Level C'

Listening Comprehension

The duration of listening comprehension in level C is 30 minutes. The examination consists of two parts. The means used to examine listening comprehension is a tape and / or CD where the text, stories or dialogues, and instructions on the conduct of the examination are recorded. Proportional to the duration of the examination is the total number of words of the two texts that candidates are required to understand. Thus, in listening comprehension the total number is 1000 words. The candidate must have the ability to understand specific information and ideas presented in a text or a conversation among three or four native speakers of the language and in a wide range of topics. The candidate is required to keep short notes in order to properly combine the different pieces of information provided, to select the correct choice out of four options, to recognize what is and what is not included in a document, etc.

Reading Comprehension

The duration of reading comprehension in level C is 40 minutes.
The examination consists of two parts. The candidate must have the ability to understand specific information and recognize the tone and purpose of extracts from sources such as newspapers, magazines, regulations, formal letters and reports. Proportional to the duration of the test is the total number of words of the two texts that candidates are required to understand. Thus, in reading comprehension, the total number of words is 1000. The candidate is required to keep short notes in order to properly combine the different pieces of information provided, to recognize what is and is not included in a text, to predict the continuation of a sentence, a paragraph, a story, to match the paragraphs of a text, to choose the only correct answer out of four options, etc.

Writing

The duration of the writing examination in level C is 85 minutes. The examination consists of two parts. Proportional to the duration of the test is the total number of words of texts that the candidates are requested to write. Thus, the candidates should write two texts of 400 words in total.
The candidate must be able to handle descriptive and narrative topics referring to personal and everyday experiences with clarity and precision. He is invited to write informal or formal letters, curriculum vitae, to express in writing his views and arguments on various topics etc.

Speaking

During the speaking examination candidates are examined in pairs. The duration in level C is 15 minutes. The candidate must have the ability to express his personal ideas and take part effectively in an extended conversation. He is required to provide information about himself, his family situation, and various personal experiences and habits, to justify his choices sufficiently, to talk and comment on various issues of social interest together with his fellow candidate, to develop arguments effectively and to justify his objections. The speaking examination is recorded. It is stressed that no preparation time is given to candidates.