C2 / Proficiency
A CEFR C2 level English language user is considered to be at Proficiency level. A C2 level English language user is expected to have an even higher level of proficiency than a C1 level user. They are expected to have the following abilities:
- Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read.
- Can express themselves spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations.
- Can use the language effectively and appropriately in their professional and academic life.
- Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organizational patterns, connectors, and cohesive devices.
- Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognize implicit meaning.
- Can express themselves fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions.
At C2 level, English language users are expected to have a near-native level of proficiency. They should have a mastery of the language and have a full range of idiomatic expressions, colloquialism and cultural references. They should be able to understand and produce language with ease, even in highly complex situations. They should be able to communicate with native speakers with fluency, spontaneity and precision, showing an excellent command of the language. They should be able to use the language appropriately and effectively in academic and professional settings.