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At level A1, the participant understands familiar words and basic expressions when people speak clearly and slowly.

The participant can understand language directly related to:

• personal information;
• family;
• immediate surroundings;
• basic everyday needs;
• simple instructions.

They can participate in very simple conversations when the other person is prepared to speak slowly, repeat information, and provide support.

The participant can:

• introduce themselves;
• ask and answer simple personal questions;
• understand short signs and notices;
• find basic information in simple texts;
• write very short messages;
• use common everyday vocabulary.

Communication is usually slow, and pronunciation, grammar, or word choice may sometimes make understanding difficult.

At level A2, the participant understands commonly used expressions related to familiar everyday matters.

These may include:

• personal information;
• family;
• shopping;
• local environment;
• employment;
• routine activities.

The participant can understand short and simple texts and identify key information on familiar subjects.

They can manage simple spoken communication involving direct exchanges of information.

Written production is generally short and simple. The participant uses basic vocabulary and common grammatical structures, although errors remain frequent.

At level B1, the participant understands the main points of clear speech concerning familiar matters regularly encountered at work, school, or during leisure activities.

They can understand general texts that do not require specialist knowledge.

The participant can manage many situations that may arise when travelling or communicating in familiar professional and everyday contexts.

They can:

• describe experiences and events;
• explain plans;
• provide brief reasons for opinions;
• participate in everyday discussions;
• write simple and coherent texts.

Occasional errors in grammar, vocabulary, or pronunciation may affect clarity, but the participant generally communicates effectively in familiar situations.

At level B2, the participant understands the main ideas of complex texts concerning both concrete and abstract subjects.

They can follow conversations and general speech at a normal pace, although fast speech, dialects, or unfamiliar topics may still present challenges.

The participant can communicate with sufficient fluency and spontaneity to interact with proficient speakers without creating significant difficulty for either party.

They can:

• participate actively in discussions;
• explain viewpoints;
• present advantages and disadvantages;
• write clear and detailed texts;
• use language in professional contexts;
• distinguish between formal and informal communication.

The participant generally has a good command of grammar and vocabulary.

At level C1, the participant understands a wide range of demanding and lengthy texts and recognises implicit meaning.

They can understand extended conversations at a normal pace, as well as complex television, radio, academic, and professional content.

The participant can express ideas fluently and spontaneously without frequently searching for words.

They can use language flexibly and effectively for:

• social purposes;
• academic purposes;
• professional communication;
• complex discussions;
• detailed written communication.

They generally have an excellent command of grammar and vocabulary, although rare expressions or highly complex structures may occasionally present difficulties.

At level C2, the participant can understand virtually everything heard or read with ease.

They can summarise information from different spoken and written sources and reconstruct arguments coherently.

The participant communicates spontaneously, very fluently, and precisely.

They can:

• distinguish subtle differences in meaning;
• adjust their style to the situation;
• understand idiomatic and nuanced language;
• express complex ideas accurately;
• communicate at a near-native level.

Minor errors are rare and generally do not affect communication.

Language testing can support recruitment when language proficiency is an important requirement for a position.

A professional assessment helps determine whether the applicant can:

• communicate with customers;
• participate in meetings;
• understand workplace instructions;
• write professional emails;
• prepare reports;
• use relevant terminology;
• work in an international environment.

The assessment provides employers with a more objective basis for evaluating language proficiency than self-reported language levels alone.

Language testing can be used before company-specific or open language training begins.

The results help place participants in groups according to:

• tested proficiency level;
• learning needs;
• professional requirements;
• communication objectives;
• pace of learning.

Appropriate group placement makes training more efficient and helps ensure that participants have sufficiently similar starting levels.

After the assessment, the results are delivered in the agreed format.

The results may include:

• the assessed CEFR level;
• an overall proficiency evaluation;
• separate evaluations of different language skills;
• strengths;
• areas requiring development;
• practical observations;
• recommendations for further training.

The scope of the report depends on the selected assessment service and its intended purpose.

The results can help determine whether the participant’s language skills are sufficient for the intended purpose or whether additional training is recommended.

Further recommendations may concern:

• an appropriate course level;
• private instruction;
• group training;
• workplace language training;
• intensive training;
• oral communication practice;
• written communication practice;
• professional vocabulary development.

To prepare a suitable language assessment, please provide:

• the language to be tested;
• the number of participants;
• the purpose of the assessment;
• the expected proficiency level;
• the relevant language skills;
• the participant’s professional role, when applicable;
• the desired schedule;
• any reporting requirements;
• your contact and billing details.

For company testing, information about the job role, industry, and typical communication situations helps us design a more relevant assessment.