COURSE: B1 - THRESHOLD / PRE-INTERMEDIATE

The Common European Framework of Reference for languages (CEF or CEFR) is a guideline used to describe achievements of learners of foreign languages across Europe and, increasingly, in other countries and Its main aim is to provide a method of learning, teaching and assessing which applies to all languages in Europe.

The six reference levels (see below) have become widely accepted as the European standard for grading an individual’s language proficiency and divides learners into three broad divisions that can be divided into six levels; for each level, it describes what a learner is supposed to be able to do in reading, listening, speaking and writing.

DESCRIPTION

Threshold or pre-Intermediate is the first level of the Independent Range- At the end of this level B1, you will have crossed a threshold in your language-learning project: you can have steady conversations and give your opinion

Competencies acquired in level B1:

  • Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc.
  • Can deal with most situations likely to arise while travelling in an area where the language is spoken.
  • Can produce simple connected text on topics that are familiar or of personal interest.
  • Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.

MODALITIES INCLUDED

Modality: Standard

The standard modality is best suited for slow-paced programs that give students more time between classes to assimilate and implement the content.

Modality: Accelerated

The accelerated modality is a faster paced program that improves on the standard by giving students either a faster coverage of the content or more practice time.

Intensive Modality: Rapid (only for refresher courses)

A fast-paced intensive course that covers an entire level of the CEFR scale, or English for specific purposes course in a single month. The rapid modality aims at the achievement of a full program at a fast pace progress.

Intensive Modality: Cruise

A Normal-paced intensive course that covers an entire level of the CEFR scale, or English for specific purposes course in a single month. The number of hours provide for a steady environment in which content is covered at a reasonable pace for students to internalise.

Intensive Modality: Thourough

Considered the most exhaustive; the Thorough modality is a semi-intensive program which gives students ample time for content analysis and practice. Ideal for first-time takers of Core CEFR levels of B2 and higher and official Cambridge exam certificate training programs.