Language levels

A - Elementary use of language

Level A1

The learner can

• understand and use familiar, everyday expressions and very simple sentences
• ask and answer questions about themselves
• communicate in a simple way if the other person speaks slowly and clearly and is willing to help.

Level A2

The learner can

• understand and use frequently used expressions
• understand and use familiar, everyday expressions and very simple sentences
• describe their own background and education, their immediate environment and things related to immediate needs.

B - Independent use of language

Level B1

The learner can

• understand the main points of familiar topics such as work, school or leisure topics when clear standard language is used
• manage most situations encountered when traveling in the language area
• communicate simply and coherently on familiar topics and areas of personal interest.
report on experiences and events, describe dreams, hopes and goals and give brief reasons or explanations.

Level B2

The learner can

• understand the main ideas of complex texts on concrete and abstract topics
• understand technical discussions in their own area of specialization
• communicate so fluently that a normal conversation with a native speaker is possible without major effort on either side.
• express themselves clearly and in detail on a wide range of topics, explain a point of view and give the advantages and disadvantages of different options

C - Competent use of language

Level C1

The learner can

• understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts and also grasp implicit meanings
• express themselves spontaneously and fluently without having to search for clearly recognizable words more often.
use language effectively and flexibly in social, professional and educational life.express themselves in a clear, structured and detailed way on complex issues, using text linking devices appropriately.

Level C2

The learner can

• understand with ease practically everything he or she reads or hears
• summarize information from different written and oral sources, giving reasons and explanations in a coherent presentation
• express themselves spontaneously, very fluently and precisely and make finer nuances of meaning clear even in more complex situations.