CEFR ‘Can-Do’ Language Levels
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/*! elementor – v3.7.8 – 02-10-2022 */ .elementor-column .elementor-spacer-inner{height:var(–spacer-size)}.e-container{–container-widget-width:100%}.e-container>.elementor-widget-spacer{width:var(–container-widget-width,var(–spacer-size));-ms-flex-item-align:stretch;align-self:stretch;-ms-flex-negative:0;flex-shrink:0}.e-container>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container,.e-container>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer{height:100%}.e-container>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer>.elementor-spacer-inner{height:var(–container-widget-height,var(–spacer-size))}| CEF Levels | Speaking/ Listening |
Reading | Writing |
|---|---|---|---|
| C2 | Can understand colloquial references, any kind of spoken language, speak effortlessly and confidently on complex issues using idiomatic expressions. | 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. | Can write clear, smoothly flowing complex letters, reports or articles on any subject with good expression and accuracy. |
| C1 | Can understand extended speech, abstract expressions, converse effectively and with a good degree of fluency and spontaneity in social and professional situations. | Can understand long and complex factual and literary texts, and non-standard correspondence. | Can write clear, well-structured text on complex subjects in a letter, an essay or a report expressing points of view at some length. |
| B2 | Can understand many conversations, most TV news and current affairs programmes, films and maintain conversations on a variety of topics in familiar contexts. | Can read articles and reports concerned with contemporary problems, and detailed instructions or advice. | Can write clear, detailed text in an essay or report, passing on information or giving reasons in support of or against a particular point of view. |
| B1 | Can express opinions in a limited way on familiar work and cultural matters, understand main points of many radio or TV programmes on known areas of interest. | Can understand texts that consist mainly of common everyday or job-related language, description of events, feelings and wishes in personal letters | Can write simple connected letters or notes on familiar or predictable matters and personal letters describing experiences and impressions |
| A2 | Can understand and use simple phrases and vocabulary related to familiar areas like family information, shopping and announcements. | Can read very short, simple texts. find specific, predictable information in known areas such as advertisements, menus and timetables. | Can write short, simple notes and messages relating to matters in areas of personal information. |
| A1 | Can understand basic words and phrases and participate in simple, factual conversations when people speak slowly and clearly. | Can understand familiar names, basic words, instructions and very simple sentences. | Can write a short, simple postcard, fill in basic forms with personal information, notes with dates, times and places. |
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