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CODECEFR LevelOBJECTIVESLIFE UPPER INTLS / PW3OTHER
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C-L1B1Can get the gist of slowly and clearly explained unfamiliar cultural practices and customsLIFE UPPER INT U7 Intro
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C-L2B1Can follow most of an everyday conversation when/if free of very idiomatic languageLIFE UPPER INT U1D /LIFE UPPER INT U3D /LIFE UPPER INT U4 Intro / LIFE UPPER INT U4D /LIFE UPPER INT U6 Intro /LIFE UPPER INT U8D / LIFE UPPER INT U8B/ LIFE UPPER INT U9D / LIFE UPPER INT U12B PW LS 3 U10B
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C-L3B1Can understand the main points of narratives and conversations about familiar topics (e.g. work, leisure)LIFE UPPER INT U1 Intro / LIFE UPPER INT U2B / LIFE UPPER INT U3 Intro /LIFE UPPER INT U4 Intro/LIFE UPPER INT U4B / LIFE UPPER INT U6D /LIFE UPPER INT U7B /LIFE UPPER INT U8D / LIFE UPPER INT U8F / LIFE UPPER INT U9D / LIFE UPPER INT U11B /LIFE UPPER INT U12B / LIFE UPPER INT U12FPW LS 3 U2B
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C-L4B1 Can recognise a speaker’s feelings and attitudesLIFE UPPER INT U4D / LIFE UPPER INT U6 Intro /LIFE UPPER INT U8D / LIFE UPPER INT U2DPW LS 3 U1A / PW LS 3 U10B
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C-L5B1+Can follow an everyday conversation or informal interview on common topicsLIFE UPPER INT U1D / LIFE UPPER INT U2B / LIFE UPPER INT U3B /LIFE UPPER INT U4 Intro /LIFE UPPER INT U4D / LIFE UPPER INT U5B /LIFE UPPER INT U6 Intro /LIFE UPPER INT U7B /LIFE UPPER INT U8D / LIFE UPPER INT U9D / LIFE UPPER INT U10D / LIFE UPPER INT U12BPW LS 3 U1A, PW LS 3 U10B
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C-L6B1+ Can infer speaker’s opinions in conversations on familiar everyday topicsLIFE UPPER INT U4D / LIFE UPPER INT U5D /LIFE UPPER INT U6 Intro / LIFE UPPER INT U9DPW LS 3 U2A / PW LS 3 U7A / PW LS 3 U10B
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C-L7B1+Can recognise when a speaker uses basic rhetorical questions in conversationLIFE UPPER INT U6BPW LS 3 U1B
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C-L8B1+Can understand jokes with no strong cultural/local references and idiomatic languageTOEFL Skill 16-17 + Idiom Sets
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C-L9B1+Can follow detailed directionsPW LS 3 U6D
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C-L10B1+Can understand a range of formal and informal excusesLIFE UPPER INT U11B
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C-L11B1+Can generally follow rapid or extended speech, but may require repetition or clarificationLIFE UPPER INT U7D
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C-L12B1+Can understand technical instructions for a piece of equipment they are familiar withLIFE UPPER INT U3D
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C-L13B1+Can understand advice and instructions for resolving a problem with a product or piece of equipmentLIFE UPPER INT U3DPW LS 3 U6B
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C-L14B1Can understand the main points of a simple podcast.LIFE UPPER INT U1A / LIFE UPPER INT U3B /LIFE UPPER INT U4B / LIFE UPPER INT U7B / PW LS 3 U7A / PW LS 3 U8B
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C-L15B1Can identify the main points of TV news items reporting events, accidents etc. where the visuals support the commentary.LIFE UPPER INT U9 Intro / LIFE UPPER INTU9B
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C-L16B1+ Can follow the main points in TV programs on familiar topics delivered in clear standard speech.LIFE UPPER INT U1A / LIFE UPPER INT U3B / LIFE UPPER INT U4B / LIFE UPPER INT U7B / LIFE UPPER INTU9A
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C-L17B1+ Can understand the key points of an audio recording/on-line program on a familiar topicLIFE UPPER INT U1A /LIFE UPPER INT U3B / LIFE UPPER INT U4B / LIFE UPPER INT U7B /LIFE UPPER INT U9APW LS 3 U7B / PW LS 3 U8B
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C-L18B1+ Can follow many films in which visuals carry much of the storylineLIFE UPPER INT U1F / LIFE UPPER INT U2F / LIFE UPPER INT U3F / LIFE UPPER INT U4F / LIFE UPPER INT U5F / LIFE UPPER INT U6F / LIFE UPPER INT U7F / LIFE UPPER INT U8F / LIFE UPPER INT U9F /LIFE UPPER INT U10F /LIFE UPPER INT U11F / LIFE UPPER INT U12F PW LS 3 U1-10
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C-L19B1+ Can follow recorded instructions and information given on a phone-delivered serviceLIFE UPPER INT U6F
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C-L20B1Can follow the linear structure of a short formal talkLIFE UPPER INT U7D / LIFE UPPER INT U10FPW LS 3 U3b, PW LS 3 U6B, PW LS 3 U7B, PW LS 3 U10B
