CEFR / MCER
The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), known in Spanish as MCER, provides a common way to describe language proficiency and learning progress.
What is the CEFR?
The CEFR helps learners, teachers, and educational institutions understand what a learner can do with a language at different levels of proficiency.
It is used across Europe and provides a shared framework for learning, teaching, and assessing languages.
CEFR / MCER Levels
Language proficiency is generally described through six main levels, from A1 to C2, with Pre-A1 also used for beginning learners.
Pre-A1
Beginning learners who are developing their first basic understanding of the language.
A1 — Beginner
Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases. Can introduce themselves and communicate in simple situations.
A2 — Elementary
Can understand frequently used expressions and communicate in simple and routine situations involving familiar topics.
B1 — Intermediate
Can understand the main points of clear communication on familiar topics and deal with many everyday situations.
B2 — Upper Intermediate
Can understand more complex texts and communicate with greater fluency and independence.
C1 — Advanced
Can understand a wide range of demanding texts and express ideas fluently and effectively for academic, professional, and social purposes.
C2 — Proficient
Can understand virtually everything heard or read and express themselves very fluently, precisely, and effectively.
Learning Pathway
BELN uses the CEFR / MCER as a reference for organizing English learning resources and helping learners understand their progress.
Learners can develop their skills progressively through vocabulary, grammar, reading, writing, listening, and speaking.