ENGLISH LEVELS
1. Beginner: Student has great difficulty comprehending the teacher's simple questions and statements. Translation from English to Korean is constantly being done.
2. Elementary: Can speak only limited and simple phrases. Errors in grammar and word order that makes comprehension very difficult.
3. Upper Elementary: Student uses a variety of vocabulary words, but they are at times used inappropriately or out of context. Response may include an English word that is difficult to comprehend.
4. Pre-Intermediate: Student uses a variety of vocabulary words that are used in context through at times inconsistencies are apparent. Student's first language strongly influences his pronunciation. Student is silent and may give a different response.
5. Intermediate: Student can now instantly recognize by associating words without misconstruing the meaning of the context of words as well as understanding the use of figurative speech without minor adjustments of the speech pace.
6. Advanced: Student can spontaneously define the meaning of a certain word and provide a synonym and antonym as well. Able to use idiomatic or figurative expressions in simple terms but may have error in the use because of not fully understanding the phrases in its full context.
7. Proficient: Student can discuss topics about current events. Student knows how to exchange words with the native speaker. Student has a high level of skills by recognizing the intent or message of your idea and can expound on the given statement by adding any further comments or views based from the declarative or interrogative statements.
