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CEFR Level

CEFR is an acronym that stand for Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

CEFR levels are a method for describing language ability.

The following table describes the CEFR levels:

C2

Proficiency

C1 skills

Can easily understand almost everything they see and hear

Can express themselves fluently and spontaneously with precision in complex situations

C1

Advanced

B2 Skills

Can understand wide range of long, complex texts

Can interact and express themselves fluently and spontaneously

Can use language effectively in social, academic, and professional situations

B2

Upper Intermediate

B1 skills

Can understand main ideas of complex text

Can interact with some fluency and communicate easily

Can write clear, detailed text on wide range of topics and express their opinion

B1

Intermediate

A2 skills

Can understand familiar topics

Can communicate while traveling in an English-speaking area

Can write simple text on familiar topics

A2

Pre-Intermediate

A1 skills

Interact in simple and direct changes of information

Describe things around them

Describe things they need

A1

Elementary

Communicate using everyday expressions and very basic phrases

Can introduce themselves

Ask and answer simple questions about personal details