Common Reference Levels
The Common European Framework divides learners into three broad divisions which can be divided into six levels:
- A Basic User
- A1 Breakthrough or beginner
- A2 Waystage or elementary
- B Independent User
- B1 Threshold or intermediate
- B2 Vantage or upper intermediate
- C Proficient User
- C1 Effective Operational Proficiency or advanced
- C2 Mastery or proficiency
The CEFR describes what a learner is supposed to be able to do in reading, listening, speaking and writing at each level.
level group | A | B | C | |||
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level group name | Basic User | Independent User | Proficient User | |||
level | A1 | A2 | B1 | B2 | C1 | C2 |
level name | Breakthrough or beginner | Waystage or elementary | Threshold or intermediate | Vantage or upper intermediate | Effective Operational Proficiency or advanced | Mastery or proficiency |
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These descriptors can apply to any of the languages spoken in Europe, and there are translations in many languages.
Deutsche Welle (sponsored by the German government) suggests A-1 is reached with about 75 hours of German tuition. A-2.1 about 150 hours. A-2.2 about 225 hours. B 1.1 about 300 hours. B 1.2 about 400 hours.
Cambridge ESOL said that each level is reached with the following guided learning hours, A2, 180-200; B1, 350-400; B2, 500-600; C1, 700-800, and C2, 1,000-1,200.
Read more about this topic: Common European Framework Of Reference For Languages
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