BASIC USER
A1
Can communicate in a simple manner in everyday situations involving personal matters.
Comprehends clear speech and simple texts. Communication relies on recognition of words
and phrases. Can write simple short messages.
A2
Can communicate satisfactorily in routine everyday situations. Can produce simple phrases
and sentences. Can understand the content of short oral and written messages. Can interact
satisfactorily in social situations and produce short written messages in everyday situations.
INDEPENDENT USER
B1
Can communicate in most everyday and work-related language situations. Comprehends clear
general and work-related texts. Can participate in discussions on everyday topics on general and
work-related matters. Can express opinions. Produces clear text.
B2
Can communicate fluently in most everyday and work-related situations. Comprehends the gist of
work-related, general and topical discussion and texts. Can interact spontaneously in demanding
situations. Produces clear, detailed text on most topics.
PROFICIENT USER
C1
Can communicate effectively in demanding everyday and work-related situations. Uses fluently
idiomatic expressions and a wide variety of grammatical structures. Comprehends longer texts of
general and specialised contexts. Can communicate fluently with native speakers (of the language).
Produces fluent and clear speech and written messages.
C2
Can communicate fluently and effectively in most situations. Comprehends almost all oral messages
and can converse fluently on various topics. Comprehends longer texts of varied context and style.
Produces fluent and clear messages.
