Responses should be about 80 words in length. Candidates must be able to write fluently in everyday language, producing narrative passages and formally correct letters. They must be able to use relative clauses and link sentences accurately. At this level, spelling is taken into consideration for purposes of evaluation. It should respect the basic rules of orthography, and any errors should not interfere with the intelligibility of the text .
Candidates have a five-minute conversation with the examiners on general topics.
In the comprehension test they must be able to identify the purpose and the main points of an authentic listening text. In the test of oral expression the candidates are expected to participate in a conversation and debate the topic introduced in the listening text. Candidates must be able to communicate in a variety of real-life situations, e.g. social, professional and cultural contexts. They are expected to interpret arguments and defend complex points of view, using complex structures. Weighting of components Each component is individually assessed and certificated.