Equivalence Grid between the 7 TEF Levels
and the Council of Europe's 6 Common Reference Levels
TEF levels
superior (Level 6 & Level 5)
Level 6
834-900
Total language mastery.
You understand everything you read or listen to in various areas.
You grasp language nuances and interpret complex documents discerningly.
You can express yourself spontaneously, correctly and fluently.
You can give arguments on complex topics.
Council of Europe's Common Reference Levels:
C2
experienced user (C2 & C1)
Level 5
699-833
Good language mastery.
You understand complex texts and oral production in detail in situations
where you are speaking professionally or socially.
You express yourself with self-assuredness and precision on various topics.
Council of Europe's Common Reference Levels:
C1
