english-easy.Levels of language proficiency

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Levels of language proficiency
There are several levels of proficiency in a foreign language. Very often, these levels indicate in the summary. Write a "basic" knowledge or "know fluently", "own to perfection."
In contrast to the above classification, there is a more precise classification of levels of language proficiency. You probably have heard about such concepts as Beginner, Elementary, Pre-intermediate and so on, but - not all and not always explain the meaning of these mysterious words. Let's try to understand. And So:
1. Beginner - this is the first, the initial level. Command of the language at this level should be able to tell in a foreign language about yourself and learn everyday communication.
2. Elementary - this level can be called a basic or elementary. People should be able to read fluently foreign text, and, thus, to avoid mistakes in the pronunciation of words. He also needs to know the basic grammatical structures.
3. Pre-intermediate. At this level of knowledge of foreign languages should quickly capture the meaning of the text by ear.
4. Intermediate. In the exam TOEFL - 400-550. At this level, a person must be able to competently communicate on everyday topics. He must know all the forms of verbs, vocabulary should be deep. A person with this level may correspond and communicate with foreigners, conduct business conference.
5. Upper-intermediate. In the exam TOEFL - 550-600. Speak the language at this level, people can discuss any topic completely. He can listen to foreign radio or watch foreign TV shows, and will understand what is at stake. A relatively high level of foreign language.
6. Advanced. The test TOEFL - 600-650. This is the highest level. It person should be able to talk about anything in a foreign language. Foreign language becomes almost native.
And what level of language skills do you have?