The CEFR describes easier and more difficult listening activities that learners ‘Can Do’ at different

levels of ability. Can you match these descriptions to their CEFR level? Remember that A1 is the
lowest and C2 is the highest level.

1. Can understand the main points of radio news bulletins C2 C1 B2 B1 A2 A1

and simpler recorded material about familiar subjects
delivered relatively slowly and clearly.
2. Can keep up with an animated conversation between C2 C1 B2 B1 A2 A1
native speakers.
3. Has no difficulty understanding any kind of spoken C2 C1 B2 B1 A2 A1
language, whether live or broadcast, delivered at fast native
speed.
4. Can understand simple directions relating to how to get C2 C1 B2 B1 A2 A1
from X to Y, on foot or with public transport.
5. Can easily follow complex interactions between third C2 C1 B2 B1 A2 A1
parties in group discussion and debate, even on abstract,
complex unfamiliar topics.
6. Can follow speech that is very slow and carefully C2 C1 B2 B1 A2 A1
articulated, with long pauses for him/her to assimilate
meaning