Sooner or later, any person studying English wonders what his level of proficiency in this language is. It is quite important to know why such a division is generally accepted and how the various groups are designated - with their help it will be much easier to understand whether the result planned in the study has been achieved or not.

English levels

We know only six levels of English proficiency. With their help, you can easily divide students into different groups and categories, taking into account knowledge and skills in different areas of the language: speaking, reading, listening and writing. There is also a list of international exams that use this leveling system; people take them to prepare for travel, immigration, business trips and admission to educational institutions.

If you want to independently determine which level of English you are at, then try to correctly assess the amount of your skills and learned information in several aspects. Below you will find a list of the features of each of the six levels, based on which it will be easier for you to make your choice.

Elementary

This level is the very first in training and is otherwise referred to as A1. Here, at this level of “survival”, your vocabulary does not exceed 1500 words, and short phrases and sentences about simple things, such as household needs, are available for understanding. You speak a little English: you can introduce yourself and others, ask the simplest questions and give elementary answers. Speaking of listening, it is worth noting that by ear you understand only slow and clearly spoken speech, in which the interlocutor will help you understand the meaning of what you hear.

Pre-Intermediate

The so-called pre-threshold level with the designation A2. It is he who is the transition to professional knowledge of the language. Here you can form coherent sentences, express simple judgments and thoughts, know the very basics of grammar. This level of language can be called the lower bar before preparing for passing international tests and exams.

intermediate

Intermediate is considered to be the intermediate level of English proficiency. It is designated as B1 and is suitable for you if you can reason on various topics, watch videos in English, read simple texts like brochures and advertisements, and are also able to write an elementary short letter or essay. Here you will need a larger vocabulary - already at the level of 2750-3250 words.

Upper Intermediate

This is an advanced intermediate level with the short designation B2. Requires serious knowledge and a fairly wide vocabulary - about 3250-3750 words. Here you should discuss and express your opinion on topics of various subjects, including complex ones. For example, your skills should allow you to easily describe your field of activity. You need to communicate freely and without difficulty, raising a wide variety of topics and problems in dialogues, and finding ways to solve them. You also need to be able to write at a more serious level: writing a letter or essay on an unfamiliar or unfamiliar topic is also included in the B2 level of preparation. By ear, speech is perceived much easier: you already watch English-language television, for example, TV shows.

Advanced

This level of professional language proficiency is designated as C1 and implies that you are fluent in it in everyday life. It is necessary to have a large vocabulary - at least four thousand - this will help to perceive and understand texts of any complexity of a large volume. The owner of C1 speaks confidently, freely and without using pauses in speech to select the right words. The spheres of life and activity in which you can use the advanced level are very different: science, culture, work, domestic issues. You can easily write texts of any orientation and conduct correspondence on a wide range of topics.

Proficiency

If you speak English at the level of a native speaker, then you are assigned this level called C2. Here it is necessary to demonstrate perfect mastery of all facets of this foreign language. You spontaneously speak on any of the proposed topics, speak and argue your opinion freely, perfectly perceive speech by ear and are able to understand any read text.

This classification by levels of knowledge was proposed back in 1989-1996, and has the full name of the Common European Scale of Language Competence. The goal of creating CEFR is simple - to provide educational recommendations for all those who study foreign languages ​​(this also includes Russian).

How to understand that you need to start learning a language with Pre-Intermediate?

If you studied English at the previous level and completed it, then you should move on to Pre-Intermediate. Perhaps, once you started learning a language at a university or school, but you are not sure that the necessary knowledge has been obtained. A2 is also suitable for people who remember something from foreign lessons, but have not put it into practice for a very long time.

We list some of the skills that you must have in order to secure your Pre-Intermediate level of English:

• you know a little about the basics of grammar, but you confuse tenses and you can speak using only the simplest sentence constructions;
• you have a good vocabulary (about 1500 words);
• you practically do not perceive the speech of an English-speaking interlocutor by ear, or understand, but very poorly. Especially when it comes to a native speaker.

A variety of students can possess this level: someone does not have a well-developed grammar, someone does not perceive the speech of the interlocutor by ear, and some do not have enough vocabulary to express their thoughts more widely.

