CURRICULUM CLASSES

The learner is able to express himself/herself persuasively, clearly and politely, using a formal or informal register of speech, depending on the situation and the interlocutor.

 

• B2:Can, with some effort, actively participate in a group discussion, even when the conversation is fast and colloquial. Can carry on a conversation with native speakers without amusing or irritating them unintentionally - the interlocutors do not have to change their natural way of communicating. Can express himself/herself appropriately to the situation and avoid grossly incorrect expressions.  
• A2: Can understand and simply express basic language functions such as: obtaining and exchanging information, expressing views and beliefs. Can participate in social conversations in a simple but effective way, using the most popular expressions and conversational patterns. Is able to manage very short social conversations using typical polite greetings and addresses. Can formulate an invitation, proposal, request for forgiveness, etc., and respond to them.
• B1:Can express and understand a wide range of linguistic functions, using the most common forms of their expressions in a neutral register of utterances. Is aware of the most important politeness conventions and is able to follow them. Is aware of and is able to look for signs indicating the most significant differences between one's own and foreign communities in terms of customs, traditions, attitudes, beliefs and values.  

• B1:Has sufficient vocabulary to speak on most topics related to everyday life, e.g. family, hobbies and interests, work, travel and current events
• B2: Has an appropriate range of vocabulary in matters related to his specialty and most general topics. Is able to diversify phrases to avoid frequent repetitions, although his/her vocabulary gaps may still cause hesitation and circumlocution in his/her statements
• C1: Has a good knowledge of a wide lexical range, which allows him to fill lexical gaps with discussing, although sometimes he/she is forced to visibly search for appropriate expressions in his/her mind or use avoidance strategies. Indicates good knowledge of idiomatic and colloquial expressions.h.
• A2: Has sufficient vocabulary to participate in routine conversations on familiar topics from everyday life. Has sufficient vocabulary to express basic communication needs in everyday life. Has sufficient vocabulary to meet the most important everyday communication needs.

• B1:The learner can join a discussion on a familiar topic, using appropriate expressions to speak up. Is able to start, conduct and end simple dialogues on familiar topics or topics related to his own interests.
• C1 and C2:The learner is able to choose a functionally appropriate expression in order to take part in a discussion through an appropriate introduction or to gain time while thinking about the continuation of his/her statement.
• A2:Can use simple strategies for starting, maintaining or ending a short conversation. Can start, conduct and end simple dialogues. Can ask for attention.
• B2: Is able to join the discussion in an appropriate manner, using appropriate linguistic means. Is able to properly start, maintain and end a statement in a discussion, speaking efficiently. He can start a conversation, speak at the right moment, and end the conversation when he feels it is necessary - although he does not always manage to do it quite elegantly. Can use typical expressions (e.g. "that's a really difficult question") to gain time and not to be distracted while formulating an answer.

• B2: Can communicate spontaneously, demonstrating considerable fluency and ease of expression, even in longer and complex statements. Can speak at a fairly steady pace, although he hesitates at times while looking for appropriate patterns and expressions, which may result in noticeably long pauses in speech. Can communicate fluently and spontaneously enough to conduct a normal conversation with a native speaker without causing any tension to either party. 
• B1: Can express his thoughts relatively easily. Apart from some problems with formulating statements that cause interruptions and lead to "no-win alleys", he can effectively continue the statement without the help of the interlocutor. Can express his thoughts in an understandable way, despite obvious breaks needed for grammatical and lexical planning and correction of statements, which is especially visible in longer, spontaneous statements..
• A2:Can express his own thoughts in the form of short statements, even though there are obvious breaks, false starts and rephrasing in them. Can formulate sentences on familiar topics easily enough to manage a short conversation, despite some noticeable thinking and frequent false starts 
• C1:Can express his thoughts fluently and spontaneously, almost effortlessly. The natural, smooth flow of his speech may be disturbed only when he is speaking on a difficult topic

• C1:Consistently maintains a high degree of grammatical correctness - errors occur rarely and are difficult to notice.
• B2: Has good grammatical control of his statements - some errors in sentence structure may occur irregularly, but are rare and can be corrected later. Demonstrates a relatively high degree of grammatical correctness. His mistakes do not cause misunderstandings.
• B1:In familiar contexts, he or she communicates with considerable accuracy - he or she generally shows a high degree of grammatical control, although the influence of the native language is visible. There are errors, but it is clear what the speaker wants to say. Uses quite correctly a range of frequently used, "routine" expressions and structural patterns related to more predictable situations
• A2:He or she uses simple structures correctly, but regularly makes basic mistakes - e.g. in the use of verb forms. Nevertheless, the statement is usually understood.

• B2: Uses clear, natural pronunciation and intonation..
• A1: Wymowa bardzo ograniczonego zakresu wyuczonych słów i wyrażeń jest, po pewnym wysiłku, zrozumiała przez rodzimego użytkownika języka, przywykłego do rozmówców z tej grupy językowej 
• C1 and C2: The learner can use intonation appropriately and stress sentences correctly to express finer shades of meaning.  
• B1: The learner's pronunciation is easy to understand, even with an occasional foreign accent and the occasional incorrect pronunciation of individual words.
• A2: The pronunciation is clear enough to be understood, despite distinct foreign accent - however, the interlocutors must ask for repetition from time to time.

• B2: Achieved clear, natural pronunciation and intonation, even though a foreign accent is sometimes obvious.
• B1: Speaks in an easy to understand way, although foreign accent is sometimes distinct and sometimes there is incorrect pronunciation.  
• A2: Usually speaks clearly enough to be understood, despite a noticeable accent. Interlocutors sometimes have to ask for repetition.

• B2: Can communicate with a level of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with a native speaker possible without causing tension for either party. There are few noticeable long pauses.     
• B1: Can express himself fluently despite interruptions to plan or repair grammatical or lexical structures, especially when speaking over a longer period of time.           
• A2: Can produce statements on familiar topics with sufficient ease to be able to cope with short conversations, despite very visible hesitation and false starts.

• B2: Demonstrates a relatively high degree of grammatical control. Mistakes made do not cause misunderstandings. There may still be minor errors in sentence structure, but these can often be corrected later.       
• B1: Can communicate quite accurately in familiar situations. Generally demonstrates a good level of control of grammatical structures, despite the noticeable influence of their native language. There are errors, but the main message is clear.          
• A2: Can use simple grammatical structures correctly, but still makes basic mistakes, such as in verb forms or in the agreement of subject and verb. Still, it is generally clear what the speaker wants to say.

• B2: Demonstrates a good range of vocabulary to describe clearly and express opinions on most general topics. Can differentiate phrases and use some complex sentence forms. Vocabulary gaps may still cause a need to use description. Incorrect choice of vocabulary sometimes happens, but it does not interfere with communication. Has sufficient vocabulary to talk about most topics related to everyday life, even if some description is necessary.
• B1: Demonstrates good mastery of basic vocabulary, but still makes basic mistakes when expressing more complex ideas or in relation to unfamiliar topics or situations.
• A2: Has sufficient vocabulary to express basic needs. Can use a narrow range of vocabulary related to the specific needs of everyday life.

• C2: The learner can present clear, well-structured, fluent statements with a clear logical structure, allowing the recipient to extract and remember the most important content.
• C1: Can present clear, detailed descriptions and present complex topics, organizing and developing individual issues and ending the argument with an appropriate conclusion.
• B2: Can give clear, structured descriptions and presentations, appropriately highlighting significant points and providing relevant details/examples. Can give clear, detailed descriptions and presentations of issues on a wide range of topics in his or her own field of interest, developing and supporting certain themes with appropriate comments and examples.
• B1: Can present discussions of one or more topics related to his or her own area of interest quite fluently, ordering subsequent issues appropriately.
• A2: Can give simple descriptions or presentations of people, living or working conditions, daily routine activities, likes/dislikes, etc. in the form of a short sequence of simple phrases and sentences, forming a list of issues.
• A1: Can say simple sentences about people and places.

