The Levels of the Common European Framework (CEF)
telc examinations are geared to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, teaching, assessment.
What is the CEF?
The CEF provides the basis for the development of teaching plans, examinations as well as teaching and learning materials for all of Europe. It is organised according to six levels of competence and specifies what learners at each stage are able to understand and express.
The CEF defines six internationally comparable levels of progress:
A1 and A2: basic language skills
B1 and B2: independent use of language
C1 und C2: proficient use of language
On completing these levels, you will have the following skills:
Listening
understand the overall meaning of short, simple, clearly spoken messages.
Reading
read and comprehend short, simple text, e.g. advertisements and personal correspondence.
Speaking
make yourself understood with a series of sentences in familiar everyday situations.
Writing
produce short, simple notes, messages, emails and personal letters.