What material do you need to master?

Knowledge of any foreign language should not be considered by you from any one side - there is a whole list of categories for learning that you should pay attention to. You must have appropriate knowledge of grammar, vocabulary, speaking, reading, listening and writing. Each category has its own material, the development of which will bring you closer to reaching level A2.

Grammar

One of the most difficult parts in learning English involves knowledge of the following topics:

• basic English tenses:present, Past and Future Simple, present and Past Continuous, present and past perfect;
• ability to work with structuresto be going to, used to do and to be used to;
• interrogative sentences of different types, where the word order may be different);
• all degrees of comparison of adjectives;
• Are you familiar with the concept ofQuantifier(sentences usinga little and a few);
• you understand the principles of using the infinitive and gerund, you know in which cases the ending is used after verbs -ing, and in which - infinitive withto;
• understanding various modal verbs likehave to/don't have to, must/musn't, can/could, may/might, should/shouldn't is also an important indicator;
• you know what conditional sentences are and what types they are;
• understanding the principles of passive voice;
• the ability to correctly paraphrase direct speech into indirect speech.

Vocabulary

As mentioned earlier, a good vocabulary at this level of English is indispensable. Have 1,500 to 2,000 words and phrases on hand that you can easily use in your daily life.

You should have an idea of ​​what idioms and phrasal verbs are - some of them you need to know, as well as different forms of words.

In oral and written speech at the level of language proficiency A2, words such asso, either, neither, no more, anymore, too, enough, no longer, whenever, if, when, as, like.

speaking

What does speaking at level A2 involve? First of all, you must correctly and clearly pronounce all the words you know.

You will be able to talk in a few sentences (about 15) about a topic, such as your family, profession, hobbies or outlook on life.

It is also important to use phrasal phrases in speech and to know that a preposition in combination with a verb does not have to be translated literally, but can have another, unusual meaning.

You are well oriented in stories on simple everyday topics, you are able to catch their main idea, even if not all words and phrases are known to you.

Talking with a native speaker, using all the words you know in speech, is also not difficult.

Some words that you cannot pronounce in English, you can describe in other, easier and more appropriate phrases.

Reading

Reading also has its own standards, with the help of which language proficiency is achieved at the Pre-intermediate level:

You know that you are able to read literature adapted to this level, as well as brochures, advertisements, simple articles from newspapers and magazines.

In texts that are not adapted to the level, you can also orientate, albeit not so well: even among unfamiliar words, you manage to catch the main idea of ​​what is written.

listening

Spoken language that has an average pace and includes words from your vocabulary is understood by you without difficulty.

Viewing all kinds of videos in English such as TV shows, movies or series is carried out using subtitles in the original language.

You know about the role of intonation in speech and distinguish between stress and pronunciation of various sounds.

Audiobooks adapted for A2 will also be within your power.

Letter

This level of language proficiency involves the ability to write short stories on elementary topics: a story about yourself, about your place of birth, family, describing what you saw or expressing an opinion on any issue.

You will also be able to write short letters on general simple topics or postcards with congratulations.

What does the A2 Pre-Intermediate level give?

First, yourVocabulary . You will learn a lot of set expressions, phrasal verbs, new vocabulary that is widely used by native speakers in speech. You will have access to a much larger number of topics for conversation and free reasoning.

Work on skillsReading will also go a long way. You will significantly improve your skills in understanding complex texts: articles from magazines and newspapers, correspondence, guidebooks, texts adapted to the A2 level. By understanding what you read, you will be able to discuss it with others and express your opinion more fully.

At this level, tasks forlistening . Here, many begin difficulties that can be overcome by training a lot. As a result, you will be able to understand a fairly fast pace of speech, large texts and extensive lexical content.

Skill trainingWriting will let you know how good your knowledge of the grammatical foundations of the language is. You will put a lot of emphasis on this part of the program, delve into understanding the structure of the text, clichéd phrases, the use of conjunctions, and so on. You will learn how to write informal letters and essays on a variety of topics.

