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KET "Can Do" summary
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Typical abilities
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Listening and Speaking
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Reading and Writing
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Overall general ability
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CAN understand simple questions and instructions.
CAN express simple opinions or requirements in a familiar context.
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CAN understand straightforward information within a known area.
CAN complete forms and write short simple letters or postcards related to personal information.
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Social and Tourist
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CAN understand straightforward directions, provided that these are not lengthy or complex.
CAN express likes and dislikes in familiar contexts using simple language.
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CAN understand straightforward information on food, standard menus, road signs and messages on automatic cash machines.
CAN compete most forms related to personal information.
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Work
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CAN understand the general meaning of a presentation made at a conference if the language is simple and backed up by visuals or video.
CAN state simple requirements within own job area.
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CAN understand most short reports or manuals of a predictable nature within his/her own area of expertise.
CAN write a short, comprehensible note of request to a colleague or a known contact in another company.
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Study
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CAN understand basic instructions on class times, dates and room numbers.
CAN express simple opinions using expressions such as "I don’t agree".
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CAN understand the general meaning of a simplified textbook or article, reading very slowly.
CAN write a very short simple narrative or description.
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