What is pre-intermediate. What is the Pre-Intermediate level? Classification of English Proficiency Levels
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, your 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.
Classification of English Proficiency Levels
Depending on the degree of proficiency in certain language skills, several levels of language proficiency can be distinguished.
There are many classifications, but the disadvantage of any of them is the inability to draw a clear line between levels.
At the EU level, it is accepted from A to C, where each group is subdivided into 2 more subgroups. However, in our country, more common, is another classification, which includes from 3 to 8 steps in different sources.
On average, there are six:
- Basic. At this level, it is too early to talk about any language proficiency, we are only talking about the beginning of learning, getting to know the basics.
- Elementary. At this stage, a person is already able to understand simple sentences and inscriptions in public places. He should also be able to build elementary speech constructions, for example, introduce himself, ask for directions, order in a cafe, etc.
- Pre-Intermediate. This stage implies knowledge of the commonly used basics of English grammar, and the ability to explain everyday topics in communication with foreigners with good pronunciation. The average non-language school gives its students something like this.
- . at this level means understanding the meaning when reading books and watching movies, competent oral and written speech in the case of most non-highly specialized topics.
- Upper Intermediate. At this stage, a person is able to communicate fluently, albeit not without gross errors, in oral and written form, knows the entire system of English grammar, although he may not understand the subtleties and nuances that are mostly understandable only to native speakers. This level is sufficient for living, studying and working abroad.
- Advanced. This stage means at the native level - an extensive vocabulary, knowledge of slang and everyday expressions, the ability to easily communicate on any topic using idiomatic and other established expressions. This level can only be achieved by continuous use of the language in communication.
Language level pre-intermediate
Pre-Intermediate Skills
This level implies slightly below average knowledge, i.e., corresponds to knowledge of the language at the everyday level.
Conversation and communication
- speaking: the ability to speak on everyday topics with competent intonation, correct pronunciation and not too slow speed.
- Speech understanding: the ability to understand calm and unhurried speech in situations of social interaction. This is not only about personal communication, but also, for example, about announcements on the streets, train stations, airports, etc., talking on the phone, using TV and radio, etc.
Reading and writing
- Reading skills: the ability to correctly read and understand the essence of texts of a general orientation, both artistic and journalistic content.
- Writing skills: ability to describe a situation, person or event, compose the main types of electronic messages - a request, an apology, a request.
Conditions for further study of English from the Pre-Intermediate level
Development of speech skills on the Pre-Intermediate course
Increasingly increasing and mastering the basic grammatical structures allow you to move from the simplest sentences to coherent and meaningful communication on the following basic topics:
- A family.
- Purchases.
- Transport.
- Story about yourself.
Individual entrepreneur Gulyaev V.V. this public offer offers to anyone to an individual(hereinafter referred to as the CUSTOMER) to conclude an Offer Agreement for the provision of services for holding events (hereinafter referred to as the Agreement).
In accordance with paragraph 2 of Article 437 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation (CC RF), if the conditions set forth below and payment for services are accepted, the person accepting this offer becomes the CUSTOMER (in accordance with clause 3 of Article 438 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation, accepting an offer is equivalent to concluding an conditions set out in the offer).
In connection with the foregoing, carefully read the text of this public offer and, if you do not agree with any clause of the offer, the CONTRACTOR offers you to refuse to use the services or conclude a personal contract on separately discussed conditions.
Full and unconditional acceptance of this public offer is the implementation by the CUSTOMER of payment for the Services offered by the CONTRACTOR.
1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
1.1. The subject of this Agreement is the provision by the CONTRACTOR of services for holding events (courses, classes, trainings, intensives, seminars, webinars, conferences, etc.) - hereinafter referred to as the Event for the CUSTOMER, subject to availability and/or the CUSTOMER's compliance with the CONTRACTOR's requirements for receiving the service . Detailed description The CUSTOMER can read the Event itself on the necessary pages of the CONTRACTOR's website.
1.2. Under this Agreement, the CONTRACTOR provides the following services:
Preparation of the program of the Event;
Development of a calendar plan for the Event;
Holding the Event;
Full organizational support of the Event.
1.3. Conditions, term (date), duration and place of the Event are indicated on the pages where the events are described. The date and time of the Event may also be communicated by the representatives of the CONTRACTOR personally to the CUSTOMER by sending an appropriate notification to the CUSTOMER's contact e-mail.
1.4. The conditions for the possibility of visiting a specific Event by the CUSTOMER (in person/remotely) are specified in the Event Rules (Appendix to this Agreement).
1.5. The conclusion of this Agreement by the CUSTOMER is carried out by sequentially performing the following actions (acceptance of a public offer):
1.5.1. Registration of the Application for the Event on the website http://platformarosta.com/ http://achievegoals.ru/ and/or its subdomains.
1.5.2. Payment for participation in the Event (by clicking the "send application" button, the CUSTOMER agrees to the terms of this Agreement).
1.6. The cost of participation in the Event is indicated on the CONTRACTOR's website or can be received by e-mail.
1.7. This Agreement is considered concluded and enters into force for the Parties from the date of payment for services by the CUSTOMER. Payment is made in the amount of 100% prepayment (other payment procedure is possible in exceptional cases only after additional agreement with the CONTRACTOR, or in accordance with the conditions of partner banks when using borrowed funds). The date of payment is the date of debiting the funds from the CUSTOMER's settlement account to the CONTRACTOR's address, or depositing the funds at the CONTRACTOR's cash desk (the CONTRACTOR's agent's cash desk), or the date of transferring the funds to the CONTRACTOR's courier (if the CONTRACTOR has such an opportunity), or the date the CONTRACTOR receives funds from banks -partners when the CUSTOMER uses borrowed funds.
