Very often, a person who wishes to take an exam finds it difficult to accurately determine his or her own level of language proficiency. The Council of Europe's language policy specialists have developed a Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (EEOC), excerpts of which may be helpful in the initial assessment of the level of linguistic competence of candidates for certification examinations.
The scales of the CEF provide a benchmark for assessing language proficiency in terms of examination requirements. Candidates interested in the certification examinations can consult the language proficiency scales below. In this way, candidates can get an idea of what they should already know in order to take the examination at a given level.
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