{"id":72576,"date":"2021-12-28T17:56:47","date_gmt":"2021-12-28T16:56:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/?p=72576"},"modified":"2021-12-29T11:47:15","modified_gmt":"2021-12-29T10:47:15","slug":"language-proficiency-levels-in-english-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/en\/language-proficiency-levels-in-english-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"Language Proficiency Levels In English Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1456px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>Understanding the different <strong>language proficiency levels in English<\/strong> or interpreting your latest <strong>TOEFL<\/strong> or <strong>IELTS<\/strong> score can be confusing.<br \/>\nIn this article, we&rsquo;ll help you understand the different references\/scales that exist, show you how to add them to your CV and how to interpret your test results.<\/p>\n<p>To break it down for you, here\u2019s what we\u2019re going to discuss:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What <strong>language proficiency levels<\/strong> are and why we use them<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>ILR<\/strong> scale <em>(Interagency Language Roundtable)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>ACTFL<\/strong> scale <em>(<\/em><strong><em>A<\/em><\/strong><em>merican <\/em><strong><em>C<\/em><\/strong><em>ouncil on the <\/em><strong><em>T<\/em><\/strong><em>eaching of <\/em><strong><em>F<\/em><\/strong><em>oreign <\/em><strong><em>L<\/em><\/strong><em>anguages)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>CEFR<\/strong> reference <em>(The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) <\/em><\/li>\n<li>How to interpret your <strong>TOEFL<\/strong>\/<strong>IELTS<\/strong> score on each scale<\/li>\n<li>How we can help you reach the <strong>level<\/strong> you need<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Read on and <a href=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/en\/exam\/toefl-ibt\">pass your TOEFL<\/a> and your <a href=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/en\/exam\/ielts\">IELTS exams<\/a> easily!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% 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0;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-2{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 30px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 30px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1456px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><h2>What Are Proficiency Levels and Why Do We Use Them?<\/h2>\n<p>The different references\/scales of <strong>language proficiency levels<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/en\/cefr-levels-to-ielts-in-depth-score-comparison\/\">CEFR proficiency scale<\/a>, ILR scale, <a href=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/en\/actfl-proficiency-scale-guidelines-in-depth-explanation\/\">ACTFL proficiency scale<\/a>) are used to determine and describe abilities in a given language. These scales can be useful in a <strong>professional<\/strong> or <strong>academic<\/strong> setting.<\/p>\n<p>Different <strong>skill sets<\/strong> can be tested <em>(e.g. speaking &amp; writing<\/em> or<em> listening &amp; reading) <\/em>depending on which test you choose and results can vary from one skill to another. For example, there is often a \u201cgap\u201d between a learner\u2019s <strong>fluency<\/strong> and <strong>proficiency<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"post-72576-_man03ywfobwu\"><\/a>What Are Proficiency Levels in a Foreign Language?<\/h2>\n<p>Let&rsquo;s explain what proficiency levels are in a foreign language.<\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"post-72576-_7djuetwyw32k\"><\/a>Let\u2019s briefly compare Proficiency and Fluency:<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Fluency<\/strong> refers to how well you are able to have a spontaneous conversation &amp; cope in various situations whereas <strong>Proficiency<\/strong> refers to how well you <strong>master<\/strong> the language in terms of comprehension and production. The latter is generally what is required in <strong>professional <\/strong>and <strong>academic<\/strong> settings ; however, it is important to understand that these two <strong>skills<\/strong> go hand in hand.<\/p>\n<p>Most of the time, learners achieve higher <strong>levels of fluency<\/strong> quicker than <strong>levels of proficiency<\/strong> but the opposite can happen too! Certain learners may have very good written<strong> English <\/strong>but find it difficult to engage in small talk.<\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"post-72576-_8r9tuolrs3qk\"><\/a>So, what do you need to know?<\/h3>\n<p>There are <strong>three<\/strong> <strong>main scales\/references<\/strong> for communicating language <strong>Proficiency<\/strong> &amp; <strong>Fluency<\/strong>.<br \/>\nYou may have heard of the <strong>CEFR<\/strong> reference, which organises <strong>language proficiency<\/strong> from <strong><em>A1 to C2,<\/em><\/strong> or perhaps you\u2019re more familiar with the<strong> ILR (<em>0 to 5)<\/em> <\/strong>or<strong> ACTFL <em>(Novice to Distinguished)<\/em> <\/strong>scales.<\/p>\n<p>So, how can you determine your level, accurately <strong>assess<\/strong> your language skills and add them to your <strong>CV<\/strong>?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>Let\u2019s take a closer look <\/em><\/strong><em>\ud83d\udc40\ud83d\udd0d<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) Proficiency Levels<\/h2>\n<p>Created in the US in 1955, <strong>ILR<\/strong> is one of the oldest <strong>language proficiency scales<\/strong> and is divided into <strong>6 levels (0-5),<\/strong> with \u201c<strong>+<\/strong>\u201d levels at the first three stages. Since 1955, the scale has been updated and seeks to accurately establish how language skills play out spontaneously in the real-world.