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Language levels are a way to measure how well a person can use a language. There are a number of different language level frameworks, but the most common is the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The CEFR has six levels:
- A1 - Beginner
- A2 - Elementary
- B1 - Intermediate
- B2 - Upper-intermediate
- C1 - Advanced
- C2 - Proficient
Each level of the CEFR describes what a person at that level should be able to do in terms of speaking, listening, reading, and writing. For example, a person at level A1 should be able to understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very simple sentences, while a person at level C2 should be able to understand and express themselves fluently and almost effortlessly.
Language levels can be used for a variety of purposes, such as:
- Placing students in the right language class
- Assessing the language proficiency of job applicants
- Grading language exams
- Setting goals for language learners
It is important to note that language levels are not always clear-cut. For example, a person may be at level B1 for speaking but level A2 for reading. Additionally, people may progress at different rates in different language skills.
Here are some tips for improving your language level:
- Practice regularly. The more you use a language, the better you will become at it.
- Immerse yourself in the language. This means surrounding yourself with the language as much as possible. You can do this by listening to music, watching movies and TV shows, and reading books and articles in the language.
- Find a language partner. Practicing with a native speaker is a great way to improve your language skills.
- Take a language class. If you are serious about improving your language skills, consider taking a language class. This will give you the opportunity to learn from a qualified teacher and practice with other students.
Learning a new language can be challenging, but it is also very rewarding. By following the tips above, you can improve your language level and become more fluent.
The scale of reference, developed within the Council of Europe's document Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, is recognized as a European standard for grading an individual's language proficiency according to six levels (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, and C2). The Self-evaluation language skills chart helps you to evaluate your proficiency level.
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A – Basic level
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A1 – Breakthrough or Beginners |
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| Listening | I can recognize familiar words and very basic phrases concerning myself, my family and immediate concrete surroundings when people speak slowly and clearly.
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| Reading | I can understand familiar names, words and very simple sentences, for example on notices and posters or in catalogues.
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| Spoken Interaction
Spoken Production |
I can interact in a simple way provided the other person is prepared to repeat or rephrase things at a slower rate of speech and help me formulate what I'm trying to say. I can ask and answer simple questions in areas of immediate need or on very familiar topics.
I can use simple phrases and sentences to describe where I live and people I know. |
| Writing | I can write a short, simple postcard, for example sending holiday greetings. I can fill in forms with personal details, for example entering my name, nationality and address on a hotel registration form. |
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A2 – Waystage or Elementary |
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| Listening | I can understand phrases and the highest frequency vocabulary related to areas of most immediate personal relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local area, employment). I can catch the main point in short, clear, simple messages and announcements. |
| Reading | I can read very short, simple texts. I can find specific, predictable information in simple everyday material such as advertisements, prospectuses, menus and timetables and I can understand short simple personal letters. |
| Spoken Interaction
Spoken Production |
I can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar topics and activities. I can handle very short social exchanges, even though I can't usually understand enough to keep the conversation going myself.
I can use a series of phrases and sentences to describe in simple terms my family and other people, living conditions, my educational background and my present or most recent job. |
| Writing | I can write short, simple notes and messages relating to matters in areas of immediate needs. I can write a very simple personal letter, for example thanking someone for something. |
B – Intermediate
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B1 – Threshold or Pre-Intermediate |
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| Listening | I can understand the main points of clear standard speech on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. I can understand the main point of many radio or TV programs on current affairs or topics of personal or professional interest when the delivery is relatively slow and clear.
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| Reading | I can understand texts that consist mainly of high frequency everyday or job-related language. I can understand the description of events, feelings and wishes in personal letters. |
| Spoken Interaction
Spoken Production |
I can deal with most situations likely to arise while travelling in an area where the language is spoken. I can enter unprepared into conversation on topics that are familiar, of personal interest or pertinent to everyday life (e.g. family, hobbies, work, travel and current events).
I can connect phrases in a simple way in order to describe experiences and events, my dreams, hopes and ambitions. I can briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans. I can narrate a story or relate the plot of a book or film and describe my reactions. |
| Writing | I can write simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. I can write personal letters describing experiences and impressions
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B2 – Vantage or Upper-Intermediate |
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| Listening | I can understand extended speech and lectures and follow even complex lines of argument provided the topic is reasonably familiar. I can understand most TV news and current affairs programs. I can understand the majority of films in standard dialect. |
| Reading | I can read articles and reports concerned with contemporary problems in which the writers adopt particular attitudes or viewpoints. I can understand contemporary literary prose. |
| Spoken Interaction
Spoken Production |
I can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible. I can take an active part in discussion in familiar contexts, accounting for and sustaining my views.
I can present clear, detailed descriptions on a wide range of subjects related to my field of interest. I can explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options. |
| Writing | I can write clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects related to my interests. I can write an essay or report, passing on information or giving reasons in support of or against a particular point of view. I can write letters highlighting the personal significance of events and experiences. |
C – Advanced
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C1 – Effective Operational Proficiency or Advanced |
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| Listening | I can understand extended speech even when it is not clearly structured and when relationships are only implied and not signaled explicitly. I can understand television programs and films without too much effort. |
| Reading | I can understand long and complex factual and literary texts, appreciating distinctions of style. I can understand specialized articles and longer technical instructions, even when they do not relate to my field. |
| Spoken Interaction
Spoken Production |
I can express myself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. I can use language flexibly and effectively for social and professional purposes. I can formulate ideas and opinions with precision and relate my contribution skillfully to those of other speakers.
I can present clear, detailed descriptions of complex subjects integrating sub-themes, developing particular points and rounding off with an appropriate conclusion. |
| Writing | I can express myself in clear, well-structured text, expressing points of view at some length. I can write about complex subjects in a letter, an essay or a report, underlining what I consider to be the salient issues. I can select style appropriate to the reader in mind. |
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C2 – Mastery or Proficiency |
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| Listening | I have no difficulty in understanding any kind of spoken language, whether live or broadcast, even when delivered at fast native speed, provided I have some time to get familiar with the accent. |
| Reading | I can read with ease virtually all forms of the written language, including abstract, structurally or linguistically complex texts such as manuals, specialized articles and literary works. |
| Spoken Interaction
Spoken Production |
I can take part effortlessly in any conversation or discussion and have a good familiarity with idiomatic expressions and colloquialisms. I can express myself fluently and convey finer shades of meaning precisely. If I do have a problem I can backtrack and restructure around the difficulty so smoothly that other people are hardly aware of it.
I can present a clear, smoothly-flowing description or argument in a style appropriate to the context and with an effective logical structure which helps the recipient to notice and remember significant points. |
| Writing | I can write clear, smoothly-flowing text in an appropriate style. I can write complex letters, reports or articles which present a case with an effective logical structure which helps the recipient to notice and remember significant points. I can write summaries and reviews of professional or literary works. |
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