CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference)
The Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) provides a basis for the
mutual recognition of language qualifications, thus facilitating educational and
occupational mobility. It is increasingly used in the reform of national
curricula and by international consortia for the comparison of language
certificates.
The CEFR is a document which describes in a comprehensive manner:
- the competencies necessary for communication
- the related knowledge and skills and
- the situations and domains of communication
The CEFR defines levels of attainment in different aspects of its descriptive scheme with illustrative descriptors scale.
The CEFR has become a key reference document and valuable tool for
educational and professional mobility. It is available in over 30 language
versions.
A structured way moving progressively from basic to higher levels is
considered the best way of learning English.
The Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for Languages is the
international benchmark to describe language ability. It has 6 levels:
Elementary (A1 & A2), Intermediate (B1 & B2) and Advanced (C1 & C2).
The
University of Cambridge ESOL Examination scores are mapped to the CEFR.
A brief description of what a learner is expected to demonstrate at
different levels of CEFR is given below:
