The working
language of GLOPEM is english.
Italian language
level certificate must not be delivered for Master programmes
entirely taught in english (as GLOPEM), provided that different rules are
not mentioned in the annual call.
Applicants must have
knowledge of English certified by an international certification, or proved
by an exam passed in the Bachelor degree course (Italian grade 27/30 or a
grade equivalent to level B1 of the Council of Europe scale).
Please, find below the Global Scale based on the distinction among
basic user (A1 and A2),
Independent User: B1 and B2 and Proficient User: C1 and C2
Self-Assessment Grid
showing major categories of language use at each of the six levels are
available on the Council of Europe web site at:
http://www.coe.int/T/DG4/Portfolio/?M=/main_pages/levels.html
Please, remember that
Language schools and certificate bodies evaluate their own equivalences
against the framework. Therefore, you have to check the correspondence of
your language school
score with the Council of Europe Scale
to verify the correspondence with the admission requirement.
Proficient
User |
C2 |
Can understand with
ease virtually everything heard or read. Can summarise information from
different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and
accounts in a coherent presentation. Can express him/herself
spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades
of meaning even in more complex situations. |
C1 |
Can understand a wide
range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning. Can
express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious
searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for
social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear,
well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled
use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices. |
Independent
User |
B2 |
Can understand the main
ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including
technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation. Can interact
with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction
with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can
produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a
viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of
various options. |
B1 |
Can understand the main
points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered
in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to
arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can
produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of
personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes &
ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and
plans. |
Basic
User |
A2 |
Can understand
sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most
immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information,
shopping, local geography, employment). Can communicate in simple and
routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on
familiar and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of
his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of
immediate need. |
A1 |
Can understand and use
familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the
satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Can introduce him/herself and
others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as
where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has. Can
interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and
clearly and is prepared to help. |
Students wishing to improve their English before
entering the Programme can find more information on
the University Language Services pages.
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