• C2: The learner demonstrates good knowledge of idiomatic and colloquial expressions. Can accurately express finer shades of meaning using a wide range of meaning-modifying agents. Can withdraw and rebuild a statement in a difficult communication situation in such a way that the interlocutor will not notice his difficulty.
• C1: Can speak fluently and spontaneously with almost no effort. Uses a wide range of vocabulary efficiently, which allows him or her to fill gaps in vocabulary by using descriptions. Sometimes he or she needs some time to find the right expressions or uses avoidance strategies. Only a conceptually difficult topic can disturb the natural, smooth flow of his or her speech.
• B2: Can speak fluently, correctly and effectively on a wide range of general, academic, professional or leisure topics, clearly marking the relationships between individual statements. Can communicate spontaneously, following grammatical rules, without any apparent need to limit what he wants to say, using a degree of formality appropriate to the circumstances. Can take part in a conversation with a certain degree of fluency and spontaneity. It is possible to maintain a conversation with native speakers without any signs of tension on either side. Can emphasize the personal significance of certain events and experiences, as well as express and justify his or her own opinion by providing important explanations and arguments.
• B1: Can have a conversation on typical and unusual topics related to his or her own interests and professional matters. Can exchange, check and confirm information, deal with less routine situations and explain why something is a problem. Can speak on more abstract topics, such as art, film, literature, music, etc. Can widely use simple language in most situations that may arise while travelling. Can spontaneously join in conversations on popular general topics, express their own opinions and exchange information on topics related to their interests or everyday life (e.g. family, hobbies, work, travel, current events).
• A2: Can participate in standard and short conversations with relative ease, provided they can get assistance from the interlocutor when necessary. Can handle simple, routine conversations without much effort. Can ask and answer questions and exchange views and information on familiar topics in predictable everyday situations. Can participate in conversations requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar or routine topics related to work and free time. Can participate in short social conversations, but rarely understands enough to initiate and maintain a conversation on their own.
• A1: Can participate in simple communication situations when the interlocutor often repeats statements at a slower pace, paraphrases and explains. Can ask and answer simple questions and express and address simple statements about everyday needs or very familiar topics.

 

• C2: The learner can write complex texts clearly and efficiently, using an appropriate style and logical composition that make it easier for the reader to find important content.

• C1: Can write clear and well-structured texts on complex topics, highlighting important issues, developing expressed views and justifying them with additional arguments and appropriate examples, while formulating appropriate conclusions

• B2: Can write clear, detailed texts on a variety of topics related to their own interests, citing and evaluating information and arguments from many sources.

• B1: Can write clear, concise texts on a variety of topics of interest in the form of a linear sequence of simple, single statements.

• A2: Can write texts consisting of simple expressions and sentences connected by simple conjunctions such as "and", "but" or "because"

• A1: Can write simple single phrases and sentences

• C2: The learner is able to present clear, well-structured, fluent statements with a clear logical structure, allowing the recipient to extract and remember the most important content.

• C1: Can present clear, detailed descriptions and present complex topics, organizing and developing individual issues and ending the argument with an appropriate conclusion.

• B2: Can give clear, structured descriptions and presentations, appropriately highlighting significant points and providing relevant details/examples. Can give clear, detailed descriptions and presentations of issues on a wide range of topics in his or her own field of interest, developing and supporting certain themes with appropriate comments and examples.

• B1: Can, quite fluently, present discussions of one or more topics related to his or her own area of interest, ordering subsequent topics appropriately.

• A2: Can give simple descriptions or presentations of people, living or working conditions, daily routine activities, likes/dislikes, etc. in the form of a short sequence of simple phrases and sentences, forming a list of issues.

• A1:Can produce single sentences about people and places.

• C2: The learner can write complex texts clearly and efficiently, using an appropriate style and logical composition that make it easier for the reader to find important content.
• C1: Can write clear and well-structured texts on complex topics, highlighting important issues, developing expressed views and justifying them with additional arguments and appropriate examples, while formulating appropriate conclusions
• B2: Can write clear, detailed texts on a variety of topics related to their own interests, citing and evaluating information and arguments from many sources.
• B1: Can write clear, concise texts on a variety of topics of interest in the form of a linear sequence of simple, single statements.
• A2: Can write texts consisting of simple expressions and sentences connected by simple conjunctions such as "and", "but" or "because"
• A1: Can write simple single phrases and sentences

 

• C2: As C1
• C1: The learner is able to express his/her own views clearly and precisely in private correspondence, using the language effectively and flexibly, also conveying emotions, being allusive and joking.
• B2: Can write letters expressing a certain degree of emotion, emphasizing personal significance of events and experiences, and commenting on information and views conveyed by the correspondent.
• B1: Can write personal letters containing information and expressing views on abstract or cultural topics, such as film or music.
• A2: Can write very simple personal letters expressing thanks or apologies.
• A1: Can write simple greetings.

