The levels in Spanish

The fundamental levels are:
A: Basic language use
B: Independent language use
C: Proficient language use

These are again divided into a total of 6 levels of language proficiency:

A1 – beginner
Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at satisfying specific
needs. Can introduce themselves and others and ask other people questions about themselves – e.g. where they live, what
kind of people they know or what kind of things they have – and can answer questions of this kind. Can communicate in a simple way
if the other person speaks slowly and clearly and is willing to help.

A2 – Basic skills
Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance
(e.g. personal and family information, shopping, work, local area). Can communicate in simple, routine
situations involving a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine
matters. Can use simple means to describe his/her own background and education, immediate environment and things related
to immediate needs.

B1 – Advanced use of language
Can understand the main points when clear standard language is used and when dealing with familiar matters from work, school,
leisure etc. Can handle most situations encountered while traveling in the language area. Can express him/herself easily
and coherently on familiar topics and areas of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events
, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons or explanations for plans and opinions.

B2 – Independent use of language
Can understand the main ideas of complex texts on concrete and abstract topics; also understands
technical discussions in his/her field of specialization. Can communicate so spontaneously and fluently that a normal conversation with native speakers is easily possible without
much effort on either side. Can express him/herself clearly and in detail on a wide range of topics
, explain a viewpoint on a topical issue and give the advantages and disadvantages of various options.

C1 – Specialized language skills
Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts and also grasp implicit meanings. Can express him/herself spontaneously
and fluently without often having to search for clearly recognizable words. Can use the language effectively and flexibly in social
and professional life or in training and studies. Can express him/herself clearly, in a structured and detailed way
on complex issues, using a variety of text linking devices appropriately.

C2 – Near-native speaker
Can understand practically everything he/she reads or hears with ease. Can summarize information from different written and
oral sources, giving reasons and explanations in a coherent presentation
. Can express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely and also make clear finer
nuances of meaning in more complex situations