<\/p>\n<p><em> \u201c+\u201d levels are used when proficiency is higher than a base level but doesn\u2019t quite meet the criteria for the next level<\/em><\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-3715\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-3715\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Proficiency Level<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Description<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">0 - No proficiency<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Knowledge of the language is nonexistent or limited to very few words<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">1 (or 1+) - Elementary proficiency<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">At this level, you can :<br \/>\n<ul><li>Structure simple sentences &amp; questions<\/li><li>Communicate basic needs<\/li><li>Understand simple phrases\/questions<\/li><li>Make a limited amount of small talk &amp; get around town as a tourist (tell time, say dates &amp; numbers, understand &amp; give directions)<\/li><\/ul><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">2 (or 2+) - Limited working proficiency<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">At this level, using basic grammatical structures, you can :<br \/>\n<ul><li>Deal with simple tasks in the workplace<\/li><li>Talk about yourself &amp; your job<\/li><li>Discuss current events<\/li><li>Use idiomatic expressions<\/li><\/ul><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">3 (or 3+) - Professional working proficiency<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">By level 3, you can speak with structural accuracy and participate in most conversations (General &amp; Business) without too much hesitation.<br \/>\nYou can also use more advanced grammatical structures and be understood clearly by native speakers. <br \/>\nYou should start feeling comfortable negotiating, dealing with clients\/suppliers and giving presentations.<br \/>\nYou might have also acquired more technical vocabulary related to your field of competence. <br \/>\nThis is usually the minimum level required by Universities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">4 - Full professional proficiency<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Reaching a level 4 can open a lot of doors professionally speaking. <br \/>\nMost employers will seek employees with a level 4 or higher if speaking a foreign language is required for the job!<br \/>\nYou can speak with an advanced level of fluency but still make the occasional mistake.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">5 - Native \/ Bilingual proficiency<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Congratulations! <br \/>\nYou have reached complete fluency\/proficiency.<br \/>\nYou either grew up speaking the language or have been speaking it for long enough to be fluent and speak with little to no accent.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<p><em>\ud83d\udca1<\/em><strong><em> Here\u2019s how you might present your ILR level on your CV:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><a id=\"post-72576-_yeulqkazmrw3\"><\/a><strong><em>Language skills : <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>English &#8211; Level 2+ (ILR) &#8211; Limited working proficiency<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>German &#8211; Level 3 (ILR) &#8211; Professional Working Proficiency<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2>ACTFL Proficiency Levels &amp; Guidelines: In-Depth Description<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>ACTFL<\/strong> (<em>American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages<\/em>) scale was inspired from the <strong>ILR<\/strong> scale and put forward by the MLA (Modern Language Association) in 1967. It has provided us with similar guidelines for determining &amp; describing <strong>levels of language proficiency &amp; fluency. <\/strong>The <strong>ILR<\/strong> and <strong>ACTFL<\/strong> are often used closely together which makes comparing them easy.<\/p>\n<h3>The ACTFL Proficiency Scale<\/h3>\n<p>There are 5 main <strong>language<\/strong> <strong>levels <\/strong>in the <strong>ACTFL<\/strong> guidelines <em>(the first three levels contain 3 subcategories\/stages &#8211; similar to the <\/em><strong><em>ILR<\/em><\/strong><em> scale)<\/em>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Novice<\/strong> Proficiency (<em>low, mid, high<\/em>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Intermediate<\/strong> Proficiency (<em>low, mid, high<\/em>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Advanced<\/strong> (<em>low, mid, high<\/em>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Superior<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Distinguished<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-72599 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/ACTFL-proficiency-scale-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"440\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/ACTFL-proficiency-scale-1-200x258.png 200w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/ACTFL-proficiency-scale-1-233x300.png 233w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/ACTFL-proficiency-scale-1-400x515.png 400w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/ACTFL-proficiency-scale-1.png 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>*Image source : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.actfl.org\/resources\/actfl-proficiency-guidelines-2012\">Official ACTF website\u00a0<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><strong>ACTFL to ILR Scales Conversion Chart<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-3716\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-3716\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">ILR<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">ACTFL<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">0-1<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><ul><li>Novice Low<\/li><li>Novice Mid<\/li><li>Novice High<\/li><\/ul><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">1+<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><ul><li>Intermediate Low<\/li><li>Intermediate Mid<\/li><li>Intermediate High<\/li><\/ul><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">2-2+<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><ul><li>Advanced Low<\/li><li>Advanced Mid<\/li><\/ul><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">3-3+<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><ul><li>Superior<\/li><\/ul><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">4-5<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><ul><li>Distinguished<\/li><\/ul><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<h2><a id=\"post-72576-_jeb44tv5q575\"><\/a>THE CEFR Language Proficiency Levels Explained<\/h2>\n<p>The <em>Common European Framework of Reference for Languages<\/em> otherwise known as the <strong>CEFR<\/strong> or <strong>CEFRL<\/strong> was put into place by the council of Europe and is used internationally to describe language ability.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>CEFR<\/strong> reference is organised from level <strong>A1<\/strong> to <strong>C2<\/strong>, is easy to interpret and is also used in <strong>professional<\/strong> or <strong>academic<\/strong> settings:<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-3717\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-3717\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Proficiency Level<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Description<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">A1- Beginner<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">At this stage, you should be able to introduce yourself and engage in simple interactions (understand and use very basic structures &amp; expressions).