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the CEFR provides assessment indicators for each language skill (i.e. listening, speaking,

reading, and writing).

CEFR COMMON REFERENCE LEVELS

CEFR establishes six levels for learning English and they are described as:

• A1-A2: basic users of the language;

• B1-B2: independent users of the language; and,

• C1-C2: proficient users of the language.

The objective of these curriculum guidelines is students to achieve B1 level in which they

can communicate effectively as independent users of English. It proposes three main levels
that are:

 Level A1: This is accomplished when language learners are capable of understanding

and using everyday expressions that are used frequently to satisfy immediate needs.
At this level, for example, learners are able to introduce themselves and introduce

others and provide personal information about their home and belongings to people

that know them as long as the interlocutor speaks slowly and clearly.

 Level A2: This is accomplished when language learners are capable of understanding

frequently used phrases in areas in which they are knowledgeable, such as basic
information about themselves and their family, shopping, and places of interest.

At this level, they are also able to communicate in order to execute simple tasks and
routine activities that do not require much verbal interaction and in which the information is

related to habitual activities. These individuals are also able to express ideas in simple terms

related to their past activities, surroundings, and immediate needs.

 Level B1: This is accomplished when the language learners are capable of

understanding the main points of readings written in clear, familiar, standard
language. These readings can be related to work, personal life, and leisure activities.