Listening Reading Writing

A1 Can understand basic instructions or take part in a Can understand basic notices, instructions or Can complete basic forms, and write notes
basic factual conversation on a predictable topic. information. including times, dates and places.

A2 Can express simple opinions or requirements in a Can understand straightforward information Can complete forms and write short simple
familiar context. within a known area, such as on products and letters or postcards related to personal
signs and simple textbooks or reports on information.
familiar matters.

B1 Can express opinions on abstract/cultural matters in Can understand routine information and Can write letters or make notes on familiar or
a limited way or offer advice within a known area, articles, and the general meaning of non- predictable matters.
and understand instructions or public routine information within a familiar area.
announcements.

B2 Can follow or give a talk on a familiar topic or keep Can scan texts for relevant information, and Can make notes while someone is talking or
up a conversation on a fairly wide range of topics. understand detailed instructions or advice. write a letter including non-standard requests.

C1 Can contribute effectively to meetings and seminars Can read quickly enough to cope with an Can prepare/draft professional
within own area of work or keep up a casual academic course, to read the media for correspondence, take reasonably accurate
conversation with a good degree of fluency, coping information or to understand non-standard notes in meetings or write an essay which
with abstract expressions. correspondence. shows an ability to communicate.

C2 Can advise on or talk about complex or sensitive Can understand documents, correspondence Can write letters on any subject and full notes
issues, understanding colloquial references and and reports, including the finer points of of meetings or seminars with good expression
dealing confidently with hostile questions. complex texts. and accuracy.

Materials used during my CELTA:

(Elementary) new Headway Pronunciation Course – Sarah Cunningham – Peter Moor – Oxford University
Press 2002.

Play Games with English 1 – Teachers’ resource book – Colin Granger – John Plumb – Heinmann
International – 1993.

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