At this level, you will start to use skills much better.Speaking , but so far only on topics familiar to you, such as a story about family, yourself, hobbies, preferences. You can feel free to talk about your trip or chat in cafes and shops with English-speaking staff. Expressing your thoughts and opinions on a number of issues will not be very difficult.

If you master the level of English called A2, you will open up a world of confident and high-quality use of this language in everyday life. You will be able to successfully prepare for international exams, communicate abroad, express your opinion and much more.

This is how the whole grammar for the Pre-Intermediate course looks like. As you can see, grammatical nuances also include the use of colloquial expressions, comparative constructions, conditional and subordinate clauses. Thus, along with improved grammar, your vocabulary will be replenished with phrases like, when, is, as, too, either-neither, no more, so and many others.

Reading

Next, let's touch on what you need to know at the Pre-Intermediate level in reading skill. First of all, of course, you must have fully worked out English reading rules. It is necessary to strictly distinguish between open and closed syllables, to know the correct reading of frequently used exception words, to be well versed in English transcription. Of course, as you progress through the course, your skills will improve, but it is better to study English reading as fully as possible at the Elementary level.

In addition, often the Pre-Intermediate level implies that your knowledge of the vocabulary is sufficient for instant understanding of the text. This is especially true for “repeated” topics. Ideally, you should read such topics, and at the same time understand what is at stake. Yes, some words may be unfamiliar and incomprehensible, but the general idea of ​​the text is obvious. Thus, detailed written translation into Pre-Intermediate begins to gradually lose its relevance, because students learn to immediately understand the meaning of statements in English.

And finally, we note how to develop reading skills in the Pre-Intermediate course. For the most part, of course, topics and training texts are used here, but there are also classes with additional material. As a rule, these are adapted newspaper articles, excerpts from Internet forums, magazine publications, etc. Reading adaptations of fiction for level A2 (Pre-Intermediate) is also highly recommended. By the way, books will help develop a number of related English skills: grammar, vocabulary, listening comprehension ( audio versions). As a result, by the end of the course, students not only easily read and understand the content of the texts, but are also quite able to express their own opinion about what they have read.

Listening comprehension (listening)

In a conversation about reading, we noted that Pre-Intermediate Russian translation does not favor, because it teaches students to understand English on the fly. And just listening further contributes to the development of this skill.

At the pre-intermediate threshold of knowledge, there are a lot of classes on the perception of English by ear. Teaching dialogues are listened to, in audio format, students receive questions to the topics studied, special classes are introduced with interactive materials ( presentations, videos, audiobooks). All this means that the Pre-Intermediate language level puts forward strict requirements for knowledge of the phonetic system of the English language and vocabulary. Students must clearly distinguish one sound from another, as well as know the pronunciation of already learned words.

We can say that the work of listening is difficult, but still the habit will do its job. Yes, in the first lessons it will be extremely difficult to make out someone else's speech, and even more so to understand its meaning. But after a couple of lessons, you will feel that it becomes easier to perceive English by ear, as the brain is already getting used to this format of work and quickly focuses on familiar words. So by the end of the Pre-Intermediate course, you will be able to not only read, but also listen. Of course, adapted dialogues, books and films will only be available for the time being, but for the elementary level this is already a very big step.

Written works

Improves the level of Pre-Intermediate knowledge of English and written literacy. At this point, you will not only work through grammar well in writing exercises, but also learn how to express your thoughts in English. Indeed, from the Pre-Intermediate stage they are already beginning to introduce essays and essays into classes. At a minimum, during the course, students will write the following papers:

• A story about yourself (your family);
• Essay about hobbies;
• Letter to a friend;
• Description of the features of the country/city;
• Travel story.

This is an indicative list of topics that may vary depending on the plan of a particular curriculum.

Note that the volume of the first written works is small ( 10-15 offers), but over time, the requirements are increasing and increasing. So, by the end of the course, your Pre-Intermediate written English will improve notably. However, and not only him, because for writing they study speech clichés and turns, and also make vocabulary and grammar more diverse. Consequently, several skills are developed in parallel again.

