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BEC
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BEC «Can Do» summary
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Listening and Speaking |
Reading and Writing |
B 1 (BEC Preliminary) |
CAN follow a simple presentation / demonstration.
CAN deal with predictable requests from a visitor.
CAN offer advice to clients within own job area on simple matters.
CAN state routine requirements (e.g. asking for typing to be done).
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CAN understand the general meaning of non-routine letters within own work area.
CAN understand most short reports of a predictable nature.
CAN make notes on routine matters, such as taking / placing orders.
CAN write straightforward, routine letters of a factual nature.
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B 2 (BEC Vantage) |
CAN ask for factual information and understand the answer.
CAN take and pass on most messages during a normal working day.
CAN express own opinion, and present arguments to a limited extents.
CAN give a simple, prepared presentation to a familiar topic.
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CAN understand the general meaning of non-routine letters.
CAN understand the general meaning of a report even if the topic isn’t predictable.
CAN write a simple report of a factual nature and begin to evaluate, advise, etc.
CAN write a non-routine letter where this is restricted to matters of fact.
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C 1 (BEC Higher) |
CAN follow discussion with only occasional need for clarification.
CAN deal with unpredictable questions.>
CAN argue his/her case effectively and specify needs precisely.
CAN engage in an extended conversation with a visitor on matters within her/his authority / competence.
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CAN understand the general meaning of more complex articles.
CAN, given enough time, write a report that communicates the desired message.
CAN write most letters (s) he likely to be asked to do.
CAN, within a reasonably short time, understand most reports that (s) he is likely to come across.
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