Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
The Common European Framework divides learners into three broad divisions which can be divided into six levels:
Level Description
A1 Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of
needs of a concrete type. Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about
personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has. Can interact in a
simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.
A2 Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance
(e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment).
Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on
familiar and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate
environment and matters in areas of immediate need.
B1 Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work,
school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the
language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest.
Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes & ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations
for opinions and plans.
B2 Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical
discussions in his/her field of specialization. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that
makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce
clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the
advantages and disadvantages of various options.
C1 Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognize implicit meaning. Can express
him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language
flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured,
detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organizational patterns, connectors and
cohesive devices.
C2 Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can summarize information from different
spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. Can
express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning
even in more complex situations.
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The Common European Framework divides learners into three broad divisions which can be divided into six levels:
Level Description
A1 Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of
needs of a concrete type. Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about
personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has. Can interact in a
simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.
A2 Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance
(e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment).
Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on
familiar and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate
environment and matters in areas of immediate need.
B1 Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work,
school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the
language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest.
Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes & ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations
for opinions and plans.
B2 Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical
discussions in his/her field of specialization. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that
makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce
clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the
advantages and disadvantages of various options.
C1 Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognize implicit meaning. Can express
him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language
flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured,
detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organizational patterns, connectors and
cohesive devices.
C2 Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can summarize information from different
spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. Can
express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning
even in more complex situations.
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