Communication

And finally, the main goal of English proficiency is “live” speech. Unlike the basic Elementary level, the Pre-Intermediate language level is already actively developing the ability to speak and express one's thoughts in English. True, for this, students must know a lot at the level, because communication combines all of the above skills. But do not be afraid, you will learn to speak English gradually.

Conversation tasks appear at the Pre-Intermediate level already from the first topics. At first, these are just replies to the teacher's leading questions or simple dialogues with a partner. As a rule, both are accompanied by great excitement, since beginners are afraid of misunderstanding something or making a mistake in speech. But over time, the student is asked to express his opinion more and more, talk about himself, give examples from his own life. As a result, students become liberated and finally stop being afraid to speak English.

Just the principle of overcoming the language barrier ( fear to speak) is the most important thing to know about Pre-Intermediate communication. It is clear that with elementary knowledge, the speech of a foreigner will by no means be smooth and ideal. But one should not be ashamed of one's illiteracy or incorrect pronunciation. On the contrary, you need to speak as much as possible and achieve ease of speech. Therefore, the Pre-Intermediate course involves practicing speaking skills in almost every lesson. But at the end of the course, students can already communicate on everyday topics, ask questions and express their point of view.

So, here we have analyzed in detail what the Pre-Intermediate level of English is. At first glance, the program seems voluminous and difficult, but in the process of training, a different view of things is already being developed. Knowledge accumulates, and work becomes easier and easier. In addition, the course is designed so that the development of skills is carried out gradually and for the most part in parallel, that is, speech perception together with reading and vocabulary, writing along with grammar, vocabulary, etc. This approach allows you to achieve a minimum complexity of tasks, and at the same time maintain the interest of students in learning English.

Approximate terms of training

And in conclusion, let's talk a little about the training time. Many beginners are interested in how long the Pre-Intermediate level takes to complete the program. It is difficult to answer precisely here, since the time for mastering the course depends on the number of classes, the features of the program, and the individual qualities of the student. On average, it takes about 6-9 months of classes to complete the Pre-Intermediate level. But again, it is in your power to reduce this period, or, if necessary, increase it. The main thing is to observe the regularity of classes, not to lose interest in English and continue to achieve your goals. Our portal will be happy to help you with this by providing training materials and practical exercises on various topics. And we analyze especially complex cases separately and in detail, so you always have someone to turn to for clarification of difficult issues.

Good luck in your endeavors and see you soon!

Surely many have heard about the international system of levels of the English language, but not everyone knows what it means and how to classify it. The need to know your level of English proficiency may arise in some life situations. For example, if you need to pass an interview at work or at the embassy, ​​if you need to pass some international exam (IELTS, TOEFL, FCE, CPE, BEC, etc.), when entering a foreign educational institution, when getting a job in another country, and also for personal purposes.

The international system for determining knowledge of the English language can be divided into 7 levels:

1. Beginner - Initial (zero). At this level, the student knows almost nothing in English and begins to study the subject from scratch, including the alphabet, basic reading rules, on-duty greeting phrases and other tasks of this stage. By the end of the Beginner level, students can usually answer questions easily when meeting new people. For example: What is your name? How old are you? Do you have brothers and sisters? Where are you from and where do you live? etc. And they can also count up to a hundred, spell their name and personal data. The latter in English is called spelling.

2. Elementary - Elementary. This level follows immediately after zero and implies knowledge of some basics of the English language. The Elementary level gives students the opportunity to use previously learned phrases in a more free form, and also instills a whole range of new knowledge. At this stage, students learn to briefly talk about themselves, their favorite colors, dishes and seasons, weather and time, daily routine, countries and customs, etc. In terms of grammar, at this level there is an initial acquaintance with the following tenses: Present Simple, Present Continuous, Past Simple, Future Simple (will, to be going to) and Present Perfect. And also some modal verbs (can, must), different types of pronouns, adjectives and their degrees of comparison, categories of nouns, forms of simple questions are considered. Having firmly mastered the Elementary level, you can already take part in the KET (Key English test) testing.

