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Understanding VTEST scoresVTEST English scores

  • Scores are reported on a 10-level CEFR scale from A1 to C2 and sub-scores by academic and in-practice skills
  • General CEFR level is a combination of the different skills of the test
  • Results and certificates are provided within a few minutes after completion of the test or within 48 hours if a human review is required
Assessment sheets with multiple subitems and a graduation medal inducing complete results and correlations with several standards

Understanding VTEST English sub-scores

VTEST provides you with a variety of sub-scores. Depending on your version, they may include:

 

  • Academic skills : Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking and Grammar
  • In practice skills : Conversation, Comprehension, Expression and Literacy
  • Specific subskills for Speaking: reading fluency, listen and repeat, task proficiency
  • Specific skills for Writing: Lexical, Grammar, cohesion, task
  • CEFR descriptors

VTEST English CEFR score correspondance

Thanks to CEFR, VTEST is capable of providing you with an estimated equivalence (score/level) including:

  • Aligned with well-known English language tests, TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS
  • International standards like ATLE
  • US standards including GSE and NRS
  • And new alignments on demand
VTEST English – 4SKILLS
VTEST English – LISTENING & READING

MAIN SCORES

  • Oral comprehension
  • Written comprehension
  • Speaking
  • Writing

IN-PRACTICE SKILLS

  • Conversation (oral comprehension & speaking)
  • Expression (Speaking & Writing)

SUBSKILLS & FEEDBACK

  • Grammar proficiency
  • Points to work on
  • Reading
  • Writing including Task, Cohesion, Grammar, Lexical

 

 

View, hear, a pen and a chat box diagrams meaning we provide listening, reading, writing, and speaking English test

MAIN SCORES

  • Listening comprehension
  • Reading comprehension

SUBSKILLS & FEEDBACK

  • Grammar
  • Points to work on

VTEST English - Levels & descriptors

VTEST descriptors per skill

VTEST is providing CEFR levels divided in 10 levels.
The sub-division of the A2, B1, B2, C1 bands is based on performance within a CEFR band. Thus the descriptors are identical for the same band.

ORAL COMPREHENSION
WRITTEN COMPREHENSION
SPEAKING
WRITING
 
CEFR VTEST
VTEST ENGLISH CEFR ORAL COMPREHENSION LEVEL DESCRIPTORS
A1CEFR VTEST
VTEST ENGLISH CEFR ORAL COMPREHENSION LEVEL DESCRIPTORSCan recognize concrete information (e.g., places and times) on familiar topics encountered in everyday life, provided it is delivered slowly and clearly.
A2.1-A2.2CEFR VTEST
VTEST ENGLISH CEFR ORAL COMPREHENSION LEVEL DESCRIPTORSCan understand phrases and expressions related to areas of most immediate priority (e.g., very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment), provided people articulate clearly and slowly.
B1.1-B1.2CEFR VTEST
VTEST ENGLISH CEFR ORAL COMPREHENSION LEVEL DESCRIPTORSCan understand straightforward factual information about common everyday or job-related topics, made in clear standard language, identifying both general messages and specific details.
B2.1-B2.2CEFR VTEST
VTEST ENGLISH CEFR ORAL COMPREHENSION LEVEL DESCRIPTORSCan understand the main ideas of propositionally and linguistically complex discourse on both concrete and abstract topics, delivered in standard language, provided the topic is reasonably familiar, and the direction of the argument is signposted by explicit markers.
C1.1-C1.2CEFR VTEST
VTEST ENGLISH CEFR ORAL COMPREHENSION LEVEL DESCRIPTORSCan understand enough to follow extended discourse on abstract and complex topics even when relationships are not signaled explicitly.
C2CEFR VTEST
VTEST ENGLISH CEFR ORAL COMPREHENSION LEVEL DESCRIPTORSCan understand with ease virtually any kind of language, whether live or broadcast, delivered at fast natural speed.
CEFR VTEST
VTEST ENGLISH CEFR ORAL COMPREHENSION LEVEL DESCRIPTORS
 
CEFR VTEST
VTEST ENGLISH CEFR WRITTEN COMPREHENSION LEVEL DESCRIPTORS
A1CEFR VTEST
VTEST ENGLISH CEFR WRITTEN COMPREHENSION LEVEL DESCRIPTORSCan understand very short, simple texts a single phrase at a time, picking up familiar names, words and basic phrases and rereading as required.
A2.1-A2.2CEFR VTEST
VTEST ENGLISH CEFR WRITTEN COMPREHENSION LEVEL DESCRIPTORSCan understand the main points of short texts dealing with everyday topics (e.g., lifestyle, hobbies, sports, weather). Can identify specific information in simpler material they encounter such as letters, brochures, and short news articles describing events.
B1.1-B1.2CEFR VTEST
VTEST ENGLISH CEFR WRITTEN COMPREHENSION LEVEL DESCRIPTORSCan understand most factual information in straightforward texts on familiar subjects of interest. Can identify the main conclusions in clearly signaled argumentative texts.
B2.1-B2.2CEFR VTEST
VTEST ENGLISH CEFR WRITTEN COMPREHENSION LEVEL DESCRIPTORSCan read with a large degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes. Can recognize when a text provides factual information and when it seeks to convince readers of something.
C1.1-C1.2CEFR VTEST
VTEST ENGLISH CEFR WRITTEN COMPREHENSION LEVEL DESCRIPTORSCan understand in detail a wide range of lengthy, complex texts likely to be encountered in social, professional, or academic life. Can identify finer points of detail including attitudes and opinions, whether implied or stated.
C2CEFR VTEST
VTEST ENGLISH CEFR WRITTEN COMPREHENSION LEVEL DESCRIPTORSCan understand virtually all types of texts including abstract, structurally complex, or highly colloquial literary and non-literary writings, appreciating subtle distinctions of style, including both implicit and explicit meaning.
CEFR VTEST
VTEST ENGLISH CEFR WRITTEN COMPREHENSION LEVEL DESCRIPTORS
 