2. CONDITIONS FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE EVENT
2.1. To participate in the Event, the CUSTOMER must leave an Application on the web page of the Event. Help information can be found at: [email protected]
2.2. To complete the Application, the CUSTOMER is obliged to provide the following data:
Contact e-mail;
Contact phone number for communication.
2.3. The CONTRACTOR confirms receipt of the Application, assigns the Application number and issues an invoice for payment (if the payment was not made by the CUSTOMER on the CONTRACTOR's website).
2.4. The CUSTOMER pays for the services under this Agreement in the amount established by the CONTRACTOR.
2.5. Payment for the CONTRACTOR's services is carried out in one of the following ways:
By depositing cash at the cash desk of the CONTRACTOR (the CONTRACTOR's agent), or by transferring funds to the CONTRACTOR's courier (if the CONTRACTOR has the opportunity);
By payment by electronic money;
By paying through payment terminals or Internet banking;
By payment to the current account of the CONTRACTOR;
By paying with credit funds in accordance with the conditions of the partner banks of the CONTRACTOR;
In other ways by prior agreement with the CONTRACTOR.
In the case of making a payment using a bank card, the CUSTOMER is recommended to use a bank card issued in the name of the CUSTOMER. In the event of a refund of paid funds, the refund is made using the same details for which the payment was received, and on the basis of a personal application of the person in whose name the bank card was issued.
When returning an order, a service fee of 10% of the order amount is additionally withheld.
Payment is not accepted if the CUSTOMER violates the terms of payment established by this Agreement and the legislation of the Russian Federation.
2.6. By accepting the terms of the Offer, the CUSTOMER agrees, in accordance with applicable law, to the processing by the CONTRACTOR of the information provided to him and (or) his personal data, performed using automation tools, and without the use of automation tools, including collection, recording, systematization, accumulation, storage, clarification (updating, changing), extracting, using, transferring, providing, depersonalizing, blocking, deleting, destroying data in order to fulfill the CONTRACTOR's obligations related to the provision of services, other obligations stipulated by this Offer, as well as in order to fulfill the requirements of regulatory acts on counteraction to the legalization of funds obtained by criminal means. The period of use of the data provided by the CUSTOMER is unlimited. The CUSTOMER also gives his consent to the processing and use by the CONTRACTOR of the information provided by him and (or) his personal data for the purpose of carrying out, at the contact phone number and (or) contact e-mail address specified by the CUSTOMER, information mailing (about the CONTRACTOR's Events) indefinitely until the CONTRACTOR receives a written and (or ) electronic notice of refusal to receive mailings. The CUSTOMER also agrees to the transfer, in order to carry out the actions provided for in this paragraph, by the CONTRACTOR of his information to third parties, if there is a proper agreement concluded between the CONTRACTOR and such third parties.
2.7. To organize the receipt of services with payment on behalf of legal entity, you should contact the CONTRACTOR directly to conclude an appropriate agreement or issue an invoice-contract.
2.8. If the condition for admission to participation in the Event is the passage of an appropriate interview or questionnaire, and the CUSTOMER provides the CONTRACTOR with false information about himself, as well as provides other false data on the interview and / or questionnaire, the CONTRACTOR has the right to refuse the CUSTOMER to provide services at any time from the date of discovery of the inaccuracy of the information provided.
3. RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES
3.1. The CONTRACTOR undertakes:
3.1.1. Provide the necessary information to complete the Application for participation in the Event. The information is posted on the CONTRACTOR's websites at http://platformarosta.com/ and/or its subdomains, as well as http://achievegoals.ru/ and/or its subdomains.
3.1.2. Provide consulting support regarding the services provided, the procedure and rules for filling out the Application by e-mail (e-mail address for contacting the CONTRACTOR: [email protected]).
3.1.3. In case of changes in the conditions of the Event (price, date, venue and other changes), notify the CUSTOMER at least 1 (one) calendar day before the start of such changes.
3.1.4. Return the paid funds to the CUSTOMER in case of complete cancellation by the PERFORMER of the Event.
3.2. The CONTRACTOR has the right:
3.2.1. Take photos and videos during the Event and use the materials obtained during the photo and video shooting at your own discretion. The CONTRACTOR owns the exclusive copyright, as well as the rights related to the exclusive copyright to the specified materials, the use of materials obtained during photo and video shooting is possible only with the written permission of the CONTRACTOR.
3.2.2. Unilaterally change the cost of services, the dates and times of the Events, as well as other conditions for the Event, as well as the terms of this Agreement without prior agreement with the CUSTOMER. The CONTRACTOR notifies the CUSTOMER of changes in the time and date of the Event no later than 23:59 Moscow time on the day preceding the day the relevant changes come into effect. Notification of the CUSTOMER can be made by a phone call to the contact phone number specified by the CUSTOMER, sending a corresponding letter to the contact e-mail, posting information on the CONTRACTOR's website.
3.2.3. Develop the program of the Event and determine the number and composition of teachers speaking at the Events.
3.2.4. In case of non-payment (incomplete payment) for the Services within the established time limits, in case of untimely submission of the Application for the provision of Services (or if false data is indicated when filling out the Application), this agreement is not considered concluded. In case of violation of the rules of participation in the Event, the CONTRACTOR is not responsible for the quality of the service.
3.2.5. In case of violation of clauses 3.3.5, 3.3.13 of this Agreement, prevent the CUSTOMER from participating in the Event and not return the funds paid for participation in the Event.
3.3. The CUSTOMER undertakes:
3.3.1. Independently and timely gets acquainted with the date, time, price, conditions of the Event.
3.3.2. When filling out an Application for the CONTRACTOR's services, fill in the required mandatory fields (in accordance with clause 2.2 of this Agreement) on the Application page indicating the selected service and reliable information about yourself.
3.3.3. Pay for the selected Event on the terms and at the cost applicable to this Event at the time of payment. The current conditions and cost, as well as information about special offers and details of the CONTRACTOR are posted on the website http://platformarosta.com/ and/or its subdomains, as well as on the website http://achievegoals.ru/ and/or its subdomains.
