CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)
A six-level scale (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2) for describing language ability.
- Stands for
- Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
- Used in
- International
- Topic
- Qualifications
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Related terms
- IELTS (International English Language Testing System) International
- An English proficiency test used for study, work and migration, scored in bands from 0 to 9.
- Modern foreign languages (MFL) All four UK nations (details may differ)
- The school subject of languages such as French, Spanish or German.
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