You've probably heard someone say "I am C1 in French" or "B2 in Japanese". But what in the heck does all this alphabet soup mean? And which level do I recommend aiming for in your target languages? I answer these questions and more in this deepdive on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) system.

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⏱ TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Intro
0:11 What Are CEFR Levels?
0:48 A1: Beginner
2:19 A2: Elementary
4:57 B1: Intermediate
7:40 B2: UpperIntermediate
11:20 C1: Advanced
13:46 C2: Mastery

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