What does CEFR describe?

The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is an international standard for describing language ability. It describes language ability on a six-point scale, from A1 for beginners, up to C2 for those who have mastered a language.

What does language level A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 and C2 mean?

Explanation of language levels A1 to C2. The three broad levels are A1/A2 (“Basic User”), B1/B2 (“Independent User”), and C1/C2 (“Proficient User”).

What is description of B2 level of CEFR?

Level B2 corresponds to a more advanced, more independent level than previous levels. A B2 user can communicate easily and spontaneously in a clear and detailed manner. This is not yet an experienced speaker, but a B2 user is able to understand and be understood in most situations.

What can A2 students do?

At A2 level, students can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar topics and activities. They can handle very short social exchanges, even though they cannot usually keep the conversation going of their own accord.

What does A2 mean in language?

CEFR-level A2 (pre-intermediate) You can understand phrases and the highest frequency vocabulary related to areas of most immediate personal relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local area, employment).

What are the skills of CEFR?

The CEFR describes what learners can do across five language skills: Spoken Interaction, Spoken Production, Listening, Reading and Writing. For all five skills at each level, there are sets of detailed ‘Can Do’ statements.

What is IELTS CEFR level?

The CEFR is an international standard for describing language ability. It marks an individual’s language skills along a six-mark scale ranging from A1 (beginners) to C2 (advanced). IELTS scores range from 0 – 9.

What is A1 A2 language level?

A1 (Beginner) A2 (Elementary) B1 (Pre-Intermediate) B2 (Intermediate) C1 (Upper-Intermediate)

What should an A2 student know?

Students will be able to use the following:

• Functions/notions. Describing habits and routines. Describing people. Describing things. Requests.
• Verb forms. Imperatives (+/-) Present. Present simple. Present continuous.
• Lexis. Food and drink. Things in the town, shops and. shopping.
• Topics. Hobbies and pastimes. Holidays. Work and jobs.

Is A2 A level?

It is split into two parts, with one part studied in each year. The first part is known as the Advanced Subsidiary level (AS level). The second part is known as the A2 level. The AS Level is a qualification in its own right, and the AS Level together with the A2 Level forms the complete A Level qualification.