What do CEFR levels of English language proficiency (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2) mean? How are EC (EnglishCentral) levels 1 - 7 related to CEFR levels?

A1

1 - 24

700

Level 2: Low Beginner

A1*

25 - 37

700 - 1.400

Level 3: Low Intermediate

A2

38 - 49

1.400 - 2.200

B1

50 - 62

2.200 - 3.000

Level 5: Low Advanced

B2

63 - 74

3.000 - 5.000

Level 6: Advanced

C1

75 - 87

5.000 - 8.000

Level 7: Upper Advanced

C2

88 - 100

8.000+

A1: English Basic User (Pre-beginner)

You can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and some very basic phrases. You can introduce yourself and others and ask and answer some simple questions. You can interact about basics provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help. Issues you might encounter at work: you will have great difficulty understanding spoken and written English under (time) pressure and when the other person is not willing to help and take time.

A1: English Basic User (Beginner)

You convey and understand general meaning in situations that are familiar to you. You can introduce yourself and others and ask and answer simple questions. You can have simple exchanges in English provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help. Issues you might encounter at work: there will be frequent breakdowns in communication under time pressure. Misunderstandings are very likely.

A2: English Basic User (Elementary English)

You understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance like basic personal and family information, familiar work-related subjects. You can communicate about simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on routine matters. You can describe in simple terms aspects of your background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need. Issues you might encounter at work: frequent problems in understanding and expression. An exchange about more complex subjects and issues will be difficult. Misunderstandings likely.

B1: English Independent User (Intermediate English)

You can understand at least the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, leisure, etc. You can deal with most situations likely to arise while at work or traveling in an area where English is spoken. You can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar. You can describe experiences and events, and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans. Issues you might encounter at work:  you will make mistakes that can easily lead to misunderstandings, especially when there is some (time) pressure and/or when in a situation that is new (unfamiliar).

B2: English Independent User (Upper-Intermediate English)

Generally, you have an effective command of the language. You can use and understand fairly complex language, particularly in familiar situations. Issues you might encounter at work: it is likely that there will be some inaccuracies, and inappropriate usage of the English language, which can lead to misunderstandings, especially under (time) pressure and/or when in a situation that is new (unfamiliar).

C1: Proficient English User (Advanced English)

You have an operational command of the language. Generally, you handle complex language well and understand the detailed reasoning. Issues you might encounter at work: there will be occasional inaccuracies, inappropriate usage, and misunderstandings in some situations.

C2: Proficient English User (Proficiency)

You have fully operational command of the language. You handle complex detailed argumentation well. Issues you might encounter at work: there will be only occasional unsystematic inaccuracies in your use of English language and sometimes usage that may be felt as inappropriate by native speakers. You may misunderstand some things in unfamiliar situations.