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What's my CEFR reading level?

CEFR runs from A1 (beginner) to C2 (near-native). Your reading level is the single most useful thing to know when you start — it's exactly the dial bleam uses to decide how much of a page to bring across. Take 30 seconds to estimate yours.

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A1I can understand and use very basic everyday phrases (greetings, simple questions).
A2I can read short, simple texts and get the main point of everyday material like menus or short messages.
B1I can follow the main points of clear standard texts on familiar topics, like a straightforward news article.
B2I can read articles and reports on contemporary issues and understand most of a novel without a dictionary.
C1I can understand long, demanding texts and pick up implicit meaning, even when the topic is unfamiliar.
C2I can read virtually anything with ease — abstract, idiomatic, or technical — almost like a native reader.

Check the statements above to see your estimated level.

What the six levels mean

A1 and A2 are the early stages — basic phrases and short, simple texts. B1 and B2 are the working middle: B1 handles familiar topics, B2 handles real articles and books. C1 and C2 are advanced to near-native, reading demanding and idiomatic text with ease. Most self-directed learners spend the longest time moving through B1 and B2 — which is exactly where reading real pages, a little above your comfort, pays off most.