A1 Elementary - Basic:
You understand short phrases and know how to express basic needs.
You can introduce yourself and ask somebody and reply to basic questions.
A2 Elementary - Basic:
You understand practical information in daily life as well as simple
messages. You can make yourself understood in situations that you
are already familiar with. You can describe in simple terms a person,
place or object.
B1 Independent:
You understand the main gist of texts or oral production and express
yourself understandably on topics covering everyday life. You can
talk about an event, an experience or a dream and give reasons or
explanations for a plan or an idea.
B2 Independent:
You understand detailed information in texts or oral production and
express yourself clearly on topics relating to your centre(s) of interest
or even give a short simple presentation. In social conversation you
can talk about a range of topics.
C1 Experienced - Proficient:
You understand complex texts and oral production in detail and express
yourself with self-assuredness and precision on various topics. You
can take part in lengthy casual conversations and discuss abstract
or cultural topics fluently and with a good range of expression.
C2 Experienced - Proficient:
You understand everything you read or listen to in various areas.
You grasp language nuances and interpret complex documents discerningly.
You can express yourself spontaneously, correctly and fluently. You
can give arguments on complex topics.
European framework - The Council of Europe
The Council of Europe has developed these "CEFR" levels.
More detailed information and self-assessement grids for you to use
- in over 20 languages - are available from their website >>
the
Council of Europe website:
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