knows enough vocabulary for familiar everyday situations and topics, but need to search for the words and sometimes must simplify what is said.
Has a limited repertoire of short memorised phrases covering predictable survival situations; frequent breakdowns and misunderstandings occur in non-routine situations.
Uses some simple structures correctly, but still systematically makes basic mistakes - for example tends to mix up tenses and forget to mark agreement; nevertheless, it is usually clear what he/she is trying to say.
Can use simple techniques to start, maintain, or end a short conversation.
Can construct phrases on familiar topics with sufficient ease to handle short exchanges, despite very noticeable hesitation and false starts.
Has sufficient vocabulary to conduct routine, everyday transactions involving familiar situations and topics.
Can communicate what he/she wants to say in a simple and direct exchange of limited information on familiar and routine matters, but in other situations he/she generally has to compromise the message.

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