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CEFR_Levels

The document outlines the six levels of the CEFR for English language proficiency, ranging from A0/A1 (Beginner) to C2 (Proficient). Each level describes the abilities of users in terms of understanding, speaking, and writing in English, with specific examples of tasks they can perform. The levels progress from basic communication skills to advanced proficiency, highlighting the increasing complexity and fluency required at each stage.

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CEFR_Levels

The document outlines the six levels of the CEFR for English language proficiency, ranging from A0/A1 (Beginner) to C2 (Proficient). Each level describes the abilities of users in terms of understanding, speaking, and writing in English, with specific examples of tasks they can perform. The levels progress from basic communication skills to advanced proficiency, highlighting the increasing complexity and fluency required at each stage.

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There are six CEFR-Common European Framework of Reference

for Languages- levels:

A0/A1 English (Beginner/Elementary)


Level A0/A1 corresponds to basic users of English who can understand and use familiar
everyday expressions and very basic phrases.

A2 English (Pre Intermediate)


Level A2 corresponds to those users who can understand basic expressions and communicate in
a simple manner.

B1 English (Intermediate)
Level B1 corresponds to users who can understand and produce text on familiar topics and give
opinions and descriptions.

B2 English (Upper Intermediate)


Level B2 corresponds to users who can produce clear, detailed text and interact with a degree of
fluency and spontaneity.

C1 English (Advanced)
Level C1 corresponds to users who can express themselves fluently and spontaneously. They can
use language flexibly and effectively for all purposes.

C2 English (Proficient)
Level C2 corresponds to proficient users of English, who can understand and express virtually
everything with ease and differentiate finer shades of meaning.

English test A1 (Beginner)

Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed
at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Can introduce themselves and others
and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where someone
lives, people they know and things they have. Can interact in a simple way provided the
other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.

Level A2
English test A2 (Elementary English)

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 their background, immediate environment and matters in areas of
immediate need.

English Independent
User (B1-B2)

Level B1

English test B1 (Intermediate English)

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.

l B2
English test B2 (Upper-Intermediate English)

Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and
abstract topics, including technical discussions in their field of specialisation.
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.

Proficient English
User (C1, C2)

Level C1

English test C1 (Advanced English)

Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit(not directly
stated) meaning. Can express themself 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 organisational patterns(chronological order, order of importance,
compare and contrast, and cause and effect) and cohesive devices(Linkers).

Level C2
English test C2 (Proficiency)

Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can summarise information from
different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent
(logical and organized)presentation. Can express themself spontaneously, very fluently and
precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations.

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