CEFR VTEST
VTEST ENGLISH CEFR SPEAKING LEVEL DESCRIPTORS
A1CEFR VTEST
VTEST ENGLISH CEFR SPEAKING LEVEL DESCRIPTORSCan correctly reproduce a limited range of sounds as well as the stress on simple, familiar words and phrases, though some effort is required of the listener. Hesitation, repetition, or pauses have a negative effect on the listener’s experience.
A2.1-A2.2CEFR VTEST
VTEST ENGLISH CEFR SPEAKING LEVEL DESCRIPTORSCan produce speech that is generally intelligible when communicating in simple everyday situations, and provided the listener makes an effort to understand specific sounds. Hesitation, repetition, or pauses may have a negative effect on the listener’s experience.
B1.1-B1.2CEFR VTEST
VTEST ENGLISH CEFR SPEAKING LEVEL DESCRIPTORSCan produce speech that is intelligible despite a strong influence on stress, intonation, or rhythm from other languages spoken, or regular mispronunciation of less familiar individual sounds and words. Hesitation, repetition, or pauses may be evidenced, but do not affect the listener’s experience.
B2.1-B2.2CEFR VTEST
VTEST ENGLISH CEFR SPEAKING LEVEL DESCRIPTORSCan generally use appropriate intonation, place stress correctly, and articulate individual sounds clearly, though with some influence from other languages spoken. Hesitation, repetition, or pauses may be evidenced, but do not affect the listener’s experience.
C1.1-C1.2CEFR VTEST
VTEST ENGLISH CEFR SPEAKING LEVEL DESCRIPTORSCan produce smooth, intelligible speech, varying intonation and stress correctly with only occasional lapses. Can produce speech that is fluent and shows very little evidence of hesitation, repetition, or pauses.
C2CEFR VTEST
VTEST ENGLISH CEFR SPEAKING LEVEL DESCRIPTORSCan produce speech with such a high level of control of individual sounds and prosodic features (stress, rhythm, and intonation) that the finer points of the message are clear and precise. Speech is fluent and there is very little evidence of hesitation, repetition, or pauses.
CEFR VTEST
VTEST ENGLISH CEFR SPEAKING LEVEL DESCRIPTORS
 
CEFR VTEST
VTEST ENGLISH CEFR WRITING LEVEL DESCRIPTORS
A1CEFR VTEST
VTEST ENGLISH CEFR WRITING LEVEL DESCRIPTORSCan give information about matters of personal relevance (e.g., likes and dislikes, family, interests) using simple words and basic expressions. Can produce simple isolated phrases and sentences.
A2.1-A2.2CEFR VTEST
VTEST ENGLISH CEFR WRITING LEVEL DESCRIPTORSCan produce a series of simple phrases and sentences linked with simple connectors like “and,” “but,” and “because.”
B1.1-B1.2CEFR VTEST
VTEST ENGLISH CEFR WRITING LEVEL DESCRIPTORSCan produce straightforward connected texts on a range of familiar subjects within their field of interest, by linking a series of shorter discrete elements into a linear sequence.
B2.1-B2.2CEFR VTEST
VTEST ENGLISH CEFR WRITING LEVEL DESCRIPTORSCan produce clear, detailed texts on a variety of subjects related to their field of interest, synthesizing and evaluating information and arguments from a number of sources.
C1.1-C1.2CEFR VTEST
VTEST ENGLISH CEFR WRITING LEVEL DESCRIPTORSCan produce clear, well-structured, coherent texts, expanding and supporting points of view. Can employ more complex grammatical forms with control and flexibility, and demonstrate a range of vocabulary, including less common lexis.
C2CEFR VTEST
VTEST ENGLISH CEFR WRITING LEVEL DESCRIPTORSCan produce clear, smoothly flowing, coherent texts that communicate complex ideas in an effective and engaging way. Can demonstrate flexible, sophisticated control of grammatical forms and a precise use of a wide range of vocabulary.
CEFR VTEST
VTEST ENGLISH CEFR WRITING LEVEL DESCRIPTORS

VTEST English – Score correspondance table

VTEST score correspondance table

Understand how VTEST English CEFR levels relate to other tests ans standards

ALTE
IELTS
TOEFL IBT
TOEFL ITP
TOEIC L&R
NRS
GSE
CASAS
 
 
CEFR VTEST
ALTE
VTEST ENGLISH LEVEL DESCRIPTORS
A1CEFR VTEST
BreakthroughALTE
VTEST ENGLISH LEVEL DESCRIPTORSCan recognize concrete information (e.g., places and times) on familiar topics encountered in everyday life, provided it is delivered slowly and clearly. Can understand very short, simple texts a single phrase at a time, picking up familiar names, words and basic phrases and rereading as required. Can correctly reproduce a limited range of sounds as well as the stress on simple, familiar words and phrases, though some effort is required of the listener. Hesitation, repetition, or pauses have a negative effect on the listener’s experience. Can produce text and give information about matters of personal relevance (e.g., likes and dislikes, family, interests) using simple words and basic expressions. Can produce simple isolated phrases and sentences.
A2.1CEFR VTEST
Level 1ALTE
VTEST ENGLISH LEVEL DESCRIPTORSCan understand phrases and expressions related to areas of most immediate priority (e.g., very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment), provided people articulate clearly and slowly. Can understand the main points of short texts dealing with everyday topics (e.g., lifestyle, hobbies, sports, weather). Can identify specific information in simpler material they encounter such as letters, brochures, and short news articles describing events. Can produce speech that is generally intelligible when communicating in simple everyday situations, and provided the listener makes an effort to understand specific sounds. Hesitation, repetition, or pauses may have a negative effect on the listener’s experience. Can write and produce a series text for simple phrases and sentences linked with simple connectors like “and,” “but,” and “because.”
A2.2CEFR VTEST
Level 1ALTE
VTEST ENGLISH LEVEL DESCRIPTORSCan understand phrases and expressions related to areas of most immediate priority (e.g., very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment), provided people articulate clearly and slowly. Can understand the main points of short texts dealing with everyday topics (e.g., lifestyle, hobbies, sports, weather). Can identify specific information in simpler material they encounter such as letters, brochures, and short news articles describing events. Can produce speech that is generally intelligible when communicating in simple everyday situations, and provided the listener makes an effort to understand specific sounds. Hesitation, repetition, or pauses may have a negative effect on the listener’s experience. Can write and produce a series of simple phrases and sentences linked with simple connectors like “and,” “but,” and “because.”
B1.1CEFR VTEST
Level 2ALTE
VTEST ENGLISH LEVEL DESCRIPTORSCan understand straightforward factual information about common everyday or job-related topics, made in clear standard language, identifying both general messages and specific details. Can understand most factual information in straightforward texts on familiar subjects of interest. Can identify the main conclusions in clearly signaled argumentative texts. Can produce speech that is intelligible despite a strong influence on stress, intonation, or rhythm from other languages spoken, or regular mispronunciation of less familiar individual sounds and words. Hesitation, repetition, or pauses may be evidenced, but do not affect the listener’s experience. Can produce straightforward connected texts on a range of familiar subjects within their field of interest, by linking a series of shorter discrete elements into a linear sequence.
B1.2CEFR VTEST
Level 2ALTE
VTEST ENGLISH LEVEL DESCRIPTORSCan understand straightforward factual information about common everyday or job-related topics, made in clear standard language, identifying both general messages and specific details. Can understand most factual information in straightforward texts on familiar subjects of interest. Can identify the main conclusions in clearly signaled argumentative texts. Can produce speech that is intelligible despite a strong influence on stress, intonation, or rhythm from other languages spoken, or regular mispronunciation of less familiar individual sounds and words. Hesitation, repetition, or pauses may be evidenced, but do not affect the listener’s experience. Can produce straightforward connected texts on a range of familiar subjects within their field of interest, by linking a series of shorter discrete elements into a linear sequence.
B2.1CEFR VTEST
Level 3ALTE
VTEST ENGLISH LEVEL DESCRIPTORSCan understand the main ideas of propositionally and linguistically complex discourse on both concrete and abstract topics, delivered in standard language, provided the topic is reasonably familiar, and the direction of the argument is signposted by explicit markers. Can read with a large degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes. Can recognize when a text provides factual information and when it seeks to convince readers of something. Can generally use appropriate intonation, place stress correctly, and articulate individual sounds clearly, though with some influence from other languages spoken. Hesitation, repetition, or pauses may be evidenced, but do not affect the listener’s experience. Can produce clear, detailed texts on a variety of subjects related to their field of interest, synthesizing and evaluating information and arguments from a number of sources.
B2.2CEFR VTEST
Level 3ALTE
VTEST ENGLISH LEVEL DESCRIPTORSCan understand the main ideas of propositionally and linguistically complex discourse on both concrete and abstract topics, delivered in standard language, provided the topic is reasonably familiar, and the direction of the argument is signposted by explicit markers. Can read with a large degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes. Can recognize when a text provides factual information and when it seeks to convince readers of something. Can generally use appropriate intonation, place stress correctly, and articulate individual sounds clearly, though with some influence from other languages spoken. Hesitation, repetition, or pauses may be evidenced, but do not affect the listener’s experience. Can produce clear, detailed texts on a variety of subjects related to their field of interest, synthesizing and evaluating information and arguments from a number of sources.
C1.1CEFR VTEST
Level 4ALTE
VTEST ENGLISH LEVEL DESCRIPTORSCan understand enough to follow extended discourse on abstract and complex topics even when relationships are not signaled explicitly. Can understand in detail a wide range of lengthy, complex texts likely to be encountered in social, professional, or academic life. Can identify finer points of detail including attitudes and opinions, whether implied or stated. Can produce smooth, intelligible speech, varying intonation and stress correctly with only occasional lapses. Can produce speech that is fluent and shows very little evidence of hesitation, repetition, or pauses. Can produce clear, well-structured, coherent texts, expanding and supporting points of view. Can employ more complex grammatical forms with control and flexibility, and demonstrate a range of vocabulary, including less common lexis.
C1.2CEFR VTEST
Level 4ALTE
VTEST ENGLISH LEVEL DESCRIPTORSCan understand enough to follow extended discourse on abstract and complex topics even when relationships are not signaled explicitly. Can understand in detail a wide range of lengthy, complex texts likely to be encountered in social, professional, or academic life. Can identify finer points of detail including attitudes and opinions, whether implied or stated. Can produce smooth, intelligible speech, varying intonation and stress correctly with only occasional lapses. Can produce speech that is fluent and shows very little evidence of hesitation, repetition, or pauses. Can produce clear, well-structured, coherent texts, expanding and supporting points of view. Can employ more complex grammatical texts and forms with control and flexibility, and demonstrate a range of vocabulary, including less common lexis.
C2CEFR VTEST
Level 5ALTE
VTEST ENGLISH LEVEL DESCRIPTORSCan understand with ease virtually any kind of language, whether live or broadcast, delivered at fast natural speed. Can understand virtually all types of texts including abstract, structurally complex, or highly colloquial literary and non-literary writings, appreciating subtle distinctions of style, including both implicit and explicit meaning. Can produce speech with such a high level of control of individual sounds and prosodic features (stress, rhythm, and intonation) that the finer points of the message are clear and precise. Speech is fluent and there is very little evidence of hesitation, repetition, or pauses. Can produce clear, smoothly flowing, coherent texts that communicate complex ideas in an effective and engaging way. Can demonstrate flexible, sophisticated control of grammatical forms and a precise use of a wide range of vocabulary.
CEFR VTEST
ALTE
VTEST ENGLISH LEVEL DESCRIPTORS
 
 
CEFR VTEST
IELTS
A2.2CEFR VTEST
4.0IELTS
Can understand phrases and expressions related to areas of most immediate priority (e.g., very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment), provided people articulate clearly and slowly. Can understand the main points of short texts dealing with everyday topics (e.g., lifestyle, hobbies, sports, weather). Can identify specific information in simpler material they encounter such as letters, brochures, and short news articles describing events. Can produce speech that is generally intelligible when communicating in simple everyday situations, and provided the listener makes an effort to understand specific sounds. Hesitation, repetition, or pauses may have a negative effect on the listener’s experience. Can write and produce a series of simple phrases and sentences linked with simple connectors like “and,” “but,” and “because.”
B1.1CEFR VTEST
4,5IELTS
Can understand straightforward factual information about common everyday or job-related topics, made in clear standard language, identifying both general messages and specific details. Can understand most factual information in straightforward texts on familiar subjects of interest. Can identify the main conclusions in clearly signaled argumentative texts. Can produce speech that is intelligible despite a strong influence on stress, intonation, or rhythm from other languages spoken, or regular mispronunciation of less familiar individual sounds and words. Hesitation, repetition, or pauses may be evidenced, but do not affect the listener’s experience. Can produce straightforward connected texts on a range of familiar subjects within their field of interest, by linking a series of shorter discrete elements into a linear sequence.
B1.2CEFR VTEST
5.0IELTS
Can understand straightforward factual information about common everyday or job-related topics, made in clear standard language, identifying both general messages and specific details. Can understand most factual information in straightforward texts on familiar subjects of interest. Can identify the main conclusions in clearly signaled argumentative texts. Can produce speech that is intelligible despite a strong influence on stress, intonation, or rhythm from other languages spoken, or regular mispronunciation of less familiar individual sounds and words. Hesitation, repetition, or pauses may be evidenced, but do not affect the listener’s experience. Can produce straightforward connected texts on a range of familiar subjects within their field of interest, by linking a series of shorter discrete elements into a linear sequence.
B2.1CEFR VTEST
5.5–6.0IELTS
Can understand the main ideas of propositionally and linguistically complex discourse on both concrete and abstract topics, delivered in standard language, provided the topic is reasonably familiar, and the direction of the argument is signposted by explicit markers. Can read with a large degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes. Can recognize when a text provides factual information and when it seeks to convince readers of something. Can generally use appropriate intonation, place stress correctly, and articulate individual sounds clearly, though with some influence from other languages spoken. Hesitation, repetition, or pauses may be evidenced, but do not affect the listener’s experience. Can produce clear, detailed texts on a variety of subjects related to their field of interest, synthesizing and evaluating information and arguments from a number of sources.
B2.2CEFR VTEST
6,5IELTS
Can understand the main ideas of propositionally and linguistically complex discourse on both concrete and abstract topics, delivered in standard language, provided the topic is reasonably familiar, and the direction of the argument is signposted by explicit markers. Can read with a large degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes. Can recognize when a text provides factual information and when it seeks to convince readers of something. Can generally use appropriate intonation, place stress correctly, and articulate individual sounds clearly, though with some influence from other languages spoken. Hesitation, repetition, or pauses may be evidenced, but do not affect the listener’s experience. Can produce clear, detailed texts on a variety of subjects related to their field of interest, synthesizing and evaluating information and arguments from a number of sources.
C1.1CEFR VTEST
7.0–7.5IELTS
Can understand enough to follow extended discourse on abstract and complex topics even when relationships are not signaled explicitly. Can understand in detail a wide range of lengthy, complex texts likely to be encountered in social, professional, or academic life. Can identify finer points of detail including attitudes and opinions, whether implied or stated. Can produce smooth, intelligible speech, varying intonation and stress correctly with only occasional lapses. Can produce speech that is fluent and shows very little evidence of hesitation, repetition, or pauses. Can produce clear, well-structured, coherent texts, expanding and supporting points of view. Can employ more complex grammatical forms with control and flexibility, and demonstrate a range of vocabulary, including less common lexis.
C1.2CEFR VTEST
8.0IELTS
Can understand enough to follow extended discourse on abstract and complex topics even when relationships are not signaled explicitly. Can understand in detail a wide range of lengthy, complex texts likely to be encountered in social, professional, or academic life. Can identify finer points of detail including attitudes and opinions, whether implied or stated. Can produce smooth, intelligible speech, varying intonation and stress correctly with only occasional lapses. Can produce speech that is fluent and shows very little evidence of hesitation, repetition, or pauses. Can produce clear, well-structured, coherent texts, expanding and supporting points of view. Can employ more complex grammatical texts and forms with control and flexibility, and demonstrate a range of vocabulary, including less common lexis.
C2CEFR VTEST
8.5–9.0IELTS
Can understand with ease virtually any kind of language, whether live or broadcast, delivered at fast natural speed. Can understand virtually all types of texts including abstract, structurally complex, or highly colloquial literary and non-literary writings, appreciating subtle distinctions of style, including both implicit and explicit meaning. Can produce speech with such a high level of control of individual sounds and prosodic features (stress, rhythm, and intonation) that the finer points of the message are clear and precise. Speech is fluent and there is very little evidence of hesitation, repetition, or pauses. Can produce clear, smoothly flowing, coherent texts that communicate complex ideas in an effective and engaging way. Can demonstrate flexible, sophisticated control of grammatical forms and a precise use of a wide range of vocabulary.
CEFR VTEST
IELTS
 