• C2: The learner has a very wide range of vocabulary, including idiomatic and colloquial expressions. Is aware of connoted meanings and demonstrates knowledge of them.
• C1: Has a good knowledge of a wide lexical range, which allows him/her to fill lexical gaps with descriptions, although sometimes he/she is forced to visibly search for appropriate expressions in his/her mind or use avoidance strategies. Demonstrates good knowledge of idiomatic and colloquial expressions
• B2: Has an adequate range of vocabulary in matters related to his specialty and most general topics. Can vary wording to avoid frequent repetitions, although vocabulary gaps may still cause hesitation and descriptions in statements.
• B1: Has sufficient vocabulary to, using some description strategies, speak on most topics related to everyday life, e.g. family, hobbies and interests, work, travel and current events.
• A2: Has sufficient vocabulary to participate in routine conversations on familiar everyday topics. Has sufficient vocabulary to express basic communication needs in everyday life. Has sufficient vocabulary to meet the most important everyday communication needs
• A1: Has a basic vocabulary consisting of single words or expressions related to specific situations.

• C2: The learner uses consistent control of grammatical correctness - also when formulating a complex statement - even when his/her attention is focused on something else (e.g. planning further statements or monitoring the listeners' reactions).
• C1: Consistently maintains a high degree of grammatical correctness - errors occur rarely and are difficult to notice.
• B2: Has good grammatical control of statements - momentary "stumbles" or irregular errors in sentence structure may occur, but are rare and can be corrected later. Demonstrates a relatively high degree of grammatical correctness. His/her mistakes do not cause misunderstandings
• B1: Communicates quite accurately in familiar contexts - generally shows a high degree of grammatical control, although the influence of their native language is visible. There are errors, but it is clear what the speaker wants to say. Uses quite correctly a range of frequently used, "routine" expressions and structural patterns related to more predictable situations.
• A2: Uses simple structures correctly, but regularly makes basic mistakes - e.g. in the use of verb forms. Nevertheless, the statement can usually be understood.
• A1: Demonstrates only limited mastery of simple grammatical structures and sentence patterns - within the framework of the learned resource.

On June 18, 2021, Resolution No. 206 of the Senate of the University of Lodz entered into force regarding: the principles of achieving learning outcomes by students of the University of Lodz in terms of knowledge and ability to use a modern foreign language.  

Pursuant to §1 section 1 of this resolution, a graduate of the first-cycle studies conducted at the University of Lodz should have language skills in the discipline studied in accordance with the requirements specified for level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.  

Section 2: "A graduate of the second-cycle studies and a graduate of uniform master's studies conducted at the University of Lodz should have language skills in the fields of science and scientific disciplines relevant to the studied field, in accordance with the requirements specified for level B2+ of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages."  

§3 of the same resolution informs about the obligation to pass a test determining the level of knowledge of a modern foreign language selected by the student "...If in the test the student obtains the number of points corresponding to the level of knowledge of this language, that is B2 for students of the first-cycle studies and uniform master's studies, the student has the right to resign from participating in a curriculum language course in that language and take the final exam.” At the same time, after passing the final exam, the student should choose a language course of:  

•  the same foreign language at a higher level,
• another foreign language offered by the Foreign Language Centre of the University of Lodz at any level,  

without having to pass an exam in this language.  

§6 of the same resolution informs that: "Students who do not have Polish citizenship and study at the University of Lodz cannot choose, as part of their curriculum foreign language course, a foreign language that is their native language or is an official language in the country that they come from.  

 

The Dean may exempt a foreign student from participating in a curriculum foreign language course if the foreign student demonstrates knowledge of the Polish language at the B2 level.

 

In order to implement the provisions of this resolution, we have prepared for you a diagnostic test in six languages ​​(English, German, French, Russian, Spanish and Italian). These tests have been placed on the university's distance learning platform (MOODLE) in the form of courses called Language Test in... To complete the test, log in to the platform and sign up for the appropriate course. The login procedure can be performed from any computer connected to the Internet with any browser. (Mozilla FireFox, Microsoft Edge, Opera, Chrome)  

After logging in to the platform, find the appropriate course in the list of courses, e.g. English Test. After selecting a course, you will be asked to enter the course access code. The access code is the same as for the occupational health and safety course (the code is available at the dean's office of a given faculty). Please note that each faculty has a different code - do not use a code from another faculty!  

EVERY STUDENT CAN TAKE THE TEST IN ONLY ONE OF THE SIX LANGUAGES! YOU MUST NOT SIGN UP FOR TESTS IN MULTIPLE LANGUAGES!

