Can understand and use familiar, everyday expressions and very simple sentences that aim to meet specific needs. Can introduce himself and others and ask other people questions about themselves - for example, where they live, what kind of people they know or what kinds of things they have - and can give answers to questions of this kind. Can communicate in a simple way if the other person speaks slowly and clearly and is willing to help.

Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions that are related to areas of very immediate importance (e.g. information about the person and family, shopping, work, the immediate vicinity). Can communicate in simple, routine situations that involve a simple and direct exchange of information about familiar and common things. Can use simple means to describe his or her own origins and training, the immediate environment and things related to immediate needs.

Can understand the main points when clear standard language is used and when it comes to familiar things from work, school, leisure, etc. Can handle most situations encountered while traveling in the language area. Can produce simple connected text on topics that are familiar and areas of personal interest. Can report on experiences and events, describe dreams, hopes and goals and give brief reasons or explanations for plans and views.

Can understand the main content of complex texts on concrete and abstract topics; also understands technical discussions in his own specialty. Can communicate so fluently and spontaneously that a normal conversation with native speakers is possible without any great effort on both sides. Can express himself clearly and in detail on a wide range of subjects, explain a point of view on a topical issue and indicate the advantages and disadvantages of various options.