Level |
Listening |
Reading |
Speaking |
Writing |
A1 |
Can follow speech which is very slow and carefully articulated, with long pauses for him/her to assimilate meaning |
Can understand very short, simple texts a single phrase at a time, picking up familiar names, words and basic phrases |
Can interact in a simple way but communicating is totally dependent on repetition at a slower rate of speech |
Can ask for or pass on personal details in written form |
A2 |
Can understand enough provided speech is clearly and slowly articulated |
Can understand short, simple texts containing the highest frequency vocabulary |
Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information |
Can write short, simple notes relating to matters in areas of immediate need |
B1 |
Can understand the main points of clear standard speech on familiar matters regularly encountered at work, school, leisure time |
Can read straightforward factual texts on subjects related to his/her field and interests |
Can exploit a wide range of simple language to deal with most situations |
Can write personal letters and notes asking for or conveying simple information of immediate relevance |
B2 |
Idiomatic usage influences the ability to understand |
Has a broad active reading vocabulary, but may experience some difficulty with low-frequency idioms |
Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction |
Can express news and views effectively in writing |
C1 |
Can understand enough to follow complex topics, through he/she may need to confirm details |
Can understand in detail lengthy complex texts, provided he/she can reread difficult sections |
Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously |
Can express him/herself with clarity and precision |
C2 |
Has no difficulty in understanding any kind of spoken language, delivered at fast native speed |
Can understand a wide range of long and complex texts |
Has a good command of idiomatic expressions |
Can write clear, smoothly flowing, complex texts in a logical structure |