What are the key words essential for C1 level English learners

For C1 level English learners, essential vocabulary includes a broad range of lexical items that cover both general and academic English. The vocabulary profile for C1 is comprehensive, focusing on words and phrases that learners are expected to know and use effectively in complex communication tasks. This includes an extensive set of phrasal verbs, idiomatic expressions, and nuanced vocabulary for expressing detailed opinions and arguments.

Key aspects for C1 vocabulary are:

• Advanced lexical items beyond basic communication, including less frequent but highly expressive words.
• Phrasal verbs and idiomatic expressions essential for natural, fluent speech.
• Academic and professional terminology relevant for higher education and specialized fields.
• Words that support pragmatic competence for effective communication in social interactions.

C1 learners should be comfortable with a vocabulary size that allows them to understand and produce language with a high degree of precision, including understanding subtleties and implied meanings in conversations and texts. ^{1, 2, 9, 11}

If a more detailed list of specific words or word families for C1 learners is needed, further research into curated vocabulary lists or English Vocabulary Profiles tailored for C1 might be required.

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