CEFR Levels and Descriptors 5

Question 1

Which CEFR level corresponds to the listening descriptor 'Can understand extended speech even when it is not clearly structured'?

Accepted Answer

C1

Answer

C1 listening includes understanding extended, unstructured speech on a wide range of subjects.

Question 2

At which CEFR level is a learner first described as able to 'take an active part in discussion in familiar contexts'?

Accepted Answer

B1

Answer

B1 learners can actively participate in discussions on familiar topics, marking the beginning of independent use.

Question 3

Which CEFR level best fits a learner who can 'summarize information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments'?

Accepted Answer

C1

Answer

C1 includes the ability to synthesize information from multiple sources and reconstruct arguments coherently.

Question 4

According to CEFR descriptors, which level is associated with the writing skill 'Can write clear, smooth-flowing text in an appropriate style'?

Accepted Answer

C1

Answer

C1 writing is characterized by clear, smooth, stylistically appropriate text on complex subjects.

Question 5

A learner at C2 level is described as proficient in understanding 'colloquial language and idiomatic expressions.' Why is this significant?

Accepted Answer

It indicates near-native command including informal register and cultural nuance

Answer

Mastery of colloquial and idiomatic language reflects near-native cultural and linguistic integration, the hallmark of C2.

CEFR - Common European Framework Practice Test