{ "seo": { "title": "French Levels A1 to C2: What Each CEFR Level Means", "description": "What A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 and C2 mean in French, quoted from the Council of Europe's CEFR scale: sub-levels, exams by level and how to find yours." }, "filAriane": { "accueil": "Home", "page": "French levels" }, "etiquette": "French · CEFR levels", "h1": "French levels A1 to C2: what each CEFR level means", "chapeau": "French is measured, like other languages, on the six CEFR levels, from A1 to C2. Here is what each one means according to the Council of Europe's scale, with sub-levels, French exams by level and three ways to find yours. CEFRHub assesses it in writing and speaking in under 3 minutes.", "puces": [ "Six levels, from A1 to C2, in three groups of users", "The same scale for every language, published by the Council of Europe", "Sub-levels A2.1 to B2.2 in the CEFRHub assessment", "Free written assessment every 30 days, no credit card" ], "portee": "CEFRHub is an educational assessment aligned with the CEFR: it is neither an official exam nor a certification. It assesses written and spoken production; it does not measure reading or listening comprehension.", "boutons": { "essai": "Find out my French level for free", "exemple": "See a sample report" }, "garde": "Results are not accepted for any immigration, citizenship or admission process.", "rassure": "No credit card · Data stored and analyzed in Canada", "sommaire": "Questions on this page", "enBref": "In short", "questions": { "niveaux": { "q": "What are the French levels?", "bref": "Six levels, from A1 to C2: those of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), the same for every language. They form three groups: basic user (A1, A2), independent user (B1, B2) and proficient user (C1, C2)." }, "detail": { "q": "What can you do in French at each level?", "bref": "The CEFR global scale describes each level by what the person “can” do. Here are two of its sentences per level, with a CEFRHub prompt at that level to practise, in speaking and in writing." }, "sousNiveaux": { "q": "What are sub-levels (A2.1, B1.2…)?", "bref": "The CEFR levels can be “further subdivided according to the needs of the local context”. A sub-level places a person within a level without changing the scale." }, "examens": { "q": "Which French exam for which level?", "bref": "The DELF has four independent diplomas: A1, A2, B1 and B2; beyond them, the DALF has two: C1 and C2. The TCF issues a certificate of level." }, "duree": { "q": "How long does it take to move up a level?", "bref": "According to Cambridge English, approximately 200 guided learning hours (lessons and supervised study) per level. It is an order of magnitude: the actual time depends on your learning background, the intensity of your study and your practice outside lessons." }, "bilingue": { "q": "What level of French is considered bilingual?", "bref": "The CEFR scale has no “bilingual” level: it describes six levels and what you can do at each. In Canada, the federal public service rates second-language proficiency at its own levels, A, B and C, and its standard gives no correspondence with the CEFR." }, "connaitre": { "q": "How do I find out my French level?", "bref": "Three ways: the CEFR self-assessment grid for a first reference point; an official exam when a process requires a recognized result; the assessment of a real production, written or spoken, such as CEFRHub's." }, "prix": { "q": "Is it free to find out my level with CEFRHub?", "bref": "Yes, to start: one free written assessment every 30 days and one spoken assessment offered once, no credit card. After that, credits from CA$5 or a subscription." } }, "niveaux": { "legende": "The six CEFR levels", "cols": [ "Level", "Group", "Name" ], "lignes": [ [ "A1", "Basic user", "Breakthrough" ], [ "A2", "Basic user", "Waystage" ], [ "B1", "Independent user", "Threshold" ], [ "B2", "Independent user", "Vantage" ], [ "C1", "Proficient user", "Effective Operational Proficiency" ], [ "C2", "Proficient user", "Mastery" ] ], "sources": [ { "texte": "Groups: CEFR global scale, Council of Europe (Table 1)", "url": "https://www.coe.int/en/web/common-european-framework-reference-languages/table-1-cefr-3.3-common-reference-levels-global-scale" }, { "texte": "Level names: the 2001 CEFR; on their origin, the Council of Europe's history of the CEFR", "url": "https://www.coe.int/en/web/common-european-framework-reference-languages/history" } ], "lienGuide": "CEFR Language Levels A1 to C2: The Complete Guide" }, "detail": { "intro": "Each sentence below is quoted word for word from the CEFR global scale. The CEFRHub prompts come from our bank, one per level, in speaking and in writing.", "citations": [ { "niveau": "A1", "appellation": "Breakthrough", "phrases": [ "can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type", "can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help" ] }, { "niveau": "A2", "appellation": "Waystage", "phrases": [ "can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters", "can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need" ] }, { "niveau": "B1", "appellation": "Threshold", "phrases": [ "can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken", "can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest" ] }, { "niveau": "B2", "appellation": "Vantage", "phrases": [ "can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation", "can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options" ] }, { "niveau": "C1", "appellation": "Effective Operational Proficiency", "phrases": [ "can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning", "can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes" ] }, { "niveau": "C2", "appellation": "Mastery", "phrases": [ "can summarise information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation", "can express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations" ] } ], "lienOral": "Level {{niveau}} speaking prompt", "lienEcrit": "Level {{niveau}} writing prompt", "noteC2": "C2 is not “perfect”: it is the highest level of the scale, the level of mastery; it describes what the person can do, not language free of any error.", "sources": [ { "texte": "Quotations: CEFR global scale, Council of Europe (Table 1)", "url": "https://www.coe.int/en/web/common-european-framework-reference-languages/table-1-cefr-3.3-common-reference-levels-global-scale" } ], "lienB2": "French B2 level: what it means (CEFR)" }, "sousNiveaux": { "texte": "In the CEFRHub assessment, the sub-level places your production within the level: .1, the level is reached; .2, it is consolidated and features of the next level are starting to appear, what the CEFR calls a “plus” level (A2+, B1+, B2+). A2, B1 and B2 have two sub-levels; A1, C1 and C2 have none.", "sources": [ { "texte": "Subdivision of levels: Council of Europe, level descriptions", "url": "https://www.coe.int/en/web/common-european-framework-reference-languages/level-descriptions" } ], "lien": "Methodology: how CEFRHub places a production" }, "examens": { "texte": "Each DELF and DALF level is a separate diploma: you register for the level you aim for. A CEFRHub result is indicative: it places a production and helps you choose the exam level, without replacing the diploma. When a process requires an official result, you need an official exam.", "sources": [ { "texte": "DELF and DALF: France Éducation international", "url": "https://www.france-education-international.fr/en/diplome/delf-tout-public" } ], "lien": "DELF vs DALF: CEFR Levels and Where CEFRHub Fits" }, "duree": { "texte": "To practise at the level you aim for, our practice pages offer one speaking prompt and one writing prompt per level, from A1 to C2.", "sources": [ { "texte": "Cambridge English, “Guided learning hours”", "url": "https://support.cambridgeenglish.org/hc/en-gb/articles/202838506-Guided-learning-hours" } ], "lien": "From B1 to B2: A Strategic Guide to Reaching Upper Intermediate" }, "bilingue": { "texte": "In the federal public service, second-language proficiency is rated at levels A, B and C of the Treasury Board standard; the choice of assessment methods rests with the Public Service Commission, and the standard gives no correspondence with the CEFR.", "sources": [ { "texte": "Qualification standards in relation to official languages, Treasury Board of Canada", "url": "https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/staffing/qualification-standards/relation-official-languages.html" } ], "lien": "CEFR B2 vs C1: Key Differences Explained" }, "connaitre": { "voies": [ "Self-assessment: the CEFR self-assessment grid (Table 2) is “a draft for a self-assessment orientation tool intended to help learners to profile their main language skills”. It is a first reference point.", "An official exam (DELF, DALF, TCF): it issues a recognized result, after registering for a session. It is the right choice when a process requires an official result.", "Assessment of a real production: a written text or a spoken recording is analysed against the CEFR descriptors. The result helps guide your learning." ], "lien": "French level test: how it works" }, "prix": { "intro": "Free to start, no credit card: one spoken assessment offered once and one written assessment every 30 days. After that, credits with no subscription from CA$5 (1 credit = 1 assessment), or a subscription: Professional at CA$49/month (50 assessments), Power at CA$89/month (200 assessments), Expert at CA$179/month (unlimited assessments, under a fair-use policy: 50 analyses per day). 7-day money-back guarantee on the first subscription (full refund if 5 assessments or fewer); cancel anytime, with no cancellation fees. Plus applicable taxes.", "lien": "See pricing" }, "sourcesTitre": "Sources", "faq": { "titre": "Other questions", "items": [ { "q": "Is C2 native-speaker level?", "r": "The CEFR describes what a user can do, not how close they are to a native speaker. C2 is the highest level of the scale, the level of mastery; it does not describe language free of any error." }, { "q": "What does CEFR stand for?", "r": "Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. The Council of Europe published it in 2001 and extended it with its Companion Volume in 2020." }, { "q": "Can my level differ between speaking and writing?", "r": "Yes. The CEFR self-assessment grid (Table 2) is “a draft for a self-assessment orientation tool intended to help learners to profile their main language skills”; CEFRHub assesses writing and speaking separately, each with its own level." }, { "q": "Can I use my CEFRHub result for an official application?", "r": "No. CEFRHub is an educational assessment tool, not a certifying test: it does not replace an exam. Results are not accepted for any immigration, citizenship or admission process." } ] }, "auteur": { "prefixe": "Written by:", "nom": "CEFRHub Team", "lien": "About" }, "maj": "Last updated: {{date}}", "appel": { "titre": "Find out your French level on the CEFR scale", "texte": "Free written assessment every 30 days, no credit card. Result in under 3 minutes." }, "essentiel": "At a glance", "lienMethodologie": "Methodology" }