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Language Proficiency Levels |
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BridgeDenver offers courses to students at all levels,
from complete beginners to advanced. We work with you
throughout your course to make sure that you are studying
at the correct level and that you progress satisfactorily
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Prior to the beginning of
your course, you will take a special entrance exam
designed to accurately place you within the BridgeDenver
curriculum. Based on the results of the BridgeDenver
Placement Test, we will determine your level
and with what material you should begin working. |
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BLPT |
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0 - 40% |
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41 - 55% |
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56 -
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LEVEL 4
High Intermediate |
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71 -
85% |
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86 - 100% |
BridgeDenver's
language levels are based on
the standards developed by ALTE
(The Association of Language Testers in Europe) |
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| LEVEL 1 - Beginner |
The knowledge of a
beginner student may range from knowing nothing
of the language to having basic vocabulary
and knowledge of some phrases, but being generally
unable to communicate in the language.
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| LEVEL 2 -
High Beginner |
At a high beginner
level, a student can ask and respond to simple
questions, request information, and relate
basic biographical data. A student may understand
the basics of a topic if it is familiar and
visual aids are used.
At work, high beginner students may be able
to understand basic instructions, receive
limited directions, and understand a predictable
telephone message. A student may understand
the basics of a lecture if it is a familiar
topic and visual aids are used.
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| LEVEL 3 -
Intermediate |
At this level, students
are capable of managing the language within
everyday situations that are predictable.
They can talk about personal interests, have
survival skills for travel, and can express
and recognize some degree of opinion, attitude, and mood within a limited conversation.
At work, intermediate students can interact
with clients and colleagues when the topic
is predictable and within their field of knowledge.
A student will be able to ask basic questions
and understand a lecturer if allowances are
made for non-native speakers.
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| LEVEL 4 -
High Intermediate |
At a high intermediate
level, a student can manage the basic structures
of the language, has a substantial vocabulary,
and is confident within routine situations
that arise socially or while traveling. Users
at this level can communicate about a substantial
range of subjects, express opinions, and give
detailed information.
At work, high intermediate students can understand
and participate in meetings to a limited degree,
and exchange opinions on familiar topics.
A person at this level can understand lecturers
when the subject is predictable as well as
ask questions that are not complicated.
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Advanced |
An advanced student
has a high degree of fluency and a comfortable
use of language structure. At this level,
students are aware of the role that the language
plays within the culture and can adapt their
language use according to the situation. They
can manage themselves easily within routine
areas, can maintain lengthy casual conversations,
and have a wide range of expressions.
At work, advanced students can easily discuss work-related topics, give presentations, and effectively argue a point or defend a position. Likewise they can follow meetings on topics within their area of knowledge. A student at this level can understand lectures and give presentations if the topic is not particularly complex. |
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