| Proficient User |
C2 |
Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can summarise 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. |
| C1 |
Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise 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 organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices. |
| Independent User |
B2 |
Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical
discussions in his/her field of specialisation. 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. |
| B1 |
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 whilst 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 & ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions
and plans. |
| Basic User |
A2 |
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. |
| A1 |
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. |
|
A0 |
Test was incomplete or the score achieved was insufficient to calculate level. |
| 1. Using CEFR principles of good practice - http://www.cambridgeenglish.org |
