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 lengthy reports, lectures, TV programmes and films without great effort.
Reading
comprehend complex and lengthy texts of a specialised or literary nature.
Speaking
express thoughts spontaneously, fluently and precisely.
Writing
produce clear, well-structured texts in appropriate style on complex subjects.