CEFR Level Up Lab
Transform your English from intermediate confidence to advanced mastery. This is your training space for climbing the CEFR levels and preparing for high-stakes international exams, so you can get the scores you need for your career or studies.
📏 What is the CEFR?
The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), created by the Council of Europe, is the international standard for describing how well someone can use a language. It has six levels, grouped into three bands: basic users (A), independent users (B) and proficient users (C).
| Level | Name | What it means in practice |
|---|---|---|
| A1 | Beginner | You can use familiar everyday phrases and very simple sentences. |
| A2 | Elementary | You can handle simple, routine exchanges about familiar topics. |
| B1 | Intermediate | You can deal with most everyday situations and describe experiences and opinions. |
| B2 | Upper-intermediate | You can interact fluently with native speakers and follow the main ideas of complex texts. |
| C1 | Advanced | You can use English flexibly and effectively for work, study and social life. |
| C2 | Proficient | You can understand almost everything and express yourself precisely, with subtle shades of meaning. |
Most exams and employers now describe their requirements in CEFR levels, which is why knowing your level is the first step.
🎯 Exams that follow the CEFR
Different exams test the same framework in different ways. Start with the one you need, or the one closest to your goal.
EduSynch CEFR Online Test
A fully online test of Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing that reports your level on a detailed scale from A0 to C2. My overview covers the test format, scoring, preparation tips and a test-day checklist.
IELTS
Scored in bands from 0 to 9, which can be compared with CEFR levels. Widely used for university study and migration.
Cambridge B2 First (FCE):
A Cambridge exam aimed at level B2, often required for work and study.
🎬 Practise by level
Check out lessons based on the CEFR framework below. They include a video you can watch along and a worksheet to work on the topics discussed in the video:
- 1. Test Your English LIVE! | Conditional Sentences Quiz#1 with Alex (Live Stream)
- 2. Test Your English LIVE! | Conditional Sentences B1/2 Quiz with Alex #englishtest
- C1: In the Pipeline vs Lined up and More: C1 Idioms with Claude AI while batch cooking
🪄 Want personal feedback on your exam speaking or writing?
Videos are great for practice, but a coach can show you exactly what’s holding your score back. Book a one-to-one session and we’ll work on your goals together.