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C-L21B1Can identify a speaker’s point of view in a simple presentation aimed at a general audienceLIFE UPPER INT U11BPW LS 3 U5D
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C-L22B1Can identify specific information in a simple presentation or lecture aimed at a general audienceLIFE UPPER INT U3A /LIFE UPPER INT U11BPW LS 3 U3A / PW LS 3 U10A
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C-L23B1Can recognise emphasis through intonation and stress in presentations, lectures, etc. if guided by questionsPW LS 3 U4B PW LS 3 U7A
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C-L24B1+ Can distinguish between main ideas and supporting details in a standard speech (presentations, lectures)PW LS 3 U1B / PW LS 3 U4B / PW LS 3 U8A /PW LS 3 U8B
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C-L25B1+ Can predict the content of a presentation or lecture on a familiar topic by listening to the introductory statementTOEFL Skill 23-25
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C-L26B1+ Can follow most of a clearly structured academic presentation on a familiar topicLIFE UPPER INT U11BPW LS 3 U1B, PW LS 3 U3A / PW LS 3 U6A / PW LS 3 U8A / PW LS 3 U10 / PW LS 3 U4A
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C-L27B1+ Can extract key details from a slowly and clearly delivered academic presentation on a familiar topicLIFE UPPER INT U3A / LIFE UPPER INT U11BPW LS 3 U3B / PW LS 3 U8A / PW LS 3 U9B
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C-L28B1+ Can deduce the general meaning of an extended presentation or lectureLIFE UPPER INT U3A / LIFE UPPER INT U11BPW LS 3 U9B
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C-L29B1+ Can identify details that support a point of view in a presentation or lecture aimed at a general audienceLIFE UPPER INT U3A / LIFE UPPER INT U11BPW LS 3 U8B
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C-L30B1+ Can infer opinions in a presentation or lecture if guided by questionsLIFE UPPER INT U3A /LIFE UPPER INT U11BPW LS 3 U2A / PW LS 3 U6A
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C-L31B1+ Can distinguish facts from opinions in a straightforward presentation or lecturePW LS 3 U3B
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C-L32B1+ Can recognise that a new topic has been introduced in a presentation or lecture when signalled by discourse markersLIFE UPPER INT U5DPW LS 3 U7B / PW LS 3 U6B
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C-L33B1+ Can recognise examples and their relation to the ideas they supportPW LS 3 U4B / PW LS 3 U8B
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C-L34B1+ Can recognise discourse markers that introduce supporting examplesPW LS 3 U8B
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C-L35B1+ Can recognise cause and effect relationships in a presentation or lecture when signalled by discourse markersPW LS 3 U3A
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C-L36B1+ Can recognise that ideas in a presentation or lecture contrast when signalled by stressPW LS 3 U3A / PW LS 3 U5B
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C-L37B1+ Can recognise that ideas in a presentation or lecture are similar when signalled by discourse markersPW LS 3 U5B
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C-L38B1+ Can distinguish between discourse markers that compare and contrast ideasPW LS 3 U5B
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C-L39B1+ Can distinguish between advantages and disadvantages in a presentation or lecture on a familiar topicPW LS 3 U2V
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C-L40B1+ Can identify the use of clarification language in a simple presentation or lectureLIFE UPPER INT U11DPW LS 3 U4A
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C-L41B1+ Can recognise that a speaker is clarifying points they have made in a presentation or lectureLIFE UPPER INT U11D
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C-L42B1+ Can recognise the use of language that expresses doubt in a presentation or lectureTOEFL Skill 12
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C-L43B1+ Can recognise the use of persuasive language in a presentation or lecturePW LS 3 U1B
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C-L44B1+ Can recognise that a speaker has summarised ideas in a presentation or lecturePW LS 3 U9A
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C-L45B1+ Can take effective notes while listening to a straightforward presentation or lecture on a familiar topicLIFE UPPER INT U9B / LIFE UPPER INT U5DPW LS 3 U1B / PW LS 3 U3A / PW LS 3 U5B / PW LS 3 U9A
