CEFR Language levels

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CEFR Language levels

The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, often referred to as CEFR or CEFRL, is an international standard for working out your ability within a language. It was established by the Council of Europe and aims to validate language ability.

The six levels within the CEFR are A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 and C2. The levels are often used casually by language learners to explain their ability at speaking, reading, writing and understanding a language. But there are also exams and certificates available to those who want to make their level official.

The C levels

C2 Proficiency

Express themselves using precise meaning in complex scenarios.

Summarize information from a variety of sources into a coherent presentation.

Understand almost everything read or heard with ease

C1 Advanced

Understand a wide range of longer and more demanding texts or conversations

Create well-structured and detailed texts on complex topics

Effectively use the language for social, academic or professional situations

The B levels

B2 Upper Intermediate

Produce a detailed text on a wide range of subjects

Spontaneously interact without too much strain for either the learner or the native speaker

Understand the main ideas of a complex text

B1 Intermediate

Deal with most travel situations in areas where the language is spoken

Describe experiences, events, dreams, and ambitions, as well as opinions or plans in brief.

Create simple texts on topics of personal interest

The A levels

A2 Elementary

Describe matters of immediate need in simple terms.

Complete tasks that are routine and involve a direct exchange of information.

Understand frequently used expressions in most intermediate areas

A1 Beginner

Interact simply as long as the other person speaks slowly and clearly

Introduce themselves and ask others questions about personal details

Understand and use very basic expressions to satisfy concrete needs