3. Pre-Intermediate - Below Intermediate. The level following the Elementary is called Pre-Intermediate, literally translated as Pre-Intermediate. Having reached this level, students already have an idea of ​​how many sentences and phrases are built, they can speak briefly on many topics. The Pre-Intermediate level adds confidence and expands the learning potential. There are longer texts, more practice exercises, new grammatical topics, and more complex sentence structures. Topics encountered at this level may include complex questions, the Past Continuous, different forms of the future tense, conditional sentences, modal verbs, infinitives and gerunds, repetition and reinforcement of the Past Simple tenses (regular and irregular verbs) and Present Perfect, and some others. In terms of oral skills, after passing the Pre-Intermediate level, you can safely go on a journey and look for any opportunity to use your knowledge in practice. Also, a solid knowledge of English at the Pre-Intermediate level makes it possible to participate in the PET (Preliminary English Test) test and the BEC (Business English Certificate) Preliminary exam.

4. intermediate. At the Intermediate level, the knowledge gained at the previous stage is consolidated, and a lot of new vocabulary is added, including complex ones. For example, personal characteristics of people, scientific terms, professional vocabulary and even slang. The object of study is active and passive voices, direct and indirect speech, participial and participle phrases, phrasal verbs and prepositions, word order in complex sentences, varieties of articles, etc. From grammatical tenses, the difference between Present Simple and Present Continuous, Past Simple and Present Perfect, Past Simple and Past Continuous, as well as between various forms of expression of the future tense is considered in more detail. Texts at the Intermediate level become longer and more meaningful, and communication becomes easier and freer. The advantage of this stage is that in many modern companies, employees with knowledge of the Intermediate level are highly valued. Also, this level is ideal for avid travelers, as it allows you to freely understand the interlocutor and express yourself in response. From international exams, after successfully passing the middle level, you can take the following exams and tests: FCE (First Certificate in English) for B / C, PET Level 3, BULATS (Business Language Testing Service), BEC Vantage, TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication), IELTS (International English Language Testing System) by 4.5-5.5 points and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) by 80-85 points.

5. Upper Intermediate - Above average. If students progress to this level, it means that they can understand fluent English fluently and communicate easily using the vocabulary that they have already acquired. At the Upper-Intermediate level, it becomes possible to use English much more in practice, since there is a little less theory, and if there is, it basically repeats and reinforces the Intermediate level. Of the innovations, Narrative Tenses (Narrative tenses) can be noted, which includes such difficult times as Past Continuous, Past Perfect and Past Perfect Continuous. It also covers the Future Continuous and Future Perfect, the use of articles, modal conjectural verbs, indirect speech verbs, hypothetical sentences, abstract nouns, causal voice, and more. The Upper-Intermediate level is one of the most popular in both business and education. People who are fluent in English at this level can easily pass any interviews and even enter foreign universities. At the end of the Upper-Intermediate course, you can take exams such as FCE for A / B, BEC (Business English Certificate) Vantage or Higher, TOEFL for 100 points and IELTS for 5.5-6.5 points.

6. Advanced 1 - Advanced. The Advanced 1 level is required for professionals and students who want to achieve high fluency in English. Unlike the Upper-Intermediate level, a lot of interesting turns appear here, including idioms. Knowledge of tenses and other grammatical aspects studied earlier is only deepened and considered from other unexpected angles. Discussion topics become more specific and professional, for example: the environment and natural disasters, legal processes, genres of literature, computer terms, etc. After the Advanced level, you can take a special academic exam CAE (Cambridge Advanced English), as well as IELTS for 7 and TOEFL for 110 points, and you can apply for a prestigious job in foreign companies or a place in Western universities.

7. Advanced 2 - Super advanced (native speaker level). The name speaks for itself. We can say that there is nothing more than Advanced 2, because this is the level of a native speaker, i.e. a person born and raised in an English-speaking environment. With this level, you can pass any interviews, including highly specialized ones, and pass any exams. In particular, the highest test of English proficiency is the CPE (Cambridge Proficiency Exam) academic exam, and as for the IELTS test, it can be passed to the highest score of 8.5-9 with this level.
This gradation is called the ESL (English as a Second Language) or EFL (English as a Foreign Language) level classification and is used by the ALTE (Association of Language Testers in Europe) association. The level system may vary, move around depending on the country, school or organization. For example, some organizations reduce the presented 7 levels to 5 and call them a little differently: Beginner (Elementary), Lower Intermediate, Upper Intermediate, Lower Advanced, Upper Advanced. However, the meaning and content of the levels does not change from this.

