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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 2 – Pre-intermediate

Notting Hill – the Carnival

Notting Hill Carnival is the biggest street carnival in Europe. It takes place on the last weekend of August and attracts huge numbers of people. Notting Hill is an area of London with a very high Afro-Caribbean immigrant population. The Carnival started in 1964 as a Trinidadian-style children's street party with steel bands for music. At first, it was popular with black immigrant families. But now it is a multi-racial event which celebrates non-violence. The Carnival has grown every year and today nearly 2 million people attend it.

The first day is children's day. There is a procession of costumed bands and decorated floats along a three-mile route through Notting Hill. The second day is for adults with traditional steel bands providing the music from morning till night.

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The Notting Hill Carnival takes place:

in the Caribbean.

in Trinidad.

in London.

People taking part in Notting Hill Carnival today:

are mostly Afro-Caribbean immigrant population.

are from black immigrant families.

come from many different races.

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Last update: 2006-04-13