3.3.4. In case of transfer of the right to participate in the Event to a third party (if this right is granted in a specific Event), not later than 2 (two) working days before the start of the Event, notify the CONTRACTOR about this and inform in writing all the necessary data of the new CUSTOMER, in accordance with clause 2.2 of this Agreement. In case of transfer of the right to participate in the Event to a third party, the terms of this Agreement, including Section 6 and Clause 7.3, also apply to such person.
3.3.5. The CUSTOMER undertakes to attend all classes included in the paid Event, as well as to perform and submit to the CONTRACTOR for verification homework before the start of the next lesson in the event that the program of the Event implies the need to complete such homework. In cases where it is provided by the program, the provision of completed homework is a prerequisite for the CUSTOMER's admission to participate in the next lesson included in the Event. In the event that the CUSTOMER takes part in the Event in the viewing mode online broadcasts(if such viewing is provided for under the terms of a particular Event), he sends the completed homework to the CONTRACTOR by e-mail at least one day before the start of the lesson. The CONTRACTOR checks the completion of the homework and not later than 5 hours before the start of the next lesson sends the CUSTOMER a notification of the results of the check to the contact e-mail. Homework is done in accordance with the requirements and recommendations. If the CUSTOMER has not received homework, the completion of which is mandatory for continuing participation in the Event, he must contact the representatives of the CONTRACTOR (contact details are indicated in clause 2.4 of the Agreement) to leave his data and receive such a task by contact e-mail.
3.3.6. If the conditions of a particular Event allow online broadcasting, then in a situation where the CUSTOMER cannot attend the Event in person (in person), he is given the right to receive a link to the online broadcast of the Event by contact e-mail. To do this, the CUSTOMER must notify the CONTRACTOR of the need to receive such a link by sending an appropriate notice to the address: [email protected] at least 3 (three) working days prior to the start of the first lesson within the acquired Event. Viewing the broadcast of the Event is possible only on the day of the lesson (until 23:59 Moscow time of the current day). The right to change the format of the Event from in-person to online broadcast is granted to the CUSTOMER only 1 (one) time during the specific Event purchased by the CUSTOMER. The specified format change is made for all classes included in the Event and is not subject to reverse change. This condition applies to CUSTOMERS who have fully paid for the service (by 100% prepayment) for the Event, in case of non-payment / incomplete payment for the Event, changing the format of participation is not allowed. In the event of an increase in the cost of the Event when changing the format of participation, the CUSTOMER is obliged to make the appropriate additional payment no later than 3 (three) working days before the start date of the Event.
Similar conditions also apply if the CUSTOMER wants to change the place (city) where he originally planned to attend the Event in person (if applicable to a specific Event), and also apply to the situation of changing the format of participation from online to personal.
3.3.7. Notify the CONTRACTOR of changes in their contact details in writing immediately from the moment of such changes.
3.3.8. Notify the CONTRACTOR in writing (including via contact e-mail) by sending a corresponding application to the CONTRACTOR (the template is provided by the CONTRACTOR at the request of the CUSTOMER) to notify the CONTRACTOR of refusal to participate in the Event no later than 14 (fourteen) calendar days before the start of the Event.
In the event that the CUSTOMER notifies the CONTRACTOR of his refusal to participate in the Event less than 14 (fourteen) calendar days, but not less than 7 (seven) calendar days before the start of the Event, the CONTRACTOR returns the funds in the amount of 50% from the amount paid by the CUSTOMER.
In the event that the CUSTOMER notifies the CONTRACTOR of his refusal to participate in the Event less than 7 (seven) calendar days, but not less than 3 (three) business days before the start of the Event, the CONTRACTOR shall return the funds in the amount of 30% from the amount paid by the CUSTOMER.
In the event that the CUSTOMER has not warned the CONTRACTOR less than 3 (three) working days before the start of the Event about his refusal to take part in the Event, the funds will not be returned to the CUSTOMER.
In all cases of refusal to participate in the Event, the CUSTOMER provides the CONTRACTOR with a written application. In the absence of such an application, the funds will not be returned by the CONTRACTOR.
In any case, in case of refusal to participate in the Event, the CUSTOMER is obliged to reimburse the actual expenses of the CONTRACTOR, including all commissions of payment systems charged when transferring funds to and from the CONTRACTOR's account.
3.3.9. Come to the Event in advance for timely registration for the Event.
3.3.10. If you participate in the Event in the online broadcast viewing mode, start watching the broadcast in a timely manner (no later than one and a half hours after the start of the Event) using the link sent by the CONTRACTOR (if applicable to a specific Event). The link is valid until 23:59 Moscow time on the day of the Event (one lesson included in the Event).
3.3.11. To view an online broadcast on a computer, the CUSTOMER must have a personal computer that meets the following parameters:
Processor 1.6 GHz;
2 gigabytes random access memory or more;
Incoming Internet connection speed of 4 Mb/s or higher;
Internet Explorer 9 and above
Google Chrome 30 and above
Mozilla Firefox 10.0 and above
Adobe Flash Player version 12 and above
The CONTRACTOR is not responsible for the impossibility of viewing the online broadcast of the Event in case of inconsistency of the parameters personal computer above. If it is impossible to view the Event for the specified reason, the funds paid by the CUSTOMER will not be returned.
3.3.12. Observe order and discipline at the Event, do not create inconvenience for other CUSTOMERS by your actions, and also do not interfere with the teacher to conduct the Event (a separate lesson included in the Event).
