Aberystwyth University’s revised Welsh Language Levels Based on the descriptors of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) Revised AU Language Level Previous AU language level Previous AU language ‘standard’ Welsh for Adults Levels WJEC School Examination Qualification Speaking (interaction and production) Writing A0 0 A - - I can not speak Welsh at all. / I understand the bilingual nature of the University and have an awareness of the procedures in place to support working bilingually. I can not write Welsh at all. A1 1 - Entry - I can : interact in a simple way provided the other person is willing to speak slowly, repeat or rephrase things, as well as being willing to help me use basic expressions and phrases, e.g. introduce myself or another person, ask and answer questions on familiar topics e.g. ‘Where do you live?’. I can : write a short simple message as an email or note, including the time, date and place. fill in forms with personal details, e.g. name, address and telephone number. A2 - - GCSE 2nd language I can: communicate in simple Welsh on familiar topics. contribute to very short social conversations, even though I can’t, usually, keep the conversation going myself. I can: write short simple notes and messages, connecting together simple phrases with simple connecting words such as 'and', 'but' and 'because'.
B2 3 D (oral) E Ch (written) Higher 1 AS level 2nd language I can : listen to, understand and contribute to discussions in meetings and seminars. take an active part in discussion in familiar contexts. clearly express an opinion. present detailed descriptions on a wide range of subjects related to work expand and support ideas with supplementary points and relevant examples. explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options. give a clear presentation on familiar topics. I can: write short pieces of business correspondence, as a letter or email, on a wide range of topics related to my work or my field of interest, and this in standard Welsh without using a template (but using a spellchecker, dictionary, technical resources etc. when necessary). take notes or write reports, passing on information or giving reasons in support or against a particular point of view. C1 - - Higher 2 2nd language I can : express myself fluently and unprompted. use language flexibly and effectively for social and professional purposes, and contribute confidently to meetings and oral presentations. I can: write clear well-structured texts, expressing points of view at some length. write detailed explanations of complex subjects in the form of email, letter, essay or
formulate ideas and opinions, and ensure that my contributions are relevant to others. respond appropriately to different cultural and social situations. present detailed descriptions of complex subjects, integrating sub-themes, developing particular points, and rounding off with an appropriate conclusion. report, underlining the salient issues. different types of texts in styles that are appropriate to the reader in mind. C2 - - Fluency I can: understand reports and articles I come across in my work, including complex ideas expressed in complex language. take part effortlessly in any discussion. express myself fluently and convey finer shades of meaning precisely. If I do have a problem I can revise and restructure around the difficulty so smoothly that other people are hardly aware of it. advise on complex, difficult and contentious matters such as financial or legal matters, to the I can : take full and accurate notes and continue to take part in meetings and seminars. write well-structured and smoothly flowing texts in the appropriate register. write complex technical reports or articles which helps the recipients to notice significant points. reviews of professional and/or literary works.