EF Levels and Names

Levels descriptions and abilities.

 1. Beginners

T1

Students have no previous knowledge of the language. Students at this level have just begun to study Turkish. Their ability to communicate is limited to the most basic structures and vocabulary in simple situations.

 2. Elementary

T2

Students at this level can communicate at basic level and can deal with situations necessary to survive in a Turkish-speaking environment e.g. travel, accommodation, shopping, socializing. Students understand simple sentences spoken slowly and clearly. Their comprehension of Turkish is limited but a foundation has been laid for further learning.

 3. Pre-Intermediate

T3

Students at this level are still in early stages of learning Turkish, but are able to communicate adequately in simple everyday situations. Their range of vocabulary and ability to manipulate grammatical structure is developing, as is their ability to comprehend oral and written Turkish.

 4. Early Intermediate

T4

Although their vocabulary and grammar are limited in range, students at this level are able to communicate their ideas in most basic everyday situations. They are beginning to deal confidentially with authentic listening and reading material. Their ability to express more complex ideas is beginning to develop, although their language is not always accurate.

 5. Late Intermediate

T5

Students’ use of the language and grammar is consistent and usually appropriate but lapses in fluency and accuracy still occur in complex situations.

 6. Upper - Intermediate

T6

Students at this level are to express themselves quite fluently, although not always accurately, with a wide range of vocabulary and a command of all basic grammatical structures. They can use Turkish in a variety of contexts and are beginning to appreciate many of the complexities of the language.

 7. Pre-Advanced

T7

Students at this level are able to use a wide range of language and have a good command of the language. It is fluent, effective and well organized with only a few uncertainties in complex and difficult situations. They can easily comprehend natural spoken and written Turkish.

 8. Advanced

T8

Students at this level are developing an understanding of and an ability to produce subtleties and complexities of the language, although they may still require some work on accuracy. At the end of this course, students should be close to native speaker competence. They have an excellent command of the language and can tackle the most difficult tasks.