Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
The internationally recognized standard for describing language proficiency
What is the CEFR?
The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is an international standard for assessing language proficiency. It was developed by the Council of Europe and is recognized worldwide.
The framework divides language proficiency into 6 levels, from A1 (beginner) to C2 (near-native proficiency). This classification enables a clear, comparable assessment of language skills across all European languages.
Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases.
What you can do at this level:
- ✓Introduce yourself and others
- ✓Ask and answer questions about personal details
- ✓Have simple conversations when spoken to slowly
- ✓Read short, simple texts (signs, notices)
- ✓Understand numbers, prices and times
📝 Example Sentences:
Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance.
What you can do at this level:
- ✓Talk about family, shopping, work
- ✓Give simple descriptions of people and places
- ✓Write short, simple notes and messages
- ✓Handle everyday situations
- ✓Understand simple texts on familiar topics
📝 Example Sentences:
Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered.
What you can do at this level:
- ✓Handle travel situations in the language area
- ✓Report on experiences, events and dreams
- ✓Explain and justify opinions and plans
- ✓Understand texts on familiar topics
- ✓Write coherent texts
📝 Example Sentences:
Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics.
What you can do at this level:
- ✓Communicate spontaneously and fluently with native speakers
- ✓Actively participate in discussions
- ✓Write detailed texts on various topics
- ✓Argue viewpoints
- ✓Understand news articles and reports
📝 Example Sentences:
Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts and recognize implicit meaning.
What you can do at this level:
- ✓Express yourself spontaneously and fluently
- ✓Communicate flexibly in work and studies
- ✓Present complex issues clearly
- ✓Understand literary texts and specialist articles
- ✓Write structured, detailed texts
📝 Example Sentences:
Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read.
What you can do at this level:
- ✓Understand virtually all texts with ease
- ✓Grasp finest nuances of meaning
- ✓Express yourself precisely and stylistically
- ✓Participate in expert discussions
- ✓Write complex literary and scientific texts
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