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A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2 KET PET FCE CAE CPE: Level Frameworks

The document outlines different frameworks for describing levels of language proficiency, including the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) and Cambridge certificates. The CEFR describes levels from A1 for basic users up to C2 for those who can use the language proficiently. It provides example abilities at each level, from A1 involving basic interaction to C2 demonstrating ability to understand virtually any spoken or written text. Cambridge certificates correspond to CEFR levels and assess English skills from Key English Test to Certificate of Proficiency in English.

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A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2 KET PET FCE CAE CPE: Level Frameworks

The document outlines different frameworks for describing levels of language proficiency, including the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) and Cambridge certificates. The CEFR describes levels from A1 for basic users up to C2 for those who can use the language proficiently. It provides example abilities at each level, from A1 involving basic interaction to C2 demonstrating ability to understand virtually any spoken or written text. Cambridge certificates correspond to CEFR levels and assess English skills from Key English Test to Certificate of Proficiency in English.

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A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2
KET PET FCE CAE CPE
Key English Test Preliminary English
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First Certificate in
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Certificate in Advanced
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C2
Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can summarise
information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing
arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. Can express him/herself
spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of
meaning even in more complex situations.
C1
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. Can produce
clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled
use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.
B2
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.
B1
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. Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of
personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes &
ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
A2
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. Can describe in simple terms
aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas
of immediate need.
A1
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.
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, teaching, assessment.
Council for cultureal Co-operation, Education Committee, Mondern Languages Division, Strasbourg.
Cambridge University Press 2001
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