Advanced C2 - Greek Language Level:
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- Language Function: Students at C2 level should be able to understand spoken Greek effortlessly in virtually any context. They should be capable of following all forms of spoken language, whether in face-to-face communication or through broadcast media, including idiomatic expressions and the Cyprus dialect, even when a native speaker is speaking at a fast, natural pace. They should also be able to understand native speakers with ease, both as listeners and as active participants in conversation, even when the discussion concerns abstract, complex, or highly specialised subjects, provided that they are given a short period of time to become familiar with an unfamiliar accent. At this level, learners should be able to recognise subtle differences in tone and register, understand implied meanings and references to Greek/Cyprus sociocultural information, and draw appropriate conclusions about a speaker’s intentions, attitudes, social relationships, and background. They should also be able to follow specialised Greek lectures delivered to a live audience, radio and television programmes, films, and presentations comfortably, as well as understand instructions and announcements and comprehend a wide range of colloquial expressions, idioms, and potentially unfamiliar terminology.
In terms of written comprehension, students should be able to read virtually all forms of written Greek with ease, including abstract and structurally or linguistically complex texts, user manuals, specialised articles, and literary works. They should be capable of recognising subtle differences in an author’s style and tone and of identifying attitudes or intentions that are not explicitly stated. They should also be able to locate relevant details quickly and efficiently within texts, make effective use of a wide range of reference sources, critically evaluate the material they consult, and use dictionaries, reference works, and other supporting resources confidently. In addition, they should be able to understand detailed instructions, technical information, and all forms of correspondence, even when these present occasional linguistic or conceptual difficulty.
In written production, students should be able to express themselves in an appropriate, sophisticated, and effective style across a broad range of text types. They should be capable of producing clear, fluent, and complex texts, including formal and complex letters, reports, descriptions, narratives, articles that present a topic through an effective and logical structure, notes, messages, memoranda, essays, reviews of professional or literary works, and accurate summaries that demonstrate a highly developed ability to condense and synthesise information. Their writing should respond effectively to the conventions and requirements of each genre and should draw on a broad repertoire of grammatical structures, rich and precise vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, and a strong awareness of the relevant Greek/Cyprus sociocultural and sociolinguistic context. They should also be able to structure their writing in such a way that the reader is guided towards, and able to retain, the most important information and key points.
In spoken interaction, students should be able to participate naturally, fluently, and effortlessly in virtually any conversation or discussion. They should take account of the social context, the composition of the audience, and their relationship with the people with whom they are communicating, while using idiomatic expressions appropriately and adapting them to the communicative situation. They should be able to negotiate effectively by presenting advantages and disadvantages, exchange information and advice, and reformulate difficult ideas so smoothly that any linguistic difficulty is barely noticeable to their interlocutors. They should also be able to use a wide range of discourse strategies to take and maintain the floor appropriately, manage interaction effectively, and ask for clarification whenever necessary.
When speaking, students should be able to present arguments clearly, spontaneously, accurately, and fluently, using a style that is fully appropriate to the communicative context. They should demonstrate a high degree of control over grammatical structure and phonology, focus effectively on the most relevant points, and overcome any linguistic difficulty with ease. Their vocabulary should be broad, rich, and precise, enabling them to describe experiences, make public announcements, and communicate confidently and effectively in demanding social, academic, professional, and public contexts. Overall, students at this level should be able to use Greek with an exceptionally high degree of fluency, accuracy, flexibility, and sophistication, understanding and producing even highly complex language while adapting their communication naturally to the purpose, audience, and context.
