B1 level (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)

The Common European Framework divides learners of a language into three broad divisions that can be divided into six levels:

• A – Basic User
  • A1 Breakthrough or beginner
  • A2 Waystage or elementary
• B – Independent User
  • B1 Threshold or intermediate
  • B2 Vantage or upper intermediate
• C – Proficient User
  • C1 Effective Operational Proficiency or advanced
  • C2 Mastery or proficiency

The CEFR describes what a learner is supposed to be able to do in reading, listening, speaking and writing at each level. For the B1 level, this is:

• Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc.
• Can deal with most situations likely to arise while travelling in an area where the language is spoken.
• Can produce simple connected text on topics that are familiar or of personal interest.
• Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes & ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.