WRITING in the CEFR Companion 2018

Can write a series of simple phrases and sentences linked with simple connectors like ‘and,’ ‘but’ and ‘because’.

• pre-A1

• A1

• A2

• B1

• B2

Can maintain a relationship through personal correspondence using the language fluently and effectively to give detailed descriptions of experiences, pose sympathetic questions and follow up issues of mutual interest.

• A2

• B1

• B2

• C1

• C2

Can coordinate a group who are working on a project online, formulating and revising detailed instructions, evaluating proposals from team members and providing clarifications in order to accomplish the shared tasks.

• A2

• B1

• B2

• C1

• C2

Can tell a simple story (e.g. about events on a holiday or about life in the distant future).

• pre-A1

• A1

• A2

• B1

• B2

Can express news and views effectively

in writing, and relate to those of others.

• pre-A1

• A1

• A2

• B1

• B2

Can write a text on a topical subject of personal interest, using simple language to list advantages and disadvantages, give and justify his/her opinion.

• A1

• A2

• B1

• B2

• C1

Can write numbers and dates, own name, nationality, address, age, date of birth or arrival in the country etc. such as on a hotel registration form.

• pre-A1

• A1

• A2

• B1

• B2

Can post online accounts of social events, experiences and activities referring to embedded links and media and sharing personal feelings.

• pre-A1

• A1

• A2

• B1

• B2

Can write clear, smoothly flowing and engaging stories and descriptions of experience in a style appropriate to the genre adopted.

• A2

• B1

• B2

• C1

• C2

Can write a basic letter of application with limited supporting details.

• A1

• A2

• B1

• B2

• C1