CEFR level guide
What is C2 English?
Mastery: English used with ease, precision and subtle shades of meaning.
At C2, a learner can usually…
- Read and listen to almost anything, from novels to academic papers to fast native speech, without strain.
- Pull together ideas from several sources and present them as one clear, well-ordered account.
- Choose exactly the right word to convey tone, irony or emphasis.
- Produce polished writing whose style suits the reader, from a formal report to a personal essay.
These descriptions are our own summary of the CEFR, written for families. They are not official exam wording.
Are you at C2?
Take the free placement test to find out, then book a free speaking test to check the skills it doesn't cover.
Speaking and writing are not tested