Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Common European Framework of Reference for Languages










No matter where you learn French, your level of French language will be judged in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, devised by the Council of Europe. The Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) presents a foundation for the common recognition of language qualifications, thus making possible educational and occupational mobility. It is progressively employed in the restructuring of national curricula and by global consortia for the evaluation of language certificates. The levels are scientifically designed and define the expected level of proficiency for a specified level. The Levels of the Common European Framework of Reference are divided into 6 categories:
















Basic


(Elementaire)


A1


Breakthrough


(Introductif ou découverte)


A2


Waystage


(Intermédiaire ou de service)


Independent


(Independent)


B1


Threshold


(Niveau Seuil)


B2


Vantage


(Avancé ou independent)


Proficient


(Experimente)


C1


Proficiency


(Autonome)


C2


Mastery


(Maîtrise)






There are exams that help you determine your level according to this classification but more about that next time




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