3.4. The CUSTOMER has the right:
3.4.1. Require the CONTRACTOR to comply with the terms of this Agreement.
3.4.2. To reschedule participation in the Event, which is fully paid (if the postponement condition is applicable to the Event) once, to another nearest date of the identical Event, notifying the CONTRACTOR no later than 7 (seven) calendar days before the start date of the Event, participation in which is postponed or before the date of the first lesson, which is part of the Event, participation in which is postponed by the CUSTOMER). In this case, in the event of an increase in the cost of the Event, participation in which was postponed by the CUSTOMER, the CUSTOMER undertakes to make an appropriate additional payment no later than 3 (three) business days before the start of the Event to which the participation of the CUSTOMER was postponed. If the CUSTOMER refuses to participate in the Event after the “freeze” of the service, the service is considered to be provided to the CUSTOMER, the funds paid by the CUSTOMER are non-refundable.
4. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PARTIES
4.1. In cases of non-fulfillment or improper fulfillment of their obligations under the Agreement, the Parties shall be liable in accordance with the legislation of the Russian Federation, taking into account the terms of this Agreement.
4.2. The CONTRACTOR shall not be liable in the event of improper provision of the service, if the improper performance was the result of the inaccuracy, insufficiency or untimeliness of the information provided by the CUSTOMER, as well as due to other violations of the terms of this Agreement by the CUSTOMER.
4.3. The CONTRACTOR is not responsible for the non-compliance of the service provided with the expectations of the CUSTOMER and / or for his subjective assessment, such non-compliance with the expectations and / or negative subjective assessment are not grounds to consider the services provided not of high quality, or not in the agreed volume.
4.4. The CONTRACTOR shall be released from liability for full or partial failure to fulfill the obligations stipulated by this Agreement, if this failure was the result of force majeure circumstances that arose after the conclusion of the Agreement, as a result of extraordinary events that the Parties could neither foresee nor prevent by reasonable measures (force majeure ).
4.5. The CUSTOMER undertakes to indicate reliable data when filling out (reissuing to a third party) the Application, the CONTRACTOR has the right to refuse participation in the Event to a person not specified in the lists of participants. The final list of participants is formed by the CONTRACTOR 2 (two) working days before the start of the Event.
4.6. In the event that the CUSTOMER, for reasons beyond the control of the CONTRACTOR, did not attend the Event, the service is considered to be provided properly and the funds paid to the CONTRACTOR are non-refundable.
4.7. When participating in the online training format, the CUSTOMER guarantees not to transfer the login password to third parties for taking courses. The CONTRACTOR reserves the right to check login sessions to the CUSTOMER's account, to verify by technical means the login browsers, countries, IP addresses and other user identifiers. In the event that the CUSTOMER detects the transfer by the CUSTOMER of the login-password pair to the account to third parties, the CONTRACTOR reserves the right to block the CUSTOMER's account, or freeze participation until the circumstances are clarified.
5. DISPUTES RESOLUTION
5.1. All disputes and disagreements arising in connection with the execution of this Agreement shall be resolved by the Parties through negotiations.
5.2. In case of failure to reach an agreement between the Parties, all disputes are considered in court, in accordance with the legislation of the Russian Federation.
6. RESULT OF INTELLECTUAL ACTIVITY
6.1. All information materials provided by the CONTRACTOR to the CUSTOMER during the Event, as well as the results of photo and video filming received by the CONTRACTOR during the Event, are the result of intellectual activity, exclusive copyright, including related copyright belongs to the CONTRACTOR.
6.2. The use of the results of intellectual activity without the written consent of the CONTRACTOR is a violation of the exclusive right of the CONTRACTOR, which entails civil, administrative and other liability in accordance with the current legislation of the Russian Federation.
6.3. Also, the CUSTOMER does not have the right to copy the audio and video materials of the CONTRACTOR's Events broadcast online, in whole or in part, to record the broadcasts of the Events, and also to record the content of such Events in whole or in part in any way and / or on any material medium, as well as use the content of these Events without the written consent of the CONTRACTOR, which will be considered a violation of the exclusive right of the CONTRACTOR and entail civil, administrative and other liability in accordance with the current legislation of the Russian Federation.
7. OTHER TERMS
7.1. This Agreement is valid until the Parties fulfill all obligations.
7.2. The Application filed by the CUSTOMER, which is filled out on the CONTRACTOR's website, is an integral part of this Agreement.
7.3. By entering into this Agreement, the CUSTOMER consents to the use of information about himself, his relationship with the CONTRACTOR, his personal data, data about his business and income transferred to the CONTRACTOR as part of the execution of this Agreement, the publication of materials on the fact of receiving services from the CONTRACTOR by the media - television , radio, online, print media, in social networks, as well as the publication of these materials on the official website and social resources of the CONTRACTOR.
7.4. By concluding this Agreement, the CUSTOMER consents to the use of the CUSTOMER's image included in the results of intellectual activity. If the CUSTOMER does not agree to grant the rights to use his image, he notifies the CONTRACTOR in writing by e-mail [email protected]
7.5. In all other respects that are not provided for by this Agreement, the Parties will be guided by the current legislation of the Russian Federation.
7.6. The CUSTOMER confirms that all the terms of this Agreement are clear to him, and he accepts them unconditionally and in full.
8. CONTRACTOR:
Individual entrepreneur
Vadim Valerievich Gulyaev
Georgievsk, Gorky st. 104
TIN 262517720450
Self-critical people like to repeat that they don't know anything (although in fact they can speak the language at a level closer to the average and continue to regularly enroll in English courses), and conceited people claim in an interview that they speak English perfectly (when in fact, again, they can be “average”).
For the most impatient, who check their level after each cup of coffee, the buttons are displayed at the top. This is done for your convenience: no tedious text searches, click on health and get your certificates - we don't mind.
And for the most assiduous who are not used to guessing on coffee grounds, we offer to plunge into multi-level English. With feeling, sense, arrangement, we will talk about how Elementary differs from Intermediate and whether Advanced is as scary as it is painted.
