Spanish Language Proficiency Levels267

The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is the international standard for describing language ability. It divides language proficiency into six levels: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, and C2. These levels are further divided into two sublevels each, resulting in a total of 12 levels.A1: Basic user

At level A1, learners can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at satisfying specific needs. They can introduce themselves and others and ask and answer simple questions about personal details such as where they live, people they know, and things they have. They can interact in a simple way provided the other person speaks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.A2: Elementary user

At level A2, learners 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). They can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. They can describe in simple terms aspects of their background, immediate environment, and matters in areas of immediate need.B1: Intermediate user

At level B1, learners can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. They 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 topics that are familiar or of personal interest. They can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes, and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.B2: Upper intermediate user

At level B2, learners can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in their field of specialization. They can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible. They 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.C1: Advanced user

At level C1, learners 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. They can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organizational patterns, connectors, and cohesive devices.C2: Proficient user

At level C2, learners can understand without effort virtually everything that is read or heard. They can summarize information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. They can express themselves spontaneously, very fluently, and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations.

2024-11-19

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