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">A2 - Elementary<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">You are starting to develop the ability to communicate using simple structures. You can discuss different topics related to simple and routine tasks<br \/>\nYou can talk about personal background\/job, hobbies, likes &amp; dislikes.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">B1 - Intermediate<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">You can deal with various situations (professional or otherwise).<br \/>\nYou have developed the ability to communicate about your hopes, dreams, past experiences, current events and express\/explain your opinions.<br \/>\nYou can get by quite well as a tourist.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">B2 - Upper-Intermediate<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">At this level, you should be able to communicate spontaneously with little hesitation. <br \/>\nYou should be able to use more complex structures and idiomatic expressions.<br \/>\nYou\u2019re comfortable with more technical vocabulary relating to your job\/area of specialty.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">C1 - Advanced<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">You can use the language with flexibility, ease &amp; structure for different purposes (professional, academic, social). <br \/>\nLittle to no hesitation or accent.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">C2 - Proficient<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">By now, you can speak with fluency, precision and coherence.<br \/>\nYou\u2019re fully fluent and proficient. <br \/>\nYou\u2019re able to deal with any situation that arises!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Here is the CEFR system represented by a graph:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-72620 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/cefr-scale-3-e1640708634180.png\" alt=\"cefr language scale graph\" width=\"699\" height=\"513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/cefr-scale-3-e1640708634180-200x147.png 200w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/cefr-scale-3-e1640708634180-300x220.png 300w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/cefr-scale-3-e1640708634180-400x294.png 400w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/cefr-scale-3-e1640708634180-600x440.png 600w, https:\/\/global-exam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/cefr-scale-3-e1640708634180.png 699w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 699px) 100vw, 699px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"post-72576-_tp42y1z5co14\"><\/a><em>\ud83d\udca1<strong>Including my CEFR level in my CV :<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><strong><em>Language skills : <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em>B1 <\/em><\/strong><em>level<\/em> <em>in <\/em><strong><em>English<\/em><\/strong><em> (Intermediate)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><em>A2 <\/em><\/strong><em>level in <\/em><strong><em>Portuguese <\/em><\/strong><em>(Elementary)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">This chart should help you translate your <\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">IELTS <\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">or <\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">TOEFL <\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">score into a <\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><em>CEFR<\/em><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">, <\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><em>ILR<\/em><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> or <\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><em>ACTFL<\/em> language level<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Understanding your IELTS or TOEFL score<\/h2>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-3718\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-3718\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">CEFR<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">ILR<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">ACTFL<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">IELTS SCORE<\/th><th class=\"column-5\">TOEFL SCORE<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">A1<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">0-1<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Novice<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">0-2.5<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">0-30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">A2<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1+<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Intermediate<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">3<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">30-40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">B1<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">2-2+<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Advanced<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">3.5-4.5<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">40-65<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">B2<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">3-3+<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Superior<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">5-6<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">65-95<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">C1<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">4<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Distinguished<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">6.5-7<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">95-110<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">C2<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">5<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Distinguished<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">7.5 +<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">110-120<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<p><a id=\"post-72576-_xi42j8s97btu\"><\/a><strong>Didn\u2019t get the score you needed?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s okay: At<strong> GlobalExam<\/strong>, we\u2019re committed to helping you reach your <strong>goals<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<h3>Understanding your TOEFL score:<\/h3>\n<p>We have compiled a list of articles that cover everything there is to know about the TOEFL score ! 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