0-20%

You can take and pass on simple messages of a routine kind, such as ‘Friday meeting 10 am’. You can understand short reports or product descriptions on familiar matters, if these are expressed in simple language and the contents are predictable.
You can write a simple routine request to a colleague, such as ‘Can I have 20X please?’.

21%-40%

You can state simple requirements within own job area, such as ‘I want to order 25 of…’. You can understand most short reports or manuals of a predictable nature within his/her own area of expertise, provided enough time is given.
You can write a short, comprehensive note of request to a colleague or a known contact in another company.

41%-60%

You can offer advice to clients within own job area on simple matters. You can understand the general meaning of non-routine letters and theoretical articles within own work area.
You can make reasonably accurate notes at a meeting or seminar where the subject matter is familiar and predictable.

61%-80%

You can take and pass on most messages that are likely to require attention during a normal working day.
You can understand most correspondence, reports and factual product literature he/she is likely to come across.
You can deal with all routine requests for goods or services.

81%-96%

You can contribute effectively to meetings and seminars within own area of work and argue for or against a case.
You can understand correspondence expressed in non-standard language.
You can handle a wide range of routine and non-routine situations in which professional services are requested from colleague or external contacts.

97%-100%

You can advise on/handle complex delicate or contentious issues, such as legal or financial matters, to the extent that he/she has the necessary specialist knowledge. You can understand reports and articles likely to be encountered during his/her work, including complex ideas expressed in complex language.
You can make full and accurate notes and continue to participate in a meeting or seminar.