Self-assess your language skills with our CEFR tool

Pipplet • 26 juin 2020

Self-assessment is a preliminary way for language learners to gauge their language skills against a standardized scale. In Europe, this scale of language standards is determined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, more widely known as CEFR.

While a self-assessment is just an indication, it could be used to better understand which skills you need to work on. Below, you can benefit from our free our self-assessment tool to get a sense of your own language skill level. 

What is the CEFR and why is it important?

The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages , ​​or CEFR , is a reference document used in the context of language learning, specifically to help determine the language skill level of a person, on a global scale. The CEFR language scale is the most commonly referenced chart for designing language teaching programs and benchmarks.

 

There are 3 main levels of classification which are subdivided into 2 sub-levels each, forming a total of 6 levels. Each level of the framework corresponds to a practical skill, or more precisely, what the person is able to do using the language; whether that is introducing oneself, expressing broad ideas, having a structured and nuanced conversation, etc. This frame of reference better indicates a person's ability to use the language accurately in any given situation. 

 

The CEFR language scale is important because it establishes a universally applicable classification system in all acceding countries and in any language. Therefore, language tests used in Europe must lead to a classification based on the CEFR levels .


Complete our free self-assessment test

Pipplet offers a quick and free tool for self-assessment, structured with 'can-do' CEFR descriptors. This creates an opportunity for you to benchmark your pre-determined CEFR classification level against the six pre-outlined reference levels in the CEFR.

Please Note: In order to successfully use the self-assessment tool, you must have Microsoft Excel

Complete the Self Assessment

This self-assessment should not be considered as an official evaluation.


Okay, now what?


Now that you’ve gone through our quick self-assessment tool, why not make it official?


An official score will allow you to leverage your score for a number of opportunities. With the Pipplet FLEX certification, you can display your language skill level on your LinkedIn, your resume, your digital backpack, and more. Validate your language skill level with Pipplet.

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