EVERY STUDENT CAN TAKE THE TEST IN ONLY ONE OF THE SIX LANGUAGES! YOU MUST NOT SIGN UP FOR TESTS IN MULTIPLE LANGUAGES!
 

The tests diagnose language competence at levels A1, A2, B1, B2, B2+, respectively. Each test consists of 20 multiple-choice questions (one correct answer). Time to complete a single test – 10 minutes! You can only take the test once! The test should start at level A1. After obtaining a result above 70% of correct answers, it will be possible to move on to the next test A2 and then to B1, B2, B2+. In total, the test consists of 100 questions divided into 5 levels A1, A2, B1, B2, B2+. The test is progressive: if you do not obtain at least 70% of correct answers at a given level (14 points at a given level), the next level “will not open”. If the next questions are too difficult, please skip them and stop taking the test. After completing the test (or after the time limit has passed), the result obtained will be displayed and, depending on the number of points obtained, it will be possible to open the test at the next level. Test results are also available for dean's offices and the Foreign Language Centre.

 

Please note that  it is in your best interest to take the test independently and honestly - it will allow you to assess your language competence and choose the right language course. The test will only allow you to objectively determine your language level if you take it on your own and you do not use any learning aids (textbook, dictionary, etc.).  

If you find that you have achieved a result of A1 or A2 level, please take appropriate steps to catch up. We suggest contacting the Foreign Language Centre of the University of Lodz, where you will receive professional advice.

 

If you obtain at least 70% of correct answers for level B2 and also 70% of correct answers for level B2+, you can be exempt from a curriculum foreign language course if you pass the final curriculum examination containing elements of a specialist language for a given field of study at the minimum B2 level, on the date set by FLC, and then you have the right to choose a course in the same language at a higher level or another language at any level (including the starter level).   

If you have achieved a result that allows you to resign from a curriculum language course (B2, B2+), please make a carefully considered decision regarding exemption from the curriculum language course, because obtaining B2 or B2+ result at the diagnostic test does not exempt you from the final curriculum examination at the B2 or B2+ level, and this exam contains elements of a specialist language for a given field of study. In such a situation we also suggest contacting the Foreign Language Centre of the University of Lodz, ul. Pomorska 149/153,  90-236 Łódź,  tel. 42 635-52-72 (Building of the Faculty of Physics and Applied Informatics).

 

Note: based on the decision of the Teaching Committee of May 8, 2014, from the 2014/15 academic year, the diagnostic test is a mandatory test for all first-cycle full-time and part-time students who started their studies in the 2016/17 academic year. Taking the test is necessary to enroll in the language group.   In case of technical problems related to the operation of the platform, please contact helpdesk@uni.lodz.pl   After completing the test, please complete the appropriate declaration:  

• declaration on selecting a foreign language (annex no.1). This declaration should be completed by students who do not declare their intention to be exempt from participating in the compulsory curriculum language course. The completed declaration should be submitted immediately to the relevant dean's office. On this basis, you will be assigned to language groups;
   
• declaration on taking the curriculum examination and selecting another foreign language (annex no. 2). This declaration should be completed by students who have acquired the right to be exempt from the curriculum foreign language course in the diagnostic test and declare their intention to apply to the dean of the faculty for exemption from participating in the curriculum foreign language course and taking the final exam (annex no. 5). The completed declaration should, after obtaining the dean's consent, be submitted to the Foreign Language ​​Centre's office by January 14, 2024 at the latest. On this basis, you will be assigned a date for the final exam and you will be assigned to a group of another foreign language course;
   
• declaration on selecting another foreign language after obtaining credit for the language course on the basis of a certificate (annex no. 3 – optional). This declaration is completed by students who declare their intention to apply to the dean of the faculty for exemption from participating in the curriculum foreign language course on the basis of an international certificate held (annex no. 4) and at the same time declare their intention to participate in another foreign language course at any level. The completed declaration should, after obtaining the dean's consent, be submitted to the Foreign Language ​​Centre's office by January 14, 2024 at the latest. On this basis, you will be assigned to a group of another foreign language course.
   

Note: having a valid international certificate (Annex to Resolution No. 206 of the Senate of the University of Lodz of June 18, 2021) entitles you to obtain credit for a curriculum modern foreign language course without having to choose another language (the application should be submitted to the dean of the faculty after obtaining an opinion from the Foreign Language Centre (annex no. 4).  

Diagnostic tests will be available on the university's distance learning platform (Moodle) from October 30, 2023 to December 23, 2023.