Language Levels explained

What does Language Level A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 and C2 mean?   The Common European Framework divides learners into three broad divisions which can be divided into six levels: Basic Speaker A1 Breakthrough or beginner A2 Waystage or elementary Independent Speaker B1 Threshold or intermediate B2 Vantage or upper intermediate Proficient Speaker C1 Effective Operational Proficiency or advanced C2 Mastery or proficiency   The Common European Framework describes what a learner is supposed to be able to do in reading, listening, speaking and writing at each level: Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the...