* Standardize language proficiency descriptions: The CEFR defines six proficiency levels (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2) and provides descriptors for each level, outlining the skills and knowledge learners should have at that level. This allows for a clear understanding of a learner's abilities, regardless of the specific language being learned.
* Promote transparency and comparability: By using the CEFR, learners, teachers, and institutions can understand each other's language proficiency levels and make more informed decisions about language learning and assessment.
* Facilitate communication and collaboration: The CEFR helps to break down barriers between different language learning contexts, promoting collaboration and sharing of resources between countries and institutions.
* Support language learning and assessment: The CEFR provides a framework for developing language curricula, assessments, and teaching materials that are aligned with the specific needs and goals of learners.
In essence, the CEFR aims to create a universal language learning system that is clear, transparent, and widely understood, ultimately leading to greater opportunities for language learning and communication across Europe and beyond.