The CEFR is the European standard of measuring language level. It provides a six point scale of language proficiency for many different language skills. The scale is widely used throughout the world and allows you and everyone you work with to understand exactly what your candidates can do with the language.
Proficient
Speaker
C2
Speakers have near-native language competence.
C1
Speakers have very clear, high level communication and good vocabulary with few mistakes.
Independent
Speaker
B2
Speakers can understand and speak clearly about most subjects. However, they may have some mistakes and search for the right word.
B1
Speakers can understand English spoken slowly and communicate about familiar topics. They make frequent mistakes but are understandable.
Basic
Speaker
A2
Speakers can use English for routine communications. They may be difficult to understand at times.
A1
Speakers can use English for very limited, routine communication only.
The Speaknow Assessment aligns with the CEFR by using proficiency scales with the same descriptions of English skills to train our raters and algorithms for automated grading. The result is a set of scores that is easy to understand. Speaknow's use of the CEFR provides you with the information you need to make informed hiring and admissions decisions.
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