CEFR Levels and Descriptors 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which CEFR level is described as a 'breakthrough' level where learners can interact in a simple way?
- A1 (Correct answer)
- A2
- B1
- B2
Correct answer: A1
A1 is the 'Breakthrough' level, where learners can interact in a simple way on familiar topics.
Question 2: At which CEFR level can a learner 'understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics'?
- A2
- B1
- B2 (Correct answer)
- C1
Correct answer: B2
B2 (Vantage) describes the ability to understand complex texts on concrete and abstract subjects.
Question 3: The CEFR descriptor 'Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects' best fits which level?
- B1
- B2
- C1 (Correct answer)
- C2
Correct answer: C1
C1 (Effective Operational Proficiency) is characterized by producing clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex topics.
Question 4: A learner at A2 is often called a 'Waystage' user. What does this label suggest?
- They have mastered the language
- They are on the way toward basic competence (Correct answer)
- They can debate abstract topics
- They are bilingual
Correct answer: They are on the way toward basic competence
'Waystage' implies the learner is progressing along the path toward independent use of the language.
Question 5: Which CEFR level is labeled 'Mastery' and represents the highest degree of language proficiency?
- B2
- C1
- C2 (Correct answer)
- C3
Correct answer: C2
C2 is the 'Mastery' level, representing near-native or fully proficient command of the language.
Question 6: In the CEFR framework, what term groups A1 and A2 together?
- Independent User
- Basic User (Correct answer)
- Proficient User
- Elementary User
Correct answer: Basic User
A1 and A2 are collectively called 'Basic User' levels in the CEFR framework.
Question 7: Which level descriptor states a learner 'can deal with most situations likely to arise while travelling in an area where the language is spoken'?
- A2
- B1 (Correct answer)
- B2
- C1
Correct answer: B1
B1 (Threshold) includes the descriptor about handling travel situations in a target-language region.
CEFR Levels and Descriptors 2
Which CEFR level is described as a 'breakthrough' level where learners can interact in a simple way?