Courses

“Breakthrough” or the initial level of English. Vocabulary is less than 1500 words. While at this stage of learning, you can:

• understand and use everyday expressions, basic phrases aimed at satisfying basic needs;
• independently introduce yourself in English as well as others;
• ask elementary questions on personal topics (about the place of residence, friends, and acquaintances, etc.) and answer them;
• interact at a basic level of English, if the English-speaking partner speaks slowly, clearly and is ready to help in establishing communication;
• understand very short (1-2 phrases) inscriptions in English with illustrations (postcards, road signs, brief explanations, signs)..

“Continuation of the path” or elementary level of English. Vocabulary 1500-2500 words. By moving to this level, you can:

• understand statements related to the most pressing aspects of life (talking about yourself and your family, employment, shopping);
• ask for directions (how to get from point  A to point B) and understand the answer;
• explain yourself in English in simple everyday situations that require a direct exchange of information on topics familiar to you;
• tell, in English, who you are, where you live and with whom you communicate, express your basic needs;
• understand the essence of English-language television reports accompanied by a video sequence;
• read and understand an elementary letter in English (order, order confirmation, short, simple personal letters).

“Threshold” or intermediate level of English.   Vocabulary    1500 -2750 words. Being at this level, you can:

• to participate in a simple conversation – to tell about yourself, express your attitude to something, and talk about family and the weather.
• formulate questions to understand the interlocutor better
• The main idea of the text, even though some words may be unknown.
• Compose simple letters, congratulations, official emails.
• Recognize and use  English tenses:    Present,  Past and Future Simple,  Present and  Past Continuous,  Present and Past Perfect.
• Compare people, objects, things, countries using the degree of comparison of adjectives.
• Understand modal verbs have to/don’t have to, must/mustn’t, can/could, may/might, should/shouldn’t.
• Correctly rephrase direct speech into indirect speech (She said: “I’m busy” — She said that she was busy).

“Threshold” or intermediate level of English. Vocabulary 2750-3250 words. At this level, you will be able to:

• correctly understand the essence of statements on familiar topics (work, school, rest, etc.);
• explain in English in most situations that arise while traveling to an English-speaking country;
• describe impressions, events, dreams, hopes, and aspirations, briefly state and justify your opinion;
• watch English-language films, sometimes guessing about what is happening only from the image on the screen;
• read the most straightforward instructions, as well as advertising brochures, letters, short official documents;
• write a coherent message (essay, letter, instruction) in English on a topic familiar or interesting to you.

“Excellence” or intermediate-advanced level of English. Vocabulary 3250-3750 words. At this stage, the student will be able to:

• understand the essence of a complex text on a specific or abstract topic, maintain a thorough conversation in English on the subject of your professional specialization;
• freely communicate in English on conceptual issues, interact with native speakers without tension for each of the parties;
• to build clear and detailed statements on a wide range of topics;
• to state their view on the problem, to point out the advantages and disadvantages of various options for its solution;
• watch most English-language TV programs: interviews, reports, talk shows, live broadcasts;
• write a coherent message (essay, letter) on an unfamiliar topic.

Level of effective functioning or advanced level of English. Vocabulary 3750-4500 words. By moving on to this stage, you will be able to:

• to understand complex and lengthy texts on a variety of topics, recognizing  the hidden meaning of what is said;
• to speak freely and spontaneously, without apparent difficulties with the selection of words and expressions;
• flexible and effective use of language in social, scientific, and professional activities;
• understand unadapted movies with lots of slang and idioms.
• write explicit, well-structured, detailed texts on complex topics, demonstrating proficiency in structuring techniques and making the text coherent;
• maintain effective correspondence in English.

A1

You can understand the simple everyday phrases needed to meet specific daily needs. Be able to introduce yourself and others, ask questions about the people around you, such as where they live, who they know, and what they own. Maintain a basic conversation if the other person speaks slowly and is friendly.

A2

You can understand individual sentences and frequently used phrases relating to specific aspects of everyday life (e.g., straightforward information about your interlocutor, their family, shopping, immediate environment, and work). Maintain a conversation based on the exchange of the simplest information about everyday affairs. Tell in simple terms about your origin, education, immediate environment, and basic household needs.

B1

You can understand the main ideas and statements on a familiar topic related to work, study, leisure, etc. Then, explain yourself in various situations during your stay in the country where German is spoken. Make coherent messages on well-known and exciting topics. Describe impressions, events, dreams, hopes, aspirations, express views, briefly justify your opinion and explain your point of view.

B2

You can understand the main content of complex texts on abstract and concrete topics and the course of the discussion related to your professional activities. Speaking without preparation and fluently enough creates conditions for communication with native speakers to occur without significant difficulties on both sides. It is clear and easy to talk about a wide range of topics, state their point of view on topical issues, and describe the potential advantages and disadvantages of different options for the proposed activities.

C1

You can understand voluminous, complex texts of various subjects and recognize the hidden components of the meaning. Speak without preparation at a fast pace, without experiencing difficulties with the selection of words and expressions. Flexibly and effectively use the language in public life, study, and professional activities. Clearly, in detail, and logically speaking on complex topics, skillfully using various language means.

This exam was created to assess a person’s language abilities who want to live or study in a country where English is the language of communication.

The exam tests the ability to communicate in English using four language skills: listening, writing, reading and speaking.
Currently, three organizations jointly administer the IELTS: the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia, and the University of Cambridge ESOL.

The IELTS exam is used by English-speaking universities, colleges, professional organizations, and immigration services of many countries (including the UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand). The certificate is valid for two years.

There are two types of IELTS exams:
Academic –  designed for people who want a higher education in educational institutions where training is conducted in English.
General Training –  designed for those who plan to immigrate to English-speaking countries; who plan to participate in educational programs where there is no provision for a diploma and obtaining a degree; for studying in secondary school.

This exam assesses a person who is not a native English speaker to use and understand spoken and written language at the level that is necessary for communication and study at universities and colleges. TOEFL provides a comprehensive assessment of the level of English, which allows the host universities to more accurately assess the student’s ability to communicate in the learning environment and his readiness to write written term papers.
The exam consists of 4 parts: reading and answering questions, listening and answering questions, speaking and writing.
The testing duration is 3 hours.
The exam is used by English-speaking universities, colleges, professional organizations, required by most universities in the U.S. and Canada.

The TOEFL exam certificate is valid for two years.