Basically, he will evaluate the fundamental base - i.e. grammar. However, the degree of proficiency in foreign speech depends on it. Because you can chat incessantly in English, but at the same time make so many mistakes that the interlocutor can hardly guess what the conversation is about. Or you can make sentences slowly in oral speech, weighing each word without making gross mistakes - and thus create the impression of a person who speaks English well.
Level 0 - Complete beginner(or Complete...beginner)
Just don't say now that it's you. If you know the name of the letter "i" or even remember something from the school like "teacher", "book" - feel free to move on. Zero level - only for those who studied another language at school. Or not studied at all.
Level 1 - Elementary(Elementary)
Holmes would be happy with such a title. And the majority of those who graduated from regular high school - too. Because this level, unfortunately, is the most common among those who learned English through a stump-deck and happily got a “three” at the final exam.
What characterizes Elementary: you can quite tolerably read many words (especially without any gh, th, ough), there are mother, father, I am from Russia and other most common phrases in the vocabulary, and you can sometimes catch something from the song that familiar.
Level 2 - Upper-Elementary(Higher Elementary)
A good student of an ordinary school with the study of English can boast of such a level. And also quite often it is on Upper-Elementary for some reason that those who studied the language on their own decide to stop. Why? Because there is an illusion of knowing English: the vocabulary is already decent enough to support some basic topics of conversation (in any case, in a hotel abroad it will already be possible to express oneself without obscene gestures), reading usually goes quite well, and even American films in the original become more or less clear (25 percent).
However, such conclusions are misleading. Especially if you look at other levels of English.
You can jump from the usual Elementary to Upper in 80 hours if you work hard.
Level 3 - Pre-Intermediate(Lower Intermediate)
If you passed the English level test and got such a result - our congratulations. Because it's a very decent command of English. It occurs in ordinary school excellent students, specialized school students and the bulk of those who combine English courses with trips abroad.
What characterizes this level: in pronunciation there are no “f” or “t” instead of [θ] and in general the speech of such a student does not have a strong Russian accent, written speech is quite literate and completely understandable, you can even communicate on unfamiliar topics using simple sentences. In general - among the levels of English, Pre-Intermediate is most often found among serious students.
Level 4 - Intermediate(Average level)
A very worthy result. Practically unattainable for schoolchildren in a regular school and quite real for those who did not mess around in English lessons in a specialized school. Among self-learners of English, not everyone reaches this level. They usually give up at the previous one, because you can reach Intermediate in about half a year of foreign courses with accommodation, a year of good courses or a year of classes with a tutor.
What characterizes this level of English: a clear pronunciation, a good vocabulary, the ability to communicate on various topics, the ability to compose complex written appeals (up to official documents), films in English with subtitles go with a bang.
With this level, you can already take international tests TOEFL, IELTS.
Level 5 - Upper Intermediate(Upper middle level)
If you passed the test for the level of English and received such a result, then you can almost without deception write in your resume for a position: "English is fluent." This level is usually reached by college graduates at the faculty foreign languages.
What is characterized by: skillful manipulation of different styles in his speech (business, conversational, etc.), almost flawless pronunciation, the ability to act as a simultaneous interpreter in an informal setting, fluent reading, understanding the most difficult style - the language of newspapers and magazines in English, deft compilation of even particularly complex sentence structures.
Level 6 - Advanced(Advanced)
This is probably the pinnacle that learners of English can reach in a country where it is not official. Those who manage to speak at the Advanced level are usually perceived by interlocutors as people who have lived in the United States or another English-speaking country for several years.
In fact, you can achieve Advanced even at the Faculty of Foreign Languages in a college, not to mention universities. And this proves that 5 years, during which it will be spread out for 1-2 hours a day to study English, is enough. And if you choose intensive courses, the result will be achieved even earlier.
What characterizes the level of English Advanced: by right it is fluency English language. Pronunciation with almost no accent, conducting formal and informal conversations, working as a simultaneous interpreter, fully understanding films / books / songs in the original, no grammatical errors in written speech and minimal errors in oral speech, understanding of idioms and colloquial expressions. You can confidently plan a career abroad, as well as studying in foreign universities.
Level 7 - Super-Advanced(Super advanced)
Are there any here? If yes, then the computer, most likely, failed on the test for the level of English.) For language proficiency at this level is the lot of natives living in a country where English is the official language.
What characterizes the Super-Advanced level? Imagine… yourself speaking Russian. You will understand any speech, even if it is a conversation between two emo teenagers discussing topics unknown to you. You will understand even jargon. But with all this, you yourself also own the art of the word, deftly operating with terms and folding them into beautiful sentences, without mistakes (including stylistic ones). And now - the same in English. Well, how?
Dia friend! Are you already feeling itchy in your fingers? Are the belts fastened? And are you still here?
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What does it look like English grammar by levels?
In this post, we will discuss in detail what grammar is taught at different levels of learning English - from beginner to advanced. Let's see examples of this grammar and do a little test.
Just in case, let me remind you that grammar is just one aspect of learning a language. Necessary, useful, yes. But far from the only one.
And how good it would be - I learned grammar and, consider, mastered English))
English grammar by levels
You will see that often the same grammar is repeated at different levels. Read more about why this happens in. Briefly:
- not all grammatical constructions are learned the first time (repetition is the mother of learning)))
- at lower levels, phenomena are considered separately from each other, and at more high levels- compare with each other
- as the level of English improves, it turns out that each grammatical construction has nuances and subtleties, about which insidious teachers are silent for the time being, so as not to create confusion
English grammar by levels - in different textbooks - looks about the same. Therefore, I will take as a basis one of the most popular textbooks - English File.
By the way, this English grammar by levels can be a kind of test. Take a look at any section and see if you understand sentences with grammar examples? But - more importantly - do you use such constructions in speech? If not, it might not be your level yet. If yes, go to the next level and do the same.
English grammar by levels - a short way to the desired section:
Grammar level Beginner / Starter
At the Beginner level, the basics of the basics go through - the simplest constructions. At the same time - and the most important, because all the complex grammar of higher levels will be based on them.
