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What Is the CEFR? A Practical Guide to A1-C2

Understand the six CEFR proficiency bands and what each level means in practical English use.

The Common European Framework of Reference organises language proficiency into six levels: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 and C2.

Basic user: A1 and A2

These levels describe foundational communication in familiar situations.

Independent user: B1 and B2

Learners can handle a wider range of work, study and travel communication.

Proficient user: C1 and C2

Users can understand and express complex ideas with increasing precision and flexibility.

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