Contact for French: Solange Talavera-Goy
e-mail : solange.talavera-goy@univ-lyon1.fr TU email: angeline.durand-vallot@univ-lyon1.fr
Keywords : language courses, different levels: A1, A2, B1, B2.1, B2, C1.1, C1.2.
Aims of “language courses”:
Improving the student’s proficiency level, taking into account his or her previous knowledge of the language in English, French, Spanish, Italian
Aims: The student will be placed in the adequate course, according to the level he/she reached after the first two semesters in Barcelona and Antwerp.
The language level is defined in accordance with the Common European Framework)
A language user at A1 level: Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Can introduce himself/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details.
A language user at A2 level: Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography and employment). Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.
A language user at B1 level: 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 whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest.
A language user at B2 level: Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party.
A language user at C1 level: Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning. Can express fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes.
Speakers: experienced teachers at the UCBL Service Commun des Enseignements de Langues