At this level, a lot of attention is paid to forms - again, to achieve a certain automatism in simple things like I am, you are, he is. Grammar constructions at the Beginner level are mostly treated separately from each other to avoid confusion of comparisons and nuances.
What grammar pass at the level Beginner / Starter | Grammar example
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statements denial questions | I "m from Russia / You" re in class 2 / He "s 30 years old. I "m not from Moscow / You aren" t late / He isn't French. Am I late? Are you from the UK? Is he French? How are you? Where is he from? |
The only and plural number | a book - books a watch - watches an umbrella - umbrellas |
this, these that, those | What's that? What are those? |
Possessive pronouns | he - his / she - her / it - its |
Possessive "s | Maria "s children, John"s birthday, my parents" car |
adjectives | It "s a fast car - This car is fast They "re expensive shoes - These shoes are expensive |
statements denial questions | I have breakfast at home / She lives in a flat. I don't go to work by bus / She doesn't have a pet. Do you understand me? / Does she work here? Where do you live? / When does she start work? |
Adverbs (adverbs of frequency) | always, usually often, sometimes, hardly ever, never |
Questions with be and do | Where are you from? / Where do you live? |
can, can't | I can play the guitar / I can "t sing. / Can I park here? |
like, love, hate with gerund | I like swimming / I love reading I hate doing housework |
Present Continuous | I "m driving to the airport at the moment What are you doing? |
There is / there are | There is a bar in this hotel but there aren't any restaurants. |
past simple: was / were regular verbs (regular verbs) irregular verbs (Irregular Verbs) | I was born in 1988. Where were you at 7 o "clock last night? I arrived in Stockholm early in the morning. What time did you arrive? I bought some souvenirs. What did you buy? |
Present Continuous for future tense | I"m arriving in Venice on April 10. Where are you staying? |
Elementary Grammar
The Elementary level is very similar to the previous level. I will say more, often instead of Beginner, my students and I take on Elementary right away, we just go through it a little more carefully.
Grammar Elementary almost one to one repeats the grammar of the previous level.
What grammar pass at the level Elementary | Grammar examples
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to be: am / is / are statements denial questions | My name "s Anna / You" re early / My email address is... I "m not English / It isn't far Where are you from? / What's your phone number? How old are you? |
Possessive pronouns | I - my / you - your / we - our / they - their he - his / she - her / it - its |
The only and plural number | a book - books / a watch - watches an umbrella - umbrellas a man - men, a woman - women, a person - people |
this, these that, those | What's this? What are these? How much is this bag? What's that? What are those? |
adjectives | It "s an empty box- This box is empty. They're cheap / quite cheap / really cheap |
imperative inclination (imperative) Let's | Open the door / Sit down / Turn off your mobile. Let's take a break / Let's go to the cinema. |
statements denial questions | I wear glasses / They drink tea / It rains a lot I don't have children / They don't live here / It doesn't work Do you live in a flat? / Does she speak German? What time does it open? |
Possessive "s Whose | Justin Bieber's sister, George Clooney's father Whose bag is it? |
prepositions of time and places | at 7am, in the morning, at the weekend, in March on Monday, at school, in the park |
Adverbs | always, usually, often, sometimes, hardly ever, never every day, twice a week, three times a year |
can / can't | Where can I park? / I can't hear you. |
Present Continuous | What's happening? What are you looking at? |
object pronouns | I - me / we - us / they - them he - him / she - her / it - it |
like/love/enjoy don't mind hate with gerund | I like / love / enjoy reading in bed. I don't mind cooking. I hate getting up early. |
| Are you a fan of any band? When do you usually listen to music? |
past simple was / were regular verbs (regular verbs) irregular verbs (incorrect ch.) | Where were you? I was at a party last weekend / They were angry They chatted and listened to music. What did they do? I wore a black dress. What did you wear? |
there is / there are some / any | There's a dining room. There are three bedrooms. Are there any neighbors? There are some paintings. |
there was/there were | Was there a mini-bar in your room? There were 3 other guests. |
Countable and uncountable nouns | an apple, a banana some sugar, some rice We need some sugar / There isn't any milk. |
how much / how many a lot of, some, none | How much free time do you have? How many friends do you have on Facebook? |
Comparative adjectives | A proton is heavier than an electron. Mosquitoes are more dangerous than sharks. good - better / bad - worse / far - further |
Excellent adjectives | It's the longest river in the world. It's the most popular art gallery in the world. |
Going to plans | I "m going to travel round Europe. |
Going to for predictions | You're going to like it. |
Adverbs | speak fast, know him well, drive carefully |
Verbs with infinitive | want to talk to you, would like to learn to cook need to stop |
Articles | I "m a student / It" s the oldest university in Europe. |
Present Perfect | I "ve seen Harry Potter but I haven't read the book. Have you ever eaten sushi? |
Pre-intermediate grammar
At the Pre-intermediate level, they are already starting to compare different designs with each other and find out the nuances. Why is somewhere better to say I study economics, and somewhere I'm studying economics.