Another similar system of international exams under the abbreviation CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) divides the levels into 6 and has other names:

1. A1 (Breakthrough)=Beginner
2. A2 (Waystage)=Pre-Intermediate - Below Intermediate
3. B1 (Threshold)=Intermediate
4. B2 (Vantage)=Upper-Intermediate
5. C1 (Proficiency)=Advanced 1 - Advanced
6. C2 (Mastery)=Advanced 2 - Super Advanced

Intermediate defines the average depth of knowledge. It includes a fairly wide list of skills.

This level is preceded by another, which is called Pre-Intermediate and assumes an average knowledge of the language. They switch to Intermediate when they want to learn how to talk not only on ordinary topics, but also be able to discuss professional situations. The Intermediate level provides an understanding of the normal pace of spoken language by native speakers. The ability to read both fiction and business literature also contributes to this. There are many other skills that characterize the English Intermediate level.

Perhaps the most important factor is that language proficiency at the Intermediate level is required for admission to language universities. Many employers indicate that they need employees who speak English at the Intermediate level. So mastering this stage is very important.

Language Proficiency Levels

Many English textbooks are signed as for intermediate students. This means that they are designed for mastering the intermediate level of English. Students graduating from non-linguistic universities have this level of language. But where did this name come from?

The Common English Proficiency Scale was created by the ALTE Association. They identified six possible levels of language acquisition:

1. Beginner - initial. This is the level of those who are just starting to learn English. A person at this level learns the alphabet, phonetics, grammar, vocabulary, starting with the simplest sentences and questions.
2. Pre-Intermediate - below average. A person with this level of knowledge already knows how to build sentences, can briefly talk about a common topic.
3. Intermediate - medium. A level that allows you to travel and learn new things. The vocabulary increases significantly, a person can already support a conversation, express his own thoughts, talk with a native speaker, travel freely around the world.
4. Upper-Intermediate - above average. This level is designed for the practical application of communication skills. It is most in demand in the fields of education and business. With knowledge of the language at this level, you can even enter a foreign university.
5. Advanced 1 - advanced. It is necessary for specialists. This level is also studied by people who want to speak, read and write fluently in English. With this level, you can get a prestigious job in another country.
6. Advanced 2 - super-advanced. This is the level of native speakers. It is simply impossible to learn a language better than them.

All exams in Cambridge are tied to this scale. Publishers rely on it when releasing dictionaries for learners of English. Each reference book, exercise book, book for learning a language must indicate the level, the possession of which allows you to use this publication.

Mastery of the Intermediate level allows a person to have conversations on everyday topics. He can read and write well in English, speaks well, knows the grammar of the language well.

Knowledge of English at the Intermediate level allows students to enter language universities and even try themselves in Western educational institutions.

Requirements for students who know the Intermediate level

What can a student with an average level of language knowledge? He can take an interest in the opinion of his interlocutor, he can clearly talk about what he feels, express his own ideas. Such students are able to show that they did not understand the interlocutor, they can ask to repeat what was said.

What does the Intermediate level mean? People around, even foreigners, can understand the pronunciation of a person who owns this level. A person is able to use the correct intonation, place stress in words. The vocabulary is quite wide.

The Intermediate level also means that the person understands the tasks of the exercises. He can distinguish by pronunciation whether English is native to his interlocutor.

The Intermediate level is the ability to write letters, both personal and official, the correct filling of questionnaires and declarations. A person who owns the Intermediate level can express his thoughts grammatically correctly.

How do you know that you have an intermediate level of language proficiency?

Many people study the language, but not everyone knows such a concept as the Intermediate level, what it means and what their own knowledge is. People can evaluate their knowledge by talking to a teacher. But there is also the possibility of self-determination of their level.

