Learners at this level demonstrate at at least 80% the ability to communicate personal information and fulfill routine tasks in the target language. They can understand and produce short, formulaic expressions in familiar contexts and show an emerging awareness of cultural norms and social practices.
Learners at this level demonstrate an ability at at least 80% to handle a variety of everyday interactions, express personal meaning, and manage conversations in familiar settings. They adapt language use across informal and some formal contexts, drawing on a growing awareness of cultural norms, communicative expectations, and appropriate register. They show an increasing ability to navigate cultural expectations and participate in exchanges with greater independence.
Learners at this level demonstrate an ability at at least 80% to express themselves with confidence and nuance in a variety of communicative situations across academic, community, and professional situations. They sustain extended discourse, support opinions, and tailor their language to different audiences and purposes with a high degree of accuracy and appropriateness. Learners consistently demonstrate control of register, style, and culturally informed interaction, engaging in communication with flexibility and strategic awareness.