What grammar pass at the level Pre-intermediate | Grammar example
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Word order in questions | Do you speak English? What languages do you speak? Did you go out last night? Where did you go? |
Present Simple | She has a lot of hobbies. We don't get on very well. |
Present Continuous | John is wearing a suit today! He usually wears jeans. |
past simple | Where did you go on holiday last year? We went to Italy. |
| When you called me, I was talking to my boss. |
unions | although, but, so, because |
going to plans forecasts | What are you going to do when you leave school? We are going to be late for work! |
Present Continuous for future agreements | I "m meeting Joe at 3 o" clock. When are you coming back? |
Relative clauses | This is the restaurant where they make great pizza. |
Present Perfect yet, just, already | I"ve just started a new job. I "ve already seen this film. / Have you finished yet? |
Present Perfect and Past Simple | Have you ever been to Mexico? When did you go there? |
something / anything nothing (where / one) | Did anyone phone? No, no one. Is there anywhere to park? |
Comparative adjectives and adverbs | Driving is more dangerous than flying. I "m as tall as my brother. Can you speak more slowly, please? |
Excellent adjectives | It "s the best film I"ve seen this year. It "s the worst meal I" ve ever eaten. |
Quantifiers | how much / how many / too / enough |
will / won't / shall forecasts, spontaneous decisions promises, etc. | Shall I open the window? You'll like it. I think I'll go home now. I'll always love you. |
Use infinitive | Try not to talk about politics. I came to this school to learn English. Be careful not to drive too fast. |
Using -ing form (gerund) | Waking up early in the morning makes me happy. He left without saying goodbye. |
Modal verbs have to, don't have to must, mustn't | I have to get up at seven every day. I don't have to wear a uniform. You mustn't leave your bags here. |
should | What do you think I should do? You should see a doctor. |
First Conditional (first conditional) | If I miss the last train, I "ll get a taxi. |
Possessive pronouns | mine, yours, theirs, ours his, hers, its |
Second Conditional (second conditional) | I "d do more exercise if I had more time. What would you do if you won a million dollars? |
Present Perfect for, since | How long have you lived here? I "ve known her for 15 years / since we were children. |
passive present and past | Nowadays a lot of toys are made in China. This morning I was woken up by the neighbor's dog. |
used to | She used to wear glasses. |
might | She might come with us, she's not sure yet. |
| into, out of, over, along, across, through |
So do/am/did I Neither do / am / did I | I "m married. - So am I. I don "t know him. - Neither do I. |
past perfect | The show had already finished by the time I arrived. |
Reported speech (indirect speech) | He said that he was hungry. She told me that her car had broken down. |
Questions without auxiliary verbs | How many people came to the meeting? Who invented the radio? |
Grammar at the Intermediate level
On the Intermediate level they also compare already familiar phenomena with each other and, of course, study new ones.
What grammar pass at the level intermediate | Grammar example
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action / non-action | I never cook vs What are you cooking? I have a dog vs I "m having lunch I think it "s a good idea vs I" m thinking about you |
Future: will / won't going to Present Continuous | I "ll help you. Do you think it" ll rain? You"ll love this film! I "m going to buy a new car. Barcelona are going to win. They are getting married in October. |
Present Perfect vs Past Simple | I "ve been to London before. He hasn" t found a new job yet. When did you go there? How did the interview go? |
Present Perfect Pres. Perf. Continuous for, since | They"ve known each other for 5 years / since 2010. I"ve been studying English for 10 years. How long have you been waiting? |
Degrees of comparison adjectives (comparative adj., superlative adj.) | My brother is a bit/much taller than me. This chair isn't as comfortable as that one. It's the most expensive city in the world. He "s the smartest person I" ve ever met. |
Articles | I saw a nice house with a fancy porch. The porch was decorated with plants. |
can, could, be able to | I can sing. I could swim when I was 4. I "ve never been able to dance. I" d like to be able to draw. |
must / mustn "t have to / don't have to should / shouldn't | You must wear a seatbelt / You mustn "t exceed the speed limit. Do I have to pay now? / You don't have to come. You should stop smoking / You shouldn't drink so much coffee. |
past simple Past continuous past perfect | When I got home, my family had dinner. When I got home, my family were having dinner. When I got home, my family had had dinner. |
usually vs used to | I usually get up at 6am. I used to get up at 11 when I was unemployed. |
The Passive (all times) | A lot of films are shot on location. The film is being shot. The film has been shot. The film will be shot on location. |
might, must, can("t) for guesswork | She might like the idea. This must be difficult for you! You can't be serious! |
First Conditional future time clauses | The boss won "t be happy if you are late for work again. As soon as you get your exam results, call me. |
Second Conditional | What would you do if you met a celebrity? If I were you, I "d buy a new car. |
Reported speech (indirect speech) | I asked him if he wanted to join us. She told me she had lost her wallet. |
Gerund and infinitive (gerund and infinitive) | I "m not good at remembering names. I don" t mind getting up early. Shopping is my favorite pastime. I don't know what to do. My house is easy to find. Try not to make a noise. |
Third Conditional | If I had known about the party, I would have gone. |
Quantifiers | I eat a lot of chocolate. She earns a lot. We have plenty of time. There aren't enough parks. There's too much traffic. |
Relative clauses | That's the house where I was born. |
Question tags | They live in New York, don't they? You aren't angry, are you? |
Upper-intermediate grammar
By the advanced level of Upper-intermediate, the basics of the basics are usually enlightened. The basics have already been completed. It remains to repeat them a little and proceed to the interesting and subtleties of grammar.
