{"id":3186,"date":"2017-08-23T11:19:06","date_gmt":"2017-08-23T09:19:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.babel.nl\/?page_id=3186\/"},"modified":"2023-10-23T15:34:21","modified_gmt":"2023-10-23T13:34:21","slug":"level-descriptions-cefr","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.babel.nl\/en\/level-descriptions-cefr\/","title":{"rendered":"Level descriptions CEFR"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When determining a student\u2019s level, we use the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). This framework defines what you should master at a certain level in a foreign language.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-29695 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.babel.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/CEFR-levels.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"3424\" height=\"1944\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.babel.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/CEFR-levels.png 3424w, https:\/\/www.babel.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/CEFR-levels-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/www.babel.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/CEFR-levels-1024x581.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.babel.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/CEFR-levels-768x436.png 768w, https:\/\/www.babel.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/CEFR-levels-1536x872.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.babel.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/CEFR-levels-2048x1163.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3424px) 100vw, 3424px\" \/><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 99%;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 43px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 8.72416%; height: 86px; background-color: #009bbf; text-align: center;\" rowspan=\"2\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>BEGINNER<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 2.471%; height: 43px;\">A1<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 88.7544%; height: 43px;\">Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Can introduce him\/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he\/she lives, people he\/she knows and things he\/she has. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 43px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 2.471%; height: 43px;\">A2<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 88.7544%; height: 43px;\">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). Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.\u00a0 Can describe in simple terms aspects of his\/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 43px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 8.72416%; height: 86px; background-color: #009bbf; text-align: center;\" rowspan=\"2\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>INTERMEDIATE<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 2.471%; height: 43px;\">B1<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 88.7544%; height: 43px;\">Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken.\u00a0 Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes &amp; ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 43px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 2.471%; height: 43px;\">B2<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 88.7544%; height: 43px;\">Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his\/her field of specialisation. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. 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.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 43px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 8.72416%; height: 20px; background-color: #009bbf; text-align: center;\" rowspan=\"2\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>ADVANCED<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 2.471%; height: 10px;\">C1<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 88.7544%; height: 10px;\">Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning. Can express him\/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. 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