C1
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An advanced language level showing flexible and effective use in social, academic, and work situations
- noun
- Specialized
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C1
- After years of study, she finally reached a C1 level in Spanish, allowing her to engage in complex conversations.
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To qualify for the advanced language course, students must demonstrate a proficiency level of C1 on the CEFR scale.
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By December 18th, I'm hoping to break into a solid level B2 and perhaps scrape the beginnings of C1, as described on this scale.
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He is proud to have achieved C1 proficiency, which enables him to participate effectively in professional discussions.
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Etymology
C1 as a language level comes from the Common European Framework for languages, where the letters A, B, C mark levels and C is the advanced group. The '1' is the first advanced step, so C1 means you can use language flexibly and effectively in study, work, and social situations.