What grammar pass at the level Upper-intermediate | Grammar examples
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Question formation (word order in questions) | Are you talking about me? What are you talking about? What time does it open? |
Auxiliary verbs (auxiliary verbs) | I like dogs, but my wife doesn't. - I loved the film! - So did I. - I "ve finished. - Have you? |
the ... the ... comparisons | The sooner, the better. The longer you wait, the worse it gets. |
Present Perfect vs Present Perfect Continuous | She has been writing novels since she was a student. She's written 30 novels. |
Adjectives as nouns adjective order (adjectives as nouns, adjective order) | The Chinese invented paper. The poor are getting poorer. They need to create more jobs for the unemployed. I bought a beautiful Italian leather bag. |
Narrative tenses: past simple, past continuous, past perfect Past Perfect Continuous | We had been flying for about two hours when suddenly the captain told us to fasten our seat belts because we were flying into a thunderstorm. When this happened, most passengers hadn't finished their meals yet. |
so ... that such ... that | There was so much traffic that we nearly missed the flight. It was such a great show that I want to see it again. |
Position of adverbs and adverbial phrases (adverbs) | He walks slowly. I "ve almost finished. Ideally, we should leave at 8. |
Future Perfect Future Continuous | They will have finished painting the house by Monday. Don't phone between 6 and 7, we'll be having dinner then. |
Zero and First Conditionals future time clauses | If you haven't been to Paris, you haven't lived. If we are lucky, we "ll have sold the house by Christmas. I "ll call you as soon as I" ve talked to the boss. |
unreal conditionals | If you exercised more, you "d be much healthier. He would have died, if he hadn't been wearing a helmet. |
Constructions with wish | I wish I was 20 years younger! I wish I hadn"t bought this car! / If only I hadn"t bought ... I wish you would stop calling me at night. |
Gerunds and infinitives (gerund and infinitive) | Remember to lock the door VS I remember locking the door. I stopped to smoke VS I stopped smoking. |
Used to, be used to get used to | I used to live in the countryside. I was used to the peace and quiet. I can't get used to the noise of the city. |
must have been/done might have been/done can't have been / done | It must have been difficult for you. They might have left. I can't have lost it. |
Verbs of the senses (verbs of perception) | It smells good. It feels comfortable. You look tired. sounds interesting. |
(passive voice) + it is said that ... + have something done | My car has been stolen. You can be fined for making noise. The church was being renovated when I last saw it. The criminals are believed to have fled the country. I need to have my car fixed. |
Reporting verbs | He persuaded me to quit my job. She apologized for not being on time. |
Clauses of contrast and purpose (subordinate clauses opposition and goals) | I went to work even though I wasn't feeling well. Although I was tired, I didin't want to go to bed. In spite of / Despite the fact that she's 85, she's very active. I went to the bank in order to speak to my bank manager. I wrote it down so as not to forget. |
whatever, whenever whoever | Have a seat wherever you like. Whatever happens, stay calm. |
Uncountable and plural nouns (uncountable nouns and noun in sets. number) | I need some advice. I "ll give you two pieces of advice. It's made of glass. Can I have a glass of water? The hotel staff is very friendly. The police are canvassing the area. |
Quantifiers | All fruit contains sugar VS All the animals in this zoo look sad. She wanted to study either physics or mathematics. |
articles | My father is in hospital. They're building a new hospital. |
Advanced Grammar
What grammar pass at the level Advanced | Grammar examples
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Have - auxiliary or main verb (have like auxiliary and main verb) | Do you have any money on you? Have you got any cousins? I haven't a clue. Do I have to pay now? I need to have my eyes tested. |
Discourse markers and linkers (conjunctions and copulas) | Despite / In spite of her age, she's still very active. Despite / In spite of the fact that she's 85, she's very active. I keep checking my email in case there's an urgent message. |
Pronouns (pronouns) | They say it's never too late to change your life. We decorated the house ourselves. |
past events: habitual or specific Habitual and single events in the past | I "d wanted to buy a new car for a long time. I" d been saving up for 2 years and when I finally bought it, I was over the moon. I used to have a car but I don't anymore. |
Get Values and use | Let's get a taxi. / It's getting dark. / He might get sacked. I need to get my passport renewed. Get Jane to call me. |
Discourse markers: adverbial expressions | As a matter of fact, I don't like football. On the whole, I believe women are better drivers than men. As far as the price is concerned... |
Speculation and deduction Guess and assumptions | I must have forgotten to lock the door. You might have been injured. It can't have been easy. It ought to have arrived by now. |
inversion (reordering words in a sentence) | Never have I heard such a ridiculous argument. Not only is he attractive, (but) he's also smart. Little did I know. |
Distancing | It appears that the situation is going to get worse. There seems to be a mistake in the bill. There is thought to be some tension between them. |
Unreal uses of past tenses | If only you hadn "t forgotten the map! I "d rather you left the dog outside. It's time we stopped arguing. |
verb + object + infinitive / gerund | We expect the bus to arrive at 7. I want Real Madrid to win. |
Conditional sentences + mixed conditionals | They won't get a table unless they've booked it in advance. Provided the bank lends us the money, we're going to buy it. If I "d listened to your advice, I wouldn't be in trouble now. |
permission, obligation necessity | You don "t need to take a jacket VS You needn" t lock the car. You aren't supposed to park here. |
verbs of the senses | You seem to have made a mistake. I saw him cross the street VS I saw him crossing the street. |
complex gerunds and infinitives | She thanked him for having helped her. By the time I "m 30, I hope to have started a family. |
future plans and arrangements | My brother is due to arrive at 8. I am about to get promoted. The Prime Minister is to visit India next week. |
Ellipsis | - You must see his latest film. - I already have. He did it even though I told him not to. - It wasn't my fault. - Well, if you say so... |
nouns -s" of compound nouns | I borrowed my mother's car / She's at the hairdresser's. She "s got ten years" experience. Can you remember the name of the film? I opened the car door, got in and fastened the seat belt. |
Adding emphasis (gain) cleft sentences | What I need is some rest. What happened was we left our umbrellas in the taxi. The reason why I bought it was because it was cheap. |
Relative clauses | My brother who lives in Australia is a programmer. VS My brother, who lives in Australia, is a programmer. I haven't seen him for 2 weeks, which is a bit worrying. |
That's all English grammar by levels.
Does English grammar really end after the Advanced level? No, of course)) If you look at the levels, there is also the Proficiency level, but the lines of conversational courses really end at the Advanced level.
Perhaps this is because:
- even an ambitious English user rarely needs a level higher than Advanced (not to mention the average learner who stops in the Intermediate area)
- at high levels, people already know how to find the necessary authentic materials on their own and organize their own learning
- at high levels, many think about a more practical and targeted use of English - for example, preparing for international exams (IELTS, TOEFL and others) or specialized courses in a profession
And there are still a lot of subtleties even after the Advanced level!
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