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English CEFR Placement Test

English CEFR Placement Test

CEFR Level Descriptions

CEFR Level A0 – New Beginner

At this level, users may not have much experience with the language and only know a few words or no words at all. Users at this level are considered new to the language.

CEFR Level A1 – Beginner

At this level, users can understand and use basic everyday expressions and very simple phrases aimed at meeting concrete needs. They can introduce themselves and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where they live, people they know, and things they have. Communication is possible if the other person speaks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.

CEFR Level A2 – High Beginner

Learners at this level can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g., personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). They can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a straightforward exchange of information on familiar topics and activities.

CEFR Level B1 – Intermediate

Users at the B1 level can deal with most situations likely to arise while traveling in an area where the language is spoken. They can produce simple connected text on familiar topics and describe experiences, events, dreams, hopes, and ambitions. They can also briefly explain reasons and opinions.

CEFR Level B2 – High Intermediate

Learners can understand the main ideas of complex texts on both concrete and abstract topics, including discussions in their field of specialization. They can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers possible without strain for either party.

CEFR Level C1 – Advanced

At this level, users can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognize implicit meaning. They can express themselves fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. They can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic, and professional purposes.

CEFR Level C2 – Proficient

C2 users can effortlessly understand virtually everything they read or hear. They can summarize information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. They express themselves precisely, fluently, and spontaneously, even in more complex or nuanced situations.