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C-L46B1+ Can follow the main points of a panel discussion aimed at a general audience and/or on a familiar topicPW LS 3 U2A
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C-L47B1+ Can follow changes of topic in discussions related to their field of studyPW LS 3 U9B
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C-L48B2Can identify the main reasons for and against an argument or idea in a discussion delivered in clear standard speech. Independent Student Handbook
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C-L49B2Can relate information in a presentation to the same information given in graphs, charts and tables. PW LS 3 U1B / PW LS 3 U4A
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C-L50B2Can distinguish between relevant and irrelevant content in extended informal speech. PW LS 3 U2B
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C-L51B2Can understand most of a radio programme about a familiar topic. LIFE UPPER INT U1A / LIFE UPPER INT U4B/ LIFE UPPER INT U3B / LIFE UPPER INT U7B
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C-L52B2Can recognise that a speaker is expressing concerns in a formal discussion. LIFE UPPER INT U3A
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C-L53B2Can understand scripted speech delivered quickly, if the accent is familiar. All listening parts
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C-L54B2Can follow changes of topic in factual TV news items and form an idea of the main content. LIFE UPPER INT U9B
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C-L55B2Can recognise when examples are being given in a structured presentation on an unfamiliar topic. Independent Student Handbook
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C-L56B2Can follow the stages of a complex process described using non-technical language. PW LS 3 U6B / PW LS 3 U8A
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C-L57B2Can follow a natural group discussion, but may find it difficult to participate effectively. PW LS 3 U9A
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C-L58B2Can understand detailed instructions well enough to be able to follow them without making mistakes. Instruction parts of all exercises Instruction parts of all exercises Instruction parts of all exercises
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C-L59B2Can recognise the speaker’s point of view in a structured presentation. PW LS 3 U3A / PW LS 3 U3B
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C-L60B2Can understand TV documentaries, interviews, plays and most films in standard speech. Video PartsVideo Parts / PW LS 3 U1A
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C-L61B2Can understand unscripted speech delivered quickly, if the accent is familiar. All listening partsAll listening parts
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C-L62B2Can understand main points and check comprehension by using contextual clues. PW LS 3 U1A
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C-L63B2Can understand the advantages and disadvantages of different options during a discussion. PW LS 3 U2V / PW LS 3 U9B
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C-L64B2Can recognise the use of hyperbole (e.g. 'It's going to take me years to finish this'). Toefl Skill 17
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C-L65B2Can extract the main points from news items, etc. with opinions, arguments and discussion. LIFE UPPER INT U9B
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C-L66B2Can understand cause and effect relationships in informal conversation at natural speed. PW LS 3 U10B
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C-L67B2Can understand most of a radio programme aimed at a general audience. LIFE UPPER INT U1A/ LIFE UPPER INT U4B / LIFE UPPER INT U3B / LIFE UPPER INT U7B / LIFE UPPER INT U9 Intro
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C-L68B2Can follow chronological sequences in extended informal speech at natural speed. PW LS 3 U3B
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C-L69B2Can understand the speaker's point of view on most topics delivered at natural speed and in standard language. PW LS 3 U2A / PW LS 3 U3B / PW LS 3 U7A
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C-L70B2Can recognise the tone and intended audience of a formal presentation. Independent Student Handbook
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C-L71B2Can distinguish between fact and opinion in informal discussion at natural speed. Independent Student Handbook
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C-L72B2Can understand the main ideas of complex technical discussions in their field. PW LS 3 U8B
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