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English language levels (CEFR)
TrackTest English Test uses for evaluation the popular
CEFR standard (Common European Framework of
Reference for Languages). The six reference English
levels are widely accepted as the global standard for
grading an individual’s language proficiency.
CEFR English levels are
used by all modern English
language books and English
language schools. It is
recommended to use CEFR
levels in job resumes
(curriculum vitae, CV,
Europass CV) and other English levels references. We
list here the CEFR descriptors for language
proficiency level with the approximate equivalent to
other global English evaluation schemes- Cambridge
ESOL, Canadian Language Benchmarks / Canadian
English Language Proficiency Index Program
(CLB/CELPIP), Canadian Academic English Language
Assessment (CAEL), BULATS, IELTS and TOEFL.
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A levels- English Basic User
English test A1 (Beginner)
Can understand and use familiar everyday
expressions and very basic phrases
aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a
concrete type. Can introduce him/herself
and others and can ask and answer
questions about personal details such as
where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things
he/she has. Can interact in a simple way provided the
other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to
help.
Start the free English beginner test A1.
Similar to Cambridge BULATS score 10-19, Young
Learners English (YLE) Movers.
B levels- English Independent User
English test B1 (Intermediate English)
Can understand the main points of clear
standard input on familiar matters
regularly encountered in work, school,
leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations
likely to arise whilst travelling in an area
where the language is spoken. Can
produce simple connected text on topics which are
familiar or of personal interest. Can describe
experiences and events, dreams, hopes & ambitions
and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions
and plans.
Start the intermediate English test B1.
Similar to Cambridge Preliminary (PET), BEC
Preliminary, BULATS score 40-59, CLB/CELPIP 5,
CAEL 50, IELTS level 4, English TOEFL score 57-86.
C levels- Proficient English User
English test C1 (Advanced English)
Can understand a wide range of
demanding, longer texts, and recognise
implicit meaning. Can express him/herself
fluently and spontaneously without much
obvious searching for expressions. Can
use language flexibly and effectively for
social, academic and professional purposes. Can
produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex
subjects, showing a controlled use of organisational
patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.
Start the advanced English test C1.
Similar to Cambridge Advanced (CAE), BEC
Higher, BULATS score 75-89, CLB/CELPIP 8-9, CAEL
70, IELTS level 7, TOEFL 110-120, TOEIC score 880.
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English language levels
description:
English Basic User (A1, A2)
A1 (Beginner)
A2 (Elementary English)
English Independent User (B1, B2)
B1 (Intermediate English)
B2 (Upper-Intermediate English)
Proficient English User (C1, C2)
C1 (Advanced English)
C2 (Proficiency English)
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English test A2 (Elementary English)
Can understand sentences and frequently
used expressions related to areas of most
immediate relevance (e.g. very basic
personal and family information,
shopping, local geography, employment).
Can communicate in simple and routine
tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of
information on familiar and routine matters. Can
describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background,
immediate environment and matters in areas of
immediate need.
Start the elementary English test A2.
Similar to Cambridge KEY (KET) certificate, BULATS
score 20-39, CLB/CELPIP 4, YLE Flyers.
English test B2 (Upper-Intermediate)
Can understand the main ideas of
complex text on both concrete and
abstract topics, including technical
discussions in his/her field of
specialisation. Can interact with a degree
of fluency and spontaneity that makes
regular interaction with native speakers quite possible
without strain for either party. Can produce clear,
detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a
viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and
disadvantages of various options.
Start the upper-intermediate English test B2.
Similar to Cambridge First Certificate- English FCE
certificate, BEC Vantage, BULATS score 60-74,
CLB/CELPIP 6-7, CAEL 60, IELTS levels 5-6, TOEFL
87-109.
English test C2 (Proficiency)
Can understand with ease virtually
everything heard or read. Can summarise
information from different spoken and
written sources, reconstructing arguments
and accounts in a coherent presentation.
Can express him/herself spontaneously,
very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades
of meaning even in more complex situations.
Start the proficiency English test C2.
Similar to Cambridge English Proficiency
(CPE), BULATS score 90-100, CLB/CELPIP 10-12,
CAEL 80-90, IELTS exam 8-9.
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