User
Basic |
A1 |
Capable of understanding and using familiar everyday
expressions and very basic sentences aimed at the satisfaction of
needs of a practical type.
Capable of introducing him/herself and others and capable of asking
and answering questions about personal details such as where he/she
lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has.
Capable of interacting in a simple way provided the other person
expresses herself slowly and clearly and is prepared to be helpful. |
User
Basic |
A2 |
Capable of understanding phrases and frequently
used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g.
very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography,
employment).
Capable of describing in simple words aspects of his/her background,
immediate environment and matters in areas
of immediate need. |
User
Independent |
B1 |
Capable of understanding the main points of
clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in
work, school, leisure, etc.
Capable of dealing with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling
in an area where the language is spoken.
Capable of producing easy connected text on topics which are familiar
or of interest.
Capable of describing experiences and facts, dreams, hopes &
ambitions and able to give reasons and explanations for opinions
and plans in a succint way. |
User
Independent |
B2 |
Capable of understanding the main ideas of difficult
text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions
in his/her field of specialisation.
Capable of interacting with a degree of fluency and spontaneity
that makes regular interaction with native speakers possible. Capable
of producing clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and
formulate an opinion on a topical issue giving the pros and cons
of various options. |
User
Proficient |
C1 |
Capable of understanding a wide range of difficult,
longer texts, and identifying implicit meaning.
Capable of expressing him/herself fluently and spontaneously without
searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively
for social purpose.
Capable of producing clear, well-structured and effectively for
social purpose, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled
use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices. |
User
Proficient |
C2 |
Capable of understanding effortlessly virtually
everything heard or read.
Capable of expressing him/herself naturally, fluently and with accurancy,
differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations. |