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Common European Framework of Reference
Your English language level is based on
the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). http://www.coe.int/t/dg4/linguistic/cadre_en.asp
This standard framework allowed standardized guidelines
for a common base within the European community. The
levels are divided into six main levels. These levels
could also be divided into a number of sublevels to make
clearer distinction of competence level.
Common European
Framework
Can Do
Statements
A1 - BREAKTHROUGH
Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and
very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of
a concrete type. Can introduce him/herself and others
and can ask and answer questions about personal details
such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and
things he/she has. Can interact in a simple way provided
the other person talks slowly and clearly and is
prepared to help.
A2 - WAYSTAGE
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 about familiar and routine matters. Can
describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background,
immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate
need.
B1 - THRESHOLD
Can understand the main points of clear standard input
on familiar matters regularly encountered in work,
school, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to
arise whilst travelling in areas 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 and ambitions and
briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and
plans.
B1+ - STRONG THRESHOLD
Can take messages communicating enquiries, explaining
problems; provide concrete information required in an
interview/consultation (e.g. describe symptoms to a
doctor) but does so with limited precision; explain why
something is a problem; summarise and give his or her
opinion about a short story, article, talk, discussion,
interview, or documentary and answer further questions
in detail; carry out a prepared interview, checking and
confirming information, though he/she may occasionally
have to ask for repetition if the other person's
response is rapid or extended; describe how to do
something, giving detailed instructions; exchange
accumulated factual information on familiar routine and
non-routine matters within his/her field with some
confidence.
B2 - VANTAGE
Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both
concrete and abstract topics, including technical
discussions in his/her 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 texts on a wide range of subjects and
explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the
advantages and disadvantages of various options.
C1 - OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY
Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts,
and recognise implicit meaning. Can express him/herself
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
texts on complex subjects, showing controlled use of
organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive
devices.
C2 - MASTERY
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 presentation. Can express
him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely,
differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more
complex situations.
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