ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines.

Tasks that speakers can handle at each level, as well as the content, context, accuracy, and discourse types associated with tasks at each level

DISTINGUISHED

 Able to use language skillfully, and with accuracy, efficiency, and effectiveness.

SUPERIOR

communicate with accuracy and fluency in order to participate fully and effectively in conversations on a variety of topics in formal and informal settings from both concrete and abstract perspectives.

ADVANCED HIGH

perform all Advanced-level tasks with linguistic ease, confidence, and competence and able to explain in detail and narrate fully and accurately in all time frames.

ADVANCED MID

Able to handle with ease and confidence a large number of communicative tasks on a variety of concrete topics relating to work, school, home, and leisure activities.

ADVANCED LOW

Able to handle a variety of communicative tasks on topics related to school, home, and leisure activities. They can also speak about some topics related to employment, current events, and matters of public and community interest.

INTERMEDIATE HIGH

Able to converse with ease and confidence when dealing with the routine tasks and social situations of the Intermediate level and exchange of basic information related to their work, school, recreation, particular interests, and areas of competence.

INTERMEDIATE MID

Able to handle successfully a variety of uncomplicated communicative tasks in straightforward social situations these includes personal information related to self, family, home, daily activities, interests and personal preferences, as well as physical and social needs, such as food, shopping, travel, and lodging.