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E nglish as a F oreign L anguage (tailored especially for this site and advertised services)   Levels of Proficiency 1. Beginner (A-1)  Student translates into their native language 2. Pre-Intermediate (A-2)  Student translates into their native language 3. Intermediate (B-1)  Student can use English to understand and communicate 4. Upper-Intermediat e (B-2)   Student uses English to understand and communicate Goals to Achieve 1. Understanding -- this is mostly easy to work out 2. Speaking -- this is harder--to say exactly what you want 3. Writing -- this is the most difficult to do well 4. Fluency this is when you can cope with any situation Skills to Develop 1. Reading From translation to independent understanding 2. Writing Begins with aides and evolves to independence 3. Speaking From passive comprehension to producing language 4. Listening Practice, practice, practice with different speakers/media