Common European Framework

DESCRIPTORS FOR LEVELS A1 & A2

Basic User at A1 level can understand and use familiar everyday

expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a
concrete type; can introduce him or herself and others; can ask and
answer questions about personal details such as where he or she lives,
people he or she knows, and things he or she has; and can interact in a
simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is
prepared to help.

Basic User at A2 level can understand sentences and frequently used

expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance; can
communicate regarding simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and
direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters; and can
describe in simple terms aspects of his or her background, immediate
environment, and matters in areas of immediate need.

SCORING RUBRICS FOR LEVELS A1 & A2

A1 A2
U Can understand phrases and
N the highest frequency
D Can recognize familiar words vocabulary related to areas of
E and very basic phrases most immediate personal
R concerning him/her self, relevance (e.g. very basic
S Listening his/her family and his/her personal and family
T immediate concrete information, shopping, local
A surroundings when people area, employment). Can catch
N
speak slowly and clearly. the main point in short, clear,
D
simple messages and
I
announcements.
N
G Reading Can understand familiar words, Can read very short, simple
names, and very simple texts. Can find specific,
 predictable information in
simple everyday material such
sentences, for example: on
as advertisements,
notices and posters or in
prospectuses, menus and
catalogs
timetables and can understand
short, simple personal letters.
Can communicate in simple
Can interact in a simple way
and routine tasks requiring a
provided the interlocutor is
simple and direct exchange of
prepared to repeat or rephrase
information on familiar topics
things at a lower rate of speech
Spoken and activities. Can handle
and help him/her rephrase
S interaction very short social exchanges,
what he/she is trying to say.
P even though can’t understand
Can ask and answer simple
E enough to keep the
questions in areas of immediate
A conversation going
need or on very familiar topics.
K him/herself.
I Can use a series of phrases
N and sentences to describe in
G Can use simple phrases and simple terms his/her family
Spoken sentences to describe where and other people, living
Production he/she lives and people he/she conditions, his/her
knows. educational background and
his/her present or most recent
job.

W Can write a simple postcard, for

Can write short, simple notes
R example sending holiday
and messages relating to
I greetings. Can fill in forms with
matters in areas of immediate
T Writing personal details, for example
need. Can write a very simple
I entering his/her name,
letter, for example thanking
N nationality and address on a
someone for something.
G hotel registration form.

DESCRIPTORS FOR LEVELS B1 & B2

Independent user at B1 level can understand the main points of clear

standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school,
leisure, and so on; can deal with most situations likely to arise while
traveling in an area where the language is spoken; can produce simple
connected text on topics that are familiar or of personal interest; and can
describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes, and ambitions and briefly
give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.

Independent user at B2level can understand the main ideas of complex

text on both concrete and abstract topics; can interact with a degree of
fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native
speakers quite possible without strain for either party; and 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.

SCORING RUBRICS FOR LEVELS B1 & B2

B1 B2
Can understand the main
points of clear standard speech Can understand extended
on familiar matters regularly speech and lectures and follow
U
encounters in work, school, even complex lines of
N
leisure, etc. Can understand argument provided the topic is
D
Listening the main point on many radio reasonably familiar. Can
E
R or TV programs on current understand most TV news and
S affairs or topics of personal or current affairs programs. Can
T professional interest when the understand the majority of
A delivery is relatively slow and films in standard dialect.
N clear.
D Can understand texts that
I Can read articles and reports
consist mainly of high
N concerned with contemporary
frequency everyday or job-
G problems in which the writers
Reading related language. Can
adopt particular attitudes or
understand the description of
viewpoints. Can understand
events, feelings and wishes in
contemporary literary prose.
personal letters.
 Can deal with most situations
Can interact with a degree of
likely to arise when traveling in
fluency and spontaneity that
an area where the language is
makes regular interaction with
spoken. Can enter unprepared
Spoken native speakers quite possible.
into conversation on topics that
interaction Can take active part in
are familiar, of personal interest
S discussion in familiar contexts,
P or pertinent to everyday life
accounting for and sustaining
E (family, hobbies, work, travel
his/her views.
A and current events).
K Can connect phrases in a
I Can present clear, detailed
simple way in order to describe
N descriptions on a wide range of
experiences and events, his/her
G subjects related to his/her
dreams, hopes and ambitions.
Spoken field of interest. Can explain a
Can briefly give reasons and
Production viewpoint on a topical issue
explanations for opinions and
giving the advantages and
plans. Can narrate a story or
disadvantages of various
relate the plot of a book or film
options.
and describe his/her reactions.
Can write clear, detailed text
on a wide range of subjects
W related to his/her interests.
R Can write simple connected text Can write an essay or report
I on topics which are familiar or passing on information or
T Writing of personal interest. Can write giving reasons in support of or
I personal letters describing against a particular point of
N experiences and impressions. view. Can write letters
G highlighting the personal
significance of events and
experiences.

DESCRIPTORS FOR LEVELS C1 & C2

Proficient user at C1 level can understand a wide range of demanding,

longer texts and recognize 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; and can produce clear, well-structured,
detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of
organizational patterns, connectors, and cohesive devices.
 Proficient user at C2 level can understand with ease virtually everything
heard or read; can summarize information from different spoken and
written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent
presentation; and can express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently,
and precisely, differentiating finer shade of meaning even in more complex
situations.

SCORING RUBRICS FOR LEVELS C1 & C2

C1 C2
Can understand extended Can understand extended
speech even when it is not speech even when it is not
U
clearly structured and when clearly structured and when
N
relationships are only implied relationships are only implied
D Listening
and not signaled specifically. and not signaled specifically.
E
R Can understand television Can understand television
S programs and films without too programs and films without
T much effort. too much effort.
A Can understand long and
N complex factual and literary Can read with ease virtually all
D texts, appreciating distinctions forms of the written language,
I of style. Can understand including abstract, structurally
N Reading
specialized articles and longer or linguistically complex texts
G technical instructions, even such as manuals, specialized
when they do not relate to articles and literary works.
his/her field.
 Can take part effortlessly in
Can express him/herself any conversation or discussion
fluently and spontaneously and have a good familiarity
without much obvious with idiomatic expressions and
searching for expressions. Can colloquialisms. Can express
use language flexibly and him/herself fluently and
Spoken effectively for social and convey finer shades of meaning
S interaction
professional purposes. Can precisely. If s/he does have a
P formulate ideas and opinions problem, s/he can backtrack
E with precision and relate and restructure around the
A his/her contributions skillfully difficulty so smoothly that
K to those of other speakers. other people are hardly aware
I of it.
N
G Can present a smoothly,
Can present clear, detailed clearly flowing description or
descriptions of complex argument in a style
Spoken subjects integrating sub- appropriate to the context and
Production themes, developing particular with an effective logical
points, and rounding off with structure which helps the
an appropriate conclusion. recipient to notice and
remember significant points.
Can write clear, smoothly
Can express him/herself in
flowing text in an appropriate
clear, well-structured text,
W style. Can write complex
expressing points of view at
R letters, reports or articles
some length. Can write about
I which present a case with an
complex matters in a letter, an
T Writing effective logical structure
essay or a report, underlining
I which helps the recipient to
what s/he considers to be the
N notice and remember
salient issues. Can select style
G significant points. Can write
appropriate to the reader in
summaries and reviews of
mind.
professional or literary works.

Source: Common European Framework for Languages: Learning

Teaching Assessment