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European levels:

The levels of language command are classified by the Common European Framework which is an internationally recognised classification of exams and levels accepted by the Council of Europe. The system thoroughly defines the range of language skills which must be mastered by the learners of a language to be able to communicate in it, and to ensure that the communication is set properly in any given sociolinguistic context.

The levels classified by the system:

C2 Mastery
C1 EOP - Effective Operational Proficiency
B2 Vantage
B1 Threshold
A2 Waystage
A1 Breakthrough

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Level 3 – Intermediate

Racing around the planet

For those of us who are looking out for an unusual holiday and who aren’t afraid of a bit of action, there are plenty of exciting races to be found around the planet today. The biggest of all is the London Marathon.

The father of all city races is the Boston Marathon. The newest race is the Reggae Marathon held for the first time in Jamaica in 2001. Competitors are helped along by the rhythm of reggae music. On of the most spectacular races is The Great Wall Marathon in China. Part of the race takes place on the Wall itself and participants have to climb more than 3,700 steps during the race. The toughest of all is probably the Moroccan Marathon des Sables which takes place over a week in the Sahara Desert. Competitors are required to carry all their food and equipment. So, if you’re interested in tough holiday break, there are a number of travel companies organising race package deals around the world.

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Last update: 2006-04-13