Conversational skills

How well do you know English? The Intermediate level, which means "average", makes the following requirements for speaking skills:

• The ability to correctly compose familiar words into sentences, use the right intonation, express emotions and determine the emotions of your interlocutor.
• The ability to express one's thoughts in an accessible and correct way without experiencing problems with pronunciation.
• If at some point in the conversation it turned out to be incomprehensible, a person who owns the Intermediate level can report his problem to the interlocutor and ask him to re-pronounce the last words.
• Easily and quickly select synonyms for words, understand verbal turns, determine their meaning in context.

Reading skills

The Intermediate level allows a person to understand the main essence of the text, even if individual words remain unknown. He can analyze the read text, express his own opinion about what he read. The exception is highly specialized texts, replete with terminology.

A person with an Intermediate level, after reading the text, understands the style of its writing. He can understand the meaning of popular phraseological units, as well as stable turns that are used in the text.

Writing skills

Knowledge of the language at the Intermediate level allows you to write personal and official letters, fill out business papers. A person can write and grammatically correct short stories in the style necessary for narration.

These are the basic skills of a person who has an Intermediate level. What does this mean in general? The ability to grammatically correct, using a large vocabulary, compose texts both in written and in spoken form.

Courses by Intermediate level

Many educational institutions offer to improve language skills to an intermediate level. In this case, the student will be able to:

• Freely communicate on everyday topics.
• Correctly formulate your emotions, explain your attitude to the events around.
• Conduct constructive dialogues with the interlocutor, ask for his opinion and even argue in the language.
• Competently put stress and intonation in words, be able to determine in which cases this or that intonation is used. This will allow him to emphasize his emotional state.
• Improve pronunciation.
• Learn to understand speech by ear.
• Understand the interlocutor not only by his words, but also by intonations.
• Identify native speakers and those who simply speak it well.
• Grammatically correct to provide information about yourself, in writing or orally, to maintain an informal conversation.
• The Intermediate level also allows you to invent artistic stories on your own.

Proficiency in the language at the Intermediate level will allow a person to confidently travel around developed countries without interpreters and without fear of getting into an awkward situation.

Conclusion

Knowledge of English at the Intermediate level allows a person to feel confident in many situations. He can read books, communicate with native speakers and even write business letters. With this knowledge, you can get a good job. Intermediate - an average level of language proficiency, which is enough to feel confident while traveling in

Pre-intermediate (pre-threshold level) is a level of English proficiency at which you are able to understand the meaning of familiar expressions, can ask simple questions and know the basic rules of grammar. But it is still difficult for you to speak spontaneously, and your vocabulary is still very small for free speech. Grammar rules are remembered, but it is still not possible to apply them accurately in practice. You can check your level on our website by running .
Let's look specifically at what kind of knowledge and skills a person with a pre-intermediate level of English has.

Grammar (Grammar) at the pre-intermediate level

This is, of course, a very brief summary of the grammar covered. These are the basics of what a student owns at the pre-intermediate level. In fact, there are many more topics related to prepositions, articles, adjectives, compound nouns, etc.

Pre-intermediate vocabulary

Your vocabulary is about 2000 words and expressions. The lessons you have studied contain vocabulary by topic: the world aroud us, people, daily life, work, leisure and entertainment, communication and technology, social concerns, tourism …

You can roughly estimate the number of English words you know using the site: www.testyourvocab.com

Conversation (Speaking) at the pre-intermediate level

You are able to talk in English about the weather, family, school or class, yourself, what you like to do, a little bit about your profession, your favorite animal, country, celebrities and some other similar things. In addition, you are able to express your attitude to the subject of the conversation, to tell what you like and what you don’t like in connection with the topic. With a native speaker, you can even maintain a telephone conversation, if, of course, he speaks slowly enough and separately.

Reading

Letter

We can write a small pre-intermediate essay on any of the topics listed earlier in the conversation paragraph. We can also write or send an e-mail, as well as congratulate someone on the holiday.

These were the main points characterizing the so-called pre-threshold level of knowledge of the English language.