LISTENING:
I can understand familiar everyday vocabulary if the other interlocutor speaks slowly, clearly and is prepared to repeat if necessary.

SPEAKING:
I can introduce myself and others, participate in short simple dialogues and some everyday situations which occur in a classroom, in a canteen or a cafe; in a shop, in a ticket office or at a pharmacy;
I can use elementary phrases in order to talk about myself, my family and friends, about the place where I live, my studies, work, weather etc.

READING:
I can understand short simple texts which cover familiar topics such as home or studies.

WRITING:
I can complete a registration form at the hotel with basic information about yourself, write a postcard or a congratulatory message.
I can write a congratulatory message as well as short simple messages about myself, my family, my daily routine etc.

LISTENING:
I can understand short, clearly pronounced messages related to the main spheres of life (e.g. basic information about yourself and your family members, place of residence, study, work, shopping, etc.)

SPEAKING:
I can communicate more effectively in everyday life situations which might occur in a classroom, at the dean's office, at work, at the library, in a shop, at the ticket office, at the post office, in a canteen, in a cafe, in the street, on public transport, on a trip, at the doctor's etc;
I can use simple vocabulary to talk about yourself and your interests, your studies, work, family and other people, describe your hometown etc.

READING:
I can understand short written messages (i.e. notes, personal letters etc.), find specific information in simple texts of everyday use (e.g. advertisements, brochures, menus, schedules etc.)

WRITING:
I can write simple short notes and messages as well as personal letters.
I can write brief notes about household activities, as well as short messages and letters of personal nature.

LISTENING:
I can understand clear messages delivered in standard language on familiar topics, related to work, school, leisure, etc.
I can understand radio and television programs, and videos related to your interests, if their participants speak clearly and slowly.

SPEAKING:
I can maintain a conversation in most typical situations of everyday communication, without preliminary preparation, to participate in dialogues on a topic of interest;
I can talk about various events, the plot of a book or a film, about your impressions, dreams, hopes and desires; express your opinion about the article you read or about the movie you watched; briefly justify your views and explain intentions.

READING:
I can understand basic and additional information, descriptions of events, feelings, intentions in authentic texts based on commonly used language material (slightly adapted excerpts from Russian books and newspapers, short official documents etc.)

WRITING:
I can write simple texts with a logical structure on familiar topics of interest, as well as personal letters which contain information about your plans, experiences and impressions.

LISTENING:
I can reach almost full understanding of natural speech, detailed messages, intentions and social features of the speakers' language, even if they are implicitly expressed;
I can easily understand information from all areas of life and communication contexts such as the news, lectures and scientific reports; to understand television programs and films without difficulty.

SPEAKING:
I can speak spontaneously at a fast pace, to communicate fluently in Russian on various topics, including abstract ones; to express your thoughts clearly using a wide range of vocabulary without difficulty;
I can use various speech styles showing flexible and effective use of the chosen linguistic means in everyday, scientific and professional activities.

READING:
I can comprehend voluminous complex fiction and non-fiction texts on a variety of topics, to point out the general idea of the text and to single out subtext, to spot irony and hidden meaning/

WRITING:
I can express your thoughts accurately and consistently in writing;
I can write reports and articles with a clear logical structure;
I can maintain effective correspondence in Russian, choosing language means appropriately.

LISTENING:
I can easily understand any oral speech, regardless of its style and speed;
I can understand with ease all TV programs and non-adapted films.

SPEAKING:
I can actively participate in any conversation or discussion and choose appropriate language means for any situation;
I can speculate about any topic, choosing the appropriate lexis and emphasizing the subtleties of meaning; to express your thoughts without difficulty, paraphrasing the statement if necessary and using a range of colloquial and idiomatic expressions.

READING:
I can reach full and in-depth understanding of texts of various genres, of any size and degree of complexity.

WRITING:
I can write clear, logical texts of different genres, to accurately express your thoughts using a wide range of stylistic techniques and expressive linguistic means;
I can analyze and summarize information from various oral and written sources, and to use them as a basis for writing coherent well-structured texts.