| Proficient | C2 | I can understand almost everything I hear or read. I can express myself spontaneously and fluently on all topics, including abstract and complex ones. I am precise and accurate in grammar and have a very wide range of vocabulary. |
| Advanced | C1 | I can understand speakers from different backgrounds. with different accents. I can express myself fluently and effectively in most situations. I am generally quite accurate and have a wide range of vocabulary, although I sometimes do not know the exact expressions. |
| Upper-Intermediate | B2 | I can contribute to conversations and discussions with fluency on a reasonably wide range of topics. I can understand the main ideas of more complex texts. I can express myself fairly fluently and effectively on a range of topics without too much strain. However I still make mistakes, especially in longer sentences. |
| Intermediate | B1 | I can understand and interact in a variety of social situations on familiar topics, but sometimes find that my vocabulary range is not sufficient, and my ability to use more complex structures is limited. I need patience from more advanced speakers of English. |
| Pre-Intermediatae | A2+ | I have enough vocabulary for familiar everyday situations, but I need to search for the words. I can use some simple structures correctly, but not complex structures. I can generally communicate in a simple way, but often have to stop and think when speaking, or start again in a different way. |
| Elementary | A2 | I have basic vocabulary and, if people talk very slowly and clearly, I can participate in small talk on a very limited range of subjects about myself. I struggle with basic grammatical structures. |
| Beginner | A1 | I can only use and understand simple phrases to introduce myself. I know a few basic English words on familiar topics. I need other people to communicate my ideas. |
