The Common European Framework divides learners into three broad divisions that can be divided into six levels (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2).
For each level, it describes what a learner is supposed to be able to do in reading, listening, speaking and writing.
Level B (INDEPENDENT user)
is divided into 2 sub-levels: B1 (Threshold or intermediate) and B2 (Vantage or upper intermediate).
Level B1 (Threshold or intermediate):
- 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 while travelling in an area where the language is spoken.
- Can produce simple connected text on topics that are familiar or of personal interest.
- Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
Level B2 (Vantage or upper intermediate):
- Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in their field of specialization.
- 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.
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