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Common Reference Levels for Language Proficiency

The document outlines the Common Reference Levels for language proficiency based on the Global Scale of the Common European Framework. It describes the abilities of someone at a C2 level as being able to understand virtually everything heard or read and summarize information from different sources. They can express themselves spontaneously and precisely in complex situations. At a C1 level, one can understand complex texts on concrete and abstract topics and interact with native speakers without strain. They can produce detailed writing on a variety of subjects. At a B2 level, one can understand the main points of standard input on familiar matters and deal with most situations that may arise while traveling in an area where the language is spoken.

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Common Reference Levels for Language Proficiency

The document outlines the Common Reference Levels for language proficiency based on the Global Scale of the Common European Framework. It describes the abilities of someone at a C2 level as being able to understand virtually everything heard or read and summarize information from different sources. They can express themselves spontaneously and precisely in complex situations. At a C1 level, one can understand complex texts on concrete and abstract topics and interact with native speakers without strain. They can produce detailed writing on a variety of subjects. At a B2 level, one can understand the main points of standard input on familiar matters and deal with most situations that may arise while traveling in an area where the language is spoken.

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Common Reference Levels - The Global Scale C2

Proficient
Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can summarize 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. Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognize 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 text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organizational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices. Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialization. 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 text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options. Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise while travelling in an area 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. 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 on familiar and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need. 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.

C1

B2

Independent

B1

A2

Basic A1

The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment has been developed by the Language Policy Division of the Council of Europe (Strasbourg) (c) 2001 Council of Europe, Language Policy Division

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