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ILR Scale
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ACTFL Scale
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Description
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5
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Native
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Able to function as an educated native speaker.
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4, 4+
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Distinguished
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Able to function with sufficient structural accuracy and vocabulary to participate
effectively in most formal and informal exchanges.
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3, 3+
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Superior
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2+
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Advanced Plus
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Able to satisfy most work requirements and show some ability to communicate on concrete
topics.
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2
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Advanced
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Able to satisfy routine social demands and limited work requirements.
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1+
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Intermediate High
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Able to satisfy most survival needs and some limited social demands.
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1
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Intermediate Mid
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Able to satisfy some survival needs and some limited social demands.
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Intermediate Low
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Able to satisfy basic survival needs and minimum courtesy requirements.
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0+
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Novice High
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Able to satisfy immediate needs with learned phrases.
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0
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Novice Mid
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Able to operate in only a very limited capacity.
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Novice Low
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Unable to function in the spoken language.
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No ability whatsoever in the language.
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