English@EF
Our
level-placement system is shown as follows:
Level
|
Listening & Speaking
|
Reading & Writing |
Introduction
(Level 0) |
Understands few basic and usual words or phrases.
|
Knows some basic and usual words
|
Beginner
(Level 1, 2) |
Be able to converse about the hobbies and usual life
by using phrases, as well as introducing people and themselves
|
Conveys and understands some short articles in own familiar
situations, and has the basic written competence
|
| Key stage (Level 3, 4) |
Basic competence is limited to familiar situations in
both understanding and expression |
Reads short articles by using the dictionary in own
familiar situations, and writes some simple articles |
Way stage
(Level 5, 6, 7) |
Fully understanding the conversations in own familiar
situations, as well as the contents and details from different
articles
|
Understands and summaries some reading materials, writing
letters within the limited range of title and format |
Threshold
(Level 8, 9, 10) |
Has partial command of the language, coping with overall
meaning in most situations. Should be able to handle the
basic communication in own familiar situations
|
Understands contents and writing styles from various
articles |
| Independent (Level 11, 12, 13) |
Has fully operational command of the language. Can use
rich phrases and format, have fluent command of language
in both formal and informal situations
|
Well understanding short articles on own familiar issues,
and writing by using accurate words
|
| Competent (Level 14, 15, 16) |
Handles complex communication, with only occasional
unsystematic inaccuracies. Understands complex detailed
argumentation and uses formal and informal formulae
|
Generally, handles language well in reading and understanding
the novels and unprofessional materials. Be able to use
accurate writing style and format |
| Proficient (Level 17, 18, 19) |
Has complete command of communication skills. Understands
complex detailed argumentation in special occasions
|
Confidentially reads and writes as a native speaker |
Business English
General
Business English Course Structure
Level
|
Course book
|
Academic Hours |
B1
|
Market Leader（I）
|
96 |
| B2 |
Market Leader (II)
|
96 |
| B3 |
Market Leader (III)
|
96 |
| B4 |
Market Leader (Ⅳ) |
96 |
The General Business English Course
The EF English First Business English course is ideal for
students needing English in their work. The curriculum includes
work on improving general language skills as well as focusing
on the specific language needed in such cases as business
letters, presentations, negotiations, telephoning, and informal
social contacts. General business courses can be offered in
English First Schools or in the workplace.
Business courses generally use one of the textbooks specified
by your local support office in combination with specialist
supplementary materials depending on the business needs of
the group.
These courses are meant for learners with knowledge of English
above beginner level who have taken the standard adult placement
test. Your school may offer business courses for very low
levels if market forces demand but in general the benefit
to students is questionable.
It is important to note and to make sure that students are
aware that Business English courses concentrate on language
skills required in business situations, but rarely teach business
itself. Teachers cannot be expected to be experts in various
business areas as well as applied linguistics.
In order to run successful business courses; it is essential
that your school invest in the list of supplementary materials
recommended by your local office. In order to obtain the list;
please consult the Intranet and/or your regional office.
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