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CEFR levels explained: what A1–C1 really mean (and how to find yours)
What the CEFR levels really mean, why self-rating is so often wrong, and how the prepdaf placement test gives you a more objective starting point.
May 2026·7 min read
Behind the scenes
How we score the placement test — a level, not just a percentage
Getting 40% can mean A1 or A2 — it depends on which answers were right, not how many. Here's the exact logic behind your placement result: a per-skill CEFR ladder, a safety net for careless slips, and how speaking fits in.
May 2026·6 min read