Beginning of autonomy: get by, express his/her opinion. The learner can understand the key points of a conversation when simple language is used and if it involves familiar topics (work, school, leisure activities, etc.). He/she can: deal with most situations encountered when travelling in an area where the language is spoken; produce a simple and coherent discourse on topics which are familar or of personal interest; describe events, experiences, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly outline his/her reasons.