Common European Framework of Reference for Languages EU-CEFR English

I have no difficulty in understanding any kind of spoken language, whether live or broadcast, even when delivered at fast native speed, provided I have some time to get familiar with the accent.

I can read with ease virtually all forms of the written language, including abstract, structurally or linguistically complex texts such as manuals, specialised articles and literary works.

I can take part effortlessly in any conversation or discussion and have a good familiarity with idiomatic expressions and colloquialisms. I can express myself fluently and convey finer shades of meaning precisely. If I do have a problem I can backtrack and restructure around the difficulty so smoothly that other people are hardly aware of it. I can present a clear, smoothly flowing description or argument in a style appropriate to the context and with an effective logical structure which helps the recipient to notice and remember significant points.

I can write clear, smoothly flowing text in an appropriate style. I can write complex letters, reports or articles which present a case with an effective logical structure which helps the recipient to notice and remember significant points. I can write summaries and reviews of professional or literary works.

I can use all grammatical structures with complete accuracy, naturalness and sophistication, including nuanced uses of tenses, complex subordination, subtle stylistic variations, and register-specific grammatical choices that enhance meaning and effect.

I can understand and use vocabulary with complete precision and naturalness, including subtle connotations and nuances, sophisticated idiomatic expressions, specialized terminology across multiple fields, stylistic variations for different contexts and audiences, and rare or archaic terms where appropriate.