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Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)

The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is an international standard for describing language proficiency. It organizes language ability into six levels, from A1 (beginner) to C2 (mastery), enabling consistent assessment across different languages and educational systems worldwide.

CEFR Levels

Level Name Description
A1 Beginner Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases. Can introduce themselves and ask simple questions about personal details. Can interact in a simple way if the other person speaks slowly and clearly.
A2 Elementary Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of immediate relevance. Can communicate in simple routine tasks requiring direct exchange of information on familiar topics. Can describe aspects of their background and immediate environment.
B1 Intermediate Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters. Can deal with most situations likely to arise while travelling. Can produce simple connected text on familiar topics. Can describe experiences, events, dreams, and ambitions.
B2 Upper Intermediate Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity with native speakers. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects.
C1 Advanced Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts and recognize implicit meaning. Can express themselves fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects.
C2 Mastery Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can summarize information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments coherently. Can express themselves spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning.