Survey on the use of the CEFR at a national in the Member States of the Council of Europe: i) (January 2007); ii) (original report in full).The French version, Cadre européen commun de référence pour les langues, is published by / ISBN 227805075-3 The English version is published by (CUP): Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment - ISBN Hardback 0521803136 Paperback: 0521005310 - Appendices: language skills (continued) European Levels – Self-Assessment Grid (CEFR) A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2 I can recognise familiar words and very basic phrases concerning myself, my family and immediate concrete surroundings when people speak slowly and clearly. I can understand phrases and the highest frequency vocabulary related to areas of most immediate personal relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shipping, local area, employment). I can catch the main point in short, clear, simple messages and announcements. I can understand the main points of clear standard speech on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. I can understand the main point of many radio or TV programmes on current affairs or topics of personal or professional I can understand extended speech and lectures and follow even complex lines of argument provided the topic is reasonably familiar. I can understand most TV news and current affairs programmes. I can understand the majority of films in standard dialect. I can understand extended speech even when it is not clearly structured and when relationships are only implied and not signalled explicitly. I can understand television programmes and films without too much effort. I have no difficulty in understanding any kind of spoken language, whether live or broadcast, even when delivered at fast native speed, provided I have some time to get familiar with the accent.
questions in areas of immediate need or on very familiar topics. interest or pertinent to everyday life (e.g. family, hobbies, work, travel and current events). skilfully to those of other speakers. searching for expressions. If I do have a problem I can backtrack and restructure around the difficulty so smoothly that other people are hardly aware of it. I can use simple phrases and sentences to describe where I live and people I know. I can use a series of phrases and sentences to describe in simple my family and other people, living conditions, my educational background and my present or most recent job. I can connect phrases in a simple way in order to describe experiences and events, my dreams, hopes and ambitions. I can briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans. I can narrate a story or relate the plot of a book or film and describe my reactions. I can present clear, detailed descriptions on a wide range of subjects related to my field of interest. I can explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options. I can present clear, detailed descriptions of complex subjects integrating developing particular points and rounding off with an appropriate conclusion. I can present a clear, smoothly flowing description or argument in a style appropriate to the context and with an effective logical structure that helps the recipient to notice and remember significant points.
Writing I can write a short, simple postcard, for example sending holiday greetings. I can fill in forms with personal details, for example entering my name, nationality and address on a hotel registration form. I can write short, simple notes and messages relating to matters in areas of immediate need. I can write a short, simple postcard, for example sending holiday greetings. I can write simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. I can write personal letters describing experiences and impressions. I can write clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects related to my interests. I can write an essay or report, passing on information or giving reasons in support of or against a particular point of view. I can write letters highlighting the personal significance of events and experiences. I can express myself in well structured text, expressing points of view at some length. I can write about complex subjects in a letter, an essay or a report, underlining what I consider to be the salient issues. I can select style appropriate to the reader in mind. I can clear, smoothly flowing text in an appropriate style. I can write complex letters, reports or articles that present a case with an effective logical structure that helps the recipient to notice and remember significant points. I can write summaries and reviews of professional or literary works. © Council of 'Europe: Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) Appendices: EUROPASS Curriculum Vitae Europass Curriculum Vitae Attach your photo. (Optional: see instructions.)