What is the CEFR?

This video from Cambridge Assessment English provides a quick and clear overview of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). It outlines what the CEFR is for, and why it is useful for candidates, teachers, and employers alike.

[annikathegerman]

I got my results today, I applied for the C1 exam as my English teacher (who is British) told me he sees me at that level and that C2 would maybe be too difficult BUT I scored a 206 and will be getting a C2 certificate instead so I'm extremely proud of myself. :D

[ivanm]

Took FCE in 2019, CAE in 2020, and CPE in 2021. I passed all of them, thanks Cambridge, these papers have been really useful.

[cambridgeenglishtv]

Hi MissSissiG
English subtitles are currently available through Captions then
Translate Captions >> English. 
We’re in the process of updating all our videos on the channel to have English transcriptions as default.
Thanks

[addChant]

I did a B2 (First For Schools) exam but I scored a 180 overall, that means I got an A. So they moved my CEFR level up to C1 c:

My scores were :
Reading : 169
Use of English : 190
Writing : 162
Listening : 190
Speaking : 188

(Oh yeah, for anyone who has to take an exam soon, the speaking part is nothing to worry about. I had a really nice man taking the speaking exam and it was really fun! :) )

[queijvl]

It is very useful for everyone, who wants to learn English better.

[zoulajnef]

useful, brief and clear for EL teacher

[pleasestreamingvixxmvonrea]

come here after I got my result as C1 advanced and C2 Proficient, glad to find this video here, even if I still don't think I deserve that high level yet, and my big question is; why my teachers never explain about it?

[jetmirahajdari]

I thought I was level B1 or B2 like I have my school book, but I turned out to be C1 :)! PROUD OF MYSELF!!

[YairOrtega]

I'm B1 and I've never been in the US or England, but people who has been in an English speaking country gets B2 or C1, I hope to get B2

[NGHTNGLHS]

I have noticed this CEFR requirement on many job advertisements, including customer service at requirement of C2 . How does this fair for persons who have many years experience with GCSE English wanting to progress within a different field.

[Tamari_Narimanishvili]

Hello Cambridge English team, I've got a question. On the last picture in video red column of IELTS is blurred in C2 level, what does it indicate?

[Lamassu]

I'm B2 in English and C1 in French.

[ahlisqoidahnoor]

and now my country is using it, thanks

[LordTrayus]

Are Slavic languages included in the framework?

[madugularaju]

Good information for all students and teachers as well.

[delphinjenisha]

Can you tell me how to prepare for the exams

[saibaba]

Am looking for 7 in writing for IELTS. So, how can I compare this 7 bands with CEFR level ?

[ii_cml]

This film from Cambridge English provides a quick and clear overview of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). It outlines what the CEFR is for, and why it is useful for candidates, teachers and employers alike.


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[tomasz]

Hi. I got a question. Are there any common exams for CEFR? Because for the job I want to apply in the future, I need C1 level of language proficiency. But how is it tested to have exact (objective) representation of my skill level? Because I thought about making my second foreign language Japanese, but I didn't find any exams for CEFR levels. I thought it was only intended for European languages, but no. My native language is Polish and there are only a few tests for CEFR levels (C2, B1, B2) and the rest are missing. So if I wanted to learn that language do I need to make sure there are CEFR exams for that or it's not really necessary and those levels don't mean anything?

[ruimintianomi]

I passed my BEC Higher this month, which corresponds to C1.