Learners can understand a range of concrete, abstract, and technical language and use their knowledge of complex grammar and syntax to interpret meaning. They are able to maintain a conversation for lengthy periods of time and in group scenarios. Learners can communicate with confidence in challenging situations and present information about complex, abstract, and general topics.

In writing, learners can write prose on abstract and unfamiliar topics that may require research up to about 1500 words with adequate organization of ideas and development of the topic. In reading, learners have the ability to understand a range of complex texts in some unpredictable contexts and unfamiliar topics. Learners will develop their skills to be able to verbally communicate fluently across an increasing range of demanding contexts, with an expanding range of concrete, abstract, and idiomatic language suited to context and purpose. They are comfortable communicating with peers and authority figures one-on-one or in groups. Grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation rarely impede fluency. In reading, learners will develop the ability to identify purpose, main ideas, and supporting details of a text, while interpreting the author’s intent, mood, attitude, and point of view. In writing, the learner can construct complex formal and informal texts in mostly routine but demanding situations, up to 3000 words. Main ideas are clearly conveyed and well supported with nuance and attention to detail. Errors in grammar, word combinations, and word choices are seldom.