Additional language skills: italian (3 ECTS)

A2: Attaining the A2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFR)
B1: Attaining the B1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFR)
B2: Attaining the B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFR)

Reading comprehension
A2: reading very short and simple texts and find specific, predictable information in simple everyday material such as advertisements, menus and timetables; understanding short and simple personal letters.
B1: understanding texts that consist mainly of high frequency everyday or job-related language. Understanding the description of events, feelings and wishes in personal letters.
B2: reading articles and reports concerned with contemporary problems in which the writers adopt particular attitudes or viewpoints. Understanding contemporary literary prose.
Listening comprehension
A2: understanding phrases and the most common words related to family, shopping, local geography; understanding the main elements in short, clear, simple messages and announcements.
B1: understanding the main points of clear standard speech on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Understanding the main point of many radio or TV programmes on current affairs or topics of personal or professional interest when the delivery is relatively slow and clear.
B2: understanding extended speech and lectures and follow even complex lines of argument provided the topic is reasonably familiar. Understanding most TV news and current affairs programmes. Understanding the majority of films in standard dialect.