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ENGLISH LEVELS EXPLAINED
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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ENGLISH LEVELS OVERVIEW
BASIC USERS (A1 & A2)
INDEPENDENT USERS (B1 & B2)
PROFICIENT USERS (C1 & C2)
ENGLISH LEVELSEXPLAINED
CEFR - "Common European Framework of Referencefor Language"IELTS bandsCambridge ScaleCorresponding levels in the Cambridge Exams.
In the adjacent diagram “English level scales” the mostcommon English levels are visualized side by side:
This chart can give you a first orientation regarding yourcurrent knowledge and your desired target level.
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Breakthrough Waystage
BASIC USERS
A1 A2
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A1 LEVEL Introduce oneselfunderstand familiar day-to-day expressionsanswer personal questions (Where are you from/What things do you have?)interact when someone speaks slowly and clearly
A1 means basic user. The language learner can
EXAMS Cambridge Bulats 10-19, Young Learners English (YLE)Movers
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A2 LEVELunderstand frequently used expressionsanswer questions about background (family,employment, geographical location, shopping)react to questions when a native speaker speaksslowly and clearly.
A2 means basic user. The language learner can
EXAMSCambridge KEY (KET) certificate, Bulats 20-39, YLEFlyers
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Threshold Vantage
INDEPENDENT USERS
B1 B2
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B1 LEVEL
EXAMS
understand real life situations with native speakersproduce simple textExpress dreams, experiences, hopes and ambitions
B1 means independent user. The language learner can
Cambridge Preliminary (PET), BEC Preliminary , IELTSBand 4, Bulats 40-59, TOEFL 57-86
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B2 LEVEL
EXAMS
B2 means independent user. The language learner can
Cambridge First Certificate (FCE), BEC Vantage, IELTSBand 5-6, Bulats 60-74, TOEFL 87-109
understand more complicated texts (both technical& abstract)respond to situations fluently and spontaneouslyproduce clear, detailed text on a wide range oftopics and express opinions
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Effective operationalproficiency
Mastery
PROFICIENT USERS
C1 C2
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C1 LEVEL
EXAMS
understand longer, more detailed textsexpress oneself fluently and spontaneously withouthaving to search for expressionsproduce complicated , well-structured texts withcohesive devices and connectors
C1 means proficient user. The language learner can
Cambridge Advanced (CAE), BEC Higher IELTS Band 7, Bulats 75-89, TOEFL 110-120, TOEIC 880
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C2 LEVEL
EXAMS
C2 means proficient user. The language learner can
Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE), IELTS Band 8-9 ,Bulats 90-100
understand everything they hear and readexpress oneself clearly & preciselysummarize, contrast with fine detail, developarguments in complex situations
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