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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 1 – Beginner

Santa Claus or Saint Nicolas?

Saint Nicholas lived in Myra, Turkey in about 250 AD. He was a very good man and he helped poor people. The Catholic Church made him a Saint.

In some European countries, people still celebrate Saint Nicholas. He has many different names: Saint Nick, Sinter Klaas. He is always a kind man and he gives presents to children on 6th December, the day of his death. 

In Britain and America he is called Santa Claus or Father Christmas. And in most countries the celebration of Saint Nicholas is now at Christmas on 25th December. Today most people celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ at Christmas. But the ancient celebration of Saint Nicholas still exists with Santa Claus.

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How many different names are there for Saint Nicholas (including Saint Nicholas)?

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Last update: 2006-04-13

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