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