 
CEFR VTEST
TOEFL IBT
B1.1CEFR VTEST
42–71TOEFL IBT
Can understand straightforward factual information about common everyday or job-related topics, made in clear standard language, identifying both general messages and specific details. Can understand most factual information in straightforward texts on familiar subjects of interest. Can identify the main conclusions in clearly signaled argumentative texts. Can produce speech that is intelligible despite a strong influence on stress, intonation, or rhythm from other languages spoken, or regular mispronunciation of less familiar individual sounds and words. Hesitation, repetition, or pauses may be evidenced, but do not affect the listener’s experience. Can produce straightforward connected texts on a range of familiar subjects within their field of interest, by linking a series of shorter discrete elements into a linear sequence.
B1.2CEFR VTEST
42–71TOEFL IBT
Can understand straightforward factual information about common everyday or job-related topics, made in clear standard language, identifying both general messages and specific details. Can understand most factual information in straightforward texts on familiar subjects of interest. Can identify the main conclusions in clearly signaled argumentative texts. Can produce speech that is intelligible despite a strong influence on stress, intonation, or rhythm from other languages spoken, or regular mispronunciation of less familiar individual sounds and words. Hesitation, repetition, or pauses may be evidenced, but do not affect the listener’s experience. Can produce straightforward connected texts on a range of familiar subjects within their field of interest, by linking a series of shorter discrete elements into a linear sequence.
B2.1CEFR VTEST
72–94TOEFL IBT
Can understand the main ideas of propositionally and linguistically complex discourse on both concrete and abstract topics, delivered in standard language, provided the topic is reasonably familiar, and the direction of the argument is signposted by explicit markers. Can read with a large degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes. Can recognize when a text provides factual information and when it seeks to convince readers of something. Can generally use appropriate intonation, place stress correctly, and articulate individual sounds clearly, though with some influence from other languages spoken. Hesitation, repetition, or pauses may be evidenced, but do not affect the listener’s experience. Can produce clear, detailed texts on a variety of subjects related to their field of interest, synthesizing and evaluating information and arguments from a number of sources.
B2.2CEFR VTEST
72–94TOEFL IBT
Can understand the main ideas of propositionally and linguistically complex discourse on both concrete and abstract topics, delivered in standard language, provided the topic is reasonably familiar, and the direction of the argument is signposted by explicit markers. Can read with a large degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes. Can recognize when a text provides factual information and when it seeks to convince readers of something. Can generally use appropriate intonation, place stress correctly, and articulate individual sounds clearly, though with some influence from other languages spoken. Hesitation, repetition, or pauses may be evidenced, but do not affect the listener’s experience. Can produce clear, detailed texts on a variety of subjects related to their field of interest, synthesizing and evaluating information and arguments from a number of sources.
C1.1CEFR VTEST
95–113TOEFL IBT
Can understand enough to follow extended discourse on abstract and complex topics even when relationships are not signaled explicitly. Can understand in detail a wide range of lengthy, complex texts likely to be encountered in social, professional, or academic life. Can identify finer points of detail including attitudes and opinions, whether implied or stated. Can produce smooth, intelligible speech, varying intonation and stress correctly with only occasional lapses. Can produce speech that is fluent and shows very little evidence of hesitation, repetition, or pauses. Can produce clear, well-structured, coherent texts, expanding and supporting points of view. Can employ more complex grammatical forms with control and flexibility, and demonstrate a range of vocabulary, including less common lexis.
C1.2CEFR VTEST
95–113TOEFL IBT
Can understand enough to follow extended discourse on abstract and complex topics even when relationships are not signaled explicitly. Can understand in detail a wide range of lengthy, complex texts likely to be encountered in social, professional, or academic life. Can identify finer points of detail including attitudes and opinions, whether implied or stated. Can produce smooth, intelligible speech, varying intonation and stress correctly with only occasional lapses. Can produce speech that is fluent and shows very little evidence of hesitation, repetition, or pauses. Can produce clear, well-structured, coherent texts, expanding and supporting points of view. Can employ more complex grammatical texts and forms with control and flexibility, and demonstrate a range of vocabulary, including less common lexis.
C2CEFR VTEST
114–120TOEFL IBT
Can understand with ease virtually any kind of language, whether live or broadcast, delivered at fast natural speed. Can understand virtually all types of texts including abstract, structurally complex, or highly colloquial literary and non-literary writings, appreciating subtle distinctions of style, including both implicit and explicit meaning. Can produce speech with such a high level of control of individual sounds and prosodic features (stress, rhythm, and intonation) that the finer points of the message are clear and precise. Speech is fluent and there is very little evidence of hesitation, repetition, or pauses. Can produce clear, smoothly flowing, coherent texts that communicate complex ideas in an effective and engaging way. Can demonstrate flexible, sophisticated control of grammatical forms and a precise use of a wide range of vocabulary.
CEFR VTEST
TOEFL IBT
 
 
CEFR VTEST
TOEFL ITP
A2.1CEFR VTEST
337–459TOEFL ITP
Can understand phrases and expressions related to areas of most immediate priority (e.g., very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment), provided people articulate clearly and slowly. Can understand the main points of short texts dealing with everyday topics (e.g., lifestyle, hobbies, sports, weather). Can identify specific information in simpler material they encounter such as letters, brochures, and short news articles describing events. Can produce speech that is generally intelligible when communicating in simple everyday situations, and provided the listener makes an effort to understand specific sounds. Hesitation, repetition, or pauses may have a negative effect on the listener’s experience. Can write and produce a series text for simple phrases and sentences linked with simple connectors like “and,” “but,” and “because.”
A2.2CEFR VTEST
337–459TOEFL ITP
Can understand phrases and expressions related to areas of most immediate priority (e.g., very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment), provided people articulate clearly and slowly. Can understand the main points of short texts dealing with everyday topics (e.g., lifestyle, hobbies, sports, weather). Can identify specific information in simpler material they encounter such as letters, brochures, and short news articles describing events. Can produce speech that is generally intelligible when communicating in simple everyday situations, and provided the listener makes an effort to understand specific sounds. Hesitation, repetition, or pauses may have a negative effect on the listener’s experience. Can write and produce a series of simple phrases and sentences linked with simple connectors like “and,” “but,” and “because.”
B1.1CEFR VTEST
460–542TOEFL ITP
Can understand straightforward factual information about common everyday or job-related topics, made in clear standard language, identifying both general messages and specific details. Can understand most factual information in straightforward texts on familiar subjects of interest. Can identify the main conclusions in clearly signaled argumentative texts. Can produce speech that is intelligible despite a strong influence on stress, intonation, or rhythm from other languages spoken, or regular mispronunciation of less familiar individual sounds and words. Hesitation, repetition, or pauses may be evidenced, but do not affect the listener’s experience. Can produce straightforward connected texts on a range of familiar subjects within their field of interest, by linking a series of shorter discrete elements into a linear sequence.
B1.2CEFR VTEST
460–542TOEFL ITP
Can understand straightforward factual information about common everyday or job-related topics, made in clear standard language, identifying both general messages and specific details. Can understand most factual information in straightforward texts on familiar subjects of interest. Can identify the main conclusions in clearly signaled argumentative texts. Can produce speech that is intelligible despite a strong influence on stress, intonation, or rhythm from other languages spoken, or regular mispronunciation of less familiar individual sounds and words. Hesitation, repetition, or pauses may be evidenced, but do not affect the listener’s experience. Can produce straightforward connected texts on a range of familiar subjects within their field of interest, by linking a series of shorter discrete elements into a linear sequence.
B2.1CEFR VTEST
543–626TOEFL ITP
Can understand the main ideas of propositionally and linguistically complex discourse on both concrete and abstract topics, delivered in standard language, provided the topic is reasonably familiar, and the direction of the argument is signposted by explicit markers. Can read with a large degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes. Can recognize when a text provides factual information and when it seeks to convince readers of something. Can generally use appropriate intonation, place stress correctly, and articulate individual sounds clearly, though with some influence from other languages spoken. Hesitation, repetition, or pauses may be evidenced, but do not affect the listener’s experience. Can produce clear, detailed texts on a variety of subjects related to their field of interest, synthesizing and evaluating information and arguments from a number of sources.
B2.2CEFR VTEST
543–626TOEFL ITP
Can understand the main ideas of propositionally and linguistically complex discourse on both concrete and abstract topics, delivered in standard language, provided the topic is reasonably familiar, and the direction of the argument is signposted by explicit markers. Can read with a large degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes. Can recognize when a text provides factual information and when it seeks to convince readers of something. Can generally use appropriate intonation, place stress correctly, and articulate individual sounds clearly, though with some influence from other languages spoken. Hesitation, repetition, or pauses may be evidenced, but do not affect the listener’s experience. Can produce clear, detailed texts on a variety of subjects related to their field of interest, synthesizing and evaluating information and arguments from a number of sources.
C1.1CEFR VTEST
627+TOEFL ITP
Can understand enough to follow extended discourse on abstract and complex topics even when relationships are not signaled explicitly. Can understand in detail a wide range of lengthy, complex texts likely to be encountered in social, professional, or academic life. Can identify finer points of detail including attitudes and opinions, whether implied or stated. Can produce smooth, intelligible speech, varying intonation and stress correctly with only occasional lapses. Can produce speech that is fluent and shows very little evidence of hesitation, repetition, or pauses. Can produce clear, well-structured, coherent texts, expanding and supporting points of view. Can employ more complex grammatical forms with control and flexibility, and demonstrate a range of vocabulary, including less common lexis.
CEFR VTEST
TOEFL ITP
 
 
CEFR VTEST
TOEIC L&R
A1CEFR VTEST
120–224TOEIC L&R
Can recognize concrete information (e.g., places and times) on familiar topics encountered in everyday life, provided it is delivered slowly and clearly. Can understand very short, simple texts a single phrase at a time, picking up familiar names, words and basic phrases and rereading as required. Can correctly reproduce a limited range of sounds as well as the stress on simple, familiar words and phrases, though some effort is required of the listener. Hesitation, repetition, or pauses have a negative effect on the listener’s experience. Can produce text and give information about matters of personal relevance (e.g., likes and dislikes, family, interests) using simple words and basic expressions. Can produce simple isolated phrases and sentences.
A2.1CEFR VTEST
225–549TOEIC L&R
Can understand phrases and expressions related to areas of most immediate priority (e.g., very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment), provided people articulate clearly and slowly. Can understand the main points of short texts dealing with everyday topics (e.g., lifestyle, hobbies, sports, weather). Can identify specific information in simpler material they encounter such as letters, brochures, and short news articles describing events. Can produce speech that is generally intelligible when communicating in simple everyday situations, and provided the listener makes an effort to understand specific sounds. Hesitation, repetition, or pauses may have a negative effect on the listener’s experience. Can write and produce a series text for simple phrases and sentences linked with simple connectors like “and,” “but,” and “because.”
A2.2CEFR VTEST
225–549TOEIC L&R
Can understand phrases and expressions related to areas of most immediate priority (e.g., very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment), provided people articulate clearly and slowly. Can understand the main points of short texts dealing with everyday topics (e.g., lifestyle, hobbies, sports, weather). Can identify specific information in simpler material they encounter such as letters, brochures, and short news articles describing events. Can produce speech that is generally intelligible when communicating in simple everyday situations, and provided the listener makes an effort to understand specific sounds. Hesitation, repetition, or pauses may have a negative effect on the listener’s experience. Can write and produce a series of simple phrases and sentences linked with simple connectors like “and,” “but,” and “because.”
B1.1CEFR VTEST
550–784TOEIC L&R
Can understand straightforward factual information about common everyday or job-related topics, made in clear standard language, identifying both general messages and specific details. Can understand most factual information in straightforward texts on familiar subjects of interest. Can identify the main conclusions in clearly signaled argumentative texts. Can produce speech that is intelligible despite a strong influence on stress, intonation, or rhythm from other languages spoken, or regular mispronunciation of less familiar individual sounds and words. Hesitation, repetition, or pauses may be evidenced, but do not affect the listener’s experience. Can produce straightforward connected texts on a range of familiar subjects within their field of interest, by linking a series of shorter discrete elements into a linear sequence.
B1.2CEFR VTEST
550–784TOEIC L&R
Can understand straightforward factual information about common everyday or job-related topics, made in clear standard language, identifying both general messages and specific details. Can understand most factual information in straightforward texts on familiar subjects of interest. Can identify the main conclusions in clearly signaled argumentative texts. Can produce speech that is intelligible despite a strong influence on stress, intonation, or rhythm from other languages spoken, or regular mispronunciation of less familiar individual sounds and words. Hesitation, repetition, or pauses may be evidenced, but do not affect the listener’s experience. Can produce straightforward connected texts on a range of familiar subjects within their field of interest, by linking a series of shorter discrete elements into a linear sequence.
B2.1CEFR VTEST
785–944TOEIC L&R
Can understand the main ideas of propositionally and linguistically complex discourse on both concrete and abstract topics, delivered in standard language, provided the topic is reasonably familiar, and the direction of the argument is signposted by explicit markers. Can read with a large degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes. Can recognize when a text provides factual information and when it seeks to convince readers of something. Can generally use appropriate intonation, place stress correctly, and articulate individual sounds clearly, though with some influence from other languages spoken. Hesitation, repetition, or pauses may be evidenced, but do not affect the listener’s experience. Can produce clear, detailed texts on a variety of subjects related to their field of interest, synthesizing and evaluating information and arguments from a number of sources.
B2.2CEFR VTEST
785–944TOEIC L&R
Can understand the main ideas of propositionally and linguistically complex discourse on both concrete and abstract topics, delivered in standard language, provided the topic is reasonably familiar, and the direction of the argument is signposted by explicit markers. Can read with a large degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes. Can recognize when a text provides factual information and when it seeks to convince readers of something. Can generally use appropriate intonation, place stress correctly, and articulate individual sounds clearly, though with some influence from other languages spoken. Hesitation, repetition, or pauses may be evidenced, but do not affect the listener’s experience. Can produce clear, detailed texts on a variety of subjects related to their field of interest, synthesizing and evaluating information and arguments from a number of sources.
C1.1CEFR VTEST
945–990TOEIC L&R
Can understand enough to follow extended discourse on abstract and complex topics even when relationships are not signaled explicitly. Can understand in detail a wide range of lengthy, complex texts likely to be encountered in social, professional, or academic life. Can identify finer points of detail including attitudes and opinions, whether implied or stated. Can produce smooth, intelligible speech, varying intonation and stress correctly with only occasional lapses. Can produce speech that is fluent and shows very little evidence of hesitation, repetition, or pauses. Can produce clear, well-structured, coherent texts, expanding and supporting points of view. Can employ more complex grammatical forms with control and flexibility, and demonstrate a range of vocabulary, including less common lexis.
CEFR VTEST
TOEIC L&R
 
 
CEFR VTEST
NRS
Pre A1CEFR VTEST
1–Beginning ESL LiteracyNRS
Can understand short, very simple questions and statements, everyday familiar words, numbers, prices, dates, and days of the week, provided they are delivered slowly and clearly. Can recognize familiar words accompanied by pictures, such as a fast-food restaurant menu illustrated with photos, or a picture book using very simple everyday vocabulary. Can produce only a very limited range of recognizable sounds, requiring significant effort on the part of the listener. Can give basic personal information (e.g., name, address, nationality), perhaps with the use of a dictionary.
A1CEFR VTEST
2–Low Beginning ESLNRS
Can recognize concrete information (e.g., places and times) on familiar topics encountered in everyday life, provided it is delivered slowly and clearly. Can understand very short, simple texts a single phrase at a time, picking up familiar names, words and basic phrases and rereading as required. Can correctly reproduce a limited range of sounds as well as the stress on simple, familiar words and phrases, though some effort is required of the listener. Hesitation, repetition, or pauses have a negative effect on the listener’s experience. Can produce text and give information about matters of personal relevance (e.g., likes and dislikes, family, interests) using simple words and basic expressions. Can produce simple isolated phrases and sentences.
A2.1CEFR VTEST
3–High Beginning ESLNRS
Can understand phrases and expressions related to areas of most immediate priority (e.g., very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment), provided people articulate clearly and slowly. Can understand the main points of short texts dealing with everyday topics (e.g., lifestyle, hobbies, sports, weather). Can identify specific information in simpler material they encounter such as letters, brochures, and short news articles describing events. Can produce speech that is generally intelligible when communicating in simple everyday situations, and provided the listener makes an effort to understand specific sounds. Hesitation, repetition, or pauses may have a negative effect on the listener’s experience. Can write and produce a series text for simple phrases and sentences linked with simple connectors like “and,” “but,” and “because.”
A2.2CEFR VTEST
3–High Beginning ESLNRS
Can understand phrases and expressions related to areas of most immediate priority (e.g., very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment), provided people articulate clearly and slowly. Can understand the main points of short texts dealing with everyday topics (e.g., lifestyle, hobbies, sports, weather). Can identify specific information in simpler material they encounter such as letters, brochures, and short news articles describing events. Can produce speech that is generally intelligible when communicating in simple everyday situations, and provided the listener makes an effort to understand specific sounds. Hesitation, repetition, or pauses may have a negative effect on the listener’s experience. Can write and produce a series of simple phrases and sentences linked with simple connectors like “and,” “but,” and “because.”
B1.1CEFR VTEST
4–Low Intermediate ESLNRS
Can understand straightforward factual information about common everyday or job-related topics, made in clear standard language, identifying both general messages and specific details. Can understand most factual information in straightforward texts on familiar subjects of interest. Can identify the main conclusions in clearly signaled argumentative texts. Can produce speech that is intelligible despite a strong influence on stress, intonation, or rhythm from other languages spoken, or regular mispronunciation of less familiar individual sounds and words. Hesitation, repetition, or pauses may be evidenced, but do not affect the listener’s experience. Can produce straightforward connected texts on a range of familiar subjects within their field of interest, by linking a series of shorter discrete elements into a linear sequence.
B1.2CEFR VTEST
4–Low Intermediate ESLNRS
Can understand straightforward factual information about common everyday or job-related topics, made in clear standard language, identifying both general messages and specific details. Can understand most factual information in straightforward texts on familiar subjects of interest. Can identify the main conclusions in clearly signaled argumentative texts. Can produce speech that is intelligible despite a strong influence on stress, intonation, or rhythm from other languages spoken, or regular mispronunciation of less familiar individual sounds and words. Hesitation, repetition, or pauses may be evidenced, but do not affect the listener’s experience. Can produce straightforward connected texts on a range of familiar subjects within their field of interest, by linking a series of shorter discrete elements into a linear sequence.
B2.1CEFR VTEST
5–High Intermediate ESLNRS
Can understand the main ideas of propositionally and linguistically complex discourse on both concrete and abstract topics, delivered in standard language, provided the topic is reasonably familiar, and the direction of the argument is signposted by explicit markers. Can read with a large degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes. Can recognize when a text provides factual information and when it seeks to convince readers of something. Can generally use appropriate intonation, place stress correctly, and articulate individual sounds clearly, though with some influence from other languages spoken. Hesitation, repetition, or pauses may be evidenced, but do not affect the listener’s experience. Can produce clear, detailed texts on a variety of subjects related to their field of interest, synthesizing and evaluating information and arguments from a number of sources.
B2.2CEFR VTEST
6–Advanced ESLNRS
Can understand the main ideas of propositionally and linguistically complex discourse on both concrete and abstract topics, delivered in standard language, provided the topic is reasonably familiar, and the direction of the argument is signposted by explicit markers. Can read with a large degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes. Can recognize when a text provides factual information and when it seeks to convince readers of something. Can generally use appropriate intonation, place stress correctly, and articulate individual sounds clearly, though with some influence from other languages spoken. Hesitation, repetition, or pauses may be evidenced, but do not affect the listener’s experience. Can produce clear, detailed texts on a variety of subjects related to their field of interest, synthesizing and evaluating information and arguments from a number of sources.
C1.1CEFR VTEST
6–Advanced ESLNRS
Can understand enough to follow extended discourse on abstract and complex topics even when relationships are not signaled explicitly. Can understand in detail a wide range of lengthy, complex texts likely to be encountered in social, professional, or academic life. Can identify finer points of detail including attitudes and opinions, whether implied or stated. Can produce smooth, intelligible speech, varying intonation and stress correctly with only occasional lapses. Can produce speech that is fluent and shows very little evidence of hesitation, repetition, or pauses. Can produce clear, well-structured, coherent texts, expanding and supporting points of view. Can employ more complex grammatical forms with control and flexibility, and demonstrate a range of vocabulary, including less common lexis.
CEFR VTEST
NRS
 
 
CEFR VTEST
GSE
Pre A1CEFR VTEST
10–21GSE
Can understand short, very simple questions and statements, everyday familiar words, numbers, prices, dates, and days of the week, provided they are delivered slowly and clearly. Can recognize familiar words accompanied by pictures, such as a fast-food restaurant menu illustrated with photos, or a picture book using very simple everyday vocabulary. Can produce only a very limited range of recognizable sounds, requiring significant effort on the part of the listener. Can give basic personal information (e.g., name, address, nationality), perhaps with the use of a dictionary.
A1CEFR VTEST
22–29GSE
Can recognize concrete information (e.g., places and times) on familiar topics encountered in everyday life, provided it is delivered slowly and clearly. Can understand very short, simple texts a single phrase at a time, picking up familiar names, words and basic phrases and rereading as required. Can correctly reproduce a limited range of sounds as well as the stress on simple, familiar words and phrases, though some effort is required of the listener. Hesitation, repetition, or pauses have a negative effect on the listener’s experience. Can produce text and give information about matters of personal relevance (e.g., likes and dislikes, family, interests) using simple words and basic expressions. Can produce simple isolated phrases and sentences.
A2.1CEFR VTEST
30–35GSE
Can understand phrases and expressions related to areas of most immediate priority (e.g., very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment), provided people articulate clearly and slowly. Can understand the main points of short texts dealing with everyday topics (e.g., lifestyle, hobbies, sports, weather). Can identify specific information in simpler material they encounter such as letters, brochures, and short news articles describing events. Can produce speech that is generally intelligible when communicating in simple everyday situations, and provided the listener makes an effort to understand specific sounds. Hesitation, repetition, or pauses may have a negative effect on the listener’s experience. Can write and produce a series text for simple phrases and sentences linked with simple connectors like “and,” “but,” and “because.”
A2.2CEFR VTEST
36–42GSE
Can understand phrases and expressions related to areas of most immediate priority (e.g., very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment), provided people articulate clearly and slowly. Can understand the main points of short texts dealing with everyday topics (e.g., lifestyle, hobbies, sports, weather). Can identify specific information in simpler material they encounter such as letters, brochures, and short news articles describing events. Can produce speech that is generally intelligible when communicating in simple everyday situations, and provided the listener makes an effort to understand specific sounds. Hesitation, repetition, or pauses may have a negative effect on the listener’s experience. Can write and produce a series of simple phrases and sentences linked with simple connectors like “and,” “but,” and “because.”
B1.1CEFR VTEST
43–50GSE
Can understand straightforward factual information about common everyday or job-related topics, made in clear standard language, identifying both general messages and specific details. Can understand most factual information in straightforward texts on familiar subjects of interest. Can identify the main conclusions in clearly signaled argumentative texts. Can produce speech that is intelligible despite a strong influence on stress, intonation, or rhythm from other languages spoken, or regular mispronunciation of less familiar individual sounds and words. Hesitation, repetition, or pauses may be evidenced, but do not affect the listener’s experience. Can produce straightforward connected texts on a range of familiar subjects within their field of interest, by linking a series of shorter discrete elements into a linear sequence.
B1.2CEFR VTEST
51–58GSE
Can understand straightforward factual information about common everyday or job-related topics, made in clear standard language, identifying both general messages and specific details. Can understand most factual information in straightforward texts on familiar subjects of interest. Can identify the main conclusions in clearly signaled argumentative texts. Can produce speech that is intelligible despite a strong influence on stress, intonation, or rhythm from other languages spoken, or regular mispronunciation of less familiar individual sounds and words. Hesitation, repetition, or pauses may be evidenced, but do not affect the listener’s experience. Can produce straightforward connected texts on a range of familiar subjects within their field of interest, by linking a series of shorter discrete elements into a linear sequence.
B2.1CEFR VTEST
59–66GSE
Can understand the main ideas of propositionally and linguistically complex discourse on both concrete and abstract topics, delivered in standard language, provided the topic is reasonably familiar, and the direction of the argument is signposted by explicit markers. Can read with a large degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes. Can recognize when a text provides factual information and when it seeks to convince readers of something. Can generally use appropriate intonation, place stress correctly, and articulate individual sounds clearly, though with some influence from other languages spoken. Hesitation, repetition, or pauses may be evidenced, but do not affect the listener’s experience. Can produce clear, detailed texts on a variety of subjects related to their field of interest, synthesizing and evaluating information and arguments from a number of sources.
B2.2CEFR VTEST
67–75GSE
Can understand the main ideas of propositionally and linguistically complex discourse on both concrete and abstract topics, delivered in standard language, provided the topic is reasonably familiar, and the direction of the argument is signposted by explicit markers. Can read with a large degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes. Can recognize when a text provides factual information and when it seeks to convince readers of something. Can generally use appropriate intonation, place stress correctly, and articulate individual sounds clearly, though with some influence from other languages spoken. Hesitation, repetition, or pauses may be evidenced, but do not affect the listener’s experience. Can produce clear, detailed texts on a variety of subjects related to their field of interest, synthesizing and evaluating information and arguments from a number of sources.
C1.1CEFR VTEST
76–84GSE
Can understand enough to follow extended discourse on abstract and complex topics even when relationships are not signaled explicitly. Can understand in detail a wide range of lengthy, complex texts likely to be encountered in social, professional, or academic life. Can identify finer points of detail including attitudes and opinions, whether implied or stated. Can produce smooth, intelligible speech, varying intonation and stress correctly with only occasional lapses. Can produce speech that is fluent and shows very little evidence of hesitation, repetition, or pauses. Can produce clear, well-structured, coherent texts, expanding and supporting points of view. Can employ more complex grammatical forms with control and flexibility, and demonstrate a range of vocabulary, including less common lexis.
C1.2CEFR VTEST
76–84GSE
Can understand enough to follow extended discourse on abstract and complex topics even when relationships are not signaled explicitly. Can understand in detail a wide range of lengthy, complex texts likely to be encountered in social, professional, or academic life. Can identify finer points of detail including attitudes and opinions, whether implied or stated. Can produce smooth, intelligible speech, varying intonation and stress correctly with only occasional lapses. Can produce speech that is fluent and shows very little evidence of hesitation, repetition, or pauses. Can produce clear, well-structured, coherent texts, expanding and supporting points of view. Can employ more complex grammatical texts and forms with control and flexibility, and demonstrate a range of vocabulary, including less common lexis.
C2CEFR VTEST
85–90GSE
Can understand with ease virtually any kind of language, whether live or broadcast, delivered at fast natural speed. Can understand virtually all types of texts including abstract, structurally complex, or highly colloquial literary and non-literary writings, appreciating subtle distinctions of style, including both implicit and explicit meaning. Can produce speech with such a high level of control of individual sounds and prosodic features (stress, rhythm, and intonation) that the finer points of the message are clear and precise. Speech is fluent and there is very little evidence of hesitation, repetition, or pauses. Can produce clear, smoothly flowing, coherent texts that communicate complex ideas in an effective and engaging way. Can demonstrate flexible, sophisticated control of grammatical forms and a precise use of a wide range of vocabulary.
CEFR VTEST
GSE
 
 
CEFR VTEST
CASAS
Pre A1CEFR VTEST
<180CASAS
Can understand short, very simple questions and statements, everyday familiar words, numbers, prices, dates, and days of the week, provided they are delivered slowly and clearly. Can recognize familiar words accompanied by pictures, such as a fast-food restaurant menu illustrated with photos, or a picture book using very simple everyday vocabulary. Can produce only a very limited range of recognizable sounds, requiring significant effort on the part of the listener. Can give basic personal information (e.g., name, address, nationality), perhaps with the use of a dictionary.
A1CEFR VTEST
181–189CASAS
Can recognize concrete information (e.g., places and times) on familiar topics encountered in everyday life, provided it is delivered slowly and clearly. Can understand very short, simple texts a single phrase at a time, picking up familiar names, words and basic phrases and rereading as required. Can correctly reproduce a limited range of sounds as well as the stress on simple, familiar words and phrases, though some effort is required of the listener. Hesitation, repetition, or pauses have a negative effect on the listener’s experience. Can produce text and give information about matters of personal relevance (e.g., likes and dislikes, family, interests) using simple words and basic expressions. Can produce simple isolated phrases and sentences.
A2.1CEFR VTEST
190–199CASAS
Can understand phrases and expressions related to areas of most immediate priority (e.g., very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment), provided people articulate clearly and slowly. Can understand the main points of short texts dealing with everyday topics (e.g., lifestyle, hobbies, sports, weather). Can identify specific information in simpler material they encounter such as letters, brochures, and short news articles describing events. Can produce speech that is generally intelligible when communicating in simple everyday situations, and provided the listener makes an effort to understand specific sounds. Hesitation, repetition, or pauses may have a negative effect on the listener’s experience. Can write and produce a series text for simple phrases and sentences linked with simple connectors like “and,” “but,” and “because.”
A2.2CEFR VTEST
200–219CASAS
Can understand phrases and expressions related to areas of most immediate priority (e.g., very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment), provided people articulate clearly and slowly. Can understand the main points of short texts dealing with everyday topics (e.g., lifestyle, hobbies, sports, weather). Can identify specific information in simpler material they encounter such as letters, brochures, and short news articles describing events. Can produce speech that is generally intelligible when communicating in simple everyday situations, and provided the listener makes an effort to understand specific sounds. Hesitation, repetition, or pauses may have a negative effect on the listener’s experience. Can write and produce a series of simple phrases and sentences linked with simple connectors like “and,” “but,” and “because.”
B1.1CEFR VTEST
220–234CASAS
Can understand straightforward factual information about common everyday or job-related topics, made in clear standard language, identifying both general messages and specific details. Can understand most factual information in straightforward texts on familiar subjects of interest. Can identify the main conclusions in clearly signaled argumentative texts. Can produce speech that is intelligible despite a strong influence on stress, intonation, or rhythm from other languages spoken, or regular mispronunciation of less familiar individual sounds and words. Hesitation, repetition, or pauses may be evidenced, but do not affect the listener’s experience. Can produce straightforward connected texts on a range of familiar subjects within their field of interest, by linking a series of shorter discrete elements into a linear sequence.
B1.2CEFR VTEST
235–244CASAS
Can understand straightforward factual information about common everyday or job-related topics, made in clear standard language, identifying both general messages and specific details. Can understand most factual information in straightforward texts on familiar subjects of interest. Can identify the main conclusions in clearly signaled argumentative texts. Can produce speech that is intelligible despite a strong influence on stress, intonation, or rhythm from other languages spoken, or regular mispronunciation of less familiar individual sounds and words. Hesitation, repetition, or pauses may be evidenced, but do not affect the listener’s experience. Can produce straightforward connected texts on a range of familiar subjects within their field of interest, by linking a series of shorter discrete elements into a linear sequence.
B2.1CEFR VTEST
245+CASAS
Can understand the main ideas of propositionally and linguistically complex discourse on both concrete and abstract topics, delivered in standard language, provided the topic is reasonably familiar, and the direction of the argument is signposted by explicit markers. Can read with a large degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes. Can recognize when a text provides factual information and when it seeks to convince readers of something. Can generally use appropriate intonation, place stress correctly, and articulate individual sounds clearly, though with some influence from other languages spoken. Hesitation, repetition, or pauses may be evidenced, but do not affect the listener’s experience. Can produce clear, detailed texts on a variety of subjects related to their field of interest, synthesizing and evaluating information and arguments from a number of sources.
CEFR VTEST
CASAS
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