Descriptions of levels of general English (A1/A2/B1/B2/C1/C2)
The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) consists of six levels, from A1 for beginners to C2 for language proficient users.
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Can speak and understand common expressions and phrases that they need immediately
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Introduce oneself, introduce others, and answer questions about personal information such as their home, belongings, and contacts.
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Can develop their listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills at the A1 level.
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Can practice in grammar and vocabulary A1-A2
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Can understand common expressions and phrases on familiar topics, such as very basic personal and family information, shopping, places of interest, and work.
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Can communicate in simple everyday tasks that only require straightforward information exchange on familiar topics.
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Can use simple language to describe aspects of their past, their environment, and issues related to their immediate needs.
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Can practice their listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills at the A2 level.
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Can practice in grammar and vocabulary A1-A2.
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Can clearly understand the main points of texts on familiar topics in standard language.
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Can produce simple and organized texts on familiar topics when traveling to places where English is used.
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Can provide details about experiences, events, wishes, and aspirations.
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Can also provide explanations about opinions and plans
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Can develop their listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills at the B1 level.
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Can practice grammar and vocabulary B1-B2.
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Can provide details about experiences, events, wishes, and aspirations.
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Can also provide explanations about opinions and plans.
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Can understand key concepts from complex texts on concrete or abstract topics, including certain discussion techniques.
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Can express themselves fluently and spontaneously enough to communicate comfortably with other English speakers.
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Can write a clear and detailed text on a variety of topics and explain a complex point of view on a subject, including expressing the advantages and disadvantages.
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Can work on their listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills at the B2 level.
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Can practice grammar and vocabulary B1-B2.
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Can use the language flexibly and effectively for social, academic, and professional purposes.
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Can comprehend a wide range of more difficult and longer texts and recognize implicit meanings.
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Can create clear, well-structured, and in-depth texts on complex topics.
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Can refine their C1-level skills in listening comprehension, reading, and writing.
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Can practice C1-level grammar.
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Can easily understand almost everything they hear or read.
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Can summarize and present information and arguments from various oral and written sources in a concise and coherent manner.
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Can express themselves spontaneously, very fluently, and precisely, differentiating even the finest nuances of meaning, even in more complex situations.