What I can do in Spanish…
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Interpretive Mode
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Listening |
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| I can usually understand a variety of topics presented live or on TV, radio, film and computer-generated presentations even when they contain idiomatic expressions and slang. | ♦ | ||
| I can generally recognize what I hear even when I hear vocabulary and structures that I have not formally learned. | ♦ | ||
| I can identify the tone, style and the author’s perspective in spoken messages. | ♦ | ||
| I can sometimes paraphrase technical information on unfamiliar products and operating instructions. | ♦ | ||
| I can explain extended speech and lectures and follow complex lines of arguments without too much effort. | ♦ | ||
| I can recognize most kinds of spoken language, whether live or broadcast provided I have some time to get used to the accent. | ♦ | ||
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Reading |
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| I can recognize and discuss almost all forms of written abstract and complex texts. | ♦ | ||
| I can identify and describe the meanings of most idiomatic and colloquial expressions. | ♦ | ||
| I can recognize and explain plays on words through examples I select and appraise. | ♦ | ||
| I can examine and discuss texts whose real meaning is not explicit, in order to evaluate possible meaning and formulate basic hypotheses. | ♦ | ||
| I can recognize the social, political or historical background while reading a literary selection. | ♦ | ||
| I can read, identify and explain most forms of the written language, including abstract and complex texts such as specialized articles or literary works. | ♦ | ||
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Interpersonal Mode
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Person-to-Person |
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| I can take part in conversations and discussions, and can adapt to the demands of the conversation. | ♦ | ||
| I can use and understand many idiomatic expressions and colloquialisms effectively. | ♦ | ||
| I can exchange complex information about work-related or professional tasks. | ♦ | ||
| I can participate in discussions and support my opinions and view points on contemporary issues, such as current events, politics, business and other important matters. | ♦ | ||
| I can develop and support hypotheses, working around occasional difficulties. | ♦ | ||
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Presentational Mode
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Speaking |
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| I can summarize information from different sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. | ♦ | |||
| I can present ideas and viewpoints in a very flexible manner in order to give emphasis, to differentiate, and to eliminate confusion. | ♦ | |||
| I can express myself naturally and effortlessly; I only need to pause occasionally in order to select the right words. | ♦ | |||
| I can give clear, detailed descriptions of complex subjects. | ♦ | |||
| I can give a clearly developed and well-organized presentation on a subject in my fields of personal or professional interest in a style appropriate to the audience. | ♦ | |||
| I can depart when necessary from the prepared text of my presentation and follow up spontaneously to points raised by members of the audience. | ♦ | |||
| I can correct most errors effortlessly and within the context of the presentation. | ♦ | |||
| I can discuss some abstract topics related to my interests and fields of expertise. | ♦ | |||
| I can sustain a conversation or presentation on most topics by simplifying and reformulating with ease and fluidity. | ♦ | |||
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Writing |
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| I can write detailed narratives and descriptions of a factual nature. | ♦ | |||
| I can sustain and support opinions and arguments. | ♦ | |||
| I can write reports and research papers with significant precision and detail. | ♦ | |||
| I can write narrations and descriptions with sustained